Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 39 minutes ago
What if your business could bottle memories? That’s exactly what Dennis and Misty Akers set out to do when they launched The Candle Pour, Tampa’s first pour-your-own candle bar. In this lively episode of “Money” Market, host Owen LaFave dives into how the husband-and-wife duo turned their leap from corporate life into a thriving, “Amazon-proof” experience that’s as much about connection as it is about candles. From juggling two kids at home to building a staff culture that wows customers, the Akers share the real highs and lows of entrepreneurship. They unpack how scent branding is reshaping businesses, why experiential retail is booming, and the little details that make their shop unforgettable. With plenty of laughs, heartfelt stories, and sparks of inspiration, this conversation proves that success doesn’t just happen—it’s poured, one memory at a time.
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What if your business could bottle memories? That’s exactly what Dennis and Misty Akers set out to do when they launched The Candle Pour, Tampa’s first pour-your-own candle bar. In this lively episode of “Money” Market, host Owen LaFave dives into how the husband-and-wife duo turned their leap from corporate life into a thriving, “Amazon-proof” experience that’s as much about connection as it is about candles. From juggling two kids at home to building a staff culture that wows customers, the Akers share the real highs and lows of entrepreneurship. They unpack how scent branding is reshaping businesses, why experiential retail is booming, and the little details that make their shop unforgettable. With plenty of laughs, heartfelt stories, and sparks of inspiration, this conversation proves that success doesn’t just happen—it’s poured, one memory at a time.
WATCH NEXT: A BIRD'S-EYE VIEW: CAPTURING TAMPA BAY'S WILD SIDE W/ ACCLAIMED PHOTOGRAPHER ANDY GLOGOWER youtu.be/Itf66I7iUcA
SUBSCRIBE: youtube.com/channel/UCz_7yNs7dOuyKApAkohqJIQ
Follow The "Money" Market Podcast here:
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6e7E0DaJZQkuw339G7nGI4?si=27d047641a1d4b17
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-money-market-podcast/id1733948143
Instagram: instagram.com/moneymarketpodcast
Facebook: facebook.com/moneymarketpodcast
Website: moneymarketpodcast.com
The Bank of Tampa | Member FDIC
Visit The Candle Pour: thecandlepour.com
