Mom Mei Xu Grows Candle Business to $60+Million (Part 1)

By: Mom Inventors (View Profile)

In our zeal to experiment with candle making we forgot to use an ingredient that is used to produce a seamless satin finish. The result was a mottled finish that had the look of little snowflakes on the candle; this finish became an instant hit and became our signature finish.

First, however, we had to name our candle brand. Having been devoted to a natural lifestyle, and inspired by the surrounding beauty of the Chesapeake Bay, we decided to pay tribute and the Chesapeake Bay Candle brand was born.

Part 1 | (Part 2)

This story originally appeared in "The Mom Inventors Insider,” the monthly newsletter of Mom Inventors, Inc.

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