Why I Started A Candle Business | Thoughts on first 6 months | Was It Worth It?!

I started a candle business in 2023. You may be asking why? Watch this week's video to find out! And if you're interested in learning more about my journey as a business owner, comment down below. I can make more videos like this one :)
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Cornelia
00:00 Introduction
02:10 MY WHY
03:50 Timeline
05:30 First Market
07:25 The Reality Of Starting A Business
10:05 My Scents

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  • @CorneliaAudrey
    @CorneliaAudrey5 ай бұрын

    Lots of people asked for my income vs. expenses breakdown, here is the video! kzread.info/dash/bejne/lmuZk9uYYrGxc7Q.html

  • @Lilineeeee
    @Lilineeeee8 ай бұрын

    “I wanna be rich” period! Nothing wrong with wanting the absolute best for yourself. Loved the video girly ❤

  • @CorneliaAudrey

    @CorneliaAudrey

    8 ай бұрын

    You're so sweet!! We're owning it!! ✨ Thank you :)

  • @papasitoOC

    @papasitoOC

    7 ай бұрын

    @CorneliaAudrey At least you’re honest about why. I’m with you on that for sure. I’ve seen a handful of other candle company home business videos and am amazed at how well they’re doing. I hope you reach your goals and live the successful life you’re manifesting for yourself. God made a world of abundance we just need to accept it and be grateful for it. ❤

  • @CorneliaAudrey

    @CorneliaAudrey

    7 ай бұрын

    @@papasitoOC You're so kind, thank you!!

  • @kileysandoval2766
    @kileysandoval27664 күн бұрын

    Girl you are such a mood! I wanna be rich too! Women power!

  • @CorneliaAudrey

    @CorneliaAudrey

    4 күн бұрын

    Best comment I've read all day! Thanks girl :)

  • @dianewilson2055
    @dianewilson20556 ай бұрын

    Claim it by saying it!!! It will manifest!!!

  • @CorneliaAudrey

    @CorneliaAudrey

    6 ай бұрын

    I am a big fan of manifesting!!

  • @CamettScents
    @CamettScents6 ай бұрын

    Have nice working day! That is Johnsen from Suzhou Camett factory mainly for All kinds of jars and Candles Scents! ( Frosted white, matte black, amber jar with Wood lids, metal lids or bamboo lids, Logo also can be done it ) We Camett factory own Very good packing on jar, NO breaks of shipped your door! Attached we OEM Box and matte black jar, lids! Logo can be done else. Thanks for your soon reply.

  • @kimtomkins9361
    @kimtomkins93617 ай бұрын

    Thank you for sharing! I can relate to all your reasons why. I started off with some skincare products like shower gel, lotions, butters… then I added candles.& I really love doing them. So I’ve now had to minimize what products I provide it was overload. But I love this!! I can’t wait to retire so I can put all my time into it. I have 3 to go

  • @CorneliaAudrey

    @CorneliaAudrey

    7 ай бұрын

    Good for you! What's your business name? It's really awesome being your own boss. I'm excited to grow more in 2024! I wish you luck with your journey:)

  • @kimtomkins9361

    @kimtomkins9361

    7 ай бұрын

    Cornelia… thank you so much, same to you. My business is K Essence. Out of Sacramento, CA.

  • @CorneliaAudrey

    @CorneliaAudrey

    7 ай бұрын

    Awesome! I'll take a look at your page :)@@kimtomkins9361

  • @lyndaroot1384
    @lyndaroot13846 ай бұрын

    You’re adorable! That’s exactly what people want to see…. Excellent info thanks for sharing….❤

  • @CorneliaAudrey

    @CorneliaAudrey

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching! I’ll be posting more candle videos this year :)

  • @ClaraBuchanan
    @ClaraBuchanan8 ай бұрын

    Your "why" and mine are super similar. Totally on that wavelength.

  • @CorneliaAudrey

    @CorneliaAudrey

    8 ай бұрын

    Love that! Thanks for the support :)

  • @AllyGrant11
    @AllyGrant116 ай бұрын

    Great video, and the label are so elegant! I sell candles for print on demand, but I think they never go out of style :)

  • @CorneliaAudrey

    @CorneliaAudrey

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank you!! Candles will never get old :)

  • @fatumaali8439
    @fatumaali84396 ай бұрын

    Thank you for sharing.Which Chinese website did you order your Jars Please?

  • @oshane8433
    @oshane84336 ай бұрын

    Vey inspiring, could you show the process making it

  • @JMICTHEBRAND.
    @JMICTHEBRAND.5 ай бұрын

    You are so brave for ordering your jars from china lol! I want to do the same but i fear that they will break in transit or even a few will break. Did you have any break on you? Just the time it takes to receive and the shipping. It is so much more affordable than US prices that is for damn sure lol. But i hope to build the courage to order from the site where i have purchased products to sell on amz but for my candle business.

  • @rabiaamin5266
    @rabiaamin52668 ай бұрын

    Very helpful video. Can you do one that explains the costs and how it can be profitable.

  • @CorneliaAudrey

    @CorneliaAudrey

    8 ай бұрын

    Yes for sure! I will work on that, good idea :)

  • @livingmy2.0
    @livingmy2.08 ай бұрын

    Hey! It was so cool learning more about your candle biz! I'm not sure if you already do this, but it would be so cool if you offered a quarterly candle subscription to your customers via your website. It would make a great Christmas gift for any candle lover! And eventually maybe you'll have a scent for every province and can do a monthly candle subscription - just a random idea! :) Also, if you could put the link to your candle shop in your description that would be great! (the Amazon link currently there isn't working)

  • @CorneliaAudrey

    @CorneliaAudrey

    8 ай бұрын

    That's a great idea, thank you! Something for me to work on building out once we hit the new year. I am really excited about all of the growth ideas! And thanks for the heads up on the links, seems like things got messed up, I'll fix those! :)

  • @livingmy2.0

    @livingmy2.0

    8 ай бұрын

    @CorneliaAudrey Amazing 💛

  • @Melaninbeauty88
    @Melaninbeauty886 ай бұрын

    Where did you get your purple vessels in the thumbnail

  • @CorneliaAudrey

    @CorneliaAudrey

    6 ай бұрын

    I get vessels from Alibaba and Village Craft and Candle Co!

  • @fashion14353
    @fashion143538 ай бұрын

    They look really nice. What kind of wax do you use?

  • @CorneliaAudrey

    @CorneliaAudrey

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks! I use a natural soy wax :) I'll link my Etsy if you're ever in the market for candles. www.etsy.com/ca/shop/NorthStarCandleCoCA?ref=profile_header

  • @claireedwards3367
    @claireedwards33676 ай бұрын

    Thank for by the way

  • @monicamcgahan
    @monicamcgahan6 ай бұрын

    I’d like to know how more about the financial and business part of it. How much did it take you to start? What is your business plan?😊

  • @CorneliaAudrey

    @CorneliaAudrey

    6 ай бұрын

    I am working on a video like this! Stay tuned in January :)

  • @JacquelineFalls54
    @JacquelineFalls54Ай бұрын

    Did you do "Give Away" candles in the beginning. If so approximately how much do think that you spent on Give Aways?

  • @CorneliaAudrey

    @CorneliaAudrey

    Ай бұрын

    Yea I have some to friends! I did smaller jars as my testers first. Then some trial and error even once I got my new jars in the mix. I probably spent a $100 or so!

  • @LadyAngelaS
    @LadyAngelaS6 ай бұрын

    Where did you order your candle jars from?

  • @CorneliaAudrey

    @CorneliaAudrey

    6 ай бұрын

    For my signature line, I order from Alibaba.com!

  • @baggs13tv62
    @baggs13tv628 ай бұрын

    😮

  • @Naked_Beautee
    @Naked_Beautee6 ай бұрын

    Can you let me know where you got your jars from?❤

  • @CorneliaAudrey

    @CorneliaAudrey

    6 ай бұрын

    Alibaba is where I get my signature jars.

  • @claireedwards3367
    @claireedwards33676 ай бұрын

    Did you sell candles during the summer ? ☀️

  • @CorneliaAudrey

    @CorneliaAudrey

    6 ай бұрын

    I had them in a couple stores this past summer. The markets weren't really worth my time and I don't find people buy candles as much in the summers. I will hopefully be in more stores this summer!

  • @baninder
    @baninder7 ай бұрын

    Your monthly Expenses and Income please

  • @CorneliaAudrey

    @CorneliaAudrey

    7 ай бұрын

    I'll do a breakdown of my income and expenses in January!

  • @borgialucrezia8614
    @borgialucrezia86146 ай бұрын

    you are a 10, but instantly became a 1 when you say you, UNFORTUNATELY, got your jars from china.

  • @celsothedevil
    @celsothedevil5 ай бұрын

    nothing more anoying than a girl saying "my boyfriend this, my boyfriend that blablabla"

  • @L8OnPurpose
    @L8OnPurpose8 ай бұрын

    Candles are toxic ✌🏾

  • @CorneliaAudrey

    @CorneliaAudrey

    8 ай бұрын

    We use the most natural products we can find, we do our best to make them safe and clean burning. 😀

  • @NicolePhenix

    @NicolePhenix

    6 ай бұрын

    What was your point of viewing this video and making this comment ?

  • @JMICTHEBRAND.
    @JMICTHEBRAND.7 ай бұрын

    New sub!

  • @CorneliaAudrey

    @CorneliaAudrey

    7 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much!

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