My BLUEPRINT For Starting a New Candle Business in 2024!

Stay Up To Date (Black Tie Barn Email Newsletter Signup): https://mailchi.mp/a8004b62ed69/newsletter 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! 🎬 Check Out These Videos 🎬 Fragrance Launch: https://youtu.be/vkVt-Co8Xzw?si=UDdoXd_YRzy7bqL_ Scent is King: https://youtu.be/s80lKpuFmQo Test Candle Making Tutorial: https://youtu.be/JDvwB8rZfck Inspiration / Example Business: https://youtu.be/wRKkUlTvlwQ?si=BFLHVh1LV9u6xx5y Wicks: https://youtu.be/FVlsH3N4T3M?si=sF87Ul_iOPyxz4EI Test Groups: https://youtu.be/jb7pxSzKM_U?si=Yzgna8HHXaKrZB5X FRAGRANCES: https://blacktiebarn.com/collections/fragrance-oils WICKS: https://blacktiebarn.com/collections/wicks Best Variety of WAX MELTERS for All Makers: https://toautomelter.myshopify.com/BlackTieBarn Replica Surfaces Product Photos (15% OFF) - https://www.replicasurfaces.com/BLACKTIEBARN 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 RESOURCES ----------------------------------------------------- 💡 Stay Up To Date (Black Tie Barn Email Newsletter Signup): https://mailchi.mp/a8004b62ed69/newsletter Subscribe to Videos Here: https://www.youtube.com/blacktiebarncandleco?sub_confirmation=1 Craftybase (recipes, orders, bookkeeping, inventory): https://craftybase.com/?rfsn=3998285.284c79&ref=blacktiebarn CraftyBase Overview video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLvsQeqC-zo&t=1s Shopify (website): https://shopify.pxf.io/c/3220226/1061744/13624 Canva: https://partner.canva.com/5bmaR2 SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT -------------------------------------------------------- 🕯️ Candle Making 🕯️ Wicks (Premier 700 series): https://blacktiebarn.com/collections/wicks 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/?ref=o6Tx5Q7x Wick Holders and Clips:https://nordencandlesupply.com?sca_ref=1972485.DlZFh8FQu5 Custom Labels, Stickers, and Tape: https://www.stickermule.com/unlock?ref_id=6984104701&utm_medium=link&utm_source=invite 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 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/3220226/1061744/13624 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 📸 Photo & Video 📸 Camera Gear (Video and Products): https://amzn.to/3oNiaq2 Product Photo Light Box: https://amzn.to/3v0haT7 Mevo Multi Stream Camera(s): https://amzn.to/3S6g3e0 🤵 Follow Me 🤵 Subscribe to Videos: https://www.youtube.com/blacktiebarncandleco?sub_confirmation=1 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thecandlemakingworkshop Website: https://www.blacktiebarn.com NOTE: This description and video may contain affiliate links to products I enjoy using myself. Should you choose to use these links, this channel may earn affiliate commissions at no additional cost to you. I appreciate your support!