lsbennis Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 I basically have a show every weekend, sometimes two through the week before Christmas since the beginning of October and I'm already exhausted. I consider myself reasonably fit but these shows take a lot out of ya...lol Don't get me wrong, I'm really glad to have the business but its sure is a workout. Does anyone else feel this way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deb426 Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Yes. It sure would be nice if it could be stretched out over the year instead of so much now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catlover Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Yep. Sore shoulders big time from finally finishing a marathon of getting ready for a 3 day event coming up...then got a big wholesale order yesterday (THANKFUL!). I wish people would all love candles all year long like we do instead of just going bonkers from October-December! I'm going to try to find events in the spring at least. Just finished cleaning up from pouring my last one til my next jar shipment arrives and have now poured a nice, long cocktail. Ahhhhh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuzyK Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Not yet, but ask again in a week after I've poured over 600 wax melts for a wholesale order. lol. I had a show last weekend and a 9 day show that started today that I only have to be there for 10 hrs of the whole show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitn Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 YES!! have been so busy, have a 3 day day show next weekend. I love doing this show but cannot wait until it is over and I can relax little bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seamist Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Totally exhausted. I just bought a king size heating pad that I use everyone night on my shoulders and back.My muscles are so sore from pouring and lifting all day!! OMG.. I am getting old..... santalol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lsbennis Posted November 13, 2011 Author Share Posted November 13, 2011 Totally exhausted. I just bought a king size heating pad that I use everyone night on my shoulders and back.My muscles are so sore from pouring and lifting all day!! OMG.. I am getting old..... santalollol...I know what you mean, what part of FLorida are you in Seamist? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oceangazer1 Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 Nope...not yet. Doing shows every weekend. Ask again in January. I have a HUGE 2 day home show to do where thousands of people come through. Then I will be tired after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mparadise Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 Yes...I am cooked! I only have 3 big shows left and can't wait to be done. I am actually downsizing at year end and scaling back from a business to hobby again so it is a little bittersweet. i can't wait thave my nights & weekends back to spend with the family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Every year I do shows every weekend from the beginning of May all the way thru to mid-December. I do get exhausted and when Monday comes around I feel like I have been beat up at a fight club!But can you take a break?!! No!!!! Come Monday it starts all over again; make the candles, make the soap, package everything, pack everything, load the car... On top of it I am working 3 days a week so I have a limited amount of time to make everything.I've gotten to the point where I dread website and wholesale orders. They end up taking extra time to make up orders when my time is already limited. Wholesale actually isn't as time consuming as filling website orders. I make a wholesale order along with my regular product making. But the website orders seem to always be so time consuming.But I still wish there were more craft shows spread out through the year. I need to make more money in January, February, March, and April cause these are really slow times for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catlover Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 I agree. It's feast or famine! I've been going non-stop filling wholesale orders and getting ready for the "big" craft expo this weekend....then by January I'll probably actually have time to clean my house and wish for more business! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardLOZ Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 We are the same over here. Pouring candles, shrink wrapping, packing all week for weekend markets or parties. I had a market and a party last Saturday. Fun doing 2 in one day. Got home around 9 pm Saturday night, poured more candles, printed labels, went to bed to get up early for a flight to New Zealand for my full time job. Currently in New Zealand where I have placed orders, answered emails (as well as worked of course). Gly back Friday morning, pick supplies up in Sydney, drive 2 hours home, pour more candles, load car for a party on Friday night. Up early Saturday morning for the first day of a 2 day fair, both Saturday & Sunday. Finish around 4 pm Sunday, pack up, load car, drive home, inload car, put suitcase in and drive to airport for a late flight to Melbourne for 2 days work down there!It never stops, so yeah we are tired....LOL Sure its nice but it will be nice to have a break after Christmas for the best part of the 2 hottest months of the year, where we will work on new products and testing, getting ready to begin it all again in March. Good fun, but bloody hard work. Most people have no idea what goes into it all.....CheersRichard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lsbennis Posted November 16, 2011 Author Share Posted November 16, 2011 We are the same over here. Pouring candles, shrink wrapping, packing all week for weekend markets or parties. I had a market and a party last Saturday. Fun doing 2 in one day. Got home around 9 pm Saturday night, poured more candles, printed labels, went to bed to get up early for a flight to New Zealand for my full time job. Currently in New Zealand where I have placed orders, answered emails (as well as worked of course). Gly back Friday morning, pick supplies up in Sydney, drive 2 hours home, pour more candles, load car for a party on Friday night. Up early Saturday morning for the first day of a 2 day fair, both Saturday & Sunday. Finish around 4 pm Sunday, pack up, load car, drive home, inload car, put suitcase in and drive to airport for a late flight to Melbourne for 2 days work down there!It never stops, so yeah we are tired....LOL Sure its nice but it will be nice to have a break after Christmas for the best part of the 2 hottest months of the year, where we will work on new products and testing, getting ready to begin it all again in March. Good fun, but bloody hard work. Most people have no idea what goes into it all.....CheersRichardOh my...you really got a crazy schedule. I agree most of my friends and family do not understand how much work goes into this crazy obsession...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildwings Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Absolutely.. it is such a blessing and a curse! I have a LOVE hate relationship with the holidays... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 I only do a couple of shows for that reason.....they are exhausting! I bring EVERYTHING but the kitchen sink. My display looks very nice, but I am always the last one out of there because I bring so much! Everyone seems to help me though cause they feel sorry for me, lol. I kinda wish I had someone with me, but I never have. Always do it alone, but I do this whole business alone. I like it that I don't have to pay for an employee, but it is overwhelming sometimes. My husband has had a little more interest lately and has been helping me get set up at my new location with the electricity and cosmetic (I always want to make everything cute, lol) stuff, but shows are my baby. He would never sit there all day like I see some husbands. I don't need him to sit though, just load and unload! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuzyK Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 I am changing my reply to YES, I am exhausted now. lol. I have been up late the last few nights pouring pouring pouring. Today is the last day of a 9 day show and I have to be there for 5 hours today and then break down the booth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evesorto Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 I'm candlelerious! Eat, sleep, walk and talk candles - there's no use fighting it. I'll miss it in January.Eve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 I just finished doing 6 shows in the last two weekends. Unbelievably the sales were crappy! Its such hard work but I don't mind when the sales are good. Last year I had my best sales yet but this year its been a real crapshoot. A number of shows no customers even showed up.I have two more shows for Christmas then thats it. I just hope I can get some good sales. I am a bit discouraged how sales have been down in general for me all year. People just don't have money. Many can't pay their mortgage let alone buy a luxory like a candle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitn Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 I just finished a 3 day show. I am past exhausted. It was a great show so I am happily exhausted.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SherriLynn Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 Totally...... 2 more shows to go... then on to baskets to deliver before Christmas... I can see light at the end of the tunnel.. whoohoooo. We've been on the road since the middle of August and are ready to be home on a weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monvi33 Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 But it's a good exhausted...right! I'm with you I have had 4 shows so far, plus have a show now every weekend up until Christmas, with a few weekday quick shows thrown in the mix. Bring it on!! Good thing we are having a quiet Christmas this year...because I'm going to be pooped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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