From my first farmers' market, this past summer, to my first christmas show, in November, I've had to deal with another soaper, who has literally stalked me. She has accused me of copying her business. She sends her son over to my table to report back on what soaps I'm selling. She's 6 feet tall & tries to intimidate me by standing over my 5 feet & smiling, while she accuses me of this and that. I have never responded back & just shrug my shoulders when she does her "thing." She has an idea that, because we live in the same area of Norther Ontario, she is the only one allowed to make soap. She has goats & bees and uses this in her products. She uses lard in her soaps. I do use beeswax in a couple of body products, but that's the extent. She has said I took advantage of her help. BS. Everything I do, I learned online, from Anne L. Watson's books or trial & error. I've never asked for her assistance, because that's not my style. Matter of fact, I did a year of research before making anything. I went off the grid, when seeking out craft shows, so I wouldn't have to deal with her. It worked because I did extremely well, with a couple of $1,000 weekends. I love doing this and I'm going to continue.
