Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in candle-making but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Carrington Baker, founder of Carrington and Company, located in Washington, DC, USA.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
I sell luxury soy candles but prefer to say I sell experiences. Each candle is named after a Zodiac sign and inspired by the element that represents it. My candles are created with coconut apricot soy wax paired with a crackling wooden wick. All of my candles provide a unique experience that you can only get at Carrington and Company. My customers are anyone who enjoys the experience of an amazing candle!
Tell us about yourself
I started making candles for one simple reason I adore fragrance. The scent is one of the most powerful senses that we have. The power of scent has the ability to transport a person back to a specific day, place, time, or even person. Creating candles gives me the ability to not just create something that smells good but to give a person a one-of-a-kind experience.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
My biggest accomplishment would honestly be taking the leap of faith to start my business. Creating something and putting it out for the world to see can be scary and somewhat intimidating. You don't know how it will be received or if people will like it. Looking back, I'm glad I took that leap of faith.
What's one of the hardest things that come with being a business owner?
The hardest thing that comes with being a business owner is you work non-stop! Even when I'm not supposed to be working, I always find myself doing something for my business. I'm somewhat of a perfectionist, so it's hard to pull away and take breaks.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
- Don't be scared of failure. Everything is not going to go according to plan. Be resilient and flexible.
- Get feedback from any and everyone. Be open to critique even if you don't agree with it.
- Have fun no matter the business. Have fun while doing it.
Is there anything else you'd like to share?
I just wanted to say thank you for the opportunity and would love to gift readers with a coupon code: GoSolo to save extra money on their purchase.
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://www.carringtonnco.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carringtonncompany
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