Open & Awkward: Shop Talk with Katie & Amanda
Season 2 – Episode 30: CANDLE PICKLE
A Question of Community
What’s this podcast about?
Amanda finds herself in a candle pickle. Her vendor has suddenly raised their order minimum without warning, leaving her unable to restock. Should she start making her own candles instead? Katie sheds light on possible causes behind the change, from the end of de minimis exemptions to tariffs and rising costs. The conversation then turns to community. Why it’s so essential, how some people create it OR actively avoid it! WHY? Finally, they tackle Amanda’s dilemma…will the farmer’s market survive?
Highlights:
- Amanda’s candle pickle
- End of de minimis exemptions and price increases
- A discussion of community
- Will the Farmer’s Market survive?
Links:
The Cinnamon Bear – Complete Christmas Adventure
The Stuff at the End
Amanda’s Kiss My Aster Instagram
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