Soapmaking 101 with the Soap Queen
All the fundamentals of making cold process soap from scratch with lye and oil; make all natural sustainable soap from scratch for yourself of start a side hustle selling soap.
Episode 42: Preparing for Your First Soap Market: Setup, Display, and Selling Tips
In episode 42 of Soapmaking 101, Anne-Marie Faiola guides listeners through preparing for a soap market. She covers essential supplies, product selection strategies, and tips for efficient transportation. Learn about space-saving techniques, the benefits of using a trailer, and creating eye-catching vertical displays. Anne-Marie emphasizes practicing setups at home and sourcing display items creatively. The episode wraps up with final tips on patience, understanding customer needs, and encouragement for aspiring soap sellers.
Key Points
- Organization and preparation are essential for a successful market display, including creating a detailed checklist and using clear plastic bins for easy transport.
- An effective and inviting market display can be achieved without spending a lot of money by using simple shelves, tablecloths, and baskets, and sourcing items from thrift stores or garage sales.
- Setting up your display at home beforehand and taking notes and photos can help streamline the process and allow for adjustments based on space and weather conditions at the actual event.
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Transcript
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