I am new to this but I think the word you are looking for is not experimentation. I would call it R&D (Research and Development)

You have no idea how much I needed to hear what you had to say in this video. It helped me more than you can imagine. I have wondered so many times if I am the only one who has these very thoughts and feelings regarding what I'm trying to do. Hearing your honesty and transparency absolutely brought me a major sense of peace! Thank you, thank you for just keeping it real!

@SpoilYourselfNatural

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your comment. It definitely helps knowing other makers are going through similar things.

Hi Danielle, I appreciate your honesty so much. I have the same struggles and knowing I am not alone is very comforting.

@SpoilYourselfNatural

3 ай бұрын

I'm so happy to hear! It always helps me to know others feel the same at times.

I understand totally. Marketing is not my thing. I feel like I have hit a wall. As far as numbers estimate to sell, it's a crap shoot lol. I want this full time in 4 years but have a long way to go! Thank you for this video, it is good to know we are not alone in our feelings.

@SpoilYourselfNatural

3 ай бұрын

It makes such a difference knowing someone else might be feeling the same. Running a small business definitely has it's lonely moments.

This video was for me and how I felt the past year. I decided not to do wholesale this year and focusing on retail only this year. I'm also limiting my vendor markets to mostly farmers markets and popups that i've done already. I dropped 8 scents from my candle line. I'm going back to my minimalist lifestyle so other than my top sellers everything else is made to order. I'm keeping my cost low as possible this economy is going to get worse than better!

@corrylloyd6593

3 ай бұрын

I feel the same! I have lots going on but still feel it! I think it’s just the time of the year we’re right in the middle of the seasons changing and I think that’s part of it… I think you and your Brand is awesome! Your doing so good at what you do..

@SpoilYourselfNatural

3 ай бұрын

I'm so happy to hear others are doing the same. I think if we go back to basics it may just get us through it! It's also a good reminder that we don't NEED to offer all those extras most small businesses now offer. I appreciate your feedback. Something I may need to consider as well.

@SpoilYourselfNatural

3 ай бұрын

@@corrylloyd6593 thank you!

I’m prepping for a Mother’s Day market and I’m burning myself out with it 😫 I’m making tons of new product which I need to do, but I think just doing it all so much and at once is too much for me. This is more of a hobby for me but whew.

@SpoilYourselfNatural

3 ай бұрын

Sounds like your a busy bee. I love that for you. I hope your market is a hit! Don't forget your own self-care 😘

I am by no means an expert, but listening to you it sounds like are too "exclusive" with your line. I feel you can do both natural and expand with other products. There is no reason you can't have different lines....your "natural" and then some fun fragrances and micas or essential oils and natural colorants. This way you can expand your product line and people are happy with handmade products, knowing what is in the items they are buying etc. Hope this helps

@SpoilYourselfNatural

3 ай бұрын

Thank you Nancy, I appreciate that!