About this episode
What happens when you outgrow your kitchen… but you’re not quite ready for a warehouse?In this episode of The Dirty Heifers Podcast, we sit down with Joe from Kingston Oak Soap Company to talk about the real side of scaling a handmade business — the stuff nobody warns you about.We get into:• Master batching oils (beer brewers, oil drums, and redneck engineering included) • When to ditch products that won’t scale • The pricing anxiety that keeps makers stuck • Hiring help before you feel “ready” • Wholesale vs. retail vs. full-time job escape plans • Social media burnout and algorithm frustration • Why your real competition isn’t other makersIf you’ve ever asked yourself: “Am I underpricing?” “Can I actually afford to grow?” “Do I even want this to get bigger?”This episode is for you.Drop your answer to our Question of the Day in the comments: ? What are YOU afraid to scale in your business… and why?Because growth isn’t just about bigger molds — it’s about bigger decisions.
