I started making handmade soap in the summer of 2021 and launched my business shortly thereafter. This channel is where I document all the behind the scenes that goes into growing this business, from expanding product lines (soy candles, lip balms, shower steamers, bath salts, etc.) to the mental challenges of running a business on my own with ADHD and anxiety, to celebrating the wins as I grow bigger than I could have expected. I appreciate this community so much and am extremely grateful for every single viewer! Feel free to check out my products at Bushyl.com!
Hi Steph! I’m a new subscriber, starting my candle making journey. What you said in this video really resonates with me and I appreciate you sharing!! Tina 🩷🌷
I have ADD and I’m also a retired science teacher, always taking on projects. I finally took the first step to start an organization to educate, recycle cooking oil, and help women make cleaning products. I plan to launch on my 47th birthday. I’m looking for people who want to help others and share their knowledge. Thank you so much for sharing!
Hi Steph! Great vide, very helpful! I wanted to ask if you had any advice for approaching a retailer in person, any conversation starter points or entryways?
Thank you for this content. One question... If you didn't have the expense of renting a seperate space and everything that is associated with it (internet, Electric, water etc....) would you now be profitable?
When I use my steamer it's messy but I don't really smell the steamer unless it's got like a vapor additives in it ,,can you show in the shower how it's suppose to work,,no one has done that on youtube thank yiu Charlotte
I know prices vary from city to city, state to state but what is the average price of this container-retail? Please don't say do the COG's. Just what does an average person want to pay for this?
I started making soap in 2020 and wanted to start my biz but lost my job and went into a deep depression! Your video just pumped me up! Thank you! I’m still scared but I feel like it’s gonna be okay ❤ much love 💕
I’m wanting to make a batch of eucalyptus scented. It’s soooo strong. One ounce seems like an overkill. Plus, these oils aren’t super cheap. Would you still use 1oz of eucalyptus oil? Or would you dilute it in a carrier oil like fractionated coconut oil? Did you dilute the lavender? That’ll take my entire bottle of lavender just for one batch😓
I love, love, love that you're delving into the business side of a soap/handmade product business. There's not a lot of people covering this. I recently started diving into soap making and I'm looking at making it a side business (I work full time but it's only on weekends). Thanks for your insight. Keep the videos coming!
Good morning, I really enjoyed your video and I'm also in the Milwaukee, WI area as well and I'm struggling with my website right now, but I know I will get in all together soon but it's good to know that you are in the same area as I'm and that I can relate to what you are talking about. I started my candle journey in 2020 to have something to do during covid my journey started in my kitchen, and I moved into my shop space in 2022 in Oak Creek WI, where I will be only online and looking forward to the time I can launch on Faire and add wholesales account as well. Thank you so much for allowing us to follow your journey as well.
Thank you so much for this video! I'm just doing a few for myself and as gifts for some family/friends, but it's been really helpful to be able to watch you and hear all your comments as you go along. It's always nice to learn from a pro. Thank you again!
Not sure as this video is 3 months old at the time I viewed it, but many makers recommend not adding the citric acid into your mix until all the wet ingredients are in and incorporated. It helps to prevent any premature activation. (You may have had this shared before this 😂). All the very best to you!
I’m so happy I can me across your video ..I surely want to learn candle and soap making since we are without job and income ..I would like to learn so if you have classes online kindly let me know ..I want to give it a try
The witch hazel partially activates the solution and adds just enough moisture to help hold the tablets together when you press them. Otherwise they’d be too dry and fall apart 😊
Great video. I don't know why people go out of their way to go to a craft fair and bash the goods for sale. I don't go to a car race and yell, "This is stupid."
I started with candles but had a hard time keeping up the demand due to not having enough funds for product and i dont want to get loans and i still have a fulltime job. I think starting soaps would be a great restart to building my business back up.
@@hellobushylI agree! Great job just being you and authentic for people watching and wanting to learn. I’m just starting a creative decor business and also have ADHD. I can hyperfocus and be really creative when I’m alone and creating products but struggle when I have to go outside my comfort zone and push the business forward with others. Thanks again!
Definitely don’t use oil because it can make the shower floor slippery and dangerous! You could try alcohol, or even just a splash of water might be the best thing.
Hi. I’m sooooo new to all of this. Mainly just getting more info. Has the squeeze wax for wax warmers trend already passed? Or fizzled out before it was ever a trend? My adhd brain is horrible about forgetting to blow out candles. But am not finding the strong scents in wax melts. So I was looking at the squeezee idea. What are your thoughts?
Thank you for this video and your channel! I just ran across this at the perfect time. I'm almost 60 years old and have been making soap for at least 25. Newly discovered I have adhd and am looking for ways to convince myself it's not just me. So again thank you!
Hello, I hope you see this and give me some advice please. I followed your recipe, I replaced the corn starch with arrowroot as I had that at home and I only added few grams of clay to give some colour. They expand in the mould and I have the sense that they fiz. They feel cold when I touch them. Do you think I put a lot of witch hazel?
I appreciate your authenticity and down to earth approach to being a business owner. It helps me soooo much. I’m at the same point right now in my business. It’s helped us out tremendously 🌸
Hi, do you have a tip, I have been giving a free bar sample, but I don't know after they get, They never return to buy my products. My soap, smell good and has a good quality, but I really don't why they don't return to buy. They said they love my soap, smell good they like it, but I think they change their mind not to uy after they get and tried the sample bar
Love this recipe! Will mixing longer help the smoothness if I’m just pressing into a mold? Got a few bumps! If the scent didn’t last long would you recommend more oil or more mixing?
Yes, I’ve found that mixing helps the bumps! And I’m guessing if the scents not lasting long after you mix longer, it’s probably that you need more oil 😊
Thank you!!! Very helpful! You sound so knowledgeable for being in business a year! I wish you the best! I’m thinking of this route as I can’t afford my own website and getting lost in a sea of Etsy sellers. Seems tough to sell direct to customers. Wholesale sounds worth it!
I am in love with the packaging of your products! ❤❤❤ did you create your own or custom-made by a professional? About double batches, you are correct. Making a single batch takes the same amount of time as a bigger/double batch. One thing I hate is when the ingredients go to waste or don't turn out how you expected
