The French Soapmaker

Business EN ↓ 5 episodes

Founder of Savonnerie Basant In this mini-podcast, I document my raw journey as a French artisan soapmaker. I don’t sell courses and this is not about online business or dropshipping. This is a physical business, I make every soap by hand. Forget fake success stories and shortcuts. This is the real behind the scenes of entrepreneurship in France: the struggles, the small wins, and the hard-earned lessons of building a business from scratch. www.savonneriebasant.com

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The French Soapmaker

Episodes

From Cold Calls to Meetings and Training 12.10.2025 2:46

This week, I met with two pharmacies and trained a perfumery team. From quick chats to long conversations, each moment was a step forward in bringing my handcrafted soaps closer to people.

Not Everyone Likes Lasagna 03.10.2025 2:01

Some pharmacies said yes, others said no. Today I share the small wins and explain why rejection is simply part of the journey.

Cold Calls, Big Vision 01.10.2025 3:14

Cold calls aren’t glamorous, but they’re where growth begins. From reaching pharmacists in France to planning the first steps of exporting my soaps into Switzerland and Germany.

Why French Pharmacies Are Struggling 29.09.2025 2:20

In this episode, I talk about an unexpected conversation with a pharmacist in France.

This week, a pharmacy decided to sell my soaps! 21.09.2025 1:18

So happy to announce my first podcast episode! It’s my diary as a soap maker in France. This week, a pharmacy decided to sell my soaps. What a feeling!