Introduction to Lake Erie Candle Co.
At the end of this article, you can find the coupon code for all RISE members to get 10% off their purchase on their website. Lake Erie Candle Co. is located in Plain City, Ohio and currently occupies two warehouse units. The Lake Erie Candle Company was officially born in the backroom of our family’s Port Clinton, Ohio retail store, Cruisin’ Tunes. Ian was discussing candle making with his mother, Tamara, and got her interested in trying it out. Quickly after buying some supplies and experimenting, Tamara had a newly found hobby. Ian suggested that she create and test a small line of candles in her store to sell sometime that summer and she did.
Advice For Dealing With Seasonal Inventory
Ian of Lake Erie Candle Co. says that dealing with seasonal inventory depends from business to business. However, one piece of advice that he gave was that he typically likes to plan his ordering around last year’s sales. Luckily they are able to “spin up production if needed pretty easily, so being flexible helps a ton.”
It is important, as an entrepreneur, to make sure your business is flexible. If you have all of your eggs in one basket, it is more likely that you will struggle to deal with a change in projections.
What is the most exciting thing about being an entrepreneur?
Around the holidays, whether it’s in business or in life, putting a smile on people’s faces is what can be the most exciting part. For Lake Erie Candle Co., seeing and hearing from happy customers is the most exciting thing about being an entrepreneur.
RISE understands that having a product that other people love and share can be so rewarding.
What is the most challenging part about running your candle company?
We will leave you with Ian’s phenomenal response of: “Educating customers. Cheap candles are made from very questionable products overseas, from unknown wax mixes to wicks containing lead. A lot of people want cheap candles and are not aware that burning them in your home can put you and your family’s health at risk. Support local candle companies that use 100% soy wax, most of the time their wax will be sourced from American soybeans as well like ours – win win!”
One of the hardest things across industries is proving your value to others as a company. Whether you own a landscaping business or are a realtor, showing value and educating others about your services can be a challenge. Our recommendation is to stay true to your core product and continue to offer that to others.
How long has Lake Erie Candle Co. been at RISE?
Before we get into their stay, let’s talk about what influenced them. Lake Erie Candle Company chose RISE because of the facilities geared for businesses like theirs. It had everything that they needed from loading areas to internet. RISE also allows them to focus on growing your business and will make your life easier for deliveries and shipments.
Lake Erie Candle Co. has been with RISE Lewis Center for just under a year now and can’t recommend it more. Ian says, “We love the facilities and people we’ve met. This is such an amazing place, we can’t recommend it more.”
Like Ian said earlier, bringing joy to people’s lives is what it is all about. To us, this is that joy. We are glad that Ian and Lake Erie Candle Co. can operate effectively in our spaces.
Visit Lake Erie Candle Co.’s website and use code ‘RISE10’ to get 10% off your purchase.
Also, if you are a retailer interested in ordering candles, contact Lake Erie and they’ll offer 10% off your first wholesale order (up to $100). Visit their website: LakeErieCandle.com
Check them out on social media:
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