7 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting a Candle Business | Tips for running a Candle Business

There are many things I wish I would have known before starting my candle business a decade ago. In this video, we will talk about 7 of them and tips for candle business success. Thanks for tuning in. Be sure to check out some of the other resources below as well as how to find me on other platforms!

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For once, when it comes to YouTube videos and people giving you advice on youtube, this man has given some great practical down to earth advice.

Instead of getting the usual YouTube nonsense advice about things that don't matter or things that aren't very helpful especially at the beginning, this guy gives great advice on what to do in the beginning and your expectations instead of giving you advice on how to build an empire when you first need simply to understand where you're at and what you're going to be doing as well as the mind frame to have.

He's giving excellent advice on how to just get good at candle making and then think about a business later which is exactly what people need to hear but exactly what most people on YouTube are not saying.

Excellent job in this video.

[lisaguzzardi]

Keeping it simple and not worrying about others is the best advice. That's why I love the critique videos you do, nobody's product is perfect and yet we are all striving for perfection and can learn a lot from each other.

[singlehandedbeauty]

I'm starting a candle business in Italy, which is a whole nother set of hurdles (language barrier, no Etsy-type websites, expensive and unreliable shipping companies, etc.), but I have always found your videos so, so, so, helpful. Thanks for sharing.

[Niarasnicheco.]

Wade always speaks to me, especially when I'm stuck..LOL
Thank you for the direct and valuable advice. I'm happy I'm going the in the right direction.

[barbr]

I am new to candle making this will be a hobby for me; I want to learn how to make candles. I am not thinking about a candle business at the moment I want to learn how to make candles and make them very well And learn as much as I need about candle making maybe down a road I might want to start a candle business but right now my focus is on candle making I'm glad I found your video It is very helpful And I will follow your advice

[franka.merola]

I enjoy this as a hobby. I didn't want to rush into business because it would add stress to making candles to satisfy customer demand. I only purchased a few scents with a kit of tins. Curing a group of candles for two weeks to see how good hot throw would be. I seem to lean toward lavender, Kentucky Bourbon, clean cotton and if I can find it a lemon or lemongrass fragrance. Gradually I am buying more lavender fragrance. Currently using 464 wax and enjoying the journey. I plan on buying some votive jars in small quantities to try out. This is more like chemistry and science than it would be manufacturing a product. Recently started using candle dye. After testing and recorded any residual wax left in test candle vessels are melted and reused as a lavatory votive.

[miniacifamily]

I absolutely LOVE your videos. You are informative, simple, educational. I am new to this business world and there is so much that is overwhelming. This video nailed it. :)

[cabinzencollective]

This is such good video! Great advice that I needed to hear right now. I just watched a discouraging video on how the economy and how buying already made products wholesale would be a better option rather than stressing over making the products. The entire point of doing this is the love of the craft. Just starting out, it was hard to hear ..

[jennifermarie]

I love what you said about losing a part of your own creativity and that unique flair that makes you, YOU when you are trying so hard to skip important steps in your growth process and keep up with the Jones's! So true!

[kathleenpizarro]

Yes yr right wade i followed yr advice wicks soy wax temps not buying fancy jars you have helped me alot thankyou so much yr amazing with what you know ive been at it a year 1/2 now love it

[candlewhisperer]

I really love your videos. I have learned alot. You are very informative and encouraging. Thank you so much!!!

[DudStud]

your videos are the best! I appreciate you taking the time to help others. I've been really absorbing and excited to launch my company in 3 weeks. Wanted everything in place as best as possible but know there will be continuous learning along the way. !

[pamelanoonan]

Thank you.. You are great at explaining.. I'm in Ireland and I'm only started my candle making thanks again god bless x

[ceciliacarrington]

This was extremely helpful and is confirmation that I'm on track. I'm making candles only as a hobby now, but I track everything as if I'm in business to prepare for possibly launching next year. I'm having a blast honing my craft right now and finding satisfaction in creating beautiful candles that my "testers" enjoy.

[ariellemonet]

I am so happy that I found you 🤗 Late but I made it ☺️ I am doing all of my homework and research now. Haven't made one candle yet 🤣🕯️I'm planning on using a kit from Hobby Lobby here really soon 😀 I plan on ordering my big girl products in a few weeks 🙏🏾Thank you so much for caring about all of us creativenatics and aspiring to be creativenatics 🎉💯🎊😎

[livkatrinzimny]

I love this channel. Not just the huge amount of great information but also your attitude.

[ovlogs]

I want to watch this every now and then. Very powerful words. Thank you.

[arthurskye]

Well said! Thanks for ur time and the info.

[jennyramirez]

I wish I would have seen this video before getting started. I WAY overspent on supplies (especially jars and fragrance oils) that I want even sure would work for me.

[adrianeparis]

Thank you for your transparency and honest feedback.