making thousands of dollars of inventory EVERYDAY // small business holiday market vlog, bryant park

[@agbworkshop1]

Monica, first, I want you to stop for a minute and give yourself a hug and some grace. As a small business owner myself, we try so hard to please everyone... and that's an extremely hard task to take on. You are doing a fantastic job... your booth is amazing. I look forward to your updates, but I also understand the demand you have with keeping products on the shelves. When this experience is completely over... don't focus on the negatives... becausein my opinion, with all the hiccups....you did, were, and are 100%❤❤❤❤❤

[@desireeuvalle9753]

My small business blew up this December and when I feel burnout your videos always help put me back into the groove

[@manuelveres19]

Watching her videos inspired me and gave me the confidence to open my own pop up shop. I feel the same way about watching her videos.

[@chancesare...]

I bought a candle last week and had the pleasure of meeting your husband he was so nice! Wishing you nothing but the best, I'm a random stranger that is soooo proud of you 🎉❤

[@kamalani808]

I’m so happy your channel popped up on my feed. I love your hard working spirit and easy going speaking style. Hope your business thrives!

[@monicarazak]

thank you so much🤗

[@Jammin1288]

I saw you at your booth and purchased the Palo Santo candle. Loved! But I went back two days later when your sister was there and smelled the Rosewood and it’s true the name doesn’t do it justice. Can’t describe the smell but it’s now my fave and it’s half way done. I will probably be back tomorrow for more 😊

[@Hustleandflowsco]

YOU ARE AN INSPIRATIONNNNN!!!!!! Love to see you become a boss babe that is so wholesome, real, and full of abundance!

[@TreestoStay]

Waiting for the next video already! 🙈👀😂 Like no pressure..but not kidding

[@jordonsflowerfarm]

Yessssss I love when you post new videos! I’m loving watching your Bryant Park adventure!

[@STUDISEW]

SAME!!

[@khushipare2004]

I've been binge watching your videos. So happy I found your channel 💗💗

[@BluerosesT]

Sooo happy for you! I get so excited when I see your videos pop up!

[@VerticalLedge]

OMG! I totally loved this episode, and am so grateful you were even able to keep up with this channel during the holiday season. Can’t wait to see and hear more about your experience! :) Thanks for your energy!

[@monicarazak]

Yaayyy thanks so much for watching & for your constant support!🤗

[@paigec1436]

I love love love your content!! I was able to stop by a few weeks ago and grab a candle and a scrunchie! It was an absolute pleasure meeting you, I look forward to watching your future content as you continue to grow!!

[@ChantelleArts]

it's crazy that you're making inventory whilst running a pop up shop whilst packaging and sending out orders 😮

[@jlgothchick]

I stopped by and bought the matcha mini candle! Wish I saw you but it was at night. I told one of your workers I saw your yt channel! ❤ Lots of love and warm wishes!

[@iammiable]

I love seeing your new videos pop up!!!! It’s been amazing watching your journey through Bryant Park so far!!! ❤❤❤

[@monicarazak]

yayyy thanks so much for being here🤍

[@shecanbudget1170]

Looks like you're having a blast! Please remember to take 5 minutes for yourself every day. Even grabbing a breakfast bar on your way out of the house will help you function a little longer before feeling hungry. So inspiring. Currently doing the background work to set up my own (non-candle) business & even more determined to make it succeed so that I can be my own boss! xx

[@leonormarrero162]

Wow!!! Monica, I admire you and all your work so much. Thank you for sharing your successes. I am very happy for you. Happy and prosperous new year. 🤗

[@marcusice5400]

i enjoyed your vid a lot today, hope ur having a amazing holiday season

[@JohannyRafaela]

This is so inspiring to watch Monica! Doing everything all by yourself, in the busiest market in New York City, it’s very admirable👏🏽 I hope your booth is making bank💰

[@hannabosley5175]

i swear by the elderberry! i take elderberry syrup when i get sick and i feel like it gets me over it so much faster than when i dont take any. hope you feel better soon and your videos are so motivational as a start up small business

[@beingemma]

So happy I got to stop by in the start. You had me tearing up with the shoutout and being small biz besties! Was so fun to create something in my craft wheelhouse but outside of what my business is known for. 🎨 Taking that "craft for you" inspo to heart. Back to the Bryant - so incredible that you are doing this. While of course the goal was difference for this holiday season you took a chance on a big dream of yours and that is what matters. 100% feel you on even just organizing a tiny bit in the chaos so you feel you can work. 🤣 Every holiday season is a time for growth and learning and you are doing just that on super mode. I am also planning for an "incase" next year on prepping for one of these because you are 110% inspired me along with another small business I met who is doing the Columbus circle one. Can't wait to catch up once you take a few weeks after Jan 5th to rest and regenerate. 💖

[@KocholateKoutureCo]

So proud of you and your journey, it really helps me and my own small business. Glad you’re feeling better!

[@MyBohoChicStyle]

Monica, I’m loving the Bryant Park videos! They are so much fun! Stay healthy and get ready to cross the finish line ….. you’re crushing it Girlie!! Big hug!! ❌⭕️ Tina ❤️

[@modeltc]

Maybe put a disclaimer on your website that says - vessel color may differ because of supply issues (something along those lines). Otherwise, keep up the great job!!! Happy holidays to you and your family.

[@LindaThao]

It’s sooo nice to see you making inventory! I love this so much 💗😭🥰

[@Nicole-ds9sm]

I visited with my friend! She bought the coffee trio of small candles and loves them. I bought 2 mini candles and a scrunchie. You were so nice and I will definitely be stopping by again🩷

[@longislandthrifter]

Loved your shop! Bought the cranberry Prosecco candle. Hope your booth is ok…just heard about the fire over there. Stay safe!

[@ShereeSchattenmann]

Watching/listening while I clean in my studio. Congratulations on the awesome market success. You received some great gifts-especially the honey and elderberry gummies from Hawaii 😮 I hope you are feeling better and better. And I know you’ll enjoy your break in January after so much making!! Bravo!

[@monicarazak]

thanks so much for watching!!

[@katjarep5452]

Love your videos, wishing you all of luck in 2025 and cheering for you to also find some time to rest and go for holliday. I cant wait for mine now in January

[@allthehui]

monica you are KILLING it. love following along on your journey

[@dabristudio]

soo happy for all the success you are finding there! I can't believe how much you got done in such a short amount of time with Bryant park. Imagine you got accepted in May and not shortlisted, you would have been able to prepre so much more, it is honestly incredible that you pulled it together so well! So fun to see, always running to watch these videos once you upload them!!

[@RoseVampyre1200]

I’m so excited to visit your booth on the 4th or 5th! You’re such an inspiration and you’re doing an insanely amazing job ✨

[@lucyaccardo9110]

Praying that you werent impacted by the fire and that noone was hurt 🙏

[@demeahjanae22]

I am just so proud of you and your business! You are the biggest inspiration to me, and I hope to have a quarter of your sales in 2025 ❤️

[@trishasmith2303]

You’re doing so well!! 🎉🎉 can’t wait to see how you and your business take off after this. I hope January, you are able to process everything and get into a good routine. And thank you for explaining the name change of the espresso candle. I went looking the other day and got so worried you’d taken it out of rotation😂

[@monicarazak]

January is DEFINITELY going to be a month for processing lol

[@PlaidandPeaches]

Its amaing to see this journey of your small business, challenges, success and helpful information

[@Generichandle138]

You inspire me so much!! My sister shared your channel with me and I’m so glad she did.

[@thecozystudio-1]

Yasss, well done i know you might feeling stressed but you are living my dream literally cus im starting out kinda im not sure now or new years and a student and part time working as well, so its hard tho i did go on the website LITERALY EVERYTHING SOLD OUT, hahahah but till here the shipment is more than the actual products to the UK, but its fine i am hoping to send you some of my stuff to try out, but well done, and stay strong, you are an inspiration for me fr.😌😌

[@glampie155]

I bought a candle from your on December 7! I was wearing the big MTA jacket. I haven’t lit the candles yet but every time I walk into my room the candles just fill the room up! I can’t wait to go back and get some more omg

[@monicarazak]

love this so much!

[@NectarHandmade]

The small business December haze is real 😅 my wholesale really grew this year and I have been suddenly so so busy since late October and I feel like I haven’t been able to think ahead whatsoever. But I’m looking forward to jumping in feet first in January to make big plans for 2025!

[@monicarazak]

omg so happy for you!! I'm also soooo excited for january:)

[@hehasrizenful]

Hi Monica, I'm Antoinette , I love your candles, you are so inspiring I just opened my small business and being inspired by you let me know I can do this I just retired from my 9 to 5, and i thank you so much for all of the in's and out's of a small business owner ❤

[@crystalagha8498]

I’m from MD and went to NYC to stop at your shop. You’re doing amazing and the set up was beautiful!!

[@mackenziekress8843]

Been having a similar problem with my small biz and trying to manage my time! I will say- I have tried both the "make a certain amount before and do a drop" and also "made to order" ways of working, and found that with the first way, it was really hard to guess what would be the crowd faves. I would end up selling out of one thing and having leftovers of another, wishing that I'd spent my time before the drop differently. I'm going to preorder/made-to-order so I don't have to miss out on as many sales and things don't sell out as much

[@builtbymxtt]

omg i haven’t been able to watch you, lemme watch this and then go back to the ones i may have missed

[@livingvwithg]

You're doing great Monica! ❤

[@dalayneygirl8059]

So happy to see your successful!! ❤ Wherever did you get that gorgeous mug with the lid?

[@stayh21]

Hi! I just wanted to check in and make sure you are okay. I just heard about the fire in Bryant Park

[@Giftsbyjessie]

One day my biz will be at your level 🎉❤

[@rebirthedsoul3185]

I’m so so happy for you Monica❤

[@emptynestgardens9057]

I immediately went to look at the vendor map when I heard about fire. That was right in front of you😮 looks like far enough away though, I hope! Glad to hear no injuries.

[@maggiebloom762]

I love your videos! What do you use to edit your videos/music I love your transitions and music so much as well?!

[@elizabethurbina4457]

i loveddddd the rosemary and tea leaves one but when i went it was sold out :( i wanna go back and buy a big oneee lol

[@Soficakes_24]

blessings and may the successes continue

[@angelicagutierrez666]

This is so amazing. ❤ you inspire me to sew little projects for me and my family. Maybe one day to sell. And mostly using thrifted fabric and materials. If you do this type of market next year please give me a heads start. So I can fly over and shop 😂😂

[@monicarazak]

loveeee using thrifted materials!!

[@feondavis]

I love the handmade natural candles sewn items you make. I also make handmade miniature sewn pillows and add magnet onto it for your fridge as well. I may try do some iron text onto the pillows too that way its choice. And maybe this will level up my sales. And since I am published faith base poet I like try doing some handmade cards with my poem with them and shaker cards too. Keep the work. Bless you.

[@monicarazak]

experiment with all your ideas and see what sticks! thanks so much for watching:)

[@joseemathieu2617]

Just a quick question for the smell of your candle do you try some sample before committing to the fragrance love your video 😊

[@SewFelicia]

❤❤ love how successful Bryant Park market has been and how it’s helping you know more about your stock. That will help you decide what should be made ahead and ready to ship.

[@alyssabrundage4360]

Hi Monica! I absolutely love your business. I think it would be awesome if you could figure out a take back program for the candle vessels. Long term it would help the environment and logistics! Keep creating :)

[@JamieSageKnits]

So impressed by your work ethic! I stopped by the booth and your candles are legitimately the best smelling collection of candles I have ever smelled, like 3/4 of them I LOVED and the rest I really liked, there were no misses. Your ability to curate/mix scents and build complex and balanced scents is amazing. One piece of feedback based on the candle I bought - the scent is so strong that when it's not lit it permeates the room (which is kind of amazing) but it would be great to have the option to prevent that by having a lid on the candle (especially because I'm hoping to buy more scents in the future) sorry if that is something you've mentioned looking into and I've missed it. If you started selling candles with lids I would probably buy all of them haha 🤩

[@tracyc9413]

There are glass candle cloche's you can buy to cover candles...they look pretty too

[@JamieSageKnits]

@@tracyc9413 Ooh ok I will look into that, thanks for the tip!

[@monicarazak]

thanks for the feedback!!!

[@lilyp.8591]

You’re doing amazing!!!!!!

[@BluerosesT]

How long does your candles take to cure? I used EC26 and the two week cure time. I dnt even know how I would be able to manage 😩

[@nicolesoto9041]

"Made to sell" retail word is "Ready to Ship". 😉 I'm putting in my order next paycheck! 🙌🏼

[@meredithrubinstein480]

Just watched your last video. I saw the NyC news about the fire in the holiday market in Bryant park-hope you’re okay! Hopping your shop was not near it and all of your product is okay. (I live in the Hudson valley).

[@monicarazak]

Thankfully my booth is ok and unaffected, thank you so much for checking in!

[@laurieszentirmai4511]

Take yourself a nice little break after your booth is down. After how hard you worked you need a couple of weeks to rest and regroup.

[@sheilawarren177]

I would like to order a mug with the top to it, what is the price

[@maureenbandanza718]

Is everything ok. I saw there was a fire at Bryant park

[@clothingline3886]

You are doing it!!! Could someone help you there with some of the online, production things? Just a question/ suggestion. Cause you’re DOING IT!!😊

[@RacquelMadregalejo-m5n]

Thank you so much for all your videos and sharing with us small business tips and tricks. I hope 2025 brings nothing but abundance, happiness, and success to you and yours. Much love from Guam. ❤🇬🇺

[@crystalcarman21]

You are so inspiring. 2025 is my year to grow my small business.

[@monicarazak]

yesss go for it!!!

[@TrueBeautybyJudy]

Praying you weren't impacted by the fire!!!

[@Ms.Rezint]

So do u feel like the 10k vendors fee was worth it ??

[@613Cris]

I think a previous video in this series had her saying it was definitely worth it.

[@Soapjunkii]

I love the bags but vista print is expensive.

[@needlewerxbymissv4028]

Just heard about the fire at the market. Hope you weren’t impacted.🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@kathleenastley2584]

Yes Makesy’s has slow, very slow shipping! Always has. At least you have someone to complain to. I only make candles and soap as a hobby so it’s not as important to me but I would be very upset if I was in your position.

[@monicarazak]

Yeah it’s definitely been a struggle this holiday season!

[@JohnSmith-s3x]

You are so cute, like, subscribe and wish you success !

[@jenniferlewis9864]

💜💙

[@Eva_SunshineThriftFinds]

😊

[@jamnjenn4210]

🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@monicarazak]

💕💕💕

[@civilizeddiva]

Monica! I hope you and your team are doing ok. I just heard about the fire at Bryant Park🫢