SMALL BUSINESS Vlog⭐️ packing shopify orders, making candles & leaving retail

[@kaylamah1]

Do you like these week in my life videos or market vlogs more? 🤔

[@Syllicah]

Definitely week in your life but market vlogs are just as great :)

[@mari.essential30]

definitely life and market vlogs. so we can know you moreeeee ☺

[@ellalogx]

I enjoy watching both!! ❤🎉

[@littlemissMI14]

Both are really good 💖

[@Nolfavrel18]

Personally I don't care if a shop uses branded tape or boxes, since I recycle them right away. I also don't like non shop related freebies like candy or something, but this is just my opinion. Maybe you could send scent samples as a freebie with less popular scents from your shop. They could be made with leftover wax from a batch and could push sales for this scent.

[@kaylamah1]

Thanks for letting me know! Yes, I did have some scent cards but I have to restock them already 😅

[@mari.essential30]

Your bangs look absolutely stunning! They suit you so well and give you a more Korean-inspired vibe.

[@kaylamah1]

Thank you! Definitely- I already get asked if I’m Korean often 😆

[@thewayfinderslantern]

The bangs are too cute!! 😭

[@kaylamah1]

🥲 I’m still getting used to them! But thank you hahaha

[@MacaroonPenguin]

I absolutely loveee your new haircut omg !!

[@kaylamah1]

Thank you 💖

[@welllivedwt]

posting on instagram can be so exhausting :,) what’s worked for me is content batching. planning posts weeks ahead and just posting them when i feel i need to that way they’re already queued and you don’t have to think too much lol

[@kaylamah1]

Yeah I need to work on batching 😭 hopefully over the Xmas break I can catch up on content creation lol

[@pipaxina]

Hi Kayla! Really like this type of vlogs :) maybe you could use your personalized tape only to close the top of the box and the bottom be with a normal cheaper color. I think it is so cute :)

[@kaylamah1]

Thank you :) yes, that's a good idea. I might start using brown tape too

[@onyaenaturals]

I use VIstaprint tape. It's fun sometimes but switching to clear or brown is okay too and then you can stamp the tape to keep cost low.

[@kaylamah1]

Yeah I think I could get some brown tape!

[@onyaenaturals]

@@kaylamah1ya stamps are way cheaper and luckily customers aren’t too uptight about it. But it’s fun to use it once in a while

[@caylaelon]

Hi Kayla! I just got my order on Friday and I am obsessed with the scents ☺ I was thinking of using the candles as gifts... but i might need to keep them all for myself 😅 Personally I love the little details from the branded tape, to the pink tissue paper, and I was obsessed with the little candy (I need to see if I can find those candies in the states) also kudos on the biodegradable packing peanuts, I could tell just by the feel that they were biodegradable. ps. yes, my name is pronounced just like Kayla, just spelt with a C✨

[@kaylamah1]

Yay I’m so glad you liked everything! You might be able to find the candy at your Asian grocery stores. It’s nice ‘meeting’ another Kayla hahah 😊💕

[@tinaapng]

omg i need to try greedy donut still! it looks so good 😭 also, maybe you can put regular tape on the bottom of the box, and custom on the top? idk if that'd look odd - but at least it'll save you some time and $$ :)

[@kaylamah1]

Yesss you gotta try it at least once! Haha that’s true, maybe I’ll try it on the next few orders. :)

[@EssenceArtisanale]

All the best to you! I’m going to be putting in an order for some wax melts soon!

[@kaylamah1]

Thank you! I’ll look forward to it 💕

[@joyb1299]

One thing to note: customer requests will propel your business. If enough are asking for certain things, you might want to take note. A quick Christmas scent trio might be good.

[@kaylamah1]

I totally agree! I personally don’t think my schedule will allow it for this year unfortunately. I do a lot of testing before I release a candle to sell

[@ItsJessie915]

Omg I love your new haircut

[@kaylamah1]

Thank you! We’ll see how long I keep the bangs though…

[@ItsJessie915]

@ you aren’t used to them quite yet lol

[@lin90210]

don't worry about the cancelled flight and missed sales opportunity. things happen for a reason. It reminds me of the person who spilt coffe and went back to change on the day of 9 11...yikes

[@kaylamah1]

so true :)

[@funkyredhead1]

You could check out the Circuit machines for "crafters" to cut down costs making your stickers/labels. It's an investment that could be worth your while...??

[@kaylamah1]

Hmm, I’ve actually thought about this before! But I’ve seen a lot of peers struggle with calibrating, printing, etc. and I think my time could be spent better elsewhere ☺️

[@funkyredhead1]

@kaylamah 😎. Good to know about calibration etc. I wondered about the level of difficulty. Thank you. I guess, stick to your tried and tested.🌻 All the best!

[@rainykanon]

Oh man that sucks that your flight got canceled, especially since you sent your stuff over there :(

[@kaylamah1]

Yeah, I literally cried at the airport HAHHA

[@Creativyarnbynuria]

I also dont know what to do with social media. Like I post my items daily but I am still not getting orders

[@kaylamah1]

It’s so tough! I feel like no one really understands how the algorithm works. Keep going, we got this 😊

[@joestoppable]

I hope you apply to more cons in 2025 in America. Specifically anime expo or SacAnime summer. I want to say hi in real life. Also your new hair style gives off Kayla the k-pop idol era.

[@kaylamah1]

Hahahha not the K-pop eraaa 😂

[@augustatkinsonillustration5341]

I'm so glad you got a part time job and I got part time job at Marshalls retail store. I'm starting my online lingerie thonge end of year 2024

[@kaylamah1]

Yeah same! Part time allows so much more flexibility 😊