In this episode of The Dirty Heifers, we're sharing the biggest money traps we've fallen into during our soap-making journeys. From buying way too many fragrance oils and specialty ingredients to collecting molds we'll never use, we're talking about the purchases we'd skip if we were starting over today.
Whether you're making your very first batch or growing a handmade soap business, this episode will help you avoid expensive mistakes, save money, and focus on what actually matters.
Along the way, we discuss:
- The oils beginners actually need
- Fragrance buying mistakes
- Why sample sizes are your best friend
- The truth about fancy molds
- Soap trends worth skipping
- Equipment that's actually worth the investment
- Scaling your business without wasting money
- The supplies we'd buy again every single time
If you're tired of influencers convincing you that you need everything, this episode is for you.
👇 Tell us in the comments: What's the biggest soap-making purchase you've regretted?
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Because life is too short to waste money on supplies you'll never use.
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00:00 Cold Open - The $200 Budget That Became $800
01:24 Sponsor - Warm & Fuzzy Soapery
02:25 Word of the Week: Profligate
05:28 Redneck Word of the Week
06:13 Buying Too Many Oils
11:15 Oils We'd Never Buy Again
14:45 Advice for First-Time Soap Supply Shopping
16:00 Fragrance Buying Mistakes
22:50 How Many Fragrances Do Beginners Need?
25:40 Mold Addiction Is Real
31:15 Which Soap Mold Should You Buy First?
34:25 Soap Trends We Tried (and Skipped)
39:30 3D Printers, Soap Gadgets & Rabbit Trails
44:30 Products We Regret Adding
48:20 Equipment That Actually Changed Our Business
50:10 Buying Supplies Too Early
