OUR BIGGEST SOAP BUSINESS MISTAKES... and how you can avoid them

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OUR BIGGEST SOAP BUSINESS MISTAKES... and how you can avoid them
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Time Stamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:42 - We Chose Wrong Events to Be Vendors at
7:37 - We Provided Too Much Selection
10:22 - Our Business Name and Logo Were too Complicated
13:42 - We Consulted with An Accountant Too Late
15:27 - We Tried to Please Everyone
17:19 - We Priced Our Products Too Low
19:50 - Announcing Our 20k Giveaway Winner!
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@pearlssoapery702 3 жыл бұрын

The one thing I have learned from your channel is to keep it simple - which has helped me with building my soap business. Thank you!

@TeeAntoinette 3 жыл бұрын

Great video and great information! I genuinely appreciate you all’s honesty and transparency. Wishing Quench continued growth and success!

@thetraylortribe 3 жыл бұрын

I recently found your KZfaq and I LOVE it. The sharing is priceless. Thank you for helping us. We just made our first 3 batches. I used Royalty Soaps tutorials. Can’t wait to try yours next. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

@pennydickinson3258 3 жыл бұрын

You really covered such important topics guys!! Charge what you need to charge - you are not Walmart and therefore not the low price leader. Others selling similar products for super cheap just hurts the industry and you don't have to compete with that. You also nailed it on doing shows - too many options can be overwhelming and you can lose the customer all together. Juried shows are great as they will limit the number of vendors in the same category so the show is not inundated with too many similar products. Also, if you choose to sell wholesale, make sure you set your policies, meaning the company needs to meet quantity minimums to get wholesale pricing - not just a hundred or two hundred dollars. You will be more respected and not taken advantage of if you are firm with your policies as a professional business. Your bottom line is more important than theirs!

@katherinerubio5997 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video! My business is launching in 60 days and I’ve gotten so much inspiration and knowledge from you both!

@zulemarincon3297 Ай бұрын

You are passionate and knowledgeable, I placed an order a few days ago, and can't wait to get my bars of soaps.

@daricezdrazil7399 Жыл бұрын

Holy moly! Great advice! My only regret is that I didn't find you so much sooner on so many levels! Business name, multitude of fragrances, basically just keeping it simple. (I will say, I did already come to a conclusion before seeing this video of wanting to slim down and keep it simple and uniform in the products I make. But I also don't do just body essentials as I also do other things and plan on having a store on wheels along with an on line store. Thank you so very much! So much appreciated for what you both are willing to be down to earth and talk about what your mistakes were and what you learned! Very educational!

@kimberlychavarria1011 2 жыл бұрын

I just love and appreciate you guys. So many people not willing to share. I'm just starting out and you have given me hope.

@crystalhaberman2925 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all the great info! You always have great info and thanks for sharing!

@Rivkah.Gamble 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! So much great information! Thank you for taking the time to share all this wonderful advice. 💜

@karlamunoz249 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for sharing so much information with people like me. My husband and I recently (month ago) started this journey and we appreciate all your advices! 😀 Wish you guys success!

@sherryzimmerman9220 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent ‘Teachable Moments in Time’ video kids....what a gift You Both are to your community of followers.....Always Take Care of Each Other..... with Love and Grace.... Mema

@Pete-tc4rd 3 жыл бұрын

Loving ur content....it’s like having a friend you can brainstorm with about business. Thank u for all the golden nugget business advice. 👍😍

@teehlfx5238 3 жыл бұрын

That’s exactly it! ☺️

@katrinagay7283 3 жыл бұрын

You guys are AMAZING! Thank you for all you do and much continued success and good health 💗 🤜🤛

@CarynCraggs 3 жыл бұрын

I just love watching your videos, I have watched so many other soap companies and I think you guys are awesome.

@janaburke9564 3 жыл бұрын

Another amazing and super helpful video. Love you guys! Thank you!!!

@MekoWilliamsTV 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for doing this video. It was needed and truly appreciated!

@petratadych8617 Жыл бұрын

You guys are great! I am just beginning and thank you for all the advice and knowledge. I Love making soap, but I feel I should take the next from melt and pour to cold process. I have sold some of my just a little but offered a wide and different varieties. I am learning so much from you guys! Keep Making Video's. I look forward to them every day. Take Care, Grow Big, And God Bless Both of You!💝

@meredithnewberry9655 3 жыл бұрын

Every day is a giveaway when you release your videos. Thanks for sharing so much with the community!

@r2dtwomeeza273 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for all the information. I'm taking notes.

@kathy4950 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you both for sharing your journey, so important to hear the pitfalls and your blessing great job you guys are so cute together. Kathy California

@megagokubg5480 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate your videos . Keeping it real, as business isn’t all fluffy and nice. Thankyou

@coffeebeaner3532 3 жыл бұрын

Mistakes are really important to the process. Thanks for sharing.

@tonyajones7315 2 жыл бұрын

I'm about to launch my business soon and I do appreciate the information that you are putting out.. So thank you so much for sharing stay blessed..

@becomingher91 3 жыл бұрын

The universe definitely sent me this video this morning! U scarily hit on everything I’ve been contemplating on these past weeks! Thank you! 💜✨🙌🏽

@simplywhimsysoaps1267 2 жыл бұрын

I started doing collections and it is hard to keep up with always making and listing new products! Thanks for the tips!

@handworks2024 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video and the five tips of what not to do. Appreciate you both 🤗

@latashaepps1060 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you guys so much I appreciate you.

@gloriabrunelle5150 3 жыл бұрын

Such valuable information! Thank you!

@mrsm3442 3 жыл бұрын

Guys, you are awesome. Thank you. Good luck. ♥️

@paigeeats7926 3 жыл бұрын

I always love your advice it helps me a lot. Much success in your business ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@ttschrock7126 8 ай бұрын

Wow, you share such pertinent information. I was thinking about supplies, recipes and keeping it simple! Thank you so much! Do you have a recent video of where you bug supplies and also about how many soap recipes you have? I don't even sell soap, but I have a pretty carefully chosen group of oils, but even still there are a few things I wish I hadn't purchased like oils and molds!!!

@jessalynn1920 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all your advice. I love watching your videos!

@cynthiamitchell2577 3 жыл бұрын

That's a great video... thanks for all that information it is really helpful.

@clarequinn4826 3 жыл бұрын

The best advise...thankyou so much. Really going to help me with my new business adventure. Xx

@JerikaZimmerman 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@twosheepsoapery Жыл бұрын

You both make such fabulous & informative videos. I've definitely made a few of those mistakes. Love your channel. All the best from Ireland. Xxx

@dianafletcher-johnson5409 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate you guys alot!!!!

@meandmybooks 3 жыл бұрын

This is such helpful information -- thank you!

@bigcmoore 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative video. I agree 100% to being selective to what you say yes to and pricing to low. If you only do business with the people you want to your life will definitely be a lot easier.

@antheafewquandie7979 3 жыл бұрын

thank you guys for all your ideas and help love learning all you have to share . you guys are beautiful .

@momof3blessings225 2 жыл бұрын

I feel almost obligated In a good way to buy your product as a way of saying thankyou for all the incredible information you have taken the time to share with all of us!!! 🙉😃💖💯

@coolwellnesscafe2781 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! For sharing

@iro_K 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!So informartive video :) WIsh you the best :)

@AB-xb2ph 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all this information!

@AGee2217 3 жыл бұрын

I love the content you guys put out.

@sandfordshelley2723 3 жыл бұрын

This was great thank-you

@sherriemartin6202 Жыл бұрын

Great advice

@luna18midnight 3 жыл бұрын

Been watching your videos for a couple of weeks, and there is so much information and you guys are such fun people. Hoping to turn my new hobby into a business soon. Happy for the winner, just got a lil excited when my account just appeared in the lottery. Lol ❤

@yopow5879 2 жыл бұрын

Love the video! How many products would you guys suggest to start selling of an item for a new business owner? Thanks!

@JonValtandtheEvilRobots 2 жыл бұрын

6:16 “if you choose to do that (sell MLM products), there’s nothing wrong with that…” Yes there is. Lol. :) I know it’s nice to be all “your choices are okay” these days, but MLM schemes prey upon the end client (housewives trying to make some extra money, etc.) and make the people at the too rich.

@laurenelrod2252 Ай бұрын

Sounds like my 9-5 job as well 🫣

@vijaybharwani6662 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful video thanks for your advice .! I have just started in Caribbean , would love all the help Specially in labeling as I am not computer smart Keep up the beautiful work , let me know if you are giving any courses

@lemondew8138 3 жыл бұрын

Lots of good infos! Just launching my business, as soon as my DBA goes through 😊 Did you get your business license right from the beginning while selling on etsy or did you wait to be profitable before getting licenses? Here in the states I'm starting under the hobby/business law where I have to be profitable 3 years out of my first 5 years to be considered a business and pay taxes on my sales.

@amberknight8555 2 жыл бұрын

Great info

@susangordon2728 3 жыл бұрын

Do you shrink wrap then store your soap until it sells? I have an event in 2 months and I don’t know if I can go ahead and prewrap and if I do if there are any issues with that.

@welspringsoap3696 3 жыл бұрын

Im just starting my soap business. I am only doing three products...soap, scrubs, and bath bombs. How many scents would you suggest to start with on those?

@billywilliams1344 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@irisglenn8555 3 жыл бұрын

great tips!

@66NEETS 2 жыл бұрын

I’m so happy I found this channel, being a stay at home mom for years and I have been wanting to do something to contribute to the home. I have always wanted to create soaps and have been afraid but you have inspired me. It’s now the business end that scares me lol .. my eldest child works in education but they are force vaccinating so her dream job is up in smoke song w her pension and benefits 💔 I’m thinking this would be a great thing to start w her. She’s so creative. I’m curious since I ah w no money really if my own what do you think would be a good staying budget to get started small? Can you do a video on how selling one Etsy works ? There fees etc? I’ve been binge watching your channel at bedtime maybe you already have a video like that up? Love your videos !!

@Fiiscreativemoods 2 жыл бұрын

The biggest mistake i made was with hving a long name/logo. And thanx to this video...iv since changed to shorter simpler name that im very happy with

@onlysolia Жыл бұрын

When you start from the bottom up, you get the unequivocal experience that you do not get in business studies. Just don't forget these lessons, and you'll be able to handle anything that comes your way with flair.

@karendenbok3206 3 жыл бұрын

Great video.

@frankiedfourlegs2316 27 күн бұрын

Can you make a video on how you video your soapmakimg and also how you find wholesale customers?

@irmawest3732 3 жыл бұрын

Jessi a this morning I got this notice on your business by you . I am sorry that you have had to go through this. I think you guys are such great people from the heart. I tried going back but I couldn't find your post 😕 I hope you can settle this mess in a good way. Blessings . Irma

@JerikaZimmerman 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, thank you so much! It’s a stressful thing to go through as a business but also taught us some valuable lessons!

@tijuanacrafter 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations to the winner have a great day

@moiraesfate1 3 жыл бұрын

The market I've been going to has been very quiet lately. There is another event that is an hour away and run by the city. I'd have to get approved and provide samples. In order to change anything that I offer, I'd have to get permission before I could sell it. The price for a spot is reasonable, but it would be outside like most markets in my area. They are also looking for a soaper. Other vendors have been telling me they make alot more money at the larger event than the smaller. Do you think it would be a good idea to join the larger event even though it's so far away?

@marter15 2 жыл бұрын

What brand fragrances do you use for your different products?

@storybooksoapothecary1310 3 жыл бұрын

We all have made our share of mistakes. We once spent 3 days at a balloon and wine festival. Highly attended, but people weren't there to buy soap. You learn and move on.

@dmalcolm2929 3 жыл бұрын

JZ, as usual, great info.. Welaunched our business two weeks ago (food industry).. I've been thinking about the very things you discussed... First week was a big loss..last week we had a lot of sales and barely saw a profit, so we are thinking about reviewing our prices. Thanks much. Want to fix all issues asap😉

@babydoll787ch Жыл бұрын

Can you guys plz do some bubble bars for us pls? I love ur guys channel 😊❤💙

@h2t26 2 жыл бұрын

The scent thing is my issue. I see some stores doing really well and they have 10 to 20 different scents. There is no way I have room to offer that much in my tiny apartment. Also scents do expire in the bottle and fade from products, if I'm not selling it that was money wasted. So I had to accept that I can only offer a limited selection. Any not an issue I need to worry about now since I decided against starting my business.

@firdowskruger9896 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jerika. I've referred some.of my South African Soaping sisters to your channel especially the ones wanting to make bath bombs. 😘

@inspired.ruby22 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jerika, your videos are so informative and so helpful. How do i connect with you? thanks

@kellykimball2099 2 жыл бұрын

Looking for a new gardening soap recipe, do you know one

@MsLadyAllure 3 жыл бұрын

When you mentioned accountant, did you automatically get a business bank account or keep everything under a personal account, same question for company credit card?

@JerikaZimmerman 3 жыл бұрын

We opened a business bank account some time ago and I recommend you do the same! If you're running a true business, the expenses and profits should be separate from your personal accounts. When we opened a business account, we also got a business credit card which helps keeps expenses separate.

@christinicolet2476 3 жыл бұрын

What do you think is a good number of scents to start with?

@amaliadiaconu3724 3 жыл бұрын

Oh, I wanted to ask this question too!!

@richjacelle 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jerika and Klye, did you get any license or anything to start right on your business?

@natashaorona 3 жыл бұрын

Great question. I would like to hear your comment on this, as this would truly help stir me in the right direction as well...

@Selene-im6gq 3 жыл бұрын

One question not related to this video but will be super helpful, I wanted to make a smaller bath of soaps and bath bombs, can I just divide the formula into half or 1/4 abs so on? Thanks!! Really appreciate all these things!! Can’t wait for my kids to try these goodies

@Selene-im6gq 3 жыл бұрын

Batch*

@TanglewoodSoapCompany 3 жыл бұрын

@@Selene-im6gq for the soap, yes you can half your recipe but run the new numbers through a soap calculator .

@Selene-im6gq 3 жыл бұрын

@@TanglewoodSoapCompany hi can you explain the soap calculator a little bit please. I’m really need to it. Also can we divide the measurements for bath bombs too?

@Selene-im6gq 3 жыл бұрын

@@TanglewoodSoapCompany also really appreciate your reply ☺️

@TanglewoodSoapCompany 3 жыл бұрын

@@Selene-im6gq I can't help with bath bombs, I don't make them. Here's a link to a tutorial on SoapCalc. If you're making soap, it's important to use this. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/m5h5mdig2L-mn6c.html

@iamshaunrich 3 жыл бұрын

Did you create your own Shopify shop I’m currently trying to figure out how to get my shop up and running but not sure if it’s a mistake to let the developers from Shopify start it up or hire someone. Any suggestions? I’m trying to avoid a lot of big mistakes in the beginning as well.

@JerikaZimmerman 3 жыл бұрын

I use one of their free templates! So easy to use! For more advanced features, you'll likely need to hire a developer to get the most out of the free template.