This video came at the most perfect time. I feel I spend 8 hrs a day on Instagram. Talk about social media burn out .. thanks for your advice Jerika xx
I went the route of putting my soaps in several local retail stores. I work at a locally owned health food store and that was my segway into that. I now sell it at four stores, each totally different. A health food, art studio, gourmet coffee and wine and a hemp store . All totally different targeted groups lol
@@Sonturist well, I had my soaps ready and in hand and I approached the hemp store with hemp only soaps and salves made from their products and the all natural soaps at the health food store with a similar theme and my artisan soaps at the other two. Also, only locally owned businesses who are usually looking for local products to sell.
I am so glad that I found your channel. I watch them every week for inspiration and information and love that you're willing to share both good and not so good experiences. Thank you.
I was wondering if it was just my business. I’m redesigned my site with updated info and better pictures. Working on coming up with a key ingredient. Thanks for this. I am only 3 months into this journey.
I appreciate you- I know I make amazing soap. And I have soooo much fun. But it can be discouraging. I am making money- but it’s small and slow. I don’t want to get too successful that I loose my passion, but so that I can retire form massage (my hands hurt). I am vending. The markets are hit or miss…. Some are amazing (I did a 2 day and made $1300. And some where I make $65. 😳). I appreciate you Jerika. You’re a natural. Best wishes!
This was such a helpful video! I was feeling baffled by the halt in sales this past month and I'm glad I'm not alone :) I love your platform and transparency! It has helped me so much in my own small business 😍
I have learned so much from you. I needed the help I lost my job and wasn't getting sales. I upgraded my items after I learned tips from other videos. Thank you this really helps. Especially for people like me who lost their primary job.
I am always encouraged by you and learn several very relevant things from each of your videos. It sometimes feels like you are speaking directly to me & where I am. I am a grandmother, I wish I had started when I was younger. My granddaughters I believe they are learning wonderful life lessons thru it all. From inspiration to design, execution, packaging, advertising and sales. Thank you.
This is amazing you are so great and inspiring for those who are creating and keeping up with their small businesses thank you so much for these tips I will say you are my inspiration for making my own soap business 😁 hope all the best and success for you and everyone ☺️
Ya i just walked into my studio and kinda cried a little so much investment so little return but im very aware of what im not doing..after that moment i decided to step up and get Proactive..needed this video so much!🙏
Jeez! You're the best! Thank you so much for all of your practical information and advice! I'm about to start my bath bomb business and your channel has been an invaluable source of information and inspiration!💐 I pray your sales start poppin again soon! 💜
Thank you so much for the insight. I am about to launch my business soon and I’m beyond scared. This gave me the little boost I needed to just get out there and be myself. I appreciate this so much! I love your videos I’m sure I have watched every single one so far.
Thank so much for making this. We are a brand new business and we do about the same in sales in person at shows that you do but so far I have gotten no where for online sales!! Trying to figure that out so I really appreciate you!
Thank you so much for all you do because of you I believe in my business and have taken the blessings of skillshare I will use this opportunity to grow God bless you and your family
Great inspirational pep talk......peaks and valleys must be addressed..... as there is much to learn......I have watched another vlog that recommended Skill Share........ one of the reasons I continue watching them faithfully because of how they took some courses and really upped their game of messaging.....yes yes yes...... practice practice practice...... try that advice it really works..... last but not least I love your green knitted wrap you are wearing.....so natural
May was slower than it normally is. I am lucky that a local farm invited me to start selling there Saturdays. I am using this time to stock up on soap & new product formulas. The income drop is stressful though. Ugh! ❤️
I’m glad that it’s not just me that’s been having a slower period. I decided to put my shop on vacation for the week so I can spend time with the family and work on some new things. Thanks for another great video! 🤍 I also just emailed my first market to request more info and see if I can get a booth! 🙈
If you were a big company with bulk orders , how do you plan to increase your production with moulds , it will be much difficult in dealing with just moulds?!
I am very thankful but can you please tell me what type of holders you use for the curing of the soap.And when I send out my first package how do I do it
You are part of my lunch every tuesday and friday! After that, I'm ready to go back to work! On my lunch table today are my mermaid and unicorn soaps ready to get cut later! :) Unfortunatly I don't think that we can post pictures in the comments!
Thank you so much for all these great tips as usual! I really want to get into some local businesses but how do you suggest approaching them? I have used Instagram to DM, I follow them on their social media, and I also have stopped by and left product for the owner if they were not there but do not hear too much response back. I do have one place that loves my product but already has someone with bath and body products but she would love to get a few of mine in there that she doesn't carry. Any thoughts on how to get over these obstacles?
hi jerika i love your watch your video and so inspired with your dedication (although i m not into this business stuff but still love to watch you). i was just thinking that you also use preservative in your soaps🤔 and if not then how your soaps get their protection..?? just curious.😋 and do you ship your soaps to INDIA wanted to use them.😍
Amazing looking bath bomb. . . Your videos on bath bombs gave me the confidence to start making them for my business since I had so many requests for them. It was a great starting point to make little changes for the weather in my area.
Hey Jerika thank you for your video very helpful. I was wondering if you have an insurance for your company? If so do you mind making a video about it? I live in Canada too and I found it hard to find a business insurance for the kind of business we have! Thank you 😘
As far as your allergies go...find SOME ultra-local *(To you) your local Beeclub, get a reco for a local apiary(To you)unpasteurized:talking To your doctor 1st IS *always à great* idea😉😘) honey and pollen) and begin consumng, VERY gradually,JUST in case, To gradually introduce your body To YOUR local specific greenery and its pollens
Be at in mind farmer baskets age *incredibly busy* White theyre open, si manager met be slow To GET back To toi, or brusque if toi approché them, ESPECIALLY on thé set of the market! Don't be découragés, or put off, dont get rude, JUST nécessitent in réhabilité, Canadian, way.
Ugh.....another youtube channel selling out to skillshare. So tired of the fake reviews for it. I thought that mold company gave you those molds? They gave other soapers the same molds at the same time.
I love how you are so transparent and willing to help with the information you share! Thank you for being so positive and inspiring.
She is a darling. Always so unselfish and willing to share. Greetings from Pretoria, South Africa 😊
Yes my sales are slow. I needed this!! Thank you!!
This video came at the most perfect time. I feel I spend 8 hrs a day on Instagram. Talk about social media burn out .. thanks for your advice Jerika xx
I went the route of putting my soaps in several local retail stores. I work at a locally owned health food store and that was my segway into that. I now sell it at four stores, each totally different. A health food, art studio, gourmet coffee and wine and a hemp store . All totally different targeted groups lol
Any tips on pitching to retail stores would be greatly appreciated?
@@Sonturist well, I had my soaps ready and in hand and I approached the hemp store with hemp only soaps and salves made from their products and the all natural soaps at the health food store with a similar theme and my artisan soaps at the other two. Also, only locally owned businesses who are usually looking for local products to sell.
I am so glad that I found your channel. I watch them every week for inspiration and information and love that you're willing to share both good and not so good experiences. Thank you.
I was wondering if it was just my business. I’m redesigned my site with updated info and better pictures. Working on coming up with a key ingredient. Thanks for this. I am only 3 months into this journey.
Your're SAYING what EVERYONE needs To hear, but JUST Forgets To ask! Thank you!
I appreciate you- I know I make amazing soap. And I have soooo much fun. But it can be discouraging. I am making money- but it’s small and slow. I don’t want to get too successful that I loose my passion, but so that I can retire form massage (my hands hurt). I am vending. The markets are hit or miss…. Some are amazing (I did a 2 day and made $1300. And some where I make $65. 😳). I appreciate you Jerika. You’re a natural.
Best wishes!
This was such a helpful video! I was feeling baffled by the halt in sales this past month and I'm glad I'm not alone :) I love your platform and transparency! It has helped me so much in my own small business 😍
Glad you enjoyed!!! Yes, it’s sometimes boom and bust with this industry.
I have learned so much from you. I needed the help I lost my job and wasn't getting sales. I upgraded my items after I learned tips from other videos. Thank you this really helps. Especially for people like me who lost their primary job.
I am always encouraged by you and learn several very relevant things from each of your videos. It sometimes feels like you are speaking directly to me & where I am. I am a grandmother, I wish I had started when I was younger. My granddaughters I believe they are learning wonderful life lessons thru it all. From inspiration to design, execution, packaging, advertising and sales.
Thank you.
Am now looking at your video, and you gave me so much encouragement to push my small business thanks so much for sharing ❤
Hey JZ! As always, thank you so much for your post! Keep on teaching!!
This is amazing you are so great and inspiring for those who are creating and keeping up with their small businesses thank you so much for these tips I will say you are my inspiration for making my own soap business 😁 hope all the best and success for you and everyone ☺️
Thanks for the encouragement, it has perfect timing. Keep on being yourself.
Wonderful advise thanks Jerika
Ya i just walked into my studio and kinda cried a little so much investment so little return but im very aware of what im not doing..after that moment i decided to step up and get Proactive..needed this video so much!🙏
Jeez! You're the best! Thank you so much for all of your practical information and advice! I'm about to start my bath bomb business and your channel has been an invaluable source of information and inspiration!💐 I pray your sales start poppin again soon! 💜
Thanks Jerika, you never fail to inspire. God bless you
You rock! Thank you so much for your encouragement and positivity. I simply love it
Thank you so much for the insight. I am about to launch my business soon and I’m beyond scared. This gave me the little boost I needed to just get out there and be myself. I appreciate this so much! I love your videos I’m sure I have watched every single one so far.
Good luck on your business!
@@colleenmcbride3656 thank you so much
Thank so much for making this. We are a brand new business and we do about the same in sales in person at shows that you do but so far I have gotten no where for online sales!! Trying to figure that out so I really appreciate you!
I love your videos they add so much…❤
Your bars are amazing ... please don't change them! Thank you for the tips, as always you've given some great advice.
Thank you so much for all you do because of you I believe in my business and have taken the blessings of skillshare I will use this opportunity to grow God bless you and your family
Love this! Thanks for being so generous with your information 😊
Love all your amazing advice and tips. You are amazing!
Great inspirational pep talk......peaks and valleys must be addressed..... as there is much to learn......I have watched another vlog that recommended Skill Share........ one of the reasons I continue watching them faithfully because of how they took some courses and really upped their game of messaging.....yes yes yes...... practice practice practice...... try that advice it really works..... last but not least I love your green knitted wrap you are wearing.....so natural
Appreciated this video ❤❤❤ any particular Skillshare course suggestions for improving soap like formulation, and techniques like swirling etc ?
Thanks for all information you share.🤩
May was slower than it normally is. I am lucky that a local farm invited me to start selling there Saturdays. I am using this time to stock up on soap & new product formulas. The income drop is stressful though. Ugh! ❤️
I’m glad that it’s not just me that’s been having a slower period. I decided to put my shop on vacation for the week so I can spend time with the family and work on some new things. Thanks for another great video! 🤍 I also just emailed my first market to request more info and see if I can get a booth! 🙈
Great tips!! Thanks so much
Great tips, I've learned some of them years ago. Really like watching you, God Bless and keep cratfing.
Oh and I pray you feel better❤️
Thank you for the insight
Where did you get your bath balm machine. And what’s the name on it
I learned and passed down to my kids that there is ALWAYS something to do and that "Bored" is a BAD word! LOL
If you were a big company with bulk orders , how do you plan to increase your production with moulds , it will be much difficult in dealing with just moulds?!
I am very thankful but can you please tell me what type of holders you use for the curing of the soap.And when I send out my first package how do I do it
You are part of my lunch every tuesday and friday! After that, I'm ready to go back to work! On my lunch table today are my mermaid and unicorn soaps ready to get cut later! :) Unfortunatly I don't think that we can post pictures in the comments!
Thank you so much for all these great tips as usual! I really want to get into some local businesses but how do you suggest approaching them? I have used Instagram to DM, I follow them on their social media, and I also have stopped by and left product for the owner if they were not there but do not hear too much response back. I do have one place that loves my product but already has someone with bath and body products but she would love to get a few of mine in there that she doesn't carry. Any thoughts on how to get over these obstacles?
hi jerika
i love your watch your video and so inspired with your dedication (although i m not into this business stuff but still love to watch you).
i was just thinking that you also use preservative in your soaps🤔 and if not then how your soaps get their protection..??
just curious.😋
and do you ship your soaps to INDIA wanted to use them.😍
I’ve had the same problem with my scrubs. Can you share your recipe?
Thank you :). Keep up the hustle lmao
I love ur channel I watch all the time with ur allergies if u get local honey and take a tsp a day it help with ur allergies
Amazing looking bath bomb. . . Your videos on bath bombs gave me the confidence to start making them for my business since I had so many requests for them. It was a great starting point to make little changes for the weather in my area.
Glad to help! ☺️
So in the summer sales are usually slow?
0:57 That's Great Because I've Just Launched My Shop :D :D :D ROFL!!!!
It's all about the J months. January, June, and July. These are the worst for my business.
Me too.
Hey Jerika thank you for your video very helpful. I was wondering if you have an insurance for your company? If so do you mind making a video about it? I live in Canada too and I found it hard to find a business insurance for the kind of business we have! Thank you 😘
I pray Allah that u recovery from allergy and be on soap making.
Thank you! This was very helpful. Love Skill Share :)
I wonder if someone like me, my eyeballs keep sticking on the guitar😂
Thank you for the tips, and you're so cute!
As far as your allergies go...find SOME ultra-local *(To you) your local Beeclub, get a reco for a local apiary(To you)unpasteurized:talking To your doctor 1st IS *always à great* idea😉😘) honey and pollen) and begin consumng, VERY gradually,JUST in case, To gradually introduce your body To YOUR local specific greenery and its pollens
Please enable closed captions on your videos
Thanks for the feedback, will look into that .
I see you have multiple ways to sell..farmers markets, youtube, website, esty stores..what else are you doing to generate income right now?
Beauty salons, barbershops, nail salons, outside the malls...good luck
Be at in mind farmer baskets age *incredibly busy* White theyre open, si manager met be slow To GET back To toi, or brusque if toi approché them, ESPECIALLY on thé set of the market! Don't be découragés, or put off, dont get rude, JUST nécessitent in réhabilité, Canadian, way.
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Can you share your bath bomb recipe?
oh god you saying your a millennial makes me feel so old
Ugh.....another youtube channel selling out to skillshare. So tired of the fake reviews for it.
I thought that mold company gave you those molds? They gave other soapers the same molds at the same time.
Nope, I purchased those molds from Winston and Walter at full price and will be buying another 2 at full price.
Amazing job! Thank you!