Bath Body Business Consulting

Michelle Rhoades, Owner of Mossy Creek Soap & Studio,  

Michelle started her career in the bath and body industry in 2006 as an independent contractor in direct sales offering spa parties at home. During this time she developed the skill set she needed to open her own soapmaking business. She realized not only was she selling some else’s product but that her entire business was built on a model that was about to be discontinued. After the company shut their doors to the direct sellers, she found herself with customers who needed a product.  It was then she decided to make her own products. But found it difficult to find local instructors and had to teach herself through books and attending seminars. 

With the help of her husband (who talked her into making cold processed soap) in 2009 they started Mossy Creek Soap.  In November of 2010 she opened up the Mossy Creek Soap Studio where she could share her love of soapmaking. She is sharing her tips on how you can open up your own bath and body company with minimal start up costs. 

Participated in many Gifting Opportunities with GKB productions and the Artisan Group during the 2013 Oscars. The 2012 holiday season her soap was featured in Southern Living's Christmas At Home 2012 Special Edition Magazine. In 2011, she received national attention with her Coffee Soap by appearing on the FOODNETWORK.com online Holiday 2011 Gift Guide for her, Received local TV recognition with 13 WMAZ and FOX News 24 along with a 3 page spread in the Telegraph Newspaper.

Her Soap also appeared in the Handcrafted Soapmaking Soap Calendar 2012, Georgia Family Magzine June 2012, In April 2012 she also participated in a Celebrity Gifting Opportunity for Earth Day 2012, her soaps also appeared in the 2012 MTV Gifting Guide by the Artisan Group. She was also a speaker at the 2013 Handcrafted Soapmakers Guild annual Conference in Raleigh, NC and the Alabama Soap and Candle Conference in 2012. 

Michelle is a Certified Soapmaker and Teacher by the Handcrafted Soapmaker Guild. She is offering her expertise to help your business succeed by offering business consulting.  She can give you the tools to help you succeed in your new business and give you the edge you need to stand out front in the crowd.  Building your own brand recognition with the help on selecting package design and product presentation, streamline your start up cost with cost saving methods, learn how you can start up on a shoe string budget and still be successful. Learn how to take fabulous photos without the use of an expensive photographer, create a booth design that will stand out of the crowd...