97: From Side Hustle to Wholesale Sales Powerhouse with Andee Hart

In this episode of the Empowered Business Podcast, I’m joined by Andee Hart, an entrepreneur, sales strategist, mentor, and host of the She Sells Differently podcast. Andee’s journey from Fortune 500 sales executive to thriving candle business owner is nothing short of inspiring. We dig into her countercultural sales strategies, how she grew from making candles in her kitchen to selling in hundreds of boutiques, and the practical realities of leaving corporate life to go all in on your business. Whether you sell physical or digital products, you’ll take away valuable insights on sales, scaling, and standing out in a crowded market.In Today’s Episode We Discuss:How Andee’s candle business started during the pandemicThe realities of rapid business growthMaking the leap from corporate to entrepreneurshipUnderstanding business structures and taxesWholesale vs. direct-to-consumer salesMarketing strategies for physical productsStanding out in a saturated marketCountercultural sales strategiesResources Mentioned:Connect with Andee on Linkedin, Instagram and Pinterest – visit her website at andeehart.com.Learn more about the She Sells Differently podcast.Check out Andee’s list of sales tools for entrepreneurs.Explore Hart Design Company’s beautiful decor on Instagram.As always, the best place to hangout with us every day to be on top of online business trends and AI is the Empowered Business Society®.Tired of piecing it all together on your own? The Empowered Business Society® is where creator business owners implement AI strategies, get real feedback, and stay current on what's working. Monthly Get It Done Weeks, live Coffee Chats, exclusive training, and a community of people who genuinely get online business. Join for $49/month! 🙌© 2021-2026 Froese Media LLC | All Rights ReservedFind us on Skool, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest.Visit the Empowered Shop®