Hot Throw

By Alex L.

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 ow... more

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How many episodes does Hot Throw have?

The podcast currently has 13 episodes available.

Hot Throw episodes:

March 01, 2021 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
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14min
February 22, 2021 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
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32min
February 16, 2021 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
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17min
January 22, 2021 Quick Burn - A Candle Maker FaceBook Group Public Service Announcement
So you're in the FaceBook Groups, are you really GETTING and GIVING good advice? Kristina and Alex rant about some common things they've experienced in FaceBook Groups and share advice on how to be a better member of those communities.
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5min
January 21, 2021 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.
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42min
November 05, 2020 Quick Burn: 5 Tips to Prepare for Events
In today's episode of Hot Throw Quick Burn, Kristina is sharing some good quick tips on how to prepare for in-person events with your candle business!
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4min
November 04, 2020 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
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2min
November 03, 2020Quick 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
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5min
October 27, 2020 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
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5min
October 21, 2020How 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.
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47min

FAQs about Hot Throw:

How many episodes does Hot Throw have?

The podcast currently has 13 episodes available.