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grown-ninja
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Hey guys coming to NS for some business advice/research.  So I know you guys like hotsauce….I’m currently in the process of starting a hot sauce business, many things are under contract so I can’t talk about specifics but I’ll do what I can.  No were not 14 and starting a NS tall tee company (no hate to the people here who do) we all have degrees in business/finance, marketing, (have been in the profession field) and we’re currently in the process of working with a lawyer working out the contract, logistics and licensing of the name/brand.  We're hoping it all goes well, but you never know, we could be stoped dead in out tracts if things dont go well, then who know.   

That being said, one thing we can’t seem to agree on is the bottle to use…A HUGE DECISCION.  Which bottle would draw your eye, or if you have a better recomendation we'd like to hear it.  The choices we've narrowed it down to so far.

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  We have a 6m target of being in full production shooting from 120 days but it’s better to underestimate. 

Whoever helps and can give us some feedback will get a FREE little vial to taste our goods and spread the word.  Once again it’s still a few months away but we’re good on out word to send it out once production starts.

Here's what well be sending you. + some goodies of course.

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thanks guys, +k like usual

Feb 27 2012 12:05PM
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sneezin
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Well... If the first three bottle options are still legitimate choices I pick the first with the bottle of a second haha. I just want some free hot souce. But Id for sure buy something that looked like that, most people don't buy hot souce that often so I can see it being somewhat profitable even at a higher price
Aug 23 2012 9:57AM
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GavinW
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2nd botlle looks the coolest but #1 would be ideal because is will stay closed and you cant loose the lid
Aug 23 2012 11:30AM
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grown-ninja
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Na brand new bottle, brand new design, brand new packaging ---well be posting pics in a few weeks.

Hot sauce business is huge man over 1.3b worldwide, grew something like 8% last year and is projected at 4.5-5% this year alone, even if you can corner .05% of the market your making 6.5million in rev, even if youre total profit margin is a shitty 25% youre walking out with 1.65m a year in profits-its actually a great market to get into if you know what youre doing-lets hope we do.

yes the market is somewhat saturated but what we're doing is more multi-dimensional than your average run of the mill hot sauce.

cant wait to get you guys youre samples.  

Aug 23 2012 11:42AM
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GavinW
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send me a sample haha i love hot sauce as long as its spicy as fuck i hate pussy hot sauce
Aug 23 2012 11:48AM
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Phil-X-
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Wow man, really doin work, thats awesome
Sep 1 2012 3:00PM
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The_Beekeeper
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#1 for sure, because It's easily resealable.
Sep 1 2012 3:45PM
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Puns
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I know it's a different botttle, is there any other opinions you'd want/can we qualify for da sauce. In case, I like the first the best.
Sep 1 2012 4:02PM
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Woodsy15
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#1, it'd be nice to have a cap on it like a salad dressing bottle would have. (small hole in it so it doesn't make a huge mess)
Sep 1 2012 4:06PM
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TheBlueMtSkier
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Don't feel rushed to give everyone their free sample.

No pressure.




















Some pressure.
Sep 1 2012 4:14PM
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gusestomp
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number 1 fer sure.
Sep 1 2012 4:21PM
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Dr.Dickless
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the issue with the bottles is it really depends what the name and branding of the product is going to be, if its going to be a classic southern taste and marketing campaign, go with the first one, if its western you should run with the cork topped bottle that looks like it belongs in a saloon
Sep 1 2012 4:31PM
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TheBlueMtSkier
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It amazes me at how many people actually read recent posts by OP. Those bottles arnt even going to be used
Sep 1 2012 4:36PM
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Lick
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I know you're not using the bottles in the OP anymore, and because I posted in this a looooooong time ago, and I still say number 2 bottle with number 1 cap, I hope all goes well with the business again.

And as a said in the first post, I still fucking love hot sauce and can't wait for my free sample :D
Sep 1 2012 4:40PM
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t-rent
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#1
Sep 1 2012 8:00PM
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802Valley
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#1 for sure
Sep 1 2012 8:15PM
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Phil-X-
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Lol doesnt stop
Sep 2 2012 3:40AM
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jjager
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i personally think the samples idea is awesome. it should get the word out quickly. depending on where you are located, maybe it would be beneficial to have a street stand for people to try it or just set up outside a store i.e Walmart.
Sep 2 2012 3:52AM
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Flacko
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use #1 and make the label on aged paper with bright ass colors so they stand out, also dont tint the glass or anything just let it be clear, also make a mild sauce for spice noobs like me.
Sep 2 2012 12:26PM
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Flacko
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And what shops would you sell it at? i would try and sell at newseasons because their workers always find those gems and recommend them, i would defenatley buy some, you should put adds up on ns and make a ns edition hotsauce
Sep 2 2012 12:39PM
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Miclovin
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Bottle 2 would be sick
Sep 3 2012 8:59AM
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TheStudioCC
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I like #3 its super different.
Sep 3 2012 11:07AM
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feihlination
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cant stop
Sep 8 2012 4:15PM
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@liens
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cap of 1 on 3
Sep 8 2012 4:21PM
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Tamas
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This. My exact thoughts. Bottle 2 kinda reminds me of a bottle of patron.... Idea maybe? LIke a tequila hot sauce? possibly?
Sep 8 2012 4:27PM
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little1337
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agreed
Sep 8 2012 4:57PM
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.Rybak.
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bottle number 1 would probably be the best
Nov 4 2012 12:34PM
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powderhound100
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Bottle #1 would be the best. HOwever I believe someone mentioned you need to have some type of cap to control how much sauce comes out. I love hotsauce, and would pour it all over everything....but it is a small bottle and it would be gone very quickly. So either a much bigger bottle, or a smaller opening so you dont pour all of it out.

Also the nice bottles obviously have a cost associated with it. I would love to buy the fancy glass one once, then be able to order refill bottles that are cheaper.

Good luck, I love hotsauce.
Nov 4 2012 12:41PM
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daOyster
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I like #1 a lot if you can keep the top closed on a bumpy ride in a bag.
Nov 4 2012 12:48PM
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TheBlueMtSkier
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Start reading the above post by OP, kiddies. A lot has changed.
Nov 4 2012 12:56PM
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The_Cube
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bottle one looks baller
Nov 4 2012 1:30PM
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Sketch*
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#1 is solid
Nov 4 2012 1:43PM
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NotoriousT.S.E
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#1 looks great. Having free hot sauce in my fridge would look good too and i would recommend it to everyone!!!!!
Nov 4 2012 3:34PM
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shuckle
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#1 all the way!
Nov 4 2012 4:42PM
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crab_pretzel
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hahaha it just keeps goin.

so you have pics of the new bottles yet? im really interested to see how its comin, ive never seen this thread before
Nov 4 2012 5:00PM
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Phil-X-
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Lets see that product OP
Nov 4 2012 5:13PM
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grown-ninja
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what up guys, got supper over anxious making this thread at first and definitely underestimated how much time it takes to get stuff done, and how much it costs, basically everything has changed design wise for the people who commented before.  Bottle has been changed to a 12 and 6 ounce glass 'flask' bottles, 3oz flasks for samples, don't want to go through all my boxes and pull out the bottles so here's a stock picture when the supplier.  They look much nicer in person-prety high quality stuff

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We've been working with a designer throwing ideas around and these are three designs we like and are working on to make a little cleaner (chance the CC since that looks a lot like channell to an CS) could save from a pdf so here's a picture take form my comp on my crappy phone, we're working with the first one now trying to finalize it since we like it the most.  I know NS if full of opinions whats your take?



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Hopefully we will be registered as a business this week and all the paper work.  We're setting up in Delaware so its taken more time than doing it here in NY.  We just took on an investor too so we've been busy doing paper work with that (our first batch run is going to cost like 10 grand out the door, so you can imagine how on point we want everything before we dump that kind of cash into it).  You guys are gonna get your stuff soon enough. 

PM me your name and address-could be a few months still but I'll send  it out to all you guys free.  Like i said eventually Ill be pm'ing everyone for their address and name by send it over if you want so i can compile a list of everyone I need to send to.



Nov 23 2012 7:52PM
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Bar_Down
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Ya I like the first label best I think. The third one is not bad either, just not a big fan of the 2nd one.

Keep it up man!
Nov 23 2012 7:58PM
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Guard_Puma
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I'd say definitely between the 1st and 3rd labels, but I really like the idea of just "Chicho Sauce". Makes me think people will be like..."Chicho Sauce? Well what the hell kind of sauce is it? I should maybe get some and try it, it looks good!"
Nov 23 2012 8:11PM
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Lucas
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Yeah #3!
Nov 23 2012 8:15PM
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.Hugo.
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This for sure
Nov 23 2012 8:31PM
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shuckle
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I'd definitely say 1 or 3
Nov 24 2012 1:46AM
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2_fadez
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be careful of Chanel's licensing on that symbol….
Nov 24 2012 1:50AM
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whipple
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i like label 2 the best, best of luck to you guys !
Nov 24 2012 2:05AM
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whipple
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i like label 2 the best, best of luck to you guys !
Nov 24 2012 2:05AM
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Idskier
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Número UNO
Nov 24 2012 2:17AM
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stupendous-man
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re-threads, i believe i said #1 awhile back though.
Nov 24 2012 2:29AM
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.skiwi.
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I like #2 the best as the "chicho" stands out which you want. And also try and make the bottle lid more exciting, whether it be a new lid or the logo on the top of it!
Nov 24 2012 7:39AM
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s_a_m
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number 3 is my favorite. chicho sauce sounds way cooler than chicho hot sauce. number 2 is a close second though, very classy looking.
Nov 24 2012 8:02AM
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grown-ninja
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exactly what we though, our designer was just throwing ideas around, we might change it to an CS like the YSL symbol, except CS (for chicho sauce)...thanks guys-should be meeting with my people tonight will update and hopefully get you guys youre good soon.
Nov 24 2012 5:21PM
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