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Together We Grow
Together We Grow
Author: Tamar & Paul Mayne
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Building a business is tough, but doing it with your partner? That’s a whole new level of challenge. Join us, Paul and Tamar Mayne, as we dive into the highs, lows, and everything in between of running a business with your significant other. We’ve built and sold a £7.5m home fragrance business, and now, we’re sharing our journey and expertise to help other couples grow their own product-based businesses.
From marketing strategies, social media tips, and scaling advice to navigating the unique challenges of working with your partner, we’re here to help you thrive in both business and love. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take your business to the next level, tune in for casual, relatable conversations packed with actionable advice.
Episodes include a mix of our own story and expert tips, as well as interviews with other entrepreneurial couples who have found success. Let’s build something amazing together!
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Every business owner hits a point where things feel stuck.
Sales slow down. Motivation dips. You’re busy, but nothing feels like it’s moving forward.
In this episode, we talk honestly about what to do when you feel stuck in your business - based on our own experience building, growing, and selling a product-based brand.
We cover:
Why feeling stuck is more common than you think
How to work out what’s actually causing it
What to focus on when everything feels overwhelming
Simple ways to create momentum again
Why action usually comes before clarity
If you’re in a season where things feel heavy, unclear, or frustrating, this episode will help you reset and take the next step forward.
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Posting consistently doesn’t automatically lead to sales.
In this episode, we talk about the type of content that actually sells your products - and why so many small product businesses end up busy on social media but stuck when it comes to orders.
We break down:
The difference between “nice content” and sales content
Why most brands post but don’t convert
The types of posts that build trust and buying intent
How to sell without sounding pushy or salesy
What we focused on in our own business to turn content into revenue
If you’ve ever thought “I’m showing up, but it’s not turning into sales”, this episode will help you see where the gap is - and how to close it.
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Every small product business has quiet months - but that doesn’t mean sales have to stop.
In this episode, we share simple, practical ways to keep orders coming in even when things slow down.
These are the exact tactics we used to stay consistent during slow seasons and keep customers coming back.
We cover:
How to get reorders from existing customers
Easy campaign ideas that create a reason to buy
How to build engagement when people aren’t purchasing
What to focus on behind the scenes to set up a strong comeback
If you’ve ever felt stuck during a slow month, this episode will help you stay visible, consistent, and in control.
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Ever wish you could go back and start your business again - but with everything you know now?
In this episode, we look back on our journey building and selling a £7.5m home fragrance business, and share what we’d do differently if we were starting from scratch today.
We cover:
What we wasted time and money on in the early days
The things that actually made a difference to growth
What we’d focus on first if we had to rebuild
How our mindset around “success” has completely changed
The biggest lessons we’d pass on to anyone starting now
If you’re just getting started - or you’re in the messy middle - this episode will save you time, money, and a lot of stress.
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Q4 is the biggest sales season of the year for candle and home fragrance businesses.
Get it right, and it can make your entire year. Get it wrong, and you’ll be left with slow sales, missed opportunities, and too much stock sitting on your shelves.
In this episode, we share what it really takes to have your best Q4 ever. Based on the exact strategies we used to generate over £500,000 in Q4 sales, we’ll walk you through what to focus on so you can maximise sales without burning out.
We cover:
The Q4 mindset shift every brand needs
How to plan launches and stock for the busy season
Simple marketing campaigns that actually drive sales
Why Black Friday isn’t just about discounts
How to avoid the common mistakes most small brands make in Q4
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Want to get your products stocked in shops and boutiques - but not sure where to start? In this episode, we break down how to build the wholesale side of your candle or home fragrance business.
From approaching retailers to pricing, packaging, and scaling up, you’ll learn the essentials of getting your products into more hands, more often.
We cover:
When you’re ready to start wholesaling (and when to wait)
How to approach shops the right way
The biggest mistakes new wholesale brands make
How to price your products for profit
Tips for growing wholesale orders without losing control
And if you’re serious about building your wholesale strategy, we’ve created a full Wholesale Course that walks you through every step in detail.
Selling a business sounds glamorous from the outside - but what’s it actually like to go through the process?
In this episode, we share the full story of selling our home fragrance business, from the moment we decided it was time, to where we are now a year later.
We cover:
Why we chose to sell in the first place
What happens when you list your business for sale
The reality of viewings and buyer questions
How offers and agreements actually play out
What “completion day” felt like (and what went wrong)
Life post-sale — and how it feels 12 months on
If you’ve ever wondered what selling a small product-based business really involves, this episode will give you an honest, behind-the-scenes look.
Ever feel stuck in the vicious circle of knowing you need content, but not having the time (or energy) to create it?
You set everything up, it takes forever, and then you don’t bother… which means you’ve got nothing to post later. In this episode, we share how to break that cycle by creating a simple content bank for your candle or home fragrance business.
We cover:
Quick filming tips that don’t require fancy equipment
How to capture behind-the-scenes clips while you’re already working
The types of content you can film in under 15 minutes
How to batch film so you always have something ready to post
Simple ways to repurpose one clip across Reels, Stories, and TikTok
If you’ve ever thought “I don’t have time for content,” this episode will show you how to keep it simple and consistent - without eating up your whole day.
The reality? Most candle businesses don’t even make it past 6 months.
In this episode, we dig into the reasons why so many home fragrance brands fail early - and what you can do to make sure yours doesn’t.
If you’re serious about building a business that lasts, this episode could save you months of wasted effort.
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Seasonal products can make or break your sales, but it’s not just about Christmas or summer. Launching the right fragrances at the right time can keep your customers excited - and buying - all year long.
In this episode, we share exactly how we approached seasonal scent planning in our own home fragrance business, from the first brainstorm to the launch day rush.
We cover:
How to choose seasonal scents your customers will love
Balancing safe, reliable sellers with bold, experimental choices
Planning your launch calendar to keep sales consistent year-round
Building hype before a launch so stock sells quickly
Lessons we learned from years of seasonal launches (and what we’d do differently now)
If you want to keep your customers coming back for something new every season, this one’s for you.
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At Home Fragrance Academy, we teach a lot - from building your first product launch to running email campaigns and creating a loyal customer base.
But here’s the thing… We don’t just teach it. We do it.
In this episode, we take you behind the scenes and share how we practise what we preach - the exact strategies we use in our own business that we also teach inside HFA.
From community building to content planning to sales systems, it’s all the same stuff. And it still works.
If you’ve ever wondered whether these methods are “just for beginners” or whether they really work in real life, this episode is your answer.
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Great customer care isn’t just about answering emails, it’s about building trust, creating loyalty, and turning first-time buyers into repeat customers.
In this Q&A episode, we answer your questions on how to deliver a standout customer experience in a small product-based business.
From handling complaints to going the extra mile, we share the exact things we did in our own brand (and still teach today) to create a 60% returning customer rate.
We cover:
How to handle tricky customer messages without stress
What we say when someone isn’t happy with their order
Small touches that make a big difference
How to encourage glowing reviews without begging
Why customer care is a profit strategy, not just a nice-to-have
If you want your customers to come back again and again, this episode will help you set the foundation.
Running a small product business can blur every line between work and life - especially when it’s just you (or you and your partner) doing it all. In this episode, we share our own struggles with setting work/life boundaries, including how we burnt ourselves out during the early days of Cosy - and what we do differently now.
We talk about:
What burnout looked like for us (and how it forced us to change)
The pressure to be "always on" when you're running a handmade business
Simple, practical ways to protect your time without hurting your customer experience
How to train your audience to respect your boundaries - and still love you for it
Tips for switching off, setting expectations, and actually enjoying your evenings again
If you’re constantly feeling overwhelmed or guilty for resting, this one’s for you.
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Thinking about launching a subscription box for your candles or wax melts?
It could be one of the smartest moves you make - but only if you do it right. In this episode, we walk you through how to start, grow, and scale a profitable subscription box inside your home fragrance business.
We cover everything from choosing the right model to getting your first subscribers, and how to keep them coming back.
You’ll learn:
- When the right time is to launch a subscription (and when to hold off) - How to decide what goes in your box - and what your customers actually want - The best ways to get your first paying subscribers - How to collect and use reviews to boost sales - Our favourite tips for growing your subscription profitably and sustainably
This one’s packed with everything we wish we’d known before starting ours.
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Tired of posting on Instagram and hearing nothing but crickets? Good news, engagement isn’t dead… but most people are doing it all wrong. In this episode, we’re sharing what actually works when it comes to building real engagement on Instagram, especially for small product-based businesses like yours.
We cover:
The mistake most candle brands are making on social
How to spark conversation without being pushy
Simple tweaks that get more likes, replies, and DMs
Our own strategy that built a warm audience (without posting every day)
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📉 Getting website traffic but barely any orders?
In this episode, we break down the real reasons your traffic isn’t converting - and how to fix it without guessing or wasting money on ads that don’t work.
We cover:
- The 4 key things that must work together to make sales - Why your landing page might be the real problem - What makes an offer irresistible (even without a discount) - Simple fixes to your website that can unlock more conversions - How to troubleshoot your traffic-to-sale pipeline
If you’ve ever said “I’m getting visitors, but no one’s buying,” this one’s for you.
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Feeling pulled in a million directions? You're not alone. In this episode, we talk about how to stay focused and get the right things done - even when you're wearing all the hats in your business. Whether you're trying to launch, grow, or just keep up, these simple tips will help you cut through the noise and actually make progress.
We cover:
- Why your to-do list might be working against you - The 80/20 rule and how to use it every day - A simple way to sort your tasks so sales don’t slip - What to do when you’re feeling overwhelmed - How we personally prioritise in our own business
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It’s easy to obsess over Instagram followers… but your email list is what actually drives sales.
In this episode, we talk about why your email list matters more than your follower count - and how to start growing it without relying on annoying pop-ups.
We cover:
Why email consistently outperforms social for sales
How to build trust (not just traffic) with your subscribers
Simple ways to grow your list that actually work
What we’d do differently if we were starting over
If you’ve been focusing on the wrong things lately, this episode will help you shift back to what really moves the needle.
Need a boost in orders this week? In this episode, we’re giving you 3 quick and powerful sales tactics you can implement today, without running a sale or building a new funnel.
These aren’t vague ideas - they’re real, proven strategies we’ve used ourselves to generate fast results. You’ll learn:
How to turn your Instagram Stories into a high-converting mini-shop
The DM strategy that turns followers into customers (without sounding salesy)
A sneaky engagement post that drives both visibility and sales
If you need a simple plan to get more orders in the next few days - this is your episode.
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🤖 Thinking about using AI for your candle or wax melt business?
Wondering if it’s just hype… or if it could actually help you grow?
In this episode, we break down how small product-based brands (like yours) can use AI to:
Write product descriptions in seconds
Plan your content faster
Brainstorm fragrance names, launch bundles, emails & more
Avoid burnout trying to "do it all" manually
This isn’t about replacing the magic of your brand - it’s about saving time, building faster, and selling smarter.
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