Summary: Back Porch Soap Co. was founded in 1998 by me, retail and beauty industry expert and analyst, Marla Bosworth. I'm a Massachusetts resident who is inspired daily by life in and around Duxbury Bay, Cape Cod and anywhere my travels take me. For as long as I can remember, I have been inspired by nature to create beautiful things. As a young girl, I grew up in central Illinois and later in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Understanding retail sales and products at an early age (I began working in retail at 16 in the resort town of Jackson Hole, Wyoming), I developed a keen eye for how to differentiate consumer products and began uncovering the secrets to successful selling techniques – from trendy gift shop boutiques to ski apparel. Understanding the retailer point of view paid off for me when I first began wholesaling in 1998. In addition to selling handmade bath and body products, I consult with companies of all sizes in the area of soap, cosmetic, bath and body - from gift industry to gourmet food industry. As a consultant I research and design personal care products. In addition, my company can provide private label to clients. My love of retail prompted me to open my store, named Back Porch Soap Co., in the Boston area. I also manufactured product in-store and began teaching cosmetic formulation classes there in 2003.
