Episode 5: Soap Fails and Business Blunders: When Things Go Wrong

Summary

In this episode of the Dirty Heifers podcast, hosts Margaret, Shauna, and Jessie share their most memorable business and soap-making failures. They discuss the importance of embracing failure as a learning opportunity, the necessity of testing fragrances before large batches, and the unexpected challenges that arise during live demonstrations. The conversation also touches on the dangers of social media scams and the lessons learned from these experiences, emphasizing community support and the value of sharing mistakes to help others in their entrepreneurial journeys.

Takeaways

• Failure is an integral part of the business journey.
• Testing fragrances in small batches can prevent major disasters.
• Live demonstrations can lead to unexpected mishaps.
• Always wear eye protection when making soap.
• Social media scams can happen to anyone; be cautious.
• Community support is vital for small business owners.
• Learning from mistakes is essential for growth.
• Bigger production methods aren't always better.
• Bath bombs can be frustrating but also humorous.
• Sharing failures can help others avoid the same mistakes.

Chapters

00:00 Embracing Failure in Soap Making

07:27 The Importance of Safety in Soap Production

14:31 Testing Fragrances: A Crucial Step

17:56 Unexpected Reactions: The Heat of Soap Making

19:40 Embarrassing Soap Fails

22:37 Equipment Mishaps in Soap Making

25:27 The Bath Bomb Struggle

29:07 Learning from Mistakes

33:02 Social Media Scams and Lessons Learned

38:11 The Importance of Sharing Failures

43:02 Dirty Heifers intro with bubbles and cow.mp4

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