packing $10,000 worth of orders for my small business📦 // 150+ orders, first successful launch

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Monica Razak
330 Washington Street
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Hoboken, NJ 07030
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[@monicarazak]

The first 1,000 people to use my link will get a full year of Premium membership to Craftsy for only $1.49: go.craftsy.com/monicarazak2/

[@claudiavisan7881]

and the best thing is that for this price, you can also share the membership with some close friends. this is a really good deal! thanks, Monica! 🤗

[@marquise5265]

Yes to Finance talk! As someone who has a background in Economics and is looking to start a small business, I absolutely love numbers. Btw, did I miss the video where you do a full breakdown of Bryant Park revenue and expenses? I know you mentioned the ballpark revenue figure, but I was really looking forward to more details. Only if you are comfortable sharing obviously.

[@limitlessends]

Yes! I second the deep dive on the Bryant Park experience

[@PonkyStudio]

Wow, congrats on so many orders! I hope it happens to all small business owners here ❤ I’m rooting for us all!

[@ellellim]

What do you mean you can't choose the scent from your liking?? 😅 Do a special scent called chef's choice and do at least one scent just because you loved it and wanted to share it with your people! Just go for it... I bet it would help preserve that felling of small business when it is no longer that small, just because it will be a product close to your heart.

[@momoki22]

Yes!!!! Second this! A lot of your supporters would love to see something like “Monica’s Choice” that’s there for a limited time. That way you can also switch scents to whichever you like at the time! @monica

[@lukapopp3787]

Because of the shelf-situation: I think the ikea pax would be a good option, full height of the room, with doors, from your door to the window-wall. That would give you so much storage! :) Btw. love your videos, they always inspire me :) Love working on my business while you work for yours :)

[@yhangelmadeit]

6:30 I used to work part time for this small business that sold jewelry. I answered all their emails, DMs and messages. Eventually she started having her videos go viral and then a lot of people started sending her messages and had a lot more orders and I had a lot more to do. She told me she was so grateful to me for joining when I did because that gave her the freedom to work on orders and focus on other areas in her business. Honestly I think that would be a great next step since you’re thinking about it.

[@LindaThao]

I’m obsessed with watching small business vlogs! Such a great motivation for myself 🩷😌🫶🏼

[@latelierlma]

yesssss 🥹🫶🏼

[@erikat6761]

Maybe do Candle of the Month and it’s only available till the 15th of each month or something like that. Gives you a chance to experiment and is a chance to try something new. :)

[@kianabowie111]

Or a candle of the month subscription

[@naturesbeautybylyss]

I like this idea! I do this with my lipglosses. I do a gloss of the month and I offer a subscription and it does well so I think she would be successful.

[@dabristudio]

yessssss!! she should totally do that, its also a nice way for customers to try new scents if they are unsure about their personal scent preferences yet!

[@ItsAlyssaShea]

Congratulations on all your success, girlie! You are such an inspiration 💕 And absolutely yes to finance talk! I love the transparency and find it so helpful to learn.

[@rachelhaywood833]

I LOVE Nicole and all of the books she makes. We're small business friends bonding over bookbinding.

[@limitlessends]

My husband and I are starting a business this year (he's a woodworker and it's time to make the plunge, baby!!). And you are such an inspiration. I watch all of your videos and try to comment as much as possible. Thank you for being so consistent and real. You're amazing.

[@scrappychean]

Received my order yesterday. Got a couple of your 3 packs. Love them all!!! I'm in the Seattle area and we have snow which absolutely shuts the city down so got to enjoy your candle with a relaxing bath and can't tell you how wonderful it was. Thank you for your amazing products and delightful videos.

[@dabristudio]

so chill to have you on in the background while I glaze my pottery pieces! :) always so inspiring to watch you and I can wait to see what this year has in store for you girl! Speaking of the spring fragrances, I am voting for something super floral!!! The croissant one also sounds amazing though! I don't think it's a problem that it's food themed ;)

[@bobiwhite9098]

The chocolate croissant scent could be part of a cozy, self-love line? Absolutely Yes to Finance talk!

[@GretaTchuitcheu]

I would totally be here for the business finances ❤

[@miavo4721]

Yesss to finance videos they’re my fav!! And most honest 🖤

[@NectarHandmade]

I’m so glad you’re learning to crochet! It’s such a great outlet for me. I just packaged up some of my yarn stash to mail to my sister so she can start learning!

[@PonkyStudio]

Aww that’s so nice of you to send your sister a package to help her start a new hobby!

[@flaviaalinedasilva9276]

Hi Monica! I used do it too, a client purchase 2 or 3 itens of the same product and passed by, now I use a highlighter for make clear that informations and this makes very easy not confunded. I love your videos, kisses from small business owner of Brazil

[@ChantelleArts]

congrats on all the orders gal, you're doing so well!! 🥰

[@aspenforest3779]

With the croissant scent you could make like a french valentine candle or valentine collection. I think that would be kind of fun...

[@zoesimmons8429]

I have been LOVING these videos as background for doing homework/ studying❗️❗️❗️

[@HannahSluijmers-y8t]

Same!

[@NectarHandmade]

YES to finances stuff. And 😮 to onyx storm. I finished it in like 4 days and I basically have no idea what happened 😅

[@mackenziekress8843]

not checking the quantity is so relatable

[@jcarpdesigns]

The way I screamed when you showed that journal! It's SO cute!

[@CozyHugsCrochet]

I'm so incredibly excited to see what you crochet in the future! iv been crocheting since i was 9 and learned from my great grandmother before she passed. honestly makes me happy to still say i love it so much even after all these years.

[@catmakesdo]

Enjoying your videos , get to watch your journey and crafting my journals .

[@Idcnaiomi]

Omg i’m so excited to see your crocheting journey! I’m also attempting to learn crochet in between managing my small biz lol

[@CherryCreatess]

Ylang ylang is pronounce as i-lang i-lang 😊 love you Monica you inspire me to take my business seriously

[@kianabowie111]

Ahh I love that I got a call out! This is Kiana from Idaho! I’m burning my New York New York candle as I watch this video and wishing I bought the full size haha ❤❤❤ love your videos and products!

[@krystalgarcia1427]

I love that series!!!! I’m almost finished with that book. Have you tried listening to it on audio book while you work?

[@Browniepreppy123]

Love your videos 🤩 , I am really interested in the business side of things videos , also where are your labels printed from ?

[@monicarazak]

My candle labels are designed by me and printed by Fast Printing!

[@thehandmadehomemaker]

Are you going to do markets again? Would love to see more content with that xx

[@alaahayyad]

proud of you monica! keep going

[@monicarazak]

yaayyy thank you for being here!!🥰

[@HisHolyPromisesCompany]

Idk you but I’m so happy and proud of you ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@lynnstarkey-shuler4329]

Picnic in Paris collection?

[@juliaaguilar7210]

YES TO THE FINANCE VIDEOS!!!

[@tomiebrock8021]

where do you get your candle labels? they're so cute.

[@TheCozyDistrict]

The sample set sounds like the perfect limited edition Date Night set like you made special for the New York sets!

[@elleluella4565]

Where did you say you ordered your labels from? Thanks so much for being such an inspiration to us all

[@katjarep5452]

Loves your video as always, yes it would be nice to hear the financial part as well if you don't mind. I think nit would be very beneficial. Ty

[@faddie-p6q]

Hi, I love your video, is it selling on Amazon?

[@jesicaLD]

Yayyy a new monica vid!!

[@The_IconicDiaries]

Congratulations beautiful. 😊🫶🏾

[@stacey9355]

Yes finance talk!!

[@nikkiakevin8365]

What do you use for printing your labels

[@womenofworshipwowministrie5634]

Thanks Monica! Just signed up to Craftsy!

[@builtbymxtt]

hey monica! i have a idea for your tape: make seasonal doodles as the design

[@amyliaostopovich1511]

What printer do you use to make your labels? I am starting out my own business and I am not happy with the quality of my labels.

[@ToldByBri]

Catching up on your videos ❤

[@kagomegrrl21]

I can’t wait to get my order…

[@randolph1917]

How do you feel about franchising your product lines and systems out to other people who want to have the vendor experience in their local markets and area?

[@soc_studio]

For space efficiency, maybe utilize the closet area?

[@sylwiag.8630]

Or change the ladder shelf for something bigger?😊 Also the wall space could be used for some shelves or hooks😊

[@sylwiag.8630]

Orrr you could hire some space organizing expert to help you find home for all the things. Sometimes it is overwhelming to do it by ourselves😊

[@victoriadonaghey8636]

First hour ->

[@monicarazak]

whooohoooooo🤗

[@marcusice5400]

wow thats a lot of orders lol, but a very productive vlog lol

[@NovellaCandles]

OMF?!

[@SewFelicia]

❤❤ 😂 about 39 mins in, there is a different language speaking over you. What the? I think it’s Italian, but not sure

[@lukapopp3787]

Think you can turn that off manually :)

[@allthecraftythings]

Glad you like the beanie, and that you’re learning to crochet! 🧶 Since you like to read… I listen to audiobooks while I make inventory.