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In this episode of The Duce Raymond Podcast, we dive into the incredible journey of Mike’s Hot Honey, from its small-town beginnings to becoming a $40M brand shaking up the condiment aisle. Mike shares how he overcame challenges scaling production, landed major grocery store placements, and sparked a viral pizza drizzle trend that took the food world by storm. Hear about the brand’s epic collaborations with big names like ‪@TacoBell‬ and ‪@burtsbees‬, and get insider tips on building a strong team, launching fast, and growing a business with passion and perseverance. Whether you’re an entrepreneur or foodie, this episode is packed with inspiration and real-world lessons to help you level up your hustle.

00:00 – The Birth of Mike’s Hot Honey
03:06 – Small-Town Roots Spark Sweet & Spicy Idea
04:43 – Starting a Condiment Legacy
06:13 – Brazil Trip Ignites Hot Honey Revolution
16:26 – From Kitchen Bottles to Honey Powerhouse
19:06 – Finding the Perfect Co-Packer
25:03 – Getting Hot Honey into ‪@wholefoods‬
29:58 – Building a Sales Team
34:32 – The Pizza Drizzle Phenomenon
36:12 – Taco Bell, KFC & Hot Honey Magic
40:05 – How Hot Honey Partners Work
43:28 – New Products & Burt’s Bees Collab
46:05 – New Merch, Drinks & Even Halloween Costumes!
47:26 – The Brand’s Signature Color Story
48:47 – Focused Core & Going Global
51:26 – Duce’s Wild x Mike’s Hot Honey
52:22 – Sweet Baby Ray’s vs. Hot Honey
53:50 – Fastest Growing Honey Brand
54:52 – Launch Fast, Iterate Faster
56:26 – Push Through Fear & Doubt
58:15 – Building a Winning Team
59:56 – Gratitude & Future Collabs

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