Uploaded April 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Bramble Berry CEO and founder Anne-Marie has been in business for over 20 years. In this video, she shares advice and tips for soap making. Don't miss out on the lightning round at the very end to find out her favorite fragrance oil, what product she can't live without, and her favorite flavor of ice cream.
Looking for more small business resources? Check out the Small Business section of In the Studio for articles including how to label your products, hiring tips, and marketing ideas.
Small Business resources:
brambleberry.com/articles/small-business
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
@Tracy Fischer
00:31 - What are the benefits of the small batch, craft soaps to commercial? Why should our customers choose our soaps over, say, the store bought?
@11rubina
02:43 - What's the current state of the soaping world and where do you think it's heading?
@Shay Florian
05:05 - Is selling on sites like Etsy still worth it or should business owners spring for their own site and promote on social media?
@Ashley
06:44 - Tips on how to get into a farmers market? My state has no regulations on soap requirements but the farmers market are always full and booked. What’s a good way to start selling my soaps so my local farmers market will accept me?
@Just Kibby
09:07 - What is some general but helpful advice for new M&P makers? How can we make our soap stand out against CP vendors?
@cheeky_goat_soaps
11:18 - What are some organizing tips you wish you would have known when you started to grow?
@Kelly Lao
14:27 - What advice do you have for soap makers who are trying to start a business. Do you have any tips to get their business running?
17:49 - Lightning Round
Questions by @Tracy Fischer, @Shianne Elliott, @hopey stcyr, @Wella Wally, @Justin H, @catkid14, @Odalys Cuevas, @devyani mehta, and Bramble Berry!
21:59 - Outro
22:28 - Bloopers!
Made a project with our products? Tag us with #BrambleOn so we can see your creations!
Shop Bramble Berry: https://bberry.studio/_ShopBrambleBerry
Recipes, Tips & Inspiration: https://bberry.studio/IntheStudio_Projects
Facebook: facebook.com/BrambleBerry
Instagram: instagram.com/brambleberry
Twitter: twitter.com/brambleberry
TikTok: tiktok.com/@brambleberry
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Bramble Berry CEO and founder Anne-Marie has been in business for over 20 years. In this video, she shares advice and tips for soap making. Don't miss out on the lightning round at the very end to find out her favorite fragrance oil, what product she can't live without, and her favorite flavor of ice cream.
Looking for more small business resources? Check out the Small Business section of In the Studio for articles including how to label your products, hiring tips, and marketing ideas.
Small Business resources:
brambleberry.com/articles/small-business
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
@Tracy Fischer
00:31 - What are the benefits of the small batch, craft soaps to commercial? Why should our customers choose our soaps over, say, the store bought?
@11rubina
02:43 - What's the current state of the soaping world and where do you think it's heading?
@Shay Florian
05:05 - Is selling on sites like Etsy still worth it or should business owners spring for their own site and promote on social media?
@Ashley
06:44 - Tips on how to get into a farmers market? My state has no regulations on soap requirements but the farmers market are always full and booked. What’s a good way to start selling my soaps so my local farmers market will accept me?
@Just Kibby
09:07 - What is some general but helpful advice for new M&P makers? How can we make our soap stand out against CP vendors?
@cheeky_goat_soaps
11:18 - What are some organizing tips you wish you would have known when you started to grow?
@Kelly Lao
14:27 - What advice do you have for soap makers who are trying to start a business. Do you have any tips to get their business running?
17:49 - Lightning Round
Questions by @Tracy Fischer, @Shianne Elliott, @hopey stcyr, @Wella Wally, @Justin H, @catkid14, @Odalys Cuevas, @devyani mehta, and Bramble Berry!
21:59 - Outro
22:28 - Bloopers!
Made a project with our products? Tag us with #BrambleOn so we can see your creations!
Shop Bramble Berry: https://bberry.studio/_ShopBrambleBerry
Recipes, Tips & Inspiration: https://bberry.studio/IntheStudio_Projects
Facebook: facebook.com/BrambleBerry
Instagram: instagram.com/brambleberry
Twitter: twitter.com/brambleberry
TikTok: tiktok.com/@brambleberry
Pinterest: pinterest.com/brambleberry
