How I Scaled My Soap and Bath Bomb Business

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How I Scaled My Soap and Bath Bomb Business
Hello Friends! Today I talk about how I scaled my bath bomb and soap business so that I was able to meet the growing demand. I discuss all the growing pains I had in my business and how I solved them to help us grow and succeed as a business.
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@storybooksoapothecary1310 3 жыл бұрын

One other tip. Keep your soap bars the same shape and size. When you keep using different molds or cutting them to different sizes, you have to change the packaging to fit each style of soap bar. Unless you are doing something extremely simple like the shrink wrap with a sticker, you are going to have to make a lot of adjustments to your packaging which costs time and possibly money.

@JerikaZimmerman 3 жыл бұрын

Great tip! This is so important when scaling!

@KathyCollier-Mehl 11 ай бұрын

Very good point.

@Sooz3112 3 ай бұрын

Excellent advice, work smarter - not harder. I used to wrap bath bombs in tissue paper, with a tag...The tag needed hole punching and a label sticking on the tag. Then I would wrap the bath bomb in tissue paper and attach the string to the labelled tag....it took too long! I have changed my packaging considerably and I design my labels online and print at home. It's so much easier. THank you for sharing the tips x

@TessieDobey 3 жыл бұрын

The national shrink wrap system is a great time saver! We love it!

@JerikaZimmerman 3 жыл бұрын

I couldn’t do my biz without it ❤️

@bigcmoore 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on being able to get some of those KZfaq dollars. I don't know about the other folks but this was an inspiring video for me. Currently going through the process of rebranding and starting to scale up while working my 9 to 5 even though my day starts at 4am and ends at 10pm. Always good to see when grinding pays off for folks. Maybe in a few years I can actually pay myself for my time. Keep up the grind and good work. Excited to see the channel grow.

@JerikaZimmerman 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I was definitely not an overnight success so I feel you! Hard work 100% pays off! Keep at it and you'll be amazed at what you can do :)

@Royalasetv 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! You are a true blessing. I just prayed for this information last night and you popped up in my recommendations! Thank you for sharing these helpful tips!

@marie-christinebaudelle3796 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Jerika for sharing your experience and giving pretty good intelligent and generous advices!

@voxmoxxi6443 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video! What a great help -and reassurance!!

@nikamiller5443 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Jericka! You are awesome for sharing your experiences and knowledge with us! You're the best!

@JerikaZimmerman 3 жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

@bonniecleaver9107 Жыл бұрын

Love all your videos!!! You have helped me so so much with my soap buisness can’t thank you enough!! Your information is always exactly what I’m trying to figure out time and time again lol ❤❤❤❤❤

@ashleybanks2918 3 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate how informational your videos are. You pack every video with high quality content and high value tips. Thank you for giving me so much inspiration for my future small business ideas!

@JerikaZimmerman 3 жыл бұрын

You’re so welcome!!! Thanks for watching ❤️

@bluelot7546 3 жыл бұрын

LOVE your videos - hope you do lots more!

@LaurasLife08 3 жыл бұрын

Honestly your channel is so informative and helpful for us all. So kind!! And your voice so soothing. Have a lovely new year ♡♡♡xx

@JerikaZimmerman 3 жыл бұрын

Happy new year!!

@larajacquelyn 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations I love watching yalls videos !

@normacarner2801 3 жыл бұрын

I'm love this channel! It really helps me understand all aspects of starting a bath bomb business which I've been thinking about for a long time. Thanks for all the advice!

@JerikaZimmerman 3 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

@crossbucklehomestead2908 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all your videos. I am slowly catching up on them! I just switched from doing double label (front and back) to a single label (info on front and sides) so that I didn’t have to keep track and design two separate things for each bar. I am also expanding to body butter and scrubs and will make sure the same labels size fits those containers so I can streamline my supplies. I am off to check out the shrink wrap system you recommend. It certainly looks faster!

@crystalbrundige6325 7 ай бұрын

Congratulations & thank you for the info ❤

@pearlssoapery702 3 жыл бұрын

This was very helpful. Thank you!

@dollyanton8571 3 жыл бұрын

Such great advice! Thanks

@BasicallySoap 2 жыл бұрын

I ❤️your channel. You’re very transparent 👍🏾

@theglowingbrownie5124 2 жыл бұрын

Your story has been very inspiring!!!

@sherryzimmerman9220 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations!

@amyspence1146 3 жыл бұрын

Yayyyyy! Congratulations 🎉 👏 thats a huge achievement and clearly I love your channel haha ❤ keep on rocking girl!

@JerikaZimmerman 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! You too!

@lusciousleo1971 3 жыл бұрын

Great video!! Thanks for the info!!

@amyspence1146 3 жыл бұрын

Btw.. your old labels were so cute though!!! 😭 and totally something that I have envisioned for myself when I launch.. I love your new labeling too! So happy for you ❤

@JerikaZimmerman 3 жыл бұрын

It’s definitely a great start while your company is still small, but if you have growth in mind, it might end up being too much! Thanks for watching!

@mebelyn4819 3 жыл бұрын

i just subscribed because this channel will help me with my business in the long run! thank you!

@JerikaZimmerman 3 жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard!

@RayzaRetroTales Жыл бұрын

Your advice is so pragmatic and awesome

@PinkOliveCosmetics 3 жыл бұрын

LOVE this!! 😻

@3lemtntzcandleco.114 3 жыл бұрын

Great information, I thank you!!!

@teaceremony2460 3 жыл бұрын

I am learning so Much from your videos. Awesome 🤩

@kateo_ok 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your video! I’m getting so inspired ❤️

@JerikaZimmerman 3 жыл бұрын

You got this!

@yadira5458 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😊 for this video !

@storythief5887 2 жыл бұрын

This helped me SOOOOOOO MUCH!!! also- I HAVE THAT EXACT SAME SHIRT!!!!!

@ekienishak6658 3 жыл бұрын

U know what.. U are really a good story teller.. A great one.. Thanks for sharing...

@Ash-dp7tm 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations dear. Brilliant advice.

@JerikaZimmerman 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot :)

@to8484 3 жыл бұрын

This was super helpful advice. I loved the content.

@JerikaZimmerman 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@alinaoldham6591 3 жыл бұрын

thank you so much for sharing from your experience!! I have learned a lot from you and really appreciate it!! I just started my soap journey this year in September and really enjoy making soaps! I sold my first 2 bars ... hip, hip!!! I also gave away some of my soap ... soaping makes me happy! again, thank you!!!

@JerikaZimmerman 3 жыл бұрын

Wooooohoo! Those first few sales feel amazing! Keep going!

@alinaoldham6591 3 жыл бұрын

@@JerikaZimmerman Thank you ...

@hanbutchi 3 жыл бұрын

i love you TT.TT wish you all the best!!

@bosonchiffon 3 жыл бұрын

Yah thank you for this amazing video. You Rock.

@JerikaZimmerman 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! ☺️

@kaywiththevibes 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this information! I was looking for the link to where you purchased the crate. I could really use it.

@nylevettemilligan8829 3 жыл бұрын

Most Excellent! Thanks! :-)

@Ellzy_30 2 ай бұрын

Just subscribed!

@sandralopez-bj7jj 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks blessings from NYC

@storybooksoapothecary1310 3 жыл бұрын

I think every soap maker goes through this. I am pretty sure that I have used every kind of packaging imaginable. LOL!!! What is doable when you are a hobby soap maker is not usually sustainable when you become a business. I was making batches of 48 bars at a time and wrapping took a lot of time until I stream lined it. Glad you found a packaging that works for you.

@JerikaZimmerman 3 жыл бұрын

Me too!! Your time is so valuable when you're doing it all yourself!

@storybooksoapothecary1310 3 жыл бұрын

@@JerikaZimmerman Yes it is. I not only was doing markets and had a website, but I also had a shop and trying to keep enough stock for all of that was very difficult. My husband did help but he worked about 50 hours a week and I hated to ask him to do too much. But he did what he could. I was also homeschooling our two youngest daughters and had a herd of 6 goats to provide the milk for our soaps so there was milking twice a day and goats chores as well. Life was extremely hectic. I tried hiring someone to wrap soaps, but that didn't always work out very well. No one cares about your products like you do! Eventually we got the kids involved and made a little assembly line in the back of our shop when things were slow.

@terrycoles9079 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent, Thank you so very much. You have a gift of running a business and explaining step by step processes that makes perfect sense without scaring people into wanting to try this. I have an established business here in the UK and can say that being self employed is great on so many levels, but still has its ups and downs. I am looking to try something new even if only part time to start off with and this is something that I shall be trying for sure. Please do keep your videos coming as they are super helpful. Thank you. Terry

@JerikaZimmerman 3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome, Terry! Thanks for the kind words. Wishing you luck on your new venture!

@taylorhomesteadsoap9934 3 жыл бұрын

I am loving your videos! I am currently a teacher looking to retire in the next ten years. I want to build my soap and alpaca yarn processing business so that I can supplement. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

@JerikaZimmerman 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! Good luck on that new business venture!

@dorangeen 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! I'm new to your channel and love it! what kind of printer do you use?

@smonica767 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome mam from India

@ram1brn 3 жыл бұрын

i use muffin tins for drying racks just lay a tea towel in them

@karagrant5037 3 жыл бұрын

I’m looking into the national shrink wrap system and I love the biodegradable option. I’m also considering boxes for my bars and I kind of want to do both. Certain soaps for boxes and certain soaps for the shrink wrap with the plan to add bath bombs in the future. Thank you for sharing.

@JerikaZimmerman 3 жыл бұрын

You will not regret it! It's a lifesaver for me :)

@malynature 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jerika, after the soaps cure, do you recommend packaging them or leaving them to air out until they are needed?

@julisariley4807 3 жыл бұрын

I love your videos!! Very helpful! By change I could I know where did you buy the bath bomb hold thing I see you use.

@JerikaZimmerman 3 жыл бұрын

I get them from the bath bomb press and a link to their site is in the description.

@analeblanc7201 3 жыл бұрын

I'm happy for you. I'm not doing well myself. I tried finding ways to reach customers and spending a ton of money and very little activity in my etsy shop. I'm an introvert so I don't do KZfaq. There's got to be other ways to get customers to my shop. Sigh I'm close to closing my shop.

@nimblehyena4138 3 жыл бұрын

Don't give up!! I'm sure you'll get to customers soon. It really helps to be active on as many socials as possible! Tiktok, insta, Facebook maybe. 😊 Just be patient with yourself! You'll get there

@user-db7lz9ge7w 3 жыл бұрын

Baker tray tower is called a speed rack

@81cindy00 3 жыл бұрын

Can you post where you buy your biodegradable shrink wrap?

@joelhigginbotham9132 Жыл бұрын

Hi Jerika, this was a great video! I do have a question for you. I am trying to make something similar but instead of needing one large bomb I need to make 30 molds at a time of little gummy bears about .4 inches big. Do you know of any machines or any advice?

@countrylathersoapworks 3 жыл бұрын

I needed this reassurance. I just started my LLC and was really bummed that I wasn’t making any money because I’m continually putting it back into the business.

@JerikaZimmerman 3 жыл бұрын

It will be like that for some time lol. Stick with it!

@countrylathersoapworks 3 жыл бұрын

@@JerikaZimmerman I don’t have any quit In me girl. 😉

@antoinettepierce3330 Жыл бұрын

❤️

@SKYRIDGENIGERIANDWARFS 2 жыл бұрын

I agree with what you are saying but hate plastics

@catwoman0076 Жыл бұрын

Where can I buy mold. Feeling like making ones to give them as gifts. Thanks

@yaminik6898 2 жыл бұрын

is it okay to shrink wrap cold process soaps? won't they sweat. I am just a beginner.

@wildside.nikki. 3 жыл бұрын

Can I ask a question about the body care care products? I'm an Ontarian too, and the thing that's holding me back from adding body care to my products is I'm not sure if we in Ontario have to get our products lab tested for contaminates/bacteria before selling. Do you have to get products tested? What health & safety steps do you guys have to take in order to feel comfortable enough to sell your products? Thanks in advance if you guys see this and manage to answer 😁

@valquiriaolson3748 3 жыл бұрын

Jerika, thank you so much for all the details, really help to motivate myself to start doing for sale, since I make soap and fizz for gifts for more than 7 years, as many friends advises I decided to start selling, but no clue in the size of fizzes, I see three different sizes of ball mold, which one do you advise to buy?

@JerikaZimmerman 3 жыл бұрын

The medium one is the most popular, in my experience.

@juamiglio 2 жыл бұрын

In previous videos when you film making products it looks as though your hemp oil is from Costco, is that correct? Here in the US I have never seen Kirkland brand of hemp oil. I wish we had it here

@lorisamsung8882 2 жыл бұрын

What size bath bombs does the mold make

@nanarodriguez1852 3 жыл бұрын

Came across your videos and I LOVE THEM! For a few months now I’ve been wanting to start my own bath bomb business. I’m a mother of 6 and work overnights while my husband works days. I’m just tired of working for someone else and killing myself with no sleep 😭. My question to you Queen is if I preferred using CBD what would measurements be for your bath bomb recipe?

@JerikaZimmerman 3 жыл бұрын

I don’t work with CBD so I can’t say! But I do wish you luck on your new venture and keep watching for more biz tips 😃

@fizzfizzbang Жыл бұрын

hi can you tell me where you got the shelves that are behind you here? i've been looking for good looking shelves forever T_T

@caprimini2449 3 жыл бұрын

hey jerika thanks for your videos its very helpful but i have a question im not in US, where can i find the materials for soap making also the ingredients for soap making i'm interested in soap making but i have no idea where to get the ingredients

@JerikaZimmerman 3 жыл бұрын

I list some suppliers in my description.

@ashwinimutha07 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, Please share the ingredients used with the measurements

@SpicyPotatoe 3 жыл бұрын

Are there any issues with bulk-mixing the ingredients and storing them at all? Like the liquids, if you mix the liquids in a big batch and then leave them in a type of storage container so you don't have to spend so much time measuring out smaller quantities when it comes time to making a batch.

@JerikaZimmerman 3 жыл бұрын

I would imagine not! I don't do this as it's another thing to store. When I get more space, I'll probably want to do this!

@Zsfoodexperiments 2 жыл бұрын

How do you get the business?

@ttorrell1 3 жыл бұрын

Does the national shrink wrap system have eco-friendly shrink wrap? I really want to find a way to do zero-waste in my soap biz :)

@JerikaZimmerman 3 жыл бұрын

Yep.. try the biodegradable shrink wrap! It’s what we use!

@omarsultans216 3 жыл бұрын

plz help i dont have a bath bomb press and I use these stan steel molds and when I press them other the doesn't stick together plzzzz help

@JerikaZimmerman 3 жыл бұрын

The mix is too wet or it’s too humid. Try less water or run a dehumidifier while making bath bombs.

@foodismyweapon 3 жыл бұрын

I call it a Speed Rack 👨🏽‍🍳

@natashadiane456 3 жыл бұрын

Where would I find the drying tray?

@JerikaZimmerman 3 жыл бұрын

The Bath Bomb Press company

@skysouthwind1681 2 жыл бұрын

does anyone know if there biodegradable, or less harmful packaging that plastic wrap

@skysouthwind1681 2 жыл бұрын

nvm does anyone know the link to the shrink wrap she uses?

@inwonderland333 3 жыл бұрын

Can you make a video about how you quit your previous job? The process of how you switch from a employee to having your own business?

@JerikaZimmerman 3 жыл бұрын

This is 100% a video that's coming soon!

@mika4670 3 жыл бұрын

I'm curious, what was the name before? I dont see any other KZfaq channel on this account. I cant quite read the card label in the old video either haha

@mika4670 3 жыл бұрын

The Bassetts Soapery ?

@JerikaZimmerman 3 жыл бұрын

Yep!

@mika4670 3 жыл бұрын

Why was it Bassetts? Is that your maiden name? I LOVE the name Quench :) . I live in Canada too, but in Gatineau Quebec 😊