Episode 234: Jared Owner of Salce in Queen Creek Arizona

Drumming Up Conversation · Jul 23, 2026 · 2h 12m

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…