# Ep 224 | She Succeeded FAST in Etsy's "Saturated" Candle Niche

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Podcast: [How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy](https://stenobird.com/podcast/how-to-sell-your-stuff-on-etsy-4165346)
Published: 2026-03-12T09:00:00+00:00
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This week I'm chatting with Lauren Aldous, founder of Heart Mountain Candle Co., about how she built a thriving Etsy brand in the notoriously saturated candle niche. We dive into how her background in psychology shaped her approach to scent, emotion, branding, and customer experience—plus why non-toxic ingredients and intentional design have been key differentiators. Lauren also shares practical tips on shipping, listing photos, and what new sellers can learn from her transition from real estate to ecommerce. **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: Shop Sprint Intensive Cohort: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/shop-sprint-intensive Try Trendspotting: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/offers/JxNYgLnw Use code KEEP20 to try your first month for just $17, rebills at $37/month Upcoming Trendspotting Bonuses : March 16 – On Trend Comfort Colors Mockups March 23 -- 5 design templates March 30 -- Double Opportunities (that's 12 for the week, instead of 6) April 6 -- Font Pairing Guide Submit your questions for the upcoming FAQ episode: https://sprw.io/stt-dEeCxhdfYaf3eqBYohD7fZ FIND LAUREN: Heart Mountain Candle Co everywhere HOW I HELP ETSY SELLERS GROW: ⭐ Scaling Society: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/scaling-society ⭐ "How to Blow Up Your Etsy Shop" free training: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/interested-in-blow-up-shop ⭐ Trendspotting: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/trendspotting ---------------------- 🎙️ Apply to be on the Podcast: https://sprw.io/stt-xfsV5fhDxxT3NJGVBghmWp FIND LIZZIE: Find me on Instagram and TikTok @HowtoSellYourStuff HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF WEBSITE: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/ HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF SHOWNOTES: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/224 *Some of the…

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