After years of creating and perfecting his hot honey recipe at home, Mike Kurtz brought in a bottle to show his boss, Paulie Gee, while serving as his pizza apprentice. Paulie loved it, and the unique topping quickly became a hit. From there, demand grew and what had started as a hobby for Mike, suddenly picked up steam and is now a full-blown company bringing in $40 million a year.

Produced by: Raffi Paul
Senior Managing Producer: Eric M. Clark
Additional Camera: Mickey Todiwala
Reporter: Nicolas Vega
Edited by: Dennis Donovan
Animator: Gene Kim
Additional Footage: Mike's Hot Honey, Getty Images

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How I Built Mike's Hot Honey Into A $40 Million-A-Year Business