Today we’d like to introduce you to Candace Fleming
Hi Candace , we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
Hi, My name is Candace and I am the Owner, Creator, and Maker of BUSH Beard located in Montague, ON, otherwise known as what I like to call “The BUSH”.
I wanted to create “Free From” products that actually work and have been doing so since 2018.
My motivation to create beard care products was my husband, and getting him to use ingredients that wouldn’t affect his hormones.
I started with two beard oils and have now expanded to several different items and products all formulated with premium ingredients and small batch made by me.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
As a small business owner I have found obstacles and challenges like any other entrepreneur. The monetary investment into launching and designing new products as well as the monthly expenses can get heavy. Being an entrepreneur also involves a lot of time commitment, but these challenges aside; BUSH is my passion project and I enjoy getting to work on it.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
Created to make your beard #beautiful
BUSH Beard is a clean, Canadian Beard care and apparel company free from hormone disruptors and packaged with the wild in mind.BUSH BEARD is a small-town brand with a big ol’ Canadian Heart. I work with over a dozen Canadian mom & pop shops to source premium ingredients and products.
All BUSH products are small batch made by me, hand poured and packaged with loads of beard love and with ingredients that are safe for you and the whole family.
Is there any advice you’d like to share with our readers who might just be starting out?
For anyone just starting out I would say collaborate and reach out to other small business in your community when you can. Know one else will understand better than another small business.
As well as to put your blinders on and focus how your product and how you make it unique to you. Do not fall into comparing yourself to other companies.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.bushbeard.ca
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bushbeard.ca/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bushbeard.ca/
- Other: https://linktr.ee/bushbeard
Image Credits
Cindy Lottes Photography
Michael Anderson Photography