The Dirty Heifers

Episode 80: Soap Making Burnout? Why Staying Small Saved My Business with Ashley from 'My Healthy Soap'

Ever wonder what happens to your soap business if social media disappears tomorrow? 🧼 Ashley from @MyHealthySoap joins us to talk about the reality of scaling, managing the "rollercoaster" of sales, and why sometimes, staying small is the best business move you can make. From tax nightmares to viral video secrets, we're cutting through the noise. Check out the full episode for the radical honesty our community craves! Click the linked video to watch the full episode and join the conversation! #SoapMaking #SmallBusiness #DirtyHeifers 0:00 – Intro: The "What If" Scenario 2:05 – Word of the Week: Pecuniary 4:35 – Redneck Word of the Week: Byhalia 8:47 – Ashley’s Origin Story: From Crunchy Mom to Business Owner 13:36 – Navigating the Business Rollercoaster 17:22 – The Reality of Taxes & Payroll 22:28 – What to Outsource (and What to Do Yourself) 26:39 – Content Strategy: The Power of Consistency 32:43 – The Transition to Teaching 54:45 – The Realities of Success (and the Toilet in the Floor Story) 1:01:18 – Rapid Fire: Overrated Ingredients & Advice #SoapMaking #SmallBusinessTips #DirtyHeifersPodcast #SoapBusiness #MakerCommunity #EntrepreneurLife #SoapMaker #BusinessGrowth #HandmadeSoap #RadicalHonesty

Episode 79: How I Lost My Business, Moved Countries, and Started Over- Interview With Jerika from Quench

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

Episode 78: Honest Struggles of Small Business Owners: Burnout, Mistakes, & Imposter Syndrome

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

Episode 77- Heifer Huddle: Soap Makers Spill the Tea: Business Headaches & Customer Horror Stories

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 Body * 1:54 - "Jesse vs. The Dictionary": The Word of the Week * 7:07 - Southernism of the Week * 8:00 - Small Business Wins & Recent Fragrance Tests * 13:20 - The Reality of "Blind" Noses & Olfactory Fatigue * 15:35 - Soap Making Challenges: Molds & Dish Soap Success * 18:37 - TikTok Lives: The Struggle with Restrictions * 21:12 - Business Tasks We've Finally Mastered * 32:00 - The Headache of Multi-Location Operations * 45:40 - Trends We Secretly Hate (Yoni Soaps & Laugh Tracks) * 1:01:00 - Small Business Opinions We’ll Defend Forever

Episode 76: Am I The Heifer? Reddit’s Craziest Soap Drama

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 dive * Setting boundaries with friends and family who want free product * Why handmade soap is worth every penny (and why you shouldn't feel guilty about your prices) * The reality of "influencers" asking for freebies * Defining "Presumptuous" and "Wallered Out" with some Southern sass Shop the episode: Support farmhouse charm and southern sassery at Country Lather Soapworks. #SoapMaking #SmallBusinessTips #AmITheAsshole #DirtyHeifers #HandmadeSoap #BusinessBoundaries #RedditDrama * 00:00 Intro & Welcome to the Dirty Heifers * 01:35 Word of the Week: Presumptuous * 05:06 Redneck Word of the Week: Wallered Out * 08:06 Am I the Heifer? Friend wants "Mate's Rates" * 14:55 Dealing with "Influencers" asking for freebies * 20:03 Am I the Heifer? The Brother/Eczema Soap drama * 27:15 The "Decorative Soap" nostalgia * 30:22 Am I the Heifer? The Couple & The Soap Trauma * 37:21 Am I the Heifer? The Roommate "Fair Game" debate * 41:39 Soap in the Classroom: Kids and soggy bars * 45:43 Small business boundary: Stop feeling guilty about pricing * 46:11 Outro: That's What She Said