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The Industrious PodcastEpi 55: Creating Community with Antique Candle Co.’s Brittany WhitenackIn episode 55 of The Industrious Podcast, co-hosts Vince and Joe Todd are joined by Brittany Whitenack, Founder of Antique Candle Co. Tune in as Brittany shares the entrepreneurial journey of this Hoosier-based candle company – building community through customer service and influencer marketing, the joys and pains of growth, and the particular problem-solving needed during pumpkin spice season.
To learn more about Antique Candle Co., visit antiquecandleco.com.2025-04-0851 min
Through the DipWhen Growth Requires Letting Go | Brittany Whitenack & Antique Candle CoStarting a company in your kitchen and watching it grow into a multimillion-dollar enterprise is a dream for many entrepreneurs. But what happens when that dream starts to feel more like a weight on your shoulders? In this episode of Through The Dip, we hear from Brittany Whiteneck, founder of Antique Candle Co., about her journey of scaling a passion project, reaching new heights of success, and ultimately making the bold decision to step aside as CEO so that her company could continue to thrive. 2025-01-2352 min
Mere ChristiansBrittany Whitenack (Founder of Antique Candle Co.)The incredible impact of Antique Candle Co.'s “Prayer Committee," how Brittany’s faith compelled her to spend tens of thousands of dollars on a “non-essential” company perk, and what heaven might smell like.Links Mentioned:Brittany Whitenack on LinkedInBrittany Whitenack on InstagramAntique Candle Co.Sign Up for the Antique Candle Co. NewsletterThe Sacredness of Secular WorkMaster of Scale Ep. 138: Find Co-creators Everywhere: Exploding Kittens Inc.’s Elan LeeExploding KittensDavid Block (Founder of Previnex)The Goal: A Process of Ongoing ImprovementJordan RaynorFill Out the SurveyEmail Your Prayer Requests to Jordan Raynor
2024-05-2241 min
Consider the Wildflowers077. Brittany Whitenack: From Craft Fairs to $8 Million in Annual RevenueBrittany’s original plan after college was to climb the corporate ladder. When she bought her first candle-making kit online, she never planned to turn it into a business. But when her corporate job led to burnout, she started looking at alternative careers. Brittany decided to make a bold move – she quit her job and went all in on candle-making.In her first year, Brittany made $16,000 in revenue. By year four, Antique Candle Co brought in over $300,000. Almost a decade later, Antique Candle Co has grown to over 50 employees and $8 million in annual revenue.From craf...2024-03-0757 min