This is a conversation with Jared, owner of Salce hot sauce company in Queen Creek, Arizona, discussing his business journey and experiences. Jared explained how he transitioned from a 10-year career in video game design at companies like Saints Row and Disney to starting a hot sauce business with his wife in 2019. The couple began making hot sauce as a hobby, starting with a pineapple jalapeno recipe, and grew the business during COVID-19 when demand increased. Jared detailed the challenges of obtaining a commercial kitchen license and constructing a dedicated space on his residential property, which took eight months and required working with a contractor who obtained his commercial license during the process. He described their current product lineup including pineapple jalapeno, habanero, raspberry chipotle, and watermelon Fresno sauces. The  ...