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There is a vast amount of information out there about how to make candles. Including several candle making tips and instructional videos on this channel. However, the intangibles of starting a candle business are just as important. In this video I will discuss 10 tips I recommend to any candle makers wanting to start a candle business. There is much more to running a candle business besides just making candles. I hope this video gives you some direction and motivation! :)
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Company Origin and Beginner Tips: • Black Tie Barn Origin ...
How to Ship Candles: • How To Ship Candles | ...
00:00 - Getting Started
01:55 - Succeed, don't just Participate
02:14 - 1 - Pace Yourself
04:54 - 2 - TVE (Time Value of Effort)
08:52 - 3 - Set a Schedule
09:29 - 4 - Task Tracking
11:07 - 5 - Keep It SImple
11:51 - 6 - Bookkeeping Basics
12:55 - 7 - Sampling
13:51 - 8 - Limit Suppliers/Materials
16:08 - 9 - Vision/Why Power
18:15 - 10 - Self Fulfillment
19:00 - Final Thoughts
19:30 - Ducks
NOTE: This description and video may contain affiliate links to products I enjoy using myself. Should you choose to use these links, this channel may earn affiliate commissions at no additional cost to you. I appreciate your support!

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@MrHerks 3 года назад

Man did i ever need this video! I was the drowning duck, panicking on the surface while paddling like hell under the water LOL Through people like yourself and the group, I learned to back it up, settle down, start again but start smarter, and this worked! After literally thousands of dollars, in a very short time with no resaults, I finally have functional candles That i can proceed with final testing and just about there with melts. It's so true to just settle down, start strong but not fast

@BlackTieBarn 3 года назад

Absolutely! Glad to hear you were able to persevere! That's is awesome man! Best wishes going forward. Thank you for being here!

@Hamyhamster24 3 года назад

Your my favourite candle instructor, motivational speaker and inspiration just an fyi 😀

@BlackTieBarn 3 года назад

🥰 Well...my face is turning red, I can feel it. Ha! Thanm you Hamy. I appreciate that. Fedl free to share my videos and channel. It helps. Thanks so much!

@SexyChoclateThunder 3 года назад

Yes he’s my favorite too! He’s so easy to listen to and keeps my anxiety at bay! Not to forget he taught me how to preheat my jars and that has saved me from sinkholes and glass adhesion with 6006 this guy is awesome!!!

@mspperson 3 года назад

Wade, I sure wish I could have seen your videos 2 years ago. My initial thought was to jump into candle making and “successfully” add candles to my soap and body products line. I was truly mistaken!!!! Everyone was so secretive back then. They would show their process, but wouldn’t help with wax types, or wick sizes. From that “conditioning”, I own every gadget, every wax type, every fragrance, every wick type and size, etc. I was truly just trying to figure it all out. A complete nightmare. I had to stop, and rethink this whole situation and start again from scratch. Then I found you! I’m getting much better results now, and with your help I have a better understanding of wicks, different waxes, and processes, and great examples that work. I can’t thank you enough!!! ❤️

@BlackTieBarn 3 года назад

Thank you very much Patricia!! I appreciate that and happy to help. :)

@waynegross2113 3 года назад

Wade, this was a very good video for everyone! Even if you've been doing it awhile, lol! I always say to myself when I get out of bed, I'm going to have a productive day, I'm going to have a positive day, and I'm going to have a Patient day. My three "P's"! Being productive, Positive, and Patience in everything I do makes my business run smoothly. I implemented this fairly early on after my first big flop with wick testing. Mostly because I was clueless about what I was doing with candles. I screamed, pulled my hair out, kicked my own butt, screamed "I'm a formulator this should be easy!" And ended back at square one! Yep, that's when I put the three "P's" in place. I went to bed, got up the next day and repeated to myself how the day was going to go. Believe it or not it worked. I was patient, I wrote down everything and used one wick at a time, I kept a positive attitude, and because of the first two the day was productive! I hope some of your viewers see this and take something away with them. Candle making is one of those hobbies/business's that can eat you alive if you let it control you, instead of you controlling it! I'm sure you'd agree with that. Tbanks for keeping it real for old and new alike!

@BlackTieBarn 3 года назад

Hi! Is this is Jill? I absolutely agree with everything you said. The 3 Ps are spot on. I use something similar. I also agree and hope some of the viewers see your comment. Perhaps we can use it for a future short video. It is excellent advise! Thanks!

@susanhill9381 3 года назад

You are so amazing Wade and generous. I just wish I saw this video 8 months ago when I first started selling. I did everything back the front. So now I have hit a wall and have to unravel everything start properly as I’ve spent over $16K which includes a website and a social media specialist to post content but I have not had any sales. Interestingly I sold really well before the website and the hire of social media specialist. So I have to regroup and try to turn it all around. One major thing I learnt from you over the last few months is testing. You are so correct how important testing is, which is something I did not do for each candle I made. Big and expensive lesson learnt. 👏👍

@BlackTieBarn 3 года назад

Thanks Susan. Keep pushing! :)

@SupaNova_1 2 года назад

Best darn video ever! Thank you so much for sharing, the information housed within is priceless. I will reference it again and again!

@BlackTieBarn 2 года назад

Thanks so much. Glad you enjoyed! :)

@internaloptometrist2702 3 года назад

Thank you for this. I am in a loop of making, curing testing, waiting for new supplies, making, curing etc. I’m getting closer but it was feeling a bit overwhelming and slow. But once I get it right, that will be the key. No success without a good product.

@BlackTieBarn 3 года назад

Absolutely! :)

@ScreamingMeadows 6 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for your channel! I am just about to start making candles in hopes of creating a business! Ive learned so much from you, and am sticking to your channel for all my info. Thank you again!

@BlackTieBarn 6 месяцев назад

You are so welcome!

@christinavargas1658 3 года назад

Hi Wade, this was exactly the video I needed to push me in the right direction. I emailed a local CPA and a business formation attorney to set a good foundation for my e-commerce business. I’m taking taking your advice to avoid burn out and set myself up for success later down the road. I can do this!

@BlackTieBarn 3 года назад

Yes! Awesome to hear! Good luck. Keep me posted. :)

@cicysilver3535 3 года назад

Thank you Wade! That’s an awesome line.🐤💪 duck power!

@BlackTieBarn 3 года назад

Totally thinking of making some merch with that quote. 😆

@kateginther8284 8 месяцев назад

One of the best videos I’ve seen of yours ❤

@BlackTieBarn 8 месяцев назад

Thanks so much. It's an older one too

@kateginther8284 8 месяцев назад

@@BlackTieBarn I’ve been binge watching :)

@frankkoster4543 2 года назад

I love your videos! Sometimes it is hard to follow, because my English isn't the best. So I take a breath and remind me to be like a duck. LOL Greetings from Germany and thanks a lot.

@BlackTieBarn 2 года назад

Ha ha. That's awesome!

@skatia88 3 года назад

You are great! So inspiring. THANKS!

@BlackTieBarn 3 года назад

😁 thank you. And np!

@lisabond7548 2 года назад

Excellent video! Great advice! Thank you

@BlackTieBarn 2 года назад

Np Lisa!

@tracyfuller4054 3 года назад

More effort early, more value later...yes! Thank you for sharing your knowledge! Always so helpful!

@BlackTieBarn 3 года назад

Thanks Tracy! 😉

@krutikrishnan890 3 года назад

As always, great info Wade!

@BlackTieBarn 3 года назад

Thanks!

@starciacockett3695 3 года назад

Thank you so much for this video!

@BlackTieBarn 3 года назад

Hi Starcia, Sorry, just saw this. I occasionally missed one here and there. Especially as the comments increase. Thank you so much and no problem!

@christinemikulanec5188 3 года назад

I just want to say thank you so much for these words of wisdom! I know nothing about starting a business about running a business heck I barely figured out how to make a candle! But hearing you talk about it gives me so much inspiration. Thank you thank you thank you ☺️

@BlackTieBarn 3 года назад

😁 Glad to hear! Just take your time and that will help keep the pressure off. You'll get it.

@TonicMercantile 3 года назад

I feel this video just came at the right time. I'm currently researching forming my own candle company and all of these topics have come up in my journey. Really appreciate you taking the time out of your busy schedule to provide us (your fans) with these insights and tips - it really helps! You can tell this is your passion and it shows. Again thank you for this video and helping (me) to get grounded!

@BlackTieBarn 3 года назад

You are very welcome! Good luck to going forward and I appreciate the feedback! :)

@joycooke4252 2 года назад

I needed this!

@BlackTieBarn 2 года назад

❤

@zoetrent73neo55 3 года назад

Thank you for the video! Lotsa wisdom and good reminders.

@BlackTieBarn 3 года назад

Thank you. I appreciate that. If only I knew some of it when I first started.:)

@TheBeautifulKD 3 года назад

Glad I found your page, I definitely had to limit my suppliers because I ship to an APO box since my husband got deployed so I’m glad about that, so I’m about to enter the testing phase AGAIN, a little anxious but I formed my LLC and have to do business insurance

@BlackTieBarn 3 года назад

Awesome! Congrats and good luck. :)

@uyenpeterson3057 3 года назад

Great tips! You are such good teacher. Not only from the candle making side but also the business side. I have learned do much from you. Thank you so much.

@BlackTieBarn 3 года назад

Awe, thanks Uyen. I appreciate that feedback very much! :)

@ginamarie2782 3 года назад

Ahhhhh what a cute quote! I can see that little duck paddling away and I gotta be that little duck 🦆😄 I’ve got goals to accomplish! Thanks Wade, always an abundance of valuable information. Appreciate you!!!

@BlackTieBarn 3 года назад

No problem Gina! And yeah, I love that quote. Lol

@maryndalassas 3 года назад

Excellent! Thank you!

@BlackTieBarn 3 года назад

Welcome. :)

@warriorsgreatness6182 2 года назад

Very helpful great advice. Mucho Gracias

@BlackTieBarn 2 года назад

Np!. Thanks!

@agnen8126 2 года назад

Thank you so much :) your content is inspiring and motivating, but also very real at the same time. What a great combination

@BlackTieBarn 2 года назад

Thanks so much Agne

@lauracrossley3264 3 года назад

New subscriber here (from the U.K) Really informative video thank you!

@BlackTieBarn 3 года назад

Awesome! Thanks Laura! Glad you are here!

@ericabeache 3 года назад

Good advice, thank you.

@BlackTieBarn 3 года назад

Thanks Erica. You're welcome!

@hilaryquinn8673 3 года назад

Great advice!

@BlackTieBarn 3 года назад

Thanks!

@Ellaquint.Newbie 3 года назад

Exactly. It took me 3 months to write my business plan. 2 months in I changed my strategy. Through my research and what I learned. I avoided huge problems. Had I just jumped in, I would have wasted a lot of time and money.

@BlackTieBarn 3 года назад

100%

@shunwilliams6180 2 года назад

Thank you so much for sharing 🥰🥰🥰🥰

@BlackTieBarn 2 года назад

😁❤️

@thesinglemomsummit2618 3 года назад

Just wanted to say thanks so much for this video. It was helpful in so so many ways. I am launching in about a months and a lot of this I already knew and some points I didn’t think about. I appreciate this info!

@BlackTieBarn 3 года назад

No problem at all Felecia! Thanks so much for your feedback and happy you enjoyed. :)

@joannatyminska5343 3 года назад

Great video!

@BlackTieBarn 3 года назад

Thanks Joanna!

@kennethsantiago6414 3 года назад

I believe to myself that i can manage my time consistently. Thankyou for your tips Barn :)

@BlackTieBarn 3 года назад

Awesome!. And np

@rosavega8642 3 года назад

I got tired of paying $15-$20 per candle so I decided to start making my own your videos have shown me so much. I’m going to start making them for myself if I can get a good central both cold and hot then I’ll start upgrading and adding more to it from every chance that I get like you said dream big but start small I’m starting my journey

@BlackTieBarn 3 года назад

Absolutely! Having a plan is everything! :)

@Lightnin97 3 года назад

I’m a new candle maker. I need this encouragement. Thanks so much for this video.💪🏽💪🏽

@BlackTieBarn 3 года назад

You are welcome. And don't worry... we all been there. :)

@mitchbateman4962 3 года назад

Enjoyed!! Great advice!!! Ps...where’s the spiked hair?! Bring it back!!!

@BlackTieBarn 3 года назад

Lol. You have no idea how many times I keep hearing that! 😆🤣

@movega2847 3 года назад

Great info!!

@BlackTieBarn 3 года назад

Thanks Mo!

@ProudEve1 3 года назад

The best video.

@BlackTieBarn 3 года назад

🙂

@rubynieves2668 3 года назад

Very well thought out and very applicable to candle making or any new business. I would love to see more videos about the business of candle making! Thanks Wade 👌👍🎉🎈😉

@BlackTieBarn 3 года назад

No problem. Thanks Ruby! :)

@nasu4475 2 года назад

Wow very good advice 👏 👍 👌

@BlackTieBarn 2 года назад

Thanks!

@jakemadeja908 3 года назад

Thank you for this! I am starting to feel discouraged to push my business.. Also, I love your eyes!

@BlackTieBarn 3 года назад

Thanks man!. Just keep working and enjoy it. Patience is key with candle making

@khadijaaamoustafaaa5029 Год назад

Thank you🌹🌹

@BlackTieBarn Год назад

you're welcome

@sheizm888 3 года назад

Thanks so much, Ducky was my nick name in high school! Lol I intend to live it up& yes sir. Decided on slowing down on the launch to be more specific in the area of my niche, this video was right on time for the edit of my vision board... wow 🤩

@BlackTieBarn 3 года назад

Awesome!!! Great plan!

@gorgeousbianca5340 3 года назад

Thank you ❤️

@BlackTieBarn 3 года назад

Welcome! :)

@sandywest4299 Год назад

tyvm

@BlackTieBarn Год назад

Of course!

@georgeclyde7904 3 года назад

I just have one question?! How is it possible that someone would give this video or any of the ones I’ve seen of his get a thumbs down!!! That’s unbelievable to me! Smh This is great information!!!

@BlackTieBarn 3 года назад

There are ways haters and trolls on every channel. No worries. And thank you so much!

@georgeclyde7904 3 года назад

@@BlackTieBarn No thank you. I’m just starting this journey and this information is super helpful! Looking forward to things to come.

@marlenelopez 3 года назад

Bravo.

@BlackTieBarn 3 года назад

Thanks Marlene!

@simplyblessed_ 3 года назад

Do you have a video on candle math I’m having a difficult time understanding 😩

@BlackTieBarn 3 года назад

Coming soon! 😉

@jamborettchantakiner2999 2 года назад

Amazing video!! I can watch it over and over, because there is so much good information in it., not to mention it gets you motivated to succeed. The one question I have started out is, what address should I use for my customers since I don't have a building. Right now I'm using shopify and my home address is showing up on my shipping label as the return address. Not sure if this is how most candle makers start out.

@BlackTieBarn 2 года назад

First, thank you for the kind feedback. Regarding your question.... yes it is quite normal. Many also get a po box or something for official mail, etc. The problem is... it doesn't work for returns generally. So, to answer your question.....yes most starting out do what you are doing.

@jamborettchantakiner2999 2 года назад

Awsome!! Thanks for your help and quick reply.

@sklw9856 3 года назад

Awesome videos! Have you ever used apothecary jars? I started making candles as a hobby at the beginning of covid-19. Iv tried every wax, just to see what I like and alot of wicks. I like the look of the apothecary jars but it's hard getting a wick that doesn't soot. 6006, iv narrowed to lx 18 wick, htp 83, cd 12, and eco 10. Any advice would be appreciated. And would like to see a video with the apothecary jars of possible. Thanks in advance! ( My friends and neighbors keep asking for them ,I'm just not comfortable with the candles yet, they could be better

@BlackTieBarn 3 года назад

Sorry, just saw this. I occasionally missed one here and there. Especially as the comments increase. I have used apothecary jars and I like them as well. Its been a while and I plan to add them back to my line. Honestly, though, its been so long since I have used them and I wasn't keeping detailed records back then like I am now. But stay tuned on these.

@noodleshead9596 3 года назад

Thank You Wade for this video. Maybe someday I will sale my candles. I have been giving out my candles at work and my coworker loves it and want to pay me for it but I told them no cuz I am not good enough to sale my candles but I did tell them they welcome to buy my candles from me as soon as I have my business. ☺️😄 By the way.... you cut your hair ? Lol

@BlackTieBarn 3 года назад

Lol. No. Well I mean, I cut it routinely. 😆 But... sometimes it's up and spiky, other times down. I dunno. 😄

@noodleshead9596 3 года назад

@@BlackTieBarn I see lol

@marthienel2190 Год назад

Thank you. I'm just retired, having been making candles on and off for 42 years - loved, loved doing it long before it became so fashionable and popular. Two questions: Do I need to register as a business before I start? Before having sold even one candle in this drive? I'm from South Africa, but maybe you have a general idea? Secondly, if I advertise on Instagram and social media, and somebody from say, the USA, orders one of my candles, won't the shipping cost drive the candle price up to unaffordable levels? I love your videos, Wade.

@BlackTieBarn Год назад

You don't have to have a business to make and sell but it has advantages, especially insurance. As far as costs to shop internationally.... yes it would but that's up to the customer to decide if they want it or not. You can't really control that

@marthienel2190 Год назад

@@BlackTieBarn Thanks Wade. Awesome. Greetings from South Africa.

@Shelley_CoreRN 2 года назад

I've been learning alot from you for awhile. I'd love to purchase one of your candles. Where can I do that?

@BlackTieBarn 2 года назад

Website is blacktiebarn.com. but it's slim picking right now. I've been very backed up so out of stock on a ton of items right now. Especially my most popular ones. Lol

@marsenadufresne7478 3 года назад

Oh, snap. I'm in the early testing phase and the last few days I've definitely felt overwhelmed and anxious about all the data I'm keeping track of and the decisions I need to make. It helped SOOOO much to hear you talk about that right away!! Your calmness was very soothing, too. Thank you for your generosity in sharing your knowledge. I can do this! haha

@BlackTieBarn 3 года назад

No problem Marsena. Glad to help!. Thank you. :)

@marisoldiaz6850 3 года назад

Thank you! What do I have to do if I want to sale my candles in the stores?

@BlackTieBarn 3 года назад

Have a plan, work on a wholesale contract, have wholesale pricing, have insurance, and a way for them to order. I plan in a video on this topic as well. :)

@marisoldiaz6850 3 года назад

@@BlackTieBarn thank you. You're the best.