The Dirty Heifers

Ever wonder what happens when life throws a massive plot twist at your small business? 🌪️ We’re sitting down with Jerica from @Quench to talk about rebranding, moving countries, and the reality of life as a creator. Plus, we’re sharing some "radical honesty" on why you shouldn’t feel pressured to scale.Don't miss the tea on why you actually need a Patreon (and when you should skip it!). 🧼✨ Want more raw, unfiltered maker advice? Hit that subscribe button and join the herd! #SoapMaking #SmallBusinessTips #TheDirtyHeifers #MakerCommunity #EntrepreneurLife #ContentCreator #SoapBusiness #VloggingTips #BusinessBurnout #CreativeJourney

Tired of the "perfect" entrepreneur highlight reel? 🧼 The Dirty Heifers are pulling back the curtain on the messy, real-life struggles of running a bath and body business.From expensive advertising blunders and failed product launches to the absolute chaos of imposter syndrome—we’re getting real about it all. If you’ve ever felt like you’re on the "struggle bus," you’re not alone. We’re swapping stories, sharing industry tips, and proving that even the "successful" makers have no clue what they’re doing half the time.Come for the business advice, stay for the chaotic humor and "Jesse vs. The Dictionary."Join the conversation below: What’s the biggest mistake you’ve made in your business? Let us know in the comments!#SoapMaking #SmallBusinessOwner #EntrepreneurLife #DirtyHeifers #MakerCommunity #BusinessStruggles #SoapBusiness

Welcome back to another "Heifer Huddle" on the Dirty Heifers Podcast! Tonight, Margaret, Jessie, and Shauna ditch the formal outlines to vent about the reality of running a handmade soap business. From the struggle of navigating social media restrictions and managing multiple shop locations to the weirdest customer interactions and our latest business "wins," we’re covering it all. Grab your soap and join the conversation!In this episode:0:00 - Intro & Sponsor Spotlight: Bawauna Bath and Body1:54 - "Jesse vs. The Dictionary": The Word of the Week7:07 - Southernism of the Week8:00 - Small Business Wins & Recent Fragrance Tests13:20 - The Reality of "Blind" Noses & Olfactory Fatigue15:35 - Soap Making Challenges: Molds & Dish Soap Success18:37 - TikTok Lives: The Struggle with Restrictions21:12 - Business Tasks We've Finally Mastered32:00 - The Headache of Multi-Location Operations45:40 - Trends We Secretly Hate (Yoni Soaps & Laugh Tracks)1:01:00 - Small Business Opinions We’ll Defend Forever

People will absolutely ruin friendships, family relationships, and even marriages over handmade soap—and we have the receipts to prove it.In this episode of the Dirty Heifers Podcast, we’re diving into the lathery legal system of Reddit to settle some serious scores. From friends demanding "mate's rates" on artisan bars to roommates causing literal bathroom warfare over eczema-safe soap, we’re breaking down what it actually means to be the "Heifer" in these situations.In this episode:Am I the Heifer? Reddit soap drama deep diveSetting boundaries with friends and family who want free productWhy handmade soap is worth every penny (and why you shouldn't feel guilty about your prices)The reality of "influencers" asking for freebiesDefining "Presumptuous" and "Wallered Out" with some Southern sassShop the episode: Support farmhouse charm and southern sassery at Country Lather Soapworks.#SoapMaking #SmallBusinessTips #AmITheAsshole #DirtyHeifers #HandmadeSoap #BusinessBoundaries #RedditDrama00:00 Intro & Welcome to the Dirty Heifers01:35 Word of the Week: Presumptuous05:06 Redneck Word of the Week: Wallered Out08:06 Am I the Heifer? Friend wants "Mate's Rates"14:55 Dealing with "Influencers" asking for freebies20:03 Am I the Heifer? The Brother/Eczema Soap drama27:15 The "Decorative Soap" nostalgia30:22 Am I the Heifer? The Couple & The Soap Trauma37:21 Am I the Heifer? The Roommate "Fair Game" debate41:39 Soap in the Classroom: Kids and soggy bars45:43 Small business boundary: Stop feeling guilty about pricing46:11 Outro: That's What She Said

Why is EVERYTHING suddenly “luxury”? 👀 From $56 bars of soap to “fine fragrance mists,” the Dirty Heifers break down the rise of luxury branding in bath & body products — and whether it’s genius marketing or complete nonsense.We talk: 🧼 Triple-milled soap 💸 $25 acne soap bars 🛁 Bath & Body Works “luxury” rebrand 📦 Packaging psychology ✨ Self-care culture 👀 Why handmade soap is suddenly trendy againFeaturing: Margaret from Warm & Fuzzy Soapery Jessie from Country Lather Soapworks Shauna from Bawauna Bath & BodyIf you love soapmaking, small business chaos, skincare trends, handmade products, or just hearing three heifers spiral about expensive lotion… welcome home.#soapmaking #smallbusiness #bathandbodyworks #luxury #handmadesoap #podcast

Welcome back to another chaotic Heifer Huddle! 🤠 This week, the girls are breaking down the absolute reality of running a handmade business, surviving extreme overtime, and trying not to lose their minds during life transitions.From an emergency Amazon purchase involving an incredibly questionable tool name, to a cold-process soap chemistry surprise that turned a white batch mauve pink with zero dye—we are covering it all. Plus, we're testing our vocabulary skills with the "Word of the Week" (with varying degrees of success) and figuring out how to manage massive custom-order inventories.Drop a comment below: Have you ever had a fragrance oil completely change your soap color unexpectedly? 👇

Is your Shopify dashboard looking like a ghost town? You aren’t failing—you’re just experiencing the Summer Slump. ☀️📉Every year, the weather warms up and small business sales cool down. In this episode of The Dirty Heifers, Margaret, Shauna, and Jessie break down exactly why engagement drops when the sun comes out and—more importantly—how to turn this "dead zone" into your most productive season of the year.In this episode, we cover:The Psychology of the Slump: Why customers stop clicking when they head to the lake.Survival Strategies: How to pivot to tourist-town wholesale and "strategic restocking".The Holiday Headstart: Why June is actually the best time to make your Christmas soap.Fragrance Testing 101: Real talk on color morphing and scent retention.Mental Health for Makers: How to separate your self-worth from your daily notifications.Don't let a slow week trick you into a "comparison spiral" or an unnecessary rebrand. Grab a cold drink, put on your "work helmet," and let’s get ready for the fall rush!.Support our sponsor: ✨ Bawana Bath and Body – Creative serotonin boosts for makers who need to unplug!.Subscribe for weekly unfiltered small business chaos!

Thinking about selling at a craft fair, farmers market, or pop-up shop? Watch this FIRST.In this episode of The Dirty Heifers Podcast, we break down EVERYTHING no one tells you about vendor markets—from finding the right events to surviving your first show without losing your mind (or your profit 😅).One of us is preparing for a massive 4-day festival with 100,000+ people, while the rest of us spill real, unfiltered lessons from years in the vendor trenches:How to find GOOD markets (and avoid total flops)Booth setups that actually attract customersWhat sells vs what just sits therePricing psychology & why cheap markets can cost you MOREMistakes that cost us time, money, and sanityDealing with weird customers (yes… all types 😬)How to know if you made money… or just worked all day for nothingPlus: 👉 The Word of the Week gets chaotic (as usual) 👉 Real stories from markets gone VERY wrong 👉 Practical tips you can actually use for your next eventWhether you're a beginner vendor or scaling your handmade business, this episode will save you time, money, and a whole lot of frustration.🎧 New episodes every week—subscribe so you don’t miss the next one.#DirtyHeifers #SmallBusiness #CraftMarkets

In this episode of the Dirty Heifers podcast, Margaret, Jessie, and Shauna pull up a chair for a little "real talk" about the unexpected side of running a bath and body business. While most makers start out focused on the craft, the journey quickly demands a whole new set of skills—from mastering video editing and product photography to the complex psychology of pricing and the constant art of on-the-fly troubleshooting.The heifers share their personal experiences with shifting from a hobbyist mindset to a business owner mindset, including how they learned to value their work and stop the comparison trap. Plus, don’t miss our favorite segments: the Word of the Week (it’s not a pasta!) and a classic Southernism that might be an insult in disguise.In this episode, we discuss:Why video editing and social media are the skills you can't ignore.How understanding fragrance chemistry and suppliers "legitimizes" your brand.Jessie’s "macgyvered" solution for dispensing 100lb fragrance jugs.Moving past the fear of the camera and improving product photography.The psychology of pricing: Finding value in your bars