{"podcast":{"title":"The Dirty Heifers","slug":"the-dirty-heifers-7148634","podcast_index_feed_id":7148634,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/the-dirty-heifers/feed.xml","website_url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/the-dirty-heifers","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/the-dirty-heifers/20241226_101225_767f47aadc247014032892af5581753d.png","author":"Margaret Connor","episode_count":84,"summary":"Get ready to laugh, learn, and lather up with The Dirty Heifers , the ultimate podcast for soap makers, crafters, and small business enthusiasts! Hosted by Margaret from Warm and Fuzzy Soapery, Jessie from Country Lather Soapworks, and Shauna from Bawauna Bath and Body. This trio of entrepreneurial experts dives deep into the soapy suds of running a small business. From crafting tips and market trends to the challenges and triumphs of creative entrepreneurship, The Dirty Heifers delivers candid conversations, hilarious stories, and valuable insights to inspire and empower makers everywhere. Tune in and join the herd!","last_synced_at":"2026-07-23T18:18:42.184584+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dirty-heifers-7148634"},"episode":{"title":"Episode 60: \"My Competition is Unilever\" — Scaling a Rugged Soap Brand with Redneck Engineering","slug":"episode-60-my-competition-is-unilever-scaling-a-rugged-soap-brand-with-redneck-engineering","published_at":"2026-02-19T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dirty-heifers-7148634/episode-60-my-competition-is-unilever-scaling-a-rugged-soap-brand-with-redneck-engineering","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dirty-heifers-7148634","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/the-dirty-heifers/2558091","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/308008/2558091/the-dirty-heifers/2026_02_18_14_55_13_6e794f0e-998b-43fc-9b8e-fe85196d56d5.mp3","summary":"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 makers If 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.","meta_description":"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…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4132,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-dirty-heifers-7148634/episodes/episode-60-my-competition-is-unilever-scaling-a-rugged-soap-brand-with-redneck-engineering/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dirty-heifers-7148634/episode-60-my-competition-is-unilever-scaling-a-rugged-soap-brand-with-redneck-engineering.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}