18 Ways to Lower Your Candle Making COGS in 2025
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[{'start': '0.040', 'end': '5.960', 'text': 'struggling to keep your candle making costs under\xa0\ncontrol what if there were foolproof ways to cut'}, {'start': '5.960', 'end': '12.360', 'text': 'expenses without sacrificing quality well there\xa0\nare and these tips could change the way you run'}, {'start': '12.360', 'end': '18.760', 'text': 'your candle making business for good and trust\xa0\nme some of these will have you wondering why you'}, {'start': '18.760', 'end': '25.760', 'text': "didn't start saving sooner let's go hi my name is\xa0\nJay Catalano and in this video I'm going to break"}, {'start': '25.760', 'end': '34.800', 'text': 'down these costs into three key categories High\xa0\nsavings moderate savings and situational savings'}, {'start': '34.800', 'end': '40.200', 'text': "I'm doing it this way so you'll know exactly\xa0\nwhich tips are best for your business and how"}, {'start': '40.200', 'end': '48.560', 'text': "to apply them effectively negotiate let's face it\xa0\nsuppliers need us just as much as we need them if"}, {'start': '48.560', 'end': '54.720', 'text': "you're placing regular orders even small ones\xa0\nthere's no harm in asking for a better deal I"}, {'start': '54.720', 'end': '60.640', 'text': "get it negotiating can feel a bit intimidating\xa0\nbut here's the thing you don't don't have to go"}, {'start': '60.640', 'end': '66.760', 'text': "in empty-handed think about what you can offer\xa0\nthem in return maybe it's your growing social"}, {'start': '66.760', 'end': '73.360', 'text': 'media presence or the promise of larger orders\xa0\nas your business scales for example I was able'}, {'start': '73.360', 'end': '79.760', 'text': "to get a discount on materials simply by offering\xa0\na shout out in one of my videos it's all about"}, {'start': '79.760', 'end': '86.760', 'text': "finding that win-win situation buy and bulk this\xa0\nmight seem obvious but it's an easy trap to fall"}, {'start': '86.760', 'end': '93.920', 'text': "into buying smaller quantities because because\xa0\nThe Upfront costs feels lower I've been there"}, {'start': '93.920', 'end': '101.560', 'text': 'but when you look at the cost per unit buying in\xa0\nbulk almost always works out cheaper and helps'}, {'start': '101.560', 'end': '112.440', 'text': 'bring down your cost of goods for example a 10 lb\xa0\nbag of Cargill C3 soy wax costs $37.99 but a 50 lb'}, {'start': '112.440', 'end': '124.560', 'text': "box is $165 if you bought five 10 lb bags instead\xa0\nof one 50 lb box you'd end up spending $189.95"}, {'start': '124.560', 'end': '133.600', 'text': '$24.95 more that difference might not seem like\xa0\nmuch in one order but when you apply this mindset'}, {'start': '133.600', 'end': '139.280', 'text': 'across all your supplies the savings can really\xa0\nStack Up curious about making your own concrete'}, {'start': '139.280', 'end': '146.440', 'text': 'candle jars my online course the winning formula\xa0\nmakes it simple and enjoyable get step-by-step'}, {'start': '146.440', 'end': '154.000', 'text': 'instruction plus direct access to me any any time\xa0\nto streamline the process and save you time money'}, {'start': '154.000', 'end': '159.600', 'text': 'and headaches ready to take your journey a step\xa0\nfurther check out my patreon page for exclusive'}, {'start': '159.600', 'end': '166.840', 'text': 'content monthly q&as discounts on my Etsy page\xa0\nand a hell of a lot more multiple tiers endless'}, {'start': '166.840', 'end': '174.080', 'text': "inspiration continual growth jump in I'd love to\xa0\nsee you there details in the description let's go"}, {'start': '174.080', 'end': '180.320', 'text': 'optimize efficiency reducing your cost of goods\xa0\noften comes down to finding tools that that help'}, {'start': '180.320', 'end': '186.920', 'text': "you work smarter not harder I've learned that\xa0\ninvesting in equipment that minimizes waste and"}, {'start': '186.920', 'end': '193.240', 'text': 'improves accuracy can make a big difference\xa0\ntake this digital wax melter for example it'}, {'start': '193.240', 'end': '199.680', 'text': "lets you set the exact temperature so you don't\xa0\naccidentally burn your wax which would mean it was"}, {'start': '199.680', 'end': '208.200', 'text': 'ruined another game Cher is a Precision digital\xa0\nscale that measures in tenth of a gram let me give'}, {'start': '208.200', 'end': '215.680', 'text': "you an example if you're weight 20 G of fragrance\xa0\noil a regular scale might say 20 G but it could"}, {'start': '215.680', 'end': '226.160', 'text': "actually be 20.9 G that extra9 g doesn't seem like\xa0\nmuch but over time it adds up to wasted product"}, {'start': '226.160', 'end': '233.760', 'text': "and wasted money a scale with finer accuracy\xa0\nensures you're using only what you need helping"}, {'start': '233.760', 'end': '241.280', 'text': 'you get the most out of every batch optimized\xa0\nmaterial usage small tweaks and how you use your'}, {'start': '241.280', 'end': '248.960', 'text': "materials can make a big impact on your costs\xa0\none thing I've done is use a slightly smaller"}, {'start': '248.960', 'end': '257.320', 'text': 'jar I make my own jars and while they look almost\xa0\nidentical one is just a bit smaller than the other'}, {'start': '257.320', 'end': '263.320', 'text': "it's a subtle difference that helps reduce costs\xa0\nwithout being noticeable to the customer another"}, {'start': '263.320', 'end': '270.200', 'text': "idea is adjusting your fragrance load for example\xa0\nif you're using 10% try to dial it down to 9% %"}, {'start': '270.200', 'end': '276.360', 'text': "you might be surprised 9% could perform just as\xa0\nwell or sometimes even better and here's one of"}, {'start': '276.360', 'end': '284.600', 'text': 'my favorite tricks use 10in Wicks normally you\xa0\nend up with 5 to 6 in of leftover Wick after'}, {'start': '284.600', 'end': '292.040', 'text': 'trimming but by adding a base to those leftover\xa0\nWicks you can make a second Wick that means one'}, {'start': '292.040', 'end': '299.920', 'text': 'bag of 100 Wicks can actually give you 200 little\xa0\nchanges like these can really add up over time'}, {'start': '299.920', 'end': '309.200', 'text': 'product redesign sometimes the key to cutting cost\xa0\nis rethinking Your Design jars waxes lids and even'}, {'start': '309.200', 'end': '316.680', 'text': 'labels can all be adjusted without compromising\xa0\nquality a great place to start is your candle'}, {'start': '316.680', 'end': '324.080', 'text': "labels if you're using full color designs consider\xa0\nswitching to a minimalist black and white look as"}, {'start': '324.080', 'end': '329.120', 'text': 'long as it aligns with your brand full color\xa0\nprinting can get expensive especially with'}, {'start': '329.120', 'end': '335.760', 'text': 'intricate or multicolored designs by going sleek\xa0\nand modern with black and white you could save'}, {'start': '335.760', 'end': '343.360', 'text': 'significantly on printing costs plus minimalism\xa0\noften gives a more polished and sophisticated Vibe'}, {'start': '343.360', 'end': '348.800', 'text': "which might actually enhance your Brand's appeal\xa0\nagain it's all about finding that balance between"}, {'start': '348.800', 'end': '357.920', 'text': "cost Effectiveness and staying true to your style\xa0\nstreamline packaging packaging is a big deal it's"}, {'start': '357.920', 'end': '363.680', 'text': "often the first thing your customer customers\xa0\nnoticed but it's easy to go overboard without"}, {'start': '363.680', 'end': '368.880', 'text': 'realizing it let me give you an example one of\xa0\nmy students was wrapping her candles in a velvet'}, {'start': '368.880', 'end': '375.800', 'text': 'string bag and then placing that bag inside of\xa0\na branded box it looked great but when we talked'}, {'start': '375.800', 'end': '382.640', 'text': 'about it she realized that either the bag or the\xa0\nBox alone would have been enough she chose to'}, {'start': '382.640', 'end': '390.200', 'text': 'stick with the Velvet bag and skip the Box saving\xa0\nmoney while still keeping the packaging beautiful'}, {'start': '390.200', 'end': '397.200', 'text': 'and functional sometimes simplifying can make\xa0\njust as much of an impact and your wallet will'}, {'start': '397.200', 'end': '403.120', 'text': "thank you reduce waste we've already talked about\xa0\nlowering your fragrance load and reusing leftover"}, {'start': '403.120', 'end': '410.400', 'text': 'Wick but there are plenty of other ways to cut\xa0\ndown on waste that might surprise you for instance'}, {'start': '410.400', 'end': '416.920', 'text': 'do you use disposable plastic gloves every time\xa0\nyou make candles simply by switching to washable'}, {'start': '416.920', 'end': '424.880', 'text': "gloves is a small change that can save you money\xa0\nover time and here's a throwback to my childhood"}, {'start': '424.880', 'end': '432.320', 'text': "my mom always said use a rag not a paper towel\xa0\nit's wasteful you know what as much as I was"}, {'start': '432.320', 'end': '438.920', 'text': 'annoyed every time she said it turns out she was\xa0\nright small adjustments like these can add up over'}, {'start': '438.920', 'end': '445.640', 'text': 'time another idea is to repurpose leftover wax\xa0\ninstead of tossing it turn it into small samples'}, {'start': '445.640', 'end': '452.040', 'text': 'for customers not only does this reduce waste\xa0\nbut but it also creates a little something extra'}, {'start': '452.040', 'end': '458.440', 'text': "that could bring them back for future purchases\xa0\nsometimes it's the biggest changes that make the"}, {'start': '458.440', 'end': '465.920', 'text': 'biggest difference reduce production time the\xa0\nsaying time is money might sound like a cliche'}, {'start': '465.920', 'end': '472.320', 'text': "but when it comes to running a business it's\xa0\nabsolutely true I've had plenty of conversations"}, {'start': '472.320', 'end': '479.560', 'text': "where this idea doesn't quite click so let me\xa0\nbreak it down for example I make my own jars and"}, {'start': '479.560', 'end': '488.040', 'text': 'do it in two ways one takes 3 hours the other\xa0\ntakes 30 minutes the catch the 30 minute method'}, {'start': '488.040', 'end': '495.720', 'text': "costs twice as much in materials but here's where\xa0\nthe math Works in my favor the time I save can be"}, {'start': '495.720', 'end': '502.520', 'text': 'spent filling more orders reaching new customers\xa0\nor growing my business in other ways by working'}, {'start': '502.520', 'end': '509.600', 'text': "smarter not harder I'm able to get more done and\xa0\nfocus on what really matters it's about finding"}, {'start': '509.600', 'end': '516.720', 'text': 'that balance between cost and efficiency to\xa0\nmaximize your potential monitor cost of goods'}, {'start': '516.720', 'end': '523.440', 'text': "regularly it's one of those life lessons what you\xa0\ndon't track can sneak up on you think about it"}, {'start': '523.440', 'end': '529.600', 'text': "if you don't watch your spending you might spend\xa0\nmore than your budget if you don't pay attention"}, {'start': '529.600', 'end': '537.680', 'text': 'to your diet a few extra pounds can creep in\xa0\nand if you ignore your health small issues can'}, {'start': '537.680', 'end': '544.480', 'text': 'turn into big problems the same logic applies to\xa0\nyour candle making business regularly tracking'}, {'start': '544.480', 'end': '551.720', 'text': "your cost of goods sold helps you spot where you\xa0\nmight be overspending whether it's on materials"}, {'start': '551.720', 'end': '557.520', 'text': 'production or inefficiencies by keeping an eye\xa0\non these numbers you can make adjustments when'}, {'start': '557.520', 'end': '564.640', 'text': "needed ensuring your business stays profitable and\xa0\nsustainable for the Long Haul it's a simple habit"}, {'start': '564.640', 'end': '571.360', 'text': "that can make a huge difference stop the shiny\xa0\nobject syndrome we've all been there seeing that"}, {'start': '571.360', 'end': '578.120', 'text': "latest candle making Trend and getting that urge\xa0\nto try it out maybe it's a new jar fragrance oil"}, {'start': '578.120', 'end': '584.320', 'text': "or wax that's catching your attention it might\xa0\nnot even be new it could just be new to you"}, {'start': '584.320', 'end': '591.480', 'text': 'this is what I like to call the shiny object\xa0\nsyndrome the temptation to chase after every'}, {'start': '591.480', 'end': '599.720', 'text': "new idea or product it's easy to get sidetracked\xa0\nby the latest and greatest but here's the thing"}, {'start': '599.720', 'end': '606.200', 'text': 'constantly hopping from one new thing to another\xa0\ncan take you away from your main goals rather than'}, {'start': '606.200', 'end': '612.280', 'text': 'focusing on perfecting your candles or growing\xa0\nyour business you end up with a bunch of half'}, {'start': '612.280', 'end': '620.040', 'text': 'finished ideas and no real progress my advice stay\xa0\nfocused on the task at hand yes new products can'}, {'start': '620.040', 'end': '625.360', 'text': "be exciting but they're not always the solution\xa0\nto your current challenges keep your eye on the"}, {'start': '625.360', 'end': '631.920', 'text': "bigger picture and you'll get where you want to go\xa0\nfaster limit variety it's easy to get caught up in"}, {'start': '631.920', 'end': '638.640', 'text': 'the idea of offering a ton of options different\xa0\nscents colors and jars but too many choices can'}, {'start': '638.640', 'end': '644.360', 'text': 'overwhelm your customers and make your production\xa0\nprocess a lot more complicated rather than trying'}, {'start': '644.360', 'end': '650.120', 'text': 'to offer every variation focus on perfecting\xa0\na few key products for instance instead of 10'}, {'start': '650.120', 'end': '655.840', 'text': 'different lavender scents put your energy into\xa0\nperfecting one standout lavender candle this'}, {'start': '655.840', 'end': '663.840', 'text': "way you can buy materials in bulk cut costs and\xa0\nrefine your Brand's identity fewer options lead"}, {'start': '663.840', 'end': '670.320', 'text': 'to simpler production a clearer message for your\xa0\ncustomers and quicker decision making for them'}, {'start': '670.320', 'end': '675.880', 'text': "when you prioritize quality over quantity you're\xa0\nbuilding a more memorable brand and one that's"}, {'start': '675.880', 'end': '682.400', 'text': "more profitable too bundle products we all have\xa0\nthose products that just don't seem to sell trust"}, {'start': '682.400', 'end': '689.360', 'text': 'me it happens to the best of us while you could\xa0\nkeep them for personal use or gift them away'}, {'start': '689.360', 'end': '695.440', 'text': "those options don't really help your business\xa0\nthat's where bundling comes in if you've got a"}, {'start': '695.440', 'end': '700.960', 'text': "few best sellers try pairing them with a product\xa0\nthat's been sitting on the shelves a little too"}, {'start': '700.960', 'end': '706.720', 'text': 'long for example if your lavender candle is\xa0\nflying off the shelves but your citrus scent'}, {'start': '706.720', 'end': '713.280', 'text': 'is lagging create a relaxed and refresh bundle\xa0\nwith both not only does this help move slower'}, {'start': '713.280', 'end': '719.720', 'text': "inventory but it also gives customers the feeling\xa0\nthat they're getting more bang for their buck"}, {'start': '719.720', 'end': '727.320', 'text': 'bundling is a win-win you clear out stock offer a\xa0\ndeal and even introduce your customers to products'}, {'start': '727.320', 'end': '736.280', 'text': "they might have overlooked shop taxfree here's a\xa0\nsimple way to save on your candle making materials"}, {'start': '736.280', 'end': '744.720', 'text': 'shopping taxfree by using a resale certificate\xa0\nyou can avoid paying sales tax on items like'}, {'start': '744.720', 'end': '753.000', 'text': 'waxes jars Wicks and fragrance oils that you buy\xa0\nfor your business these savings might seem small'}, {'start': '753.000', 'end': '759.920', 'text': "at first but trust me they add up over time\xa0\nfor example if you're spending $500 a month on"}, {'start': '759.920', 'end': '767.400', 'text': "supplies and your local tax rate is 8% that's $40\xa0\nyou don't have to pay in taxes over a year that's"}, {'start': '767.400', 'end': '775.560', 'text': "almost $500 you could reinvest into your business\xa0\nwhether it's for new molds better equipment or"}, {'start': '775.560', 'end': '782.360', 'text': 'marketing strategies to grow your sales shopping\xa0\ntaxfree is an easy step that can really boost your'}, {'start': '782.360', 'end': '789.840', 'text': "bottom line it's one of those ways to keep costs\xa0\ndown and profits up holiday sales holiday sales"}, {'start': '789.840', 'end': '796.920', 'text': 'are an excellent opportunity to stock up on your\xa0\ncandl making supplies at discounted prices but'}, {'start': '796.920', 'end': '803.480', 'text': "here's the catch they don't happen every day\xa0\nthat's why planning ahead is essential major"}, {'start': '803.480', 'end': '810.960', 'text': 'sales like Black Friday Labor Day or end of season\xa0\nclearances are great times to grab Essentials like'}, {'start': '810.960', 'end': '818.320', 'text': "waxes jars and wigs in bulk at a fraction of the\xa0\nregular price for instance if you know you'll need"}, {'start': '818.320', 'end': '825.640', 'text': '20 lbs of wax in the next few months buying it\xa0\nduring a holiday sale could save you up to 25%'}, {'start': '825.640', 'end': '831.400', 'text': 'the key is to plan your purchases according\xa0\nto your production needs stocking up during'}, {'start': '831.400', 'end': '838.440', 'text': 'sales means fewer last minute full price purchases\xa0\nwhich translates to lower cost of goods and bigger'}, {'start': '838.440', 'end': '844.920', 'text': 'savings for your business in the long run use\xa0\nlocal suppliers it took some time to find certain'}, {'start': '844.920', 'end': '851.360', 'text': 'candle making suppliers in my area but once I\xa0\ndid it made a big difference buying from local'}, {'start': '851.360', 'end': '857.720', 'text': 'suppliers eliminates shipping costs which can add\xa0\nup over time for example instead of ordering wax'}, {'start': '857.720', 'end': '864.520', 'text': 'or jars online and paying for shipping I found\xa0\na local supplier where I can pick up what I need'}, {'start': '864.520', 'end': '871.040', 'text': "this not only saves money but also means I don't\xa0\nhave to wait for deliver iies I can grab supplies"}, {'start': '871.040', 'end': '877.360', 'text': 'whenever I need them another Advantage is the\xa0\npotential to negotiate better prices we talked'}, {'start': '877.360', 'end': '884.720', 'text': 'about negotiation before getting to know the owner\xa0\nof a local shop can open the door to discounts'}, {'start': '884.720', 'end': '890.320', 'text': "especially if you're a loyal customer or buying\xa0\nin bulk building a good relationship with your"}, {'start': '890.320', 'end': '896.720', 'text': 'supplier could result in additional perks down\xa0\nthe road yes shopping local might require some'}, {'start': '896.720', 'end': '903.640', 'text': 'extra effort but the savings conven venience and\xa0\nconnections you build make it well worth it buy'}, {'start': '903.640', 'end': '909.560', 'text': 'out of country while most of the materials I use\xa0\nfor my candle Creations like waxes and Wicks and'}, {'start': '909.560', 'end': '916.280', 'text': 'fragrance oils are sourced from the United States\xa0\nthere are times when I turn to AliExpress for'}, {'start': '916.280', 'end': '925.000', 'text': 'items like branded boxes or wrapping paper why the\xa0\nsavings are just too good to pass up for example'}, {'start': '925.000', 'end': '932.040', 'text': 'this packaging box I use would have cost nearly\xa0\ntce as much if I bought it locally now while I'}, {'start': '932.040', 'end': '938.680', 'text': 'prefer to buy everything domestically sourcing\xa0\ncertain items internationally allows me to keep'}, {'start': '938.680', 'end': '944.440', 'text': "cost down and offer more competitive prices\xa0\nto my customers now of course it's essential"}, {'start': '944.440', 'end': '952.200', 'text': 'to plan ahead as shipping times can be longer but\xa0\nthe savings definitely make the weight worthwhile'}, {'start': '952.200', 'end': '959.280', 'text': 'track waste just like monitoring your cost of\xa0\ngoods sold keeping track of your waste is equally'}, {'start': '959.280', 'end': '966.960', 'text': 'important spilled wax leftover fragrance oils\xa0\nand excess packaging might seem minor but they'}, 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sustainable candle\xa0\nmaking business small changes like this can lead'}, {'start': '1013.920', 'end': '1021.000', 'text': 'to significant savings over time giving you more\xa0\ncontrol over your process and your bottom line'}, {'start': '1021.000', 'end': '1028.960', 'text': 'leverage your social media platforms I get it not\xa0\neveryone is as active on social media as I am but'}, {'start': '1028.960', 'end': '1035.640', 'text': 'it can still be a powerful tool for lowering your\xa0\ncosts one of the unexpected perks of being active'}, {'start': '1035.640', 'end': '1042.760', 'text': 'online is that Brands often reach out to offer\xa0\nfree products in exchange for reviews or promotion'}, {'start': '1042.760', 'end': '1048.840', 'text': 'this can significantly reduce your cost of good\xa0\nsold and give you the chance to try new tools'}, {'start': '1049.360', 'end': '1055.360', 'text': 'that enhance your candle making process without\xa0\nthe extra cost for example I recently received'}, {'start': '1055.360', 'end': '1062.160', 'text': 'two wax melters from two Auto for free instead of\xa0\npurchasing them I was able to test their products'}, {'start': '1062.160', 'end': '1069.920', 'text': 'and share my honest feedback online this saved\xa0\nme money and it was a win-win for both sides'}, {'start': '1069.920', 'end': '1075.800', 'text': "I know not everyone uses social media in the\xa0\nsame way but even if you're not Super Active"}, {'start': '1075.800', 'end': '1081.680', 'text': "it's worth considering many brands are looking\xa0\nto to collaborate with smaller businesses and"}, {'start': '1081.680', 'end': '1087.760', 'text': 'even a simple post or mention can result\xa0\nin free products from specialized tools to'}, {'start': '1087.760', 'end': '1094.200', 'text': 'packaging this can save you on supplies while\xa0\nadding value to your business just remember'}, {'start': '1094.200', 'end': '1100.400', 'text': 'to always be honest with your followers and\xa0\nmaintain transparency your authenticity will'}, {'start': '1100.400', 'end': '1106.440', 'text': 'help build trust fostering lasting relationships\xa0\nwith both your audience and the brands you work'}, {'start': '1106.440', 'end': '1110.200', 'text': "with and take a look at these videos that are\xa0\npopping now they're going to help you on your"}, {'start': '1110.200', 'end': '1126.588', 'text': 'concrete hydr stone and candle making Journey\xa0\nuntil next time thanks for watching ciao [Music]'}]