My BLUEPRINT For Starting a New Candle Business in 2024!

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Considering starting a candle business this year or maybe taking steps to improve it? If I were planning to start a candle business now this is how I would do it myself with updated info and thoughts. If I was starting over... I would follow this general plan. I have several other videos diving into the details of many of the topics in this video. Some linked below, others can be found in the video section of this channel. I hope you enjoy. Don't forget the additional resources below!

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00:00 - Don't judge me
02:40 - Getting Started/Benefits
05:38 - Candle Business Timeline
07:58 - Budget
08:52 - Sampling
10:57 - Resources/Goals/Scaling
12:37 - Niche/Theme/Trends/Domain
15:36 - Wax
18:16 - Jars/Vessels
19:00 - Scents/Fragrances
20:57 - Insurance
22:31 - Test Group
23:39 - Make & Test
28:10 - Branding
29:30 - Structure/Licensing
31:20 - Selling Methods/Platform
35:59 - Customer Experience
37:17 - Launch Prep
41:35 - Finished Products
42:37 - Administrative
47:35 - Launch
48:32 - Post-Launch TIPS

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Shopify (website): https://shopify.pxf.io/c/3220226/1061...
Canva: https://partner.canva.com/5bmaR2

SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT
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Wicks (Premier 700 series): https://blacktiebarn.com/collections/...
Maksey (luxury woodwicks, vessels, wax, oils): https://makesy.com/?rfsn=6032176.58ffde7
Candle Tins: USA - https://oliicraft.co, Canada - https://oliicraft.ca (Use Discount Code to Save on these tins: BTB20OFF)
Village Candle Supply (CA and USA): https://villagecraftandcandle.com/?re...
Wick Holders and Clips:https://nordencandlesupply.com?sca_ref=1972485.DlZFh8FQu5
Custom Labels, Stickers, and Tape: https://www.stickermule.com/unlock?re...
Mixing Jugs for FO/Color ½ gallon - https://amzn.to/3FwMWMm
Mixing Jugs for FO/Color 1 gallon -
Piston Funnel - https://amzn.to/3FFxqh4
Respirator Mask: https://amzn.to/3reMwCw
Wooden Stirring Spoons: https://amzn.to/39mUumz
Plastic Stirring Spoons: https://amzn.to/2VcsYQk
Probe Thermometer - https://amzn.to/3PDZhDi
Infrared Thermometer: https://amzn.to/3q93rG4
Heat Gun (Variable temp settings): https://amzn.to/2JjvDoz
Economical Scale: https://amzn.to/33oLWYs
Economical Scale: https://amzn.to/36cDcGI
Economical Scale: https://amzn.to/33pxSxJ
Wax Melter with spout: https://amzn.to/3v5B7rv
Pouring Pitcher: https://amzn.to/3V8yf87
Wick trimmer - https://amzn.to/3G0UzMr
Wick Trimmer (w/base) - https://amzn.to/3G3zBNb
Wood Wick Trimmer: https://amzn.to/3kBVOr4
Glass Measuring Cup (my favorite): https://amzn.to/37hxL8C
Pipettes: https://amzn.to/2JfOn8S

💰📦 BUSINESS, PACKING & SHIPPING SUPPLIES I USE 📦💰
Shopify (website): https://shopify.pxf.io/c/3220226/1061...
Shipping Label Printer (Rollo): https://amzn.to/3b8Lqlk
Shipping Label Pack (Rollo): https://amzn.to/3xhmKzW
Shipping Label Roll Holder (Rollo): https://amzn.to/2Ts33qF
Honeycomb paper - https://amzn.to/3v01Upu
Tape Gun: https://amzn.to/3dYUycW
Packing/Shipping Tape: https://amzn.to/3u7Mb5Z
Packing Peanuts (Environmental Friendly): https://amzn.to/2OJoUqB

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