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  • How to Start a Candle Business (While Working Full-Time)
    Feb 25 2026

    #039. In today’s new video, I’m answering questions from makers just like you, including:

    • How to grow when time is limited
    • Whether wholesale makes sense part-time
    • The biggest mistake we made when we launched
    • And how to get a stronger scent throw

    After building our candle company to over $2 million in sales, there are a few things I would absolutely do differently if we were starting today.

    And one of them might surprise you.

    If you’re in the early stages or feeling stretched thin trying to juggle everything, I think this episode will help you breathe a little easier and focus on what actually moves the needle.

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    28 min
  • Why Most Candle Businesses Fail (And How to Actually Succeed)
    Feb 18 2026

    #038. Thinking about starting a candle business but not sure where to begin?

    In this episode, I answer real questions from new and growing candle makers about how to actually build a profitable candle brand. We cover choosing the right sales channel, Etsy vs Shopify, finding your niche, standing out in a crowded market, wholesale strategy, social media presence, and even practical tips for working with 464 soy wax.

    After building our candle company to over $2 million in revenue in under four years, I’m sharing what actually works and what most beginners get wrong.

    If you’re serious about starting a candle business, this is a must-listen.

    Free resources and supply list are linked below.

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    20 min
  • The #1 Growth Hack in Our Candle Business
    Feb 11 2026

    Forget the “magic ad” and the viral post. We break down why steady, repeatable actions—not hacks—have grown our candle brand year after year, and how you can apply the same playbook without burning out. From cadence to customer trust, we map the exact steps that compound results in a product business.

    We start with the power of showing up on a schedule you can actually maintain. One weekly email, a few thoughtful social posts, consistent markets and launch cycles—this predictable rhythm trains your audience to expect you and respond. Then we dig into messaging alignment: how a calm, grounding brand voice should read the same on your website, in emails, on Instagram, and at your market booth, so customers instantly know who you are, who your candles are for, and why they should choose you.

    Next, we push back on trend-chasing that fractures identity and erodes margins. Instead, we explain how a stable product point of view makes your brand recognizable from across the aisle and increases repeat purchasing. We also open the curtain on “boring” operations—standard suppliers, repeatable processes, and a steady core lineup—that free up creativity for storytelling, photography, and customer experience while making wholesale and fulfillment far smoother. Finally, we detail product consistency and the role of a familiar core collection, supported by seasonal accents, to simplify inventory and make marketing easier.

    To round it out, we share three bonus guardrails: consistent pricing to build confidence and credibility, patience through the quiet middle where most businesses quit, and unwavering values that show up in marketing, partnerships, community, and customer care. There’s no shortcut that replaces this work. Consistency compounds—slowly at first, then all at once—when you commit for six months and hold the line.

    If this resonated, subscribe, share it with a fellow maker, and leave a quick review. Then tell us: what will you commit to doing consistently for the next six months?

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    7 min
  • Candles or Wax Melts? How to Sell, Stay Motivated, and Grow in Slow Months
    Feb 4 2026

    #036. We answer five listener questions on building a profitable candle brand. From candles vs wax melts to surviving slow months, we share practical ways to sell, stay motivated, and turn B2B relationships into steady revenue.

    • choosing candles vs wax melts based on demand and production
    • validating a product line before expanding formats
    • matching marketing channels to buyer behavior
    • using markets, wholesale, and private label to grow
    • building skills in social, ads, and design to drive traffic
    • writing scent descriptions that convert online
    • pivoting from DTC to wholesale during slow months
    • corporate gifting strategies and real account examples
    • systems for outreach, catalogs, and follow‑ups
    • resources and community support for ongoing learning

    Join the Inner Circle at candlebusinesspro.com or use the links in the show notes to get started


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    19 min
  • How We Actually Make Candles That Sell: Supplies, Temps, Scents, and Sales
    Jan 28 2026

    #035. Thinking about starting a candle business or learning how to make candles the right way? In this episode, we’re answering real questions from new and growing candle makers who want clarity before wasting time or money.

    We cover the most common mistakes beginners make when they first start making candles and what actually matters if you want candles that burn well, smell great, and sell consistently.

    Inside this episode, you’ll learn:

    • The essential candle making supplies you actually need when starting out
    • What you do not need to buy right away (and what can wait)
    • How to go from selling candles to friends and family to getting public sales
    • Different ways to sell candles beyond social media, including markets, fundraisers, and wholesale
    • What people really look for in a higher-end or more elevated candle
    • How to think about fragrance load percentage and why we start at 8%
    • How wick size, wax type, and fragrance load all work together
    • Wax temperatures explained clearly: heating, adding fragrance, and pouring
    • Why following supplier guidelines matters and when to adjust through testing

    If you’re searching for:
    how to start a candle business
    how to make candles for beginners
    candle making tips that actually work
    candle fragrance load explained
    best candle making temperatures

    this episode will help you build a strong foundation without overcomplicating things.

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    19 min
  • How We Price Our Candles and Protect Our Business With Insurance
    Jan 21 2026

    We answer listener questions on forming an LLC, choosing insurance, sourcing labels and vessels, picking five winning fragrances, hosting candle parties, and pricing with confidence. Along the way, we share the mindset shifts that keep fear quiet and momentum strong.

    • deciding when to form an LLC and get permits
    • where to find maker-friendly insurance and what it covers
    • sourcing labels, vessel MOQs, and split shipping tactics
    • five starter fragrances that sell across audiences
    • handling fear, building confidence, and stacking early wins
    • how to run profitable candle-making parties
    • pricing by niche, margins, and reverse engineering costs
    • preparing for wholesale with sustainable unit economics

    Grab the free candle business guide at CandleBusinessPro.com/guide


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    27 min
  • From Shopify To SEO: The Software, Apps, and Tools Powering A Growing Candle Brand
    Jan 14 2026

    We share the exact software stack behind our candle company, from storefront and POS to email, inventory, and SEO. The focus stays on affordable starts, smart upgrades, and tools that integrate so they save time and make money.

    • choosing Shopify for e‑commerce and POS
    • carrying Square as a no‑signal backup
    • running subscriptions with Appstle
    • starting email on Shopify, upgrading to Klaviyo
    • using Meta Ads Manager with simple weekly checks
    • turning on Google Merchant for product visibility
    • picking QuickBooks, considering Wave or spreadsheets
    • standardising work on Google Workspace, Docs, Sheets
    • tracking raw materials and COGS with Inventora
    • building graphics and images in Canva
    • measuring with Google Analytics and Search Console
    • lifting rankings using Ahrefs’ free tools

    Subscribe to Candle Business Pro on YouTube and join the Inner Circle for workshops, office hours, and step‑by‑step store builds


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    37 min
  • 2026 Candle Business Goal Setting That Actually Works
    Jan 7 2026

    #032. Here is the free Goal Setting Template: https://www.candlebusinesspro.com/2026goalsetting

    We share a transparent look at our numbers, then guide a full 2026 planning workshop across seven life and business areas. The goal is a simple, focused plan you will actually follow, with three SMART goals, clear triggers, and real accountability.

    • seven goal areas that support each other
    • emotional targets and mindset you want
    • one skill that unlocks leverage
    • physical habits that protect energy
    • relationship rituals for presence
    • business focus by channel and role
    • hobbies as a reset for creativity
    • financial “enough” defined by life needs
    • pick three goals from different areas
    • make them SMART and time-bound
    • first steps, triggers, accountability partners
    • why consistency beats constant pivots
    • email cadence and stable product lines

    Join the Inner Circle before doors close this weekend, grab the candle making course and wholesale course on sale, and download the free worksheet via the link in the email


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    1 h et 17 min