The Business of Cake Making Podcast

In this episode Bronya and Sammie share their thoughts on the 2025 Cake International and Bake International. There are interviews with Molly Robbins, Jenny Chambers and the development team at PME. Also, Sammie went shopping and shares all the bits and pieces she bought at the show. We would love to hear your thoughts on this years Cake International. Did you enjoy it? Was it better or worse than previous years? Did you compete and how was the experience?   For the full Bigger Slice Episode sign up to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/thebusinessofcakemakingpodcast/membership

Back in March, the much loved app Bake Diary closed it's doors. It sent the cake world into turmoil, and our Sammie nearly had a breakdown over it.  After a very stressful summer Sammie was nearing the end of her tether. That was until Bake Genie was launched!! A new app with all of Bake Diary's functionality and a whole lot more. Today we are chatting to founder Annabel Fletcher on the trials of bringing the Bake Genie app to the market with such speed, whilst running her own business, in order to help the desperate cake community. She chats about what Bake Genie can do right now, and new developments she hope to bring to the app in the coming months. For more information, head over to https://www.bakegenie.co/ and sign up for a free 14 day trial. For the Bigger Slice episode of The Business of Cake Making, head over to Patreon now: https://www.patreon.com/c/thebusinessofcakemakingpodcast/membership

This week we are chatting about Allergens with Natalie Stanton and Caroline Benjamin. Natalie is The Safety Expert, a chartered EHO, and Caroline is from Food Allergy Aware. This week they answer our questions, and some of yours, all about allergens and food intolerances, and best practices to keep your customers and yourself safe. For the full Bigger Slice Episode head over to our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/thebusinessofcakemakingpodcast/membership Links for the episode: The Safety Expert: https://www.thesafetyexpert.co.uk/ Food Allergy Aware; https://foodallergyaware.co.uk/ Level 2 Food Allergen Awareness in Catering Course: https://www.thesafetyexpert.co.uk/level-2-food-allergen-awareness/ Get Certified: https://foodallergyaware.co.uk/grow-your-business-allergen-management/get-certified-allergen-management/ Allergy Pal: https://allergy-pal.co.uk/  

We have had a bit of a nightmare with some tech for the next episode. At the moment we’re hoping we don’t have to re-record it, but anyway…….while we iron all that out we’ve decided to rerelease one of our favourite episodes from 2022: Today we chat to Brette, from Hobblecreek Cake Company and The Out of Home Baker about how she changed her mindset around money to really charge her value and worth. Brette decided to become the resource that she never had when she was starting her cake business, and she now coaches people to price their cakes correctly - and it's not just about the numbers. Hear how she talks about being able to serve your customers well, whilst still making a good living. Also, listen to the story around the delivery of her most expensive cake to date - which she took up a mountain! Get a special listener discount to her Pricing Masterclass by quoting BCM15 when you check out. https://theoutofhomebaker.gumroad.com/l/uroig?_gl=1*dcxjqt*_ga*NTQzMDE2OTQyLjE2NTUyNjUwMzE.*_ga_6LJN6D94N6*MTY2NDIxODk3NS4yNi4xLjE2NjQyMTg5ODAuMC4wLjA.

This week we are chatting about the tricky topic of plagiarism. When does your research and inspiration just become down right copying? And if you do want to copy a design what should you do? Its a tricky subject, which was harder to tackle than we first thought. If you have any opinions or thoughts on this matter we'd love to hear them! To listen to the Bigger Slice which includes a product of the Week, and Top Tip head over to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/thebusinessofcakemakingpodcast/membership

Today Bronya and Sammie are having a catch-up and chatting over some new ventures. Bronya has taken on a wholesale account, and is talking about the new things she is learning, and how she is dealing with it. Sammie has been out in her Waffle van for the first time and tells us all about it. If you would like to listen to the extra Bigger Slice episode with Top Tips and Product of the Week, you can for just £5 a month over on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/thebusinessofcakemakingpodcast/membership

We continue this week chatting about keeping on track with finance in your cake business. We find it difficult because it's just not us! As creatives, finance is often the last thing you want to be thinking about, but it's crucial if you are to have successful and sustainable cake business.  Knowing what is going on with your finance will help relieve the extra pressure you may feel when running your cake business. Because we find this subject hard work, we have decided to split this episode into 2 parts. Part 2 will be released in 2 weeks time. If you would like to listen to the extra Bigger Slice episode, you can for just £5 a month over on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/thebusinessofcakemakingpodcast/membership

This week we are chatting about one of the most difficult topics - finance! We find it difficult because it's just not us! As creatives, finance is often the last thing you want to be thinking about, but it's crucial if you are to have successful and sustainable cake business.  Knowing what is going on with your finance will help relieve the extra pressure you may feel when running your cake business. Because we find this subject hard work, we have decided to split this episode into 2 parts. Part 2 will be released in 2 weeks time. If you would like to listen to the extra Bigger Slice epsiode, you can for just £5 a month over on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/thebusinessofcakemakingpodcast/membership

It's been hectic here, and we're a bit delayed with this podcast. But we're back and ready to talk to you through Silly Season - otherwise known as the busy summer cake season. Summer heralds wedding cakes, anniversary cakes and lots of parties. And it's HOT here in the UK right now. So how are we coping, and how can we help you cope? To listen to the Bigger Slice sign up here:  https://www.patreon.com/c/thebusinessofcakemakingpodcast/membership

On this weeks episode we are talking all about Bake Diary and it's demise. Sammie has always been a huge fan and is now looking for a new app to use. Here she talk about the research she has done to swap to something different. We are also taking Questions from our listeners and answering them as best we can. We talk about everything from bulging cakes, to cream cheese frosting, to Paperwork for your food hygiene inspection. Don't forget to send us you suggestions for The Friday Afternoon  Bakelist - listen along here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3U3mVw08Wakd5bODeaLxEq?si=8ZXmBDS4TEO6dPEsiLCdKA Join The Baking Club here: https://daisycakeandco.com/membership-levels-2/ And listen to a Bigger Slice of the Podcast over on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/c/thebusinessofcakemakingpodcast/membership

This week both Sammie and Bronya were inspected for their Food Safety by the Environmental Health Department. They chat all about it on this weeks podcast - what they did before hand, what they were asked, what the EHO looked at etc. For the Bigger Slice Episode head over to patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/c/thebusinessofcakemakingpodcast/membership   For a free Month in The Baking Club visit here: https://mailchi.mp/daisycakeandco/y1bwe0xick

Today we catch up on Sammie's new venture - her Waffle Horsebox. She talks us through everything that's been going on recently as she progresses with her plans. If you want to follow her on Instagram you can do so at https://instagram.com/waffleygoodevents If you want to hear more including Product of the Week and Top Tip head over to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheBusinessofCakeMakingPodcast

Apologies for the sound quality in this podcast. We, unfortunately, had very intermittent internet reception which effected the recording. This week we return with more Baking Hints and Tips. Last episode we re-released an episode from 4 years ago. We have learnt and grown a lot since then, and are coming back with new and updated hints and tips for you. If you would like to listen to a Bigger Slice over on Patreon follow this link: https://www.patreon.com/c/thebusinessofcakemakingpodcast/membership

This week we are re-releasing an old episode. We decided we wanted to do an updated episode of baking hints and tips, and in the process listened back to Episode 29. We both enjoyed it so much, and know you can't get hold of it on Spotify anymore, that we thought a re-release was needed. Our updated episode will be released next week. For access to our Patreon Episodes follow the link: https://www.patreon.com/c/thebusinessofcakemakingpodcast/membership

This week, after a little chat and catch up, we are talking abut ways that you can be more productive without too much effort. There are times when it all seems like a little bit too much like hard work, so listen to some of hints and tips to make your baking and business life a little easier. To sign up to The Baking Club with the discount code WAITLIST00 before March 31st for a month free follow this link: https://daisycakeandco.com/membership-levels-2/ Sign up to a Bigger Slice on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/c/thebusinessofcakemakingpodcast

This week Bronya and Sammie chat to Cake Business Coach, Kate Tynan.  After being a successful cake maker in her own right, Kate has now moved onto helping other cake businesses to thrive. In this episode we chat through everything from how The Cake Business Club works, to pricing and salaries, to her new Foundations course, competition and awards and so much more in between. For more information about her Foundations course click here: https://thecakebusinessclub.myflodesk.com/foundations The Cake Business Club: https://www.thecakebusinessclub.co.uk/ The Cake Business Club on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecakebusi nessclub/ To listen to our Patreon episode, The Bigger Slice, head to: https://www.patreon.com/c/TheBusinessofCakeMakingPodcast

This week Bronya and Sammie celebrate International Women's Day by highlighting some amazing women in the Baking and Cake industry. To here the full episode on Patreon follow the link: https://www.patreon.com/TheBusinessofCakeMakingPodcast   The Baking Club Waitlist: https://mailchi.mp/a9021b33d2af/the-baking-club-waitlist   Nadiya Hussain: https://www.instagram.com/nadiyajhussain/   Kitty Tait https://www.instagram.com/kittytaitbaker/ https://www.instagram.com/the_orangebakery/ https://www.instagram.com/breaducating.britain/ https://www.breaducatingbritain.com/ https://glutenmorning.substack.com/   Luminary Bakery https://luminarybakery.com/ https://www.instagram.com/luminarybakery/   Molly Robbins https://www.instagram.com/mollymakescakes/ https://mollymakescakes.co.uk/ https://www.mollyscreaturecreator.com/   Sylvia Weinstock https://www.instagram.com/sylviaweinstock

This week's episode is with Carol from Cakes by Carol.   Bronya and Sammie have met Carol a few times and have wanted to get her on the podcast for a while.   Carol has been in the business for a while, is the mastermind behind The Straight Edge Smoother, and has a thriving community of cake makers all supporting one another.   Hang around after the music to hear when Bronya and Sammie realised who Sammie was looking like this week.   For extra info about her community as well as our Product of the Week, and Top Tip, head over to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/thebusinessofcakemakingpodcast/membership   To follow Cakes by Carol head to: https://www.cakesbycarol.org.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/cakesbycarol/

This week Sammie and Bronya are chatting about their favourite Instagram Accounts. From accounts to less than 2k followers, to those with a couple of million, they describe who they follow and why they follow them. In this Bigger Slice episode over on Patreon they also chat about how to get your feed back to showing you what you really want to see. There are also 2 bonus Instagram accounts to follow as well as the Product of the Week and Top Tip. To get the Bigger Slice Episode join here: https://www.patreon.com/c/thebusinessofcakemakingpodcast/membership Instagram Accounts Mentions: @mattadlard @thepurplecupcake_ @cakeinnovations @minetterushingcakes @lenniescakes @servingcakebristol @cbcakedesign @jessicasalecakedesign @yolanda_gampp @numberninecakedesign

This week Bronya and Sammie review their favourite books.  From cake decorating books, to cookbooks, to business books, these are our go to books. Bronya reviews: Sift by Nicola Lamb The Kew Book of Sugar Flowers by Cassie Brown The Digital Marketing Handbook by Alice Benham Sammie Reviews: The Art of Royal Icing by Eddie Spence Book One: Sugar Flowers and Book 1 1/2 Colour by Natalie Porter In the Patreon Bigger Slice Bronya reviews the Get Baked Cook Book by Rick Myers, and Sammie reviews Start a Cake Business from Home by Alison Mcnicol. To listen to a Bigger Slice, sign up with 7 days free here: https://www.patreon.com/c/thebusinessofcakemakingpodcast/membership