We had the good fortune of connecting with Robert Del Quadro and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Robert, have there been any changes in how you think about work-life balance?
Work-life balance has definitely has been a challenge once I decided to be an entrepreneur. Most people might have the misconception that once you decide to be an entrepreneur, “that’s your job, that’s your career, you can throw in the 9 to 5 and work for yourself no boss to listen to, everything is great.” Most of the time, this is not the case. I continue to work 50-60 work weeks and then work on my business in the hours left. What has worked best for me is making a schedule just as if I went and worked a 2nd job for someone else. Doing this I can actually schedule myself a day or 2 off and not feel guilty or stressed that there’s work to be done.
    

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
I started making candles in 2013 as a way subsidize our income. I started making the traditional container jar candles but I notice the market was saturated with these style of candles, so if was difficult getting any sells. Fast forward to 2015 I still was only selling to co-workers until I decided to make my own skull silicone mold. Within a week I started getting sells for my new skull candles. I shortly gave up on the jar candles and went towards more of the novelty and pillar style. And Twisted Candle Company was born. Most may not know the challenges involved with candle making, but for those that do will know the extra challenges with novelty figure pillar candles. Because of these challenges, I’ve able to produce one of kind and unique styles that aren’t found just any where.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
Special shout out to Hearth Wisdom Store in Pantego, TX and Sacred Journey in North Richland Hills, TX. These are just 2 of the local shops you can find Twisted Candles at. Both owners have believed in and mentored me along my journey

Website: twistedcandlecompany.com

Instagram: twisted_candle_company

Facebook: Twisted82

Youtube: @twistedcandlecompany

Other: LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/twistedcandlecompany

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