How Masire Started His Home-Made Soap Business
Masire sells home-made detergents, liquid soaps and fabric softeners to customers at the Mbale stage.
Many people pass through this area when traveling to Kisumu and Kakamega, so it is a good place to meet customers.
He chose this spot because there is a lot of movement and people always need cleaning products for their homes.
Motivation yake kubwa ilikuwa kujitegemea. Hakutaka kukaa bila income. Alikuwa anataka kitu inalipa daily.
Anasema, “Hii biz inanilipa kila siku, siwezi lala njaa. Naweza lipa rent na bado nisave kidogo.”
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One thing that makes his products special is that he adds perfume (marashi) to the fabric softener. This makes it smell nicer and stronger than usual.
Because of this, many customers like his product and come back again. They remember him because of the good smell and good service.
Masire says he loves his hustle because it gives him freedom.
He is his own boss. He decides when to work and how much to produce.
Seeing customers come back makes him happy and proud of what he does.
Capital needed to start making liquid soaps at home
Masire alianza biz yake na capital ya KES 1,400 tu. He used this money to buy chemicals and containers for making liquid soap and Downy.
Getting bottles and chemicals was not easy at first, but he pushed himself and did not give up.
He got his capital through his own effort and small savings.
He did not wait for a big loan or sponsor. He believed in starting small and growing slowly.
His first customers came from the same place he was selling, the Mbale stage. People passing by saw him selling and became curious.
Some tried his products, and when they liked them, they told others. Word of mouth helped him a lot. Soon, more people started coming to him because they heard his Downy smelled good and his soap worked well.
How to keep customers for home made soap business
He keeps customers coming back by being friendly, selling quality products, and keeping prices fair.
He also makes sure his "Downy" always smells nice by adding perfume. Customers trust him because they know they will get the same good quality every time.
Masire says consistency is key. Even when business is slow, he still shows up and sells. This makes customers see him as reliable.
Kama biz zingine, hustle ya Masire iko na challenges pia.
One big challenge is disturbance when he goes to sell in some places.
Another challenge is finding bottles and chemicals, which can be unusual or hard to get at times. These things can slow down his work.
Despite the challenges, Masire says his business is still profitable most days.
He manages his money well by paying rent, buying food, and saving part of his profit. He believes saving is very important for growth.
MESH has helped him to broadcast his business to more people.
He has also gained more knowledge, a wider network, and confidence.
Being on MESH has shown him that his small hustle matters and that many people are interested in what he sells.
Masire says MESH helped him feel connected and supported. It is not just about selling, but also about learning from others and sharing ideas.
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Advice yake kwa MESHer mwingine anataka kuanza hustle ni rahisi: “Siri ni kujituma tu.”
Usingoje pesa mingi. Anza na kile uko nacho. Chagua kitu watu wanahitaji kila siku.
Heshimu customers wako, na watarudi. Save your profit and avoid wasting money.
He also advises people not to fear challenges. Every hustle has problems, but problems teach you how to be strong and smart.
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