How To Price Your Candles | 3 Ways To Price For Profit

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Today, we are talking about pricing our candles properly to ensure you establish a profitable handmade or candle biz. This is one of the main questions I receive on a consistent basis - and rightfully so! We all are working hard to build our candle biz and want to see a return. But, as with all things in running a biz, there is a strategy to it. Let's go! Enjoy 😊
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[@LadyCIMONNECandleCo]

What’s up everyone...hope you had a good week! What method are you using to price your candles?! Let's chat!

[@MsCoCoCreole]

I was wondering if youd be willing to make your example document that you showed a PDF link so it can be downloaded amd printed ☺

[@LadyCIMONNECandleCo]

@@MsCoCoCreole Yes - it is in the works! Please click the link in the description box and subscribe to LadyC's Free Digital Resources so you can stay in the loop :)

[@MsCoCoCreole]

@@LadyCIMONNECandleCo Awesome I will do that right now

[@armontemanning8383]

Your videos are so helpful, I am currently trying to start my own business and I am not going to lie I was scared. I have been doing all my research and I was still scared and all over the place. But then I ran across your videos and I have complete confidence again, thank you for breaking everything in such a simple way. Making it so easy to understand.

[@theultra79]

Best video I've ever watched on how to price a product

[@carolinesanchez100]

Omg thank you so much for explaining everything into details and the do’s and don’t. Plus into prices!!!! You’re amazing honest person.. I’m definitely a fan 🥰🥰🌹

[@antoinetteryan80]

This was sooo helpful! Great breakdown, straight and to the point!

[@jannaberdys2950]

Paris! This was fantastic. Appreciate it.

[@ConjurorSupreme]

This is literally THE BEST VIDEO!!!! Thank you so so sooooo much!

[@desireejoshua422]

I’m new to your channel and I love it! I wanna start my own small candle business and you are gray with your information!!!

[@startrade8130]

Thank you so much sis for such valuable information! :)

[@TwobOne_1]

Amazing information. I really appreciate you sharing your knowledge and experience. I'm so grateful!

[@tabithajones108]

Clear & concise, great video. Thanks 😀

[@ms.dunkinhines4668]

omg this was such great big help thank you so much in this educational and informtative video THANK YOU SO MUCH

[@GA_Dawg78]

Awesome video, this helps me so much on my journey, thank you for sharing this!!

[@princesseirambona7567]

Thank you so much for clarifying a lot of confusions. I love the way you explained in the video. I am going to use this formula. It is helpful.

[@glendaloefstop5567]

Thank you for your info about pricing. It’s very useful. I like the way you explain everything.

[@karlethiapitts5423]

Hi! I’m just starting out and I didn’t know how to price my candles. Thank you❤️

[@suddianr7666]

I love you! Thank you to God I literally wrote down everything you had! Thank you.

[@CO-lq1ux]

Thank you Paris for your help. I gave a a better idea on how to price my candles. I will keep in touch !

[@DollyBakes60]

Im happy you made this video congratulations ❤

[@proskylife1337]

OMG!!! you are literally my favorite youtuber, thank you so much!! :D

[@LadyCIMONNECandleCo]

Thank you sooo much :)

[@katvonober9855]

Best video I’ve seen regarding cost breakdown and pricing! Thank you so much! Happy New Year! 😊

[@LadyCIMONNECandleCo]

Happy New Year!

[@purepositivedivinevibespur6214]

Thank you so much for this video I'm starting up my candle business and I've been really struggling and just really kind of fearful because I haven't really been able to know the prices and what to do precisely this video has been so clear and the way you articulate and break things down is so simple and not difficult at all so I thank you for that keep posting please because it's really helping me to understand so much now and it's making me more comfortable to step into doing my candle business and I would love if you can also do a video on like different ounces of each candle and how to break down the prices to get either a wholesale price on the candle or retail so thank you so much❤❤❤

[@LiveLifeWithGia]

LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE!! UR IN DEPTH VIDEOS IM IN THE PROCESS OF STARTING UP MY BUSINESS & YOU HAVE BEEN SOOOO HELPFUL!!!! THANK U!!!! PLEASE KEEP POSTING♥️♥️♥️💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💯💯💯

[@LadyCIMONNECandleCo]

Thank you for watching!

[@katrinawells4512]

Thank you, for you tips. Love the series. I'm a newbie. I made my first candles, this weekend. They are curing. The cold throw is amazing (I followed your formula). I'm excited for what's to come.

[@LadyCIMONNECandleCo]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Thank you for watching- glad to help!

[@ms.dee7341]

Thanks for all the information that you provide to All the candle makers you are AWESOME...

[@LadyCIMONNECandleCo]

Sure!!!

[@nsukuorganics]

Thank you so much for this video, very helpful and informative

[@melgraves9185]

Thank you!! That was very helpful.

[@LadyCIMONNECandleCo]

Glad to help!

[@sydneytaylor6050]

I just came across this video and its amazing the break down you. I am in the process of starting my own company and have struggled with pricing and this video really help me get a good breakdown of how i should be doing the math. Thanks for the knowledge 🥰

[@LadyCIMONNECandleCo]

Thank you!

[@valeriegarrison2556]

Ty so taking the time to explain the in and out on shipping cost

[@silvijaukstuolyte]

Thank You! It was really helpful.

[@heykennarae]

Thanks for sharing this helpful information!

[@gabriellajohnson]

Thank you so very much to explain a awesome tutorial… I want to start making carve candles with scents

[@Eshababyyy]

Love your channel!

[@laubecker4]

Fantastic video! Thank you ❤

[@blueeye681]

Thank you specially for the candle maker to candle maker.

[@lashadajackson6172]

Thank you for this!

[@aprilcervantes4789]

Hi I was wondering what is the best wax to use to make candles and I love your videos you give so much good advice!

[@LadyCIMONNECandleCo]

Soy or Coconut-Soy blend is good :)

[@DollyBakes60]

Wow thank you so much. God bless you good luck.

[@whitneythetherapist]

Thank you for this information.

[@ovlogs525]

Thank you!

[@VirtuousCodeTV]

Thank you for this

[@terenzawest5783]

Thank you so much.I just joined and i love it. Where is a good place to get and how to make warning stickers and labels?

[@jamesl.harvey8116]

Preach!

[@MsCoCoCreole]

This was just what I needed Thank You So very much for your informative delivery. You have a great way of breaking down the process that make it easy to understand. I appreciate You

[@LadyCIMONNECandleCo]

Thank you - and you are welcome!!!

[@BirthingNewBeginningzIncABCfor]

Great 👍🏼

[@nijiahamari]

love how you break it down. for the wax you included the shipping price. did you also include the shipping price in the other items?

[@JacquelineFalls54]

Thanks for the information. It was great to see it broken down. I just started candle making and I didn't think to include the small things like warning labels and stickers into the cost of making my candle. Do you have advice about what to do at an event where there is another candle maker?

[@jessicaaraujo3603]

Extremely helpful videos would love to chat one on one . I'm starting off as well

[@jalisaroach3449]

So this is very good information … what happens if your not online how do calculate your overhead cost at the moment I’m looking to do pop up markets and make some money that way to get my website going.

[@tabbrown512]

Thank you

[@sherryparr8782]

You are truley talented.

[@LadyCIMONNECandleCo]

Thank you!

[@micaelaousley4618]

Good morning, I love your videos! I want to start a candle business and have been making and selling candles to family and friends. So far I’ve been getting great feedback. Do you have any videos regarding purchasing the candle jars/vessels? I’m in the process of looking for candle jars & vessels that I can use once I start selling candles. Can you recommend a great company to purchase candle jars from? Also for a person just starting a business how many candles do you recommend them purchasing?

[@LadyCIMONNECandleCo]

Hello! Thank you so much for watching. I have a video about inventory. If you are starting a business, it’s always good to buy it bulk. I purchase from Candle Science, Pro Candle Supply, The Flaming Candle. 🙂

[@corettapondertheempress1535]

God bless you thank you very much

[@zeelife6518]

Thank you for the knowledge. You mentioned that you are buying your wax for about $73 for 60lb, and I was shocked that you said that cause I couldn't find anything cheaper than $130 for 45lb. Can you please let us know where you got your wax from?? thank you.

[@DennisSanders-xb6gl]

Yes, I do. I’m actually in my store now. I sell women’s clothes, shirts, socks, oil, Shea, butter, lotion, and Shea butter I would like to sell candles also.

[@bizwithmar]

Hey Cimonne, I sell taper candles and was wondering how would you go on about pricing a set of 3 taper candles or 8 tapers in a set, etc. ? I've searched on google for so long with different keywords, but nothing has come up. I'd appreciate your help! TIA

[@LadyCIMONNECandleCo]

You need to find how much it costs per candle and go from there.👍🏽

[@sydnidavis5266]

Which formula was used to find out how much the vessels and warning labels are

[@DennisSanders-xb6gl]

Yes, I’m doing a lot of research, but I like to know from the beginning where should I start?

[@danielpelaez6494]

Do you think Tin candles or glass / ceramic candles look better I think ceramic but they do be expensive

[@LadyCIMONNECandleCo]

It’s all personal preference! 🙂

[@deltashot785]

If you don't mind me ask, what would you say is average start up cost?

[@latrecemcfarland8737]

Thank You so much ❤, so much knowledge....how to do take Quality photos?? Can U do a video on Simple photography, I do not have a fancy Camera, only an Android Smartphone and a Ring light, and a few Picture Boards...The Apps are so Complicated to me..Help🙏🏽🙌🏽☺😍

[@LadyCIMONNECandleCo]

Girl, unfortunately I am not that advanced in this department. The pics on my site, my pics I used with my iPhone and an editing app😂 I am just now getting into product photography so hopefully I can have some videos later on this!🥰

[@latrecemcfarland8737]

@@LadyCIMONNECandleCo Ok and thank U so much❤😂❤

[@shackacondiarazor212]

I make candles, but my wick burns quickly. What is the best wick to use so that my melt pool doesn’t consume my wick?

[@LadyCIMONNECandleCo]

The size of your jar and the wax that you are using are determining factors. So I always recommend using what your supplier recommends. Where you purchased your jars, let them know the wax you are using and what they recommend :)

[@anitamarskamp]

🙏

[@melanier4985]

What fragrance oils are you buying? I found a set of 5 oils for $15 on Amazon.

[@LadyCIMONNECandleCo]

Just fragrance oils from candle suppliers

[@DennisSanders-xb6gl]

How are you doing my new friend my name is Dennis. I just have a store and I sell women’s bags, clothes, oil, Shea, butter lotion, and I would love to start selling candles. I was listening to you and I like what you said I need to know where can I get a start of kit from, I just bought something and didn’t come in yet

[@Krissy_K888]

Where do American sellers keep finding these affordable jars and lids? In the UK those are so expensive!

[@melg.6042]

One more question . I checked out your website. I do not know how to make a website. Did you go with a professional company to set this up for you?

[@LadyCIMONNECandleCo]

I used Shopify templates

[@melg.6042]

@@LadyCIMONNECandleCo Thank you so much for your help.

[@sammiienyc]

What are examples of base materials for overhead?

[@user-ds8fq8cp2f]

But what if you order different item,not just wax? How do you calculate per wax melt?

[@filipinoamericanvlogger7449]

Hi, there! I am stay home grandma and want to know how you start your candle businesses? How to find candles supplier that little bit cheaper? How much the start amount to start candle businesses? Thank you!

[@LadyCIMONNECandleCo]

If you really want to learn step by step - I suggest enrolling in my course that opens tomorrow. I jus did a live! check out the replay on my channel :)

[@filipinoamericanvlogger7449]

@@LadyCIMONNECandleCo how much? and how long the class? Give me your website. How long you've been doing this class? Just curious! YES, I'm interested to take your classes. Thank you!

[@LadyCIMONNECandleCo]

@@filipinoamericanvlogger7449 kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5eogHeKl8pgrLs

[@davidlee50]

I still have a void when the item is bought. Does the product ship from your Post Office? Do I send the product from me?

[@LadyCIMONNECandleCo]

You process the order, print out the shipping label and take it to your post office to mail it.

[@agrg2540]

Hi Why my candle looks frosting everywhere, how can I prevent from this , help me please.

[@LadyCIMONNECandleCo]

It happens using natural wax. Just use a heat gun to smooth things out.

[@melg.6042]

The digital resource link in your description box does not work. Is there another link?

[@LadyCIMONNECandleCo]

Please go to my recent videos for current link.

[@melg.6042]

@@LadyCIMONNECandleCo got it! Thank you.

[@dianakelley1339]

Question where do you get your wax from

[@LadyCIMONNECandleCo]

Virginia Candle Supply or The Flaming Candle

[@rockixtheawakening]

Greetings Sistren. I tried your Linktree link...it didn't show up.

[@LadyCIMONNECandleCo]

My recent videos have the current link.

[@yaeyizzlle1228]

Hello. I noticed that you don’t respond to people questions who ask things such as where you get your wax from or the jars and stuff like that why is that?

[@DennisSanders-xb6gl]

I’ll get right back to you have to get back to work

[@kathypelot2187]

How much do you pay yourself?

[@yaeyizzlle1228]

Hi Simone. Do you still have your candle business?

[@taneshawalker9460]

Hi do you have one class

[@realitydoll216]

Great video. But share your candle line so people can buy,

[@LadyCIMONNECandleCo]

Everything about my business and links are in my description box.

[@leorougefit]

16 oz is definitely 448 g, what did i miss here ?

[@reneeflan7107]

I’m using soy wax my candles are 8oz I said 10 dollars but my friend said that’s to much to charge people since I’m new at this

[@LadyCIMONNECandleCo]

Have you actually broke down your costs? You can assume what’s too much until you break down how much it costs to make a candle. If you are trying to make a profit, you have to charge at least 3x the amount of costs to make🙂

[@reneeflan7107]

@@LadyCIMONNECandleCo Thank you for responding you inspired me to make candles I started watching your KZbin in January I just wanna say thank you

[@LadyCIMONNECandleCo]

@@reneeflan7107 Thank you for watching and glad I could help!❤️

[@michaelwashington1433]

Looking for a good company to purchase material anyone can point me in the rite direction

[@LadyCIMONNECandleCo]

I purchase from Candle Science, The Flaming Candle, Pro Candle Supply🙂

[@tashananicole9921]

why isn't the video showing up

[@breee2peaceful54]

should you include your packaging prices to help determine how much you should sell your candle for?

[@LadyCIMONNECandleCo]

It’s up to you😊

[@realitydoll216]

Where are your actual candles? You are selling aprons on your website and books but you don't actually offer candles on the link you provided. 🤷

[@LadyCIMONNECandleCo]

Yes I do. If you follow me on IG or Facebook the link to my store is on @ladycimonnecandleco The link in the description box, once you get to the full site you click on “shop LadyC” in the menu and you can get to it from there as well. I also include in the description box my website www.ladycimonnecandleco.com. So I’ve provided several avenues to get to my candle site👍🏽

[@stephsays8227]

Are you still making candles ?

[@LadyCIMONNECandleCo]

Yes I am

[@matthewfernandez716]

I was trying to buy some of your candles but you are sold out of almost everything!

[@LadyCIMONNECandleCo]

I just sold out. I am restocking soon🙂