Hot Throw

Hot Throw

By Alex L.Business
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Hot Throw episodes

  • The Riches are in The Niches

    They say "The Riches are in The Niches", is that true? In this week's episode we talk about how to find your niche or target market, the reasons why you should find your niche, and how to identify your ideal customer using the PVP Index! Find your riches in your niche(s).


    Download your 20 Questions to Find Your Niche + Bonus Find Your Ideal Customer: https://hotthrow.com/20pvp


    == Contact Us! ==


    Our website: https://www.hotthrow.com


    Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotthrowpodcast/


    Become a Hottie! - Join our private FaceBook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hotthrow

    14 min
  • Dealing with Burnout, also...do penguins have knees?

    Burnout is a very real problem for all candle makers and small business owners. In this episode we help you identify what burnout might feel like to you and give you 6 awesome tips to help you fight against burnout so you can keep kicking butt at your business!  

    == Please like and SUBSCRIBE to our channel! ==   

    == COMMENT BELOW == 

    What do you do to fight against burnout?  What are some ways you like to take some time for yourself and relax?  

    == Notes ==  

    Wade @ The Black Tie Barn Candle Company is doing a giveaway for hitting 10K Subscribers on his channel! He's going to be giving away a 12 pack of our Hot Throw Custom Wick Holders check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dO4R5cIb12g   

    Keep your wick straight! Check out our Hot Throw Custom Wick Holders: https://store.hotthrow.com/store/p/ht-custom-wick-md  

    == Contact Us! == 

    Our website: https://www.hotthrow.com 

    Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotthrowpodcast/ 

    Join our private FaceBook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hotthrow

    32 min
  • How To Kill Your Candle Business

    In this episode of Hot Throw we talk about how to kill your candles business, what is marketing, shiny object syndrome, and how direct response marketing can help your business! 

    Candle Maker Freebie! 

    Beginner Candle Maker Checklist - https://hotthrow.com/beginner-checklist

    17 min
  • How to Start A Candle Business

    In this episode of Hot Throw Kristina and Alex talk about starting your candle business! They cover everything from where to start to business structure, accounting, insurance, and even a website! Our wick holders are back in stock!

    LINKS:

    Get your free Candle Business Kickstart Checklist here - https://www.hotthrow.com/kickstart

    Hot Throw Custom Wick Holders: https://store.hotthrow.com

    Google Spreadsheet (Free) - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets
    Wave Accounting (Free) - https://www.waveapps.com/
    QuickBooks (Simple Start ~$12.50/mo) - https://quickbooks.intuit.com/

    Kristina’s Website Platform - https://squareup.com/ or https://weebly.com

    Alex’s Website Platform - https://squarespace.com
    Popular Website Platform - Shopify - https://www.shopify.com

    SOCIAL:


    FaceBook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/hotthrow
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/hotthrow
    Instagram: https://instagram.com/hotthrowpodcast

    We're always trying to improve the show and while donations aren't required, they are greatly appreciated so we can keep delivering great candle and business advice. You can support Hot Throw by visiting https://anchor.fm/hotthrow and click the Support button.

    42 min
  • Bonus: Candle Maker Workshop November 14th

    Hey everyone! I wanted to make you all aware of a great candle workshop coming up on November 14th! It's an online candle workshop hosted by Jeff Standley and Shauna Klein. They'll be going through things like social media, pricing your candles, and much more! I'll be attending and I hope to see you there!

    LINK: https://www.theinnovativemaker.com

    2 min
  • Quick Burn: 4 YouTube Channels You Should Be Watching

    On today's episode of Hot Throw Quick Burn we dive into the 4 YouTube Channels you should be watching if you're a candle maker! I love learning from YouTube and wanted to share some of the best YouTube Channels I've come across!


    LINKS:

    • Standley Handcrafted: http://bit.ly/ht-standley-handcrafted
    • Black Tie Barn Candle Co: http://bit.ly/ht-black-tie-barn-candle-co
    • Tiana Coats: http://bit.ly/ht-tiana-coats
    • Memory Box Candle Co: http://bit.ly/ht-memory-box-candle-co
    • Hot Throw Custom Wick Holders: https://www.hotthrow.com/store
    • 5 min
    • Quick Burn: Labels

      Welcome to Hot Throw: Quick Burn - A new series we’ve started that answers common questions in 5 minutes or less! Today we’ll be talking about Labels! What should go on your labels, what makes a good labels and where to get them! LINKS:  https://www.fiverr.com https://www.99designs.com https://www.avery.com https://www.onlinelabels.com https://www.lightninglabels.com

      5 min
    • How to Start Making Candles

      I want to make candles, where do I even start? In today’s show Alex Lutz and Kristina Breland are covering everything you need to know to start making candles. We’ll go over some candle making starter kits, common waxes, wicks, and containers, and share advice for beginners. We'll also go over some things you'll want to avoid as you begin your candle journey! 

      LINKS:

      FREE GIFT FOR NEW CANDLE MAKERS! 

      Beginner Checklist to get started! - https://hotthrow.com/begin

      • CandleScience Candle Kit: http://bit.ly/ht-candle-kits 
      • Pro Candle Supply: https://www.procandlesupply.com/
      • Metal Melting Pitcher: http://bit.ly/ht-metal-pitcher 
      • Infrared Laser Thermometer: http://bit.ly/ht-laser-thermometer
      • Digital Kitchen Scale: http://bit.ly/ht-digital-scale
      • DIY Presto Pot Wax Melter (Jeff Standley): http://bit.ly/ht-diy-presto-pot 
      • Apron: http://bit.ly/ht-amz-apron
      • Heat Gun: http://bit.ly/ht-heat-gun
      • Aztec Premier Wicks:  http://bit.ly/ht-aztec-premier-wicks
      • CandleScience Fire Starter: http://bit.ly/ht-fire-starter 
      • SOCIAL:

        • FaceBook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/hotthrow
        • Twitter: https://twitter.com/hotthrow
        • Instagram: https://instagram.com/hotthrowpodcast
        • We're always trying to improve the show and while donations aren't required, they are greatly appreciated so we can keep delivering great candle and business advice. You can support Hot Throw by visiting https://anchor.fm/hotthrow and click the Support button. 

          47 min

        About Hot Throw

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        Starting, running, and growing a candle business is hard. Hot Throw is a show with common scents advice for candle makers and small businesses. If you want to learn how to start, run, and grow your…