Doug Coomer (North Bay Candleworks)

An ER nurse starts candle making as a way to relax after long shifts at the hospital and later turns his hobby into a booming business.

Show Notes

Doug Coomer, an ER nurse, began making candles as a way to relax after long shifts at the hospital. Over time, he has turned that hobby into North Bay Candleworks. Based in San Rafael, CA, Doug and his team hand pour their candles one batch at a time, using soy and coconut-based wax and 100% cotton lead-free wicks. In this episode, we dive into Doug's story, his process for candle-making, and what it takes to survive (and thrive) as a small business.

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