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How to Turn a Side Hustle Into a Thriving Business with Andee Hart

Unlock the secrets to scaling your side hustle into a thriving business! Andee Hart, an ex-Fortune 500 exec turned candle empire builder, shares her proven sales framework and empowers women to conquer sales anxiety. Transform your passion into profit!

Kathryn Finney
December 3, 2025
1 min read
How to Turn a Side Hustle Into a Thriving Business with Andee Hart

What does it really take to turn a kitchen side hustle into a thriving wholesale business?

In this episode of Build the Damn Thing, Kathryn Finney talks with entrepreneur and sales strategist Andee Hart, founder of Hart Design Co. and host of She Sells Differently. Andee shares how she went from a Fortune 500 sales executive to building a candle empire, the sales framework that works in any market, and her mission to help women entrepreneurs overcome sales anxiety.

If you’ve ever struggled with sales or wondered how to take your side hustle full time, this conversation is packed with strategies and inspiration.

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