WATCH THIS BEFORE STARTING A SOAP BUSINESS IN 2021 | things they don't tell you

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WATCH THIS BEFORE STARTING A SOAP BUSINESS IN 2021 | things they don't tell you
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@lisabc 3 года назад

I'm going into my second year with my business and found last summer at my first market that handing out take home samples of my whipped body butter and soaps made a significant difference and brought customers to me. I'd hand them out to the people who were 'just looking' or were just passing by my booth. In the glassine bag would be a small sample (end cut) of my cp soap or a small plastic 2 oz container with a squirt of body butter, and a list of the ingredients and the fragrance along with my business information. It never failed that I would always get several phone calls or messages on Facebook for soap or body butter sales. Even this Christmas sales season, I slipped a hand balm sample into the bag of one of my market customers and it resulted in the sales of two hand balms. I love giving out samples where ever I can to pump up sales and because I, as a customer, love getting samples too!

@JerikaZimmerman 3 года назад

Samples are definitely a great way to build that customer base! We did this too when we first started selling in person! Wish we couldve continued in this past market season, but hopefully 2021 we can start doing it again! They 100% helped with sales.

@jeanetteshoemakerpriest9008 3 года назад

So true

@pamelamorris3148 3 года назад

Sample hand-outs are what kept me in business for more than 20+ year's. It makes a difference especially when you're competing with so many. I did every bazaar at church's, fire house's, farmer's markets, even outside my front door on the lawn during the good months of weather, and it paid off. There was no social media, I did every give away I could and spent a lot of time going to different state's near me & in time I had a business of by mouth only and invites to every open house, bazaar, and people calling me. Hang in there.

@jeanetteshoemakerpriest9008 3 года назад

@@pamelamorris3148 I so enjoy this soap Hobby ! But want to sell a small like 6 Item Idea so much competition and what I just basically want a signiture Itea , Any ideas to help me would be greatly appreciated.

@jeanetteshoemakerpriest9008 3 года назад

@@JerikaZimmerman so enjoyed your video's , would you tell us your most challenging part of the business.?

@dasty3314 3 года назад

i have no plans on starting a soap business but i mean i still wanna know what the soap business owners need to know 👀

@kristenferrigno3725 3 года назад

This cracked me up

@lyssbeth 3 года назад

@@kristenferrigno3725 same 😂😂😂

@justinaturnbough2465 3 года назад

Chemicals, money, lying all these evil things

@Hannielle. 3 года назад

Are you by any chance in an ADD researcher?

@shaleegrohs9676 3 года назад

Same 😂like why am i here but i wanna know

@coopsheep 3 года назад

Thank you so so much. I'm 45 and starting a business from home due to my daughter being autistic and homeschooling. I'm constantly worried it won't work out, but you've given me hope x

@DesignerNerida 3 года назад

I know how you feel I had to start over many times because of health conditions. You got this !

@rachaelrutter8684 3 года назад

on the same path! fingers crossed eh!

@coopsheep 3 года назад

@@DesignerNerida so have you ❤️

@coopsheep 3 года назад

@@rachaelrutter8684 🤞

@manukaleafkitchen9662 3 года назад

Good luck ❤️

@shaundapoole2275 3 года назад

I started my soap making business last year. I gave out samples and all of my clients bought soap from me. It felt good but now I am trying to make more and start my website. But it takes money but I'm going to keep moving forward.

@JerikaZimmerman 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing!! Keep going, you're doing great!

@jbb8261 3 года назад

Etsy is an affordable starter base until you can afford a domain

@Bopayo 3 года назад

I never thought of starting a soap business but you've completely inspired me! I tried starting a calligraphy/art business but chemotherapy really messed with the nerves in my hands so I have to rethink what would work for me. I'm binging ALL of your videos. Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart for sharing all there is to know. I appreciate you.

@Amy-mc5lg 3 года назад

I came across this video on very a discouraging day in my brand new soap business. For a year I have drained all of my resources, energy and time into turning my soap making into a busness and I thought things would just fall into place and I would find outlets to sell my soap. Not so. Your video reassured me so much I actually cried! You are both so sweet! Thank you so much!!

@moniquerossler3608 2 года назад

I feel the same way with my bath bomb and candle business. I have been feeling very emotional because things are not going exactly as I thought it would and keep thinking of all the negative but this video has given me new hope! Thank you for all your amazing videos and advise Jerika!

@mybestideas1 2 года назад

Just stop. Stop now. This business CAN NOT MAKE MONEY.

@orion7741 2 года назад

@@mybestideas1 THOUSANDS of other soap businesses will disagree with you......

@VM-123 Год назад

@@mybestideas1 wrong! I had a soap business over 20 years ago, and I was the first person in my area to introduce handmade soaps. This was when RU-vid had very little channels available and I learned mainly from library books. At the peak of my business, I would sell well over $1,000 in a 6 hour craft show. I had over 25 goat milk based scented soaps, a line of unscented, along with lotion bars to match. I had to sell my business due to health reasons. It is a very physical craft to make. But if you pay attention to detail and have an excellent recipe, great customer service, you can do it.

@hlegler 3 года назад

I suuuuuper appreciate your behind the scenes look at your business. Not only are you running a successful biz, but you take the time to help others who are floundering and clueless. Thumbs up! Very sweet!!

@VickandK324 3 года назад

I’m so glad you said that about Instagram and Facebook!!! Im no longer eager to have A bunch of followers and no sales. Glad I found you guys

@CreoleLadyBug 3 года назад

You two are a wonderful couple. May God bless your business 🙏🏽.

@zeexiong9404 3 года назад

I love how humble and gentle you both are! Thank you for sharing your journey with us. 💕

@JerikaZimmerman 3 года назад

Our pleasure!

@VickandK324 3 года назад

Truly appreciate this video! Wow❤️ I tend to look at other companies also and while it’s motivation, it also gets discouraging a little...”The only difference between you and them is TIME”

@nicolepinder9857 3 года назад

I was sitting for months not going live with my soap making dream of creating a business out of it but your videos are the most helpful and give me inspiration to go ahead and start! Thank you! A forever follower!

@zoraidaa.3454 3 года назад

Thank you so much for being so true and sincere with your videos. I feel like as if you answer most of my questions and doubts either with bath bombs or shower steamers... I'm just starting out very small with my business and I'm loving it. Watching your videos give me tips and ideas on how to better my products.

@fatimaxo4885 2 года назад

I just started my candle/body butter gifting business and I’m so defeated seeing the amount of competition out there… but that just shows there’s room for all of us and you reassured me. You got a new subbie!

@michellebarclay7138 2 года назад

I am in my first year with my soy candle business and I'm thinking of adding soap and watched this and I am so inspired by what you two said in this video. Your content is so awesome and it gives me a lot to think about. Your advice also applies to those of us in the candle business and I appreciate you taking the time to share this information. Looking forward to watching more :).

@sherielisk4924 3 года назад

Happy belated birthday!!! Thank you for the inspiration. I am just starting out and it became a title wave of things I have to look at,look into,and research, however I'm determined. I'm 52 next month and I'm not getting any younger. That's why I decided to finally start because I have wanted my own business for so long. I got so much courage now from you guys. Thank you!!

@bbyokley 3 года назад

I feel like our experiences in the beginning phase were very similar. Thank you for being honest about the awkwardness of starting out because it reassured again that I’m on the right track. I enjoy your videos. Congratulations on what you have accomplished. 🎉.

@JerikaZimmerman 3 года назад

You're so welcome!

@ellyhong 3 года назад

I started my soap business in January 2021 Ste. Genovia (as a new year's resolution) and thank you for this video! Because it is hard, and it is a struggle, so this video was definitely a motivator and the support I needed.

@jacquelynwashington6016 2 года назад

this is something I've wanted to do for a long time! I have struggled with how to start and you've helped me. I just think that offering all natural soap to people is one of those (wellness) advantages that should be important in life! I trust everything you say and please keep the videos coming! I've learned a lot from you and you've given me HOPE!

@AislinElizabeth 2 года назад

Thank you SO much for all of the information you guys have provided. I'm still in the planning phases of my new business and hope to be an LLC very soon. It's both frightening and exciting all at the same time. These videos have been very helpful to me. I really appreciate the time you both have taken to make these videos. Oh and great day to be born! I was also born that day, however, I am a lot older than 34. lol

@MommaAtPlay 3 года назад

Oh wow thank you for leaving your pod alarm in. My daughter is a T1D and she has been enjoying soap making videos with me. 💙💙💙

@JURASSIC_JACK1 3 года назад

T1d here also! #T1dsquad💪💪💪

@etonferguson1601 3 года назад

Good advice as I'm recently resigned from my job, and now making candle and soaps i taking my time in researching and creating products and do not felt the rush to advise on the market as yet.

@caressallen 3 года назад

Happy Birthday! Thank you for talking about social media. I dread dealing with social media but I know this is something that I need to do.

@fatimasalmansiddiqui1182 3 года назад

Thanks for this video! I loved how honest and comprehensive this was. I'm trying to figure out how to start selling my soaps and this was really helpful. :)

@jgartz8392 3 года назад

Thank you so much for the wonderful advice!!! I'm just getting started out with my beloved soap business and your advice and tips are priceless!! I hope nothing but the best for you and your family business and I know I will get there in the future too!

@bee7549 3 года назад

You guys are so encouraging and lovely. Thank you for taking the time to help others grow. Love from South Africa :-)

@moiraesfate1 3 года назад

I've been selling for about 5 months. I really only sold my first soap to someone other than family and friends three months ago. And the selling is definitely increasing. It went from $24 the first month to $315 last month. And it would have been more if I had been able to go to every weekend at the markets (thanks for the scare covid). Joining the market was the best thing I ever did. I'm looking at joining another one on Saturdays and then the other on Sunday. It's worth it.

@JerikaZimmerman 3 года назад

I think so for sure!!! Markets are an amazing way for your local community to get to know you. Worked for us!

@jessicachavez9470 3 года назад

Hello @moiraesfate I was wondering if you need a license to sell soap products ?

@moiraesfate1 3 года назад

@@jessicachavez9470 That depends on where you live. In the US, I need a business license and tax ID's for where I'm planning on selling, and for my parish (also called a county) I needed to register my DBA. I also need to comply with federal laws regarding making and selling products. In Canada, the rules are slightly more restrictive and you will have a bit harder time finding ingredients, but it isn't much different from the US. In the UK, the laws are deep and involved including a need for an official government assessment for your recipes and ingredients. So you will need to contact your local government to find out.

@lydiakwartemaa7427 3 года назад

Please I want to do soap business, I want to know how to make soap can someone teach me how to do it please

@Kezia_lifestyle 3 года назад

I needed this , My business is small now and apparently I needed this👏

@omegablaze8008 3 года назад

Such a REAL video! No bullshit just real talk and that is what i appreciate! Its so rare!

@scottne 3 года назад

This is really interesting. I came upon this video and was sure it was going to be similar to another video by someone else who was just totally negative because of all the mistakes they made. But, as a soapmaker in business going into my 3rd year, I know that ALL of this is true! Thanks for keeping it positive and not discouraging!

@TrishaWilliams86 3 года назад

Thank you so much. My son wants to start a business and I had no clue how to help him. You’re amazing.

@jacquelinewashington7851 3 года назад

Wow thank you, I can't begin to express how uplifting your video is to me. I had this epiphany and then immediately began to doubt myself and pretty much told myself "what's the point," and your video came across my feed. I thought it was going to be a video about why you shouldn't start your own soap business and honestly was expecting it to validate my downtrodden thoughts so I could move on from it. But it was the exact opposite, I believe I was lead to your video which told me not to give up before you even start. Thank you!🙏🏼🌻

@annysanclemente2126 3 года назад

Thank you. I am starting to crawl in this thing called "my own business" watching this video has giving me the energy to keep going. As a a full time worker (police officer) wife, mom of 4, including a toddler, dealing with lots of things daily, I have been questioning if I can make this happen... I was really so very close to giving up but you have giving me a new fire to KEEP GOING and create something that would sustain my family EVEN if my number one job and "passion" (being a police officer) is nulled. Again THANK YOU for the inspiration.

@JerikaZimmerman 3 года назад

I truly think you can!

@applepie9806 3 года назад

Whew, 4 kids and a full time job and a side business? That's tough stuff, you're pretty inspiring yourself, I feel like I should get going on my own little biz too

@yvonnelee4396 3 года назад

If you can do all of what you are doing now the question is not if but when. You have already accomplished the impossible in these uncertain times. There’s no better time than now. You may love it so much that you leave your day job and inspire your children to become entrepreneurs themselves. The possibilities are endless!

@annysanclemente2126 3 года назад

Thank you so much for the uplifting comments!!!

@aidapagan9444 3 года назад

That is awesome!

@cocoaarmstrong7676 Год назад

I see this video was posted 2 years ago halfway through which lets me know I didn’t find it on accident. I started my soap business last year and gave up before I got started. I’ve recently started back and will not be giving up!! So glad I came across your video!!

@udie1910 3 года назад

Thank you for your insights! I just reduced my working hours at my job to make progress with my soap business (now I am anxious as my sales a not as good as last months, but hey christmas is only once a year. I hope it is normal that not all months are good concerning sales.). Watching your video helped me a lot. I will be patient and follow your advice! I know I can do this!

@aj4arteden 3 года назад

I thought that was my pod going off even though I just changed it yesterday!LOL! Great video- thank you so much for sharing everything you are posting! It is very informative to those of us just starting out!

@ladyabernathy717 2 года назад

Thank you so much for this video. Today is my first time ever making my first batch of handmade soap. It felt great! It's exciting and I can't wait to grow. Thank you for the tips.

@kerrytaylor2666 3 года назад

Happy belated Birthday Cale and thank you both again for being so open and helpful.

@athira3630 2 года назад

I make soaps for family use and never had an idea of starting a business. But its nice of you to share your hardship to others. Thanks.

@jasmindumas5099 3 года назад

Thank you so much for this ✨CONFIRMATION✨ I look forward to learning from you guys as I am beginning my own journey!!! Every word you spoke was an answer to a prayer I made 3 days ago!!! ✨🙌🏼✨ Thank you Father and May your Lives, Union, and Endeavors be Blessed beyond measure!!! 🤗❤️🙏🏼

@melissag5050 3 года назад

I definitely needed to hear this :) I'm going through the "am I cut out to do this? I'm not selling enough!" phase and your videos definitely help cheer me up and inspire me to keep going. I cannot thank you enough for these! I'm trying my best to do the word of mouth thing, in the process of trying to figure out the business licensing part as that is needed in order to sell at markets and events where I am :) Also, happy birthday and hope you guys have a happy new year!!

@JerikaZimmerman 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful! Yes, that is the #1 thing: keep going!

@susanhosmer6341 2 года назад

The reason I watch your videos is because you are both sweet and gracious, unlike some other soap video people. It's nice to listen to a young adult pursuing goals. I know how hard you work at this.

@nancygullette7394 3 года назад

Thanks for the advice - as always! Happy Birthday!

@anam.valles3201 3 года назад

I'll take your video as a sign! 🙌🏻 😁 Hi! I'm from Mexico, and these last few days, I've been thinking a lot, starting a business exactly like yours. I've had my doubts, but I found your video and it was like you read my mind. I love what you do, you really inspired me a lot. ☺️

@StacyL. 3 года назад

I'm so glad I found your RU-vid channel! I'm almost 1 year in and still struggling but I'm not quitting!

@Twistedtree7 3 года назад

Thank you so much for this! I needed the reminder that slow and steady wins the race!

@magdaheymans7881 3 года назад

Kayle happy belated bday!!!! Hope this year is blessed and full of 🌈. Thanks for the video. Learned a lot as usual. Happy new year to you guys. 🙏🏻

@JerikaZimmerman 3 года назад

Thank you! You too!

@gratituderanch9406 3 года назад

First of all I really appreciated you saying that you are an introvert, because so am I. I started my soap business at the end of 2019 which was a pretty rough year to start. All the shows I had planned in 2020 were canceled and I have struggled to do much sense. I have my first show coming up and I am terrified 😂 I had a full on panic attack where I felt like a big old fat man was sitting on my chest! lol. But I absolutely love making soap. It just lights me up like nothing ever has before, so like you said there’s hard things and scary things but you just push through it. Also you just seem so charismatic and easy-going and fun to talk to… I’m trying to remember how my friends and family see me not how I see myself… And this is just an interesting note, my husband is also a type one diabetic, but he wasn’t diagnosed until a year or two ago. I didn’t know until then that you can get it as an adult. Thank you for sharing. It’s so encouraging.

@MrsKerryLee Год назад

Thank you for being so authentic! Very few people speak about the difficult times. Love it! ❤

@lucke530 3 года назад

Just keep soaping....will do. Thank you so much. I will be a vendor at an event in my city soon. I'm nervous but inspired and driven. Can't wait to see what happens!

@SonyaAGAIN 3 года назад

Thank you both very much. Many golden nuggets learned. I’m starting to plan out my soap biz as well & this video totally encouraged me

@AjaMatheo 3 года назад

Thank you guys so much. I really enjoyed this and needed to hear this. I’m subscribing NOW 🤗

@JaneDoe-hd7fp 2 года назад

I love that you are so honest (4 example at beginning, that just friend and Daddy likes your postings! And that take much of my fears! Thank you! ❤️

@b.l.e.9927 3 года назад

Thank you, so very positive. And Happy Birthday Kale!

@NessaLee23 3 года назад

This was so insightful and incredibly helpful! I think it was a sign that this popped into my suggestions exactly when it did. Thank you for this!!

@lenamartinez7999 3 года назад

Thank you Jerika and Kale for this great video and the good advice you both give. I'm right here in my life thank you. I'm a diabetic too I know what your hubby goes thru you both take care my husband and I appreciate you both.

@magdasegoviaquintana9267 3 года назад

So glad that we came upon your video to know what we need to know before you start a soap business. All you mentioned resonated with me . I am 50yrs old and have a plethora of experience making other people wealthy and now figured it was now time for me; now or never mentality. Videos like these are very selfless are appreciated to know the pitfalls and how to’s as well. Thanks and wish us luck!😉

@JerikaZimmerman 3 года назад

You are so welcome!

@edenrestored4all 3 года назад

Thank you so much for this very inspiring and encouraging video. I have been making soap for about 5 years as a hobby and sell to my friends. However, I want to spread out and make it into a business as I have gotten lots of positive feedback. This video has motivated me to actually take on this venture. God bless you both. 🤗

@younaibrahim7195 3 года назад

Thank you for this great video! Just starting my soap company and I just made my first perfect soap and it’s all thanks to you guys for inspiring! So MANY fails but never give up!!! ❤️❤️❤️ happy belated birthday 🎂

@JerikaZimmerman 3 года назад

Wonderful!

@patriciaoliver5344 2 года назад

I'm just getting started. Haven't even settled on a business name altho I've been making and selling soap for a while. I so appreciate your videos and the info. It sure is helping me out

@guildsofrequiem 3 года назад

21 and holding for a few generations. been selling since 1992. VERY spot on!

@stepheniejordan800 2 года назад

I'm starting my business, and everything you and Cale talk about helps me so much.. you have no idea.. thank you so much

@TeeAntoinette 3 года назад

New subscriber! Honestly what got me was the fact that you are an introvert. I am too and I get so overwhelmed when I think of starting a business. I am very much a creative and love doing and making things myself however it is so hard to get out of your own way. Your courage to do so has inspired me. Thank you! Excited to catch up on your journey.

@JerikaZimmerman 3 года назад

Thanks for subbing! Yeah, take it one day at a time. My people skills are getting better but I still struggle with it.

@TeeAntoinette 3 года назад

@@JerikaZimmerman Thanks I will. You are doing a great job coming out of your shell. I am truly inspired. Wishing you luck and continued success!

@dwaynepotts2284 2 года назад

I’ve been watching your videos for a few days now. I’m about to start my own soap business as well. you taught me how to use excel and calculate all my COGS. I’m waiting on all my base oils to come so I can put them in the spreadsheet as well. it’s so fun doing it when you get a hang of it. I’m a introvert too but I’ve worked in customer service before so I don’t think going to farmers markets would be a problem for me. You give me so much reassurance, when you said make your business page, grow your following organically. I’m also now considering just doing videos that show me in the process of making my soaps, that probably would be great to to build rapport with potential costumers.

@iwannaapple7190 Год назад

You still working the spreadsheet? I started with inventory and cost. Next thing I know I'm making a lye calculator. Then it turned into well why not calculate costs at the same time I'm calculating the recipe and lye. Now it calculates mold sizes. It does everything a $90 program does except calculate hardness and other things. The best part about it is I can calculate things if I'm low on oil or fragrance and its no problem at all to adjust oils and easily see that it will make a 5 oz bar. I just wish more people would download it.

@jonahlowe7649 Год назад

@@iwannaapple7190 if you wouldn't mind I would be interested in seeing your calculator

@iwannaapple7190 Год назад

@@jonahlowe7649 Sure. This video is the shorter version. Although the spreadsheet is slightly different now and a little more refined with a little more gadgets in the gadget tab and it just flat out tells you your size bar if you tell it the amount of oils your using. Hmm, I might change that too. Just thought of something. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-46A_usP6Lr8.html

@rebeccapayne5957 3 года назад

Thank you so much, I have noticed word of mouth is a good way to go as far as local, thank you for sharing you guys are awesome and Happy Birthday!!!

@JerikaZimmerman 3 года назад

100%, which is why getting yourself involved in your community is key to getting those first sales! Word of mouth is the best kind of marketing :)

@carolp5993 2 года назад

Just getting started and so many unknowns, and I felt defeated way before I even got started. Thanks for this helpful information and your honesty!

@ajanderson45 3 года назад

This video is one of the best here on YT! Thank u guys! 😘😘😘 Im now a fan from the Philippines! 🥰

@harmonyhomeandgarden 3 года назад

This was so good!! I shared it with a friend and fellow small business owners. Thank you! ❤️

@brendapughmeek1930 3 года назад

Thank You for this....Im just starting out....and it helps to be reminded that it takes time....

@jennymartin7630 3 года назад

I'm thinking about starting my own little business from home creating Soaps, bath melts, bathbomb's etc but getting very anxious and paranoid about incase things go wrong, I've wanted to do this for the past couple of years but with how anxious I get I put it off a lot and the amount of people I know who have started businesses like this and are succeeding really makes me pitty myself as they're like 19 years old and I can't even get myself to stop getting anxious and proceed within my goal to just start up. You two are such a wonderful couple and are really inspiring! I've watched through quite a few of your videos and they're amazing, you give so much confidence and detail! ❤️

@JerikaZimmerman 3 года назад

It’s really tough to make this leap and then to stick it out in the beginning when it’s painfully slow sales. You really need to have confidence and believe in yourself because there will be lots of justification to quit in the first few years. I would say give it a try! Everything takes practice and whoever is a master at what they do now started as a beginner.

@jennymartin7630 3 года назад

@@JerikaZimmerman thankyou lovely! I went ahead and have started creating a website which I've built up about 3 days ago as well as a facebook and Instagram page ; they're all still under construction whilst info is being uploaded etc and I'm awaiting my ingredients and equipment arrive to start creating products! I've made a list of all expenses I need to cover going out and coming in etc, got my fingers crossed. I've dreamt of this a few years and it's time I take action and follow my dream! 🙈Xxxx

@nieshal007 3 года назад

I needed this video. Im just starting my body line.. You rock

@ihsanghafoor6023 3 года назад

Thank you so much for your videos. They have taught me a lot. And gives me hope on opening my own business.

@JerikaZimmerman 3 года назад

I'm so glad! You can do this!

@michellecrutchfield8701 3 года назад

Being new to soaping, this was SO good to hear! Thank you so very much for the advice! I needed to hear all of that! Gave a thumbs up & subscribed. I made hairbows for YEARS, transitioning into soaps too, considering a branding change.... 😏👍🧼

@JerikaZimmerman 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@aquariusbathandbody 3 года назад

Happy birthday Cale, hope it was a good one. Thanks Jerika for sharing your gems of knowledge and experience, they're a great help.

@JerikaZimmerman 3 года назад

Thanks so much!

@nars1288 3 года назад

I’ve been in this limbo of starting a new Instagram. My old soaping Instagram has been inactive for 6 months (2,600 followers) as I’ve been rebranding and carefully thinking about my vision for my soaping. I’m glad it wasn’t a crazy idea to make a new Instagram lol. I just want a complete fresh start. I’m pretty sure my followers just liked my product photography over my actual soap!

@elev8tinyhumans906 3 года назад

This is amazing. I love how transparent you are. Thank you.

@JerikaZimmerman 3 года назад

You are so welcome!

@evelynfilbert541 3 года назад

Happy Birthday Cale 🎂 Thank you both for the best videos !!!! I can’t wait to see all the new products in 2021 🎇happy New Year 😃

@JerikaZimmerman 3 года назад

Happy new year!!

@amberleitao4727 3 года назад

Seeing your target market in action .... love that point .... And your husband talking about the sale not ending with someone purchasing or not purchasing from you at the market because they could know someone getting married or they could need party favors or they might on a little boutique in town that they want to sell your stuff out… So just because somebody says no thank you right now or doesn’t buy something doesn’t mean that they’re not sellable

@valeriacarlisle3347 2 года назад

Your video has been the best inspiration video I’ve come across yet, and I have watched a ton of videos. I love that you were super down to earth and very honest about the beginning business woes that it seems nobody wants to talk about or admit. Thank you, I’m super excited to continue my journey of building my business!!

@JerikaZimmerman 2 года назад

You are so welcome!

@wellinmyshoes 2 года назад

Love all the advices you give. I'm a business owner too in a totally different industry and everything you say is so right on!

@faith9178 3 года назад

Thank you for the advice! :D I really needed it, because I started a soap business just recently.

@Rickilinn 2 года назад

Thank you soo very much for this video!! I am in the process of starting my own business. Your tips and suggestions cleared up so many questions I didn't know I had. :D Thank you again.

@marcosguerra1227 6 месяцев назад

Happy Birthday Kale! You just turned 37, lots of blessings!!!

@familypokornyFit 3 года назад

You guys seem like a awesome couple. We appreciate you sharing your experiences. Trying to get this going.

@laurisaspears1202 3 года назад

I completely agree about the company name! I dug in and spent way too long with a name that didn’t work. Rebranded 2 years ago and things started soaring.

@annastaciab7829 3 года назад

Thank you so much for addressing instagram, comparing to others, and allowing for time. It took so long for me to realize that comparing myself and my business to others on instagram/youtube/facebook was actually hindering me and not allowing myself and my business to grow. I've noticed that many businesses actually take 7 years to reach their full potential, which is a long time and most people would give up.

@JerikaZimmerman 3 года назад

Exactly! Give it time! Give yourself some grace to learn and grow. Think of it as a process! No one becomes successful overnight.

@jeffzwally 3 года назад

SO impressed wit how well you speak and come across on these videos, it looks like you've been doing this for years. nice job

@JerikaZimmerman 3 года назад

Wow, thank you! You should see me editing all the pauses, "um"s and "ahh"s out lol. Its a lot of editing to make me look like a good speaker haha!

@Gwen-zt1jh 3 года назад

Thank you so much, I learn a lot with you and this video is super interesting. Happy Birthday from France!!! Big Kiss

@JerikaZimmerman 3 года назад

You're so welcome!

@karendenbok3206 3 года назад

Great video! Wishing you all the best in the New Year! Happy late Birthday! My twins bday was the 28th and my oldest son was Dec. 3rd. Lol, nothing else to do in December so I had babies. Lol.

@skyesmith1152 2 года назад

I want to start my little soap business up again. I went door to door when I was 25 with my handmade soap and I made a lot for someone my age. I think part of it was people wanting to help out because I was young but I really miss it.

@100109039 3 года назад

Wishing you guys so much success! Loved this genuine talk 💖💯

@amandakobussen3044 3 года назад

I just came across you and really enjoy your videos ALOT. Content is great and gives me hope 😊

@da5449 3 года назад

Thank you for the inspiration.. Happy belated birthday!

@IAMKHARIM 3 года назад

Thanks for all the tips that you've provided... I'm in the process of starting my soap business as well and your video has pointed out some things that I need to lool out for. Really appreciate it!

@JerikaZimmerman 3 года назад

You are so welcome!

@clearwellness101 3 года назад

So needed to hear all this! Thank you both so much!

@JerikaZimmerman 3 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@dabriatulak7338 3 года назад

Aww, you two are so cute! I'm currently in AB, have family and friends in B.C. and just started making bath bombs in Jan! I am super excited to grow my business, to brand it, etc...I know it will take time, but it will be worth the effort, and I actually enjoy making these sort of products (it's like my little lab, lol!) and working for myself rather than going out to a job just to make a living.

@vanillathrilla9364 2 года назад

I just found your channel and this was the first video I watched. I am looking to get into Soap making as a side hustle. Thank you for all the useful information.