Business Is Sweet

The moment I showed up to my pop up shop and there was A LINE down the sidewalk of customers waiting? That was pure bliss. Selling out before the afternoon was done and bringing in over $1600 in revenue? Absolutely incredible. Let me tell you about everything that happened beforehand behind the scenes to make that a possibility. Here's a list of everything I ordered to use for the shop:Amazon supplies (btw, amazon decided I'm cool enough to make commission off this list😎):https://www.amazon.com/shop/hobblecreekcakeco/list/2SSTYBAK3QDLT?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_H4ZN1HE0QKM19TXYG2XDFoldable Bakery Counter: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1832267395/small-foldable-snack-cart-customizable?ref=shop_home_active_1&pro=1&frs=1&sts=1&logging_key=ceaee4a2e8307d3ca0d575b8b76317530adea02d%3A1832267395

I've learned in my personal life, business life, and even in my professional & academic life that you HAVE to give yourself time to rest and recover, and when you run yourself into the ground and put in more hours, it actually turns out worse results than if you give yourself time off to rest, recover, and regroup. The name of the game is self-care and running your business from a place of sanity instead of desperation.To learn more about The Business School for Bakers and other resources, visit www.outofhomebaker.comFind me on Instagram @the.outofhome.baker

When I go for a run, sometimes I feel like I enter this flow mental state where inspiration comes and puzzle pieces of the things I'm trying to figure out in life start to fall into place (I know that's not everyone's experience with running...I'm just a little crazy like that!) These are some incredible life and business lessons I've learned as a runner that are super valuable to share and embody, and I hope you enjoy listening!To learn more about The Business School for Bakers and other business helps, visit www.outofhomebaker.comFind me on instagram @the.outofhome.baker

Ever wondered what happens when the wedding cake falls over during delivery? I hope you don't have to find out for yourself, but even the pros have cakes that fall. In case it does, here's a very honest and real tutorial of what to do and how to handle it. Learning to deal with messy situations is part of being a baker in business, and I'm not shy to show it. Wanna learn more expertise to run your baking business with confidence and take the guess work out of growth? Tap the link to check out the Business School for Bakers to find the pieces you've been missing: https://www.outofhomebaker.com/business-school-for-bakers

Listen in as I coach two of my students from my online Business School for Bakers program.Learn more and enroll in the Business School for Bakers HERE!

You’ve got the dream and the motivation to make it happen! But how do you help your spouse feel that same confidence that your baking business is going to work out? Please welcome my own husband Nate and his perspective on my journey of starting and growing my cake business to where it is today!Ready to jumpstart your baking biz and see success faster? Learn more about my Business School for Bakers online program HERE!

There’s a lot of opportunities out there to participate in farmers’ markets and similar events. The question is: Is it worth it for you as a business to invest your time and efforts in them? Join me as I coach you through how to decide what events are worth your time and how to have a successful experience when selling at a market!Ready to jumpstart your baking biz and see success faster? Learn more about my Business School for Bakers online program HERE!

Katie Sacoman of Sweet Pea Bakery was just starting to bake from home when she discovered that the cottage food laws for home bakers in her city wouldn’t allow her to sell her products. Katie did let that stop her at all! I loved every moment talking to Katie about the research, hard work and determination she and others had to get the laws changed, and now Katie is fully operating her home bakery!Ready to jumpstart your baking biz and see success faster? Learn more about my Business School for Bakers online program HERE!

Have you been missing the show?! Me too! Here’s a little update about where I went for the past year, and get yourself ready for SEASON 2!Ready to jumpstart your baking biz and see success faster? Learn more about my Business School for Bakers online program HERE!

Feel stuck trying to figure out what’s legally required to run a home baking biz? I’ve been there too! Here’s a little introduction to a book I wrote called “Baking By The Rules” that gives you a clear overview of what you need to do as a baker in business to make sure your covering all your legal bases and in the clear to run your business. You can access the full book here.OREnroll in The Business School for Bakers and get instant access to “Baking By The Rules” plus everything else you need to know about running a home bakery like a boss. The Business School for Bakers includes courses & books on every topic: pricing, using instagram to get orders, how to talk to customers and work with clients more professionally, the legal requirements for home bakers, entrepreneurship 101, home bakery production tutorials, finance management in business, and so much more. There is no other program out there like it, and it’s already changing the lives of the students inside. Take the leap and get yourself into The Business School for Bakers!

During the month of June, I’ll be sharing special snippets of different programs, courses, and coaching opportunities that I offer! Here’s a small excerpt from my guide “How to Get Orders Using Instagram” and the 5 most common mistakes I see bakers make on their pages.The Business School for Bakers is now open for enrollment! Don’t spend the next three years trying to make your business grow on your own. Join the Business School now and get instant access to everything you need to know about running a home bakery like a boss. The Business School for Bakers includes courses & books on every topic: pricing, using instagram to get orders, how to talk to customers and work with clients more professionally, the legal requirements for home bakers, entrepreneurship 101, home bakery production tutorials, finance management in business, and so much more. There is no other program out there like it, and it’s already changing the lives of the students inside. Take the leap and get yourself into The Business School for Bakers!Check out my other resources for more content!The Out of Home Baker⁠My Youtube Channel⁠Hobble Creek Cake Bakery

During the month of June, I’ll be sharing special snippets of different programs, courses, and coaching opportunities that I offer! Here’s a small snapshot of what we covered during the Bake It Happen Summit for Home Bakers that I hosted back in December. You’ll hear from three incredible home based bakers who all started within the last few years and are already making full-time incomes with their baking, not to mention while juggling mom life. Rachel from @cakes_by_rach686 , Erika from @Sweetesbakery_ , and Elizabeth from @sundbakes. The Business School for Bakers is now open for enrollment! Don’t spend the next three years trying to make your business grow on your own. Join the Business School now and get instant access to everything you need to know about running a home bakery like a boss. The Business School for Bakers includes courses & books on every topic: pricing, using instagram to get orders, how to talk to customers and work with clients more professionally, the legal requirements for home bakers, entrepreneurship 101, home bakery production tutorials, finance management in business, and so much more. There is no other program out there like it, and it’s already changing the lives of the students inside. Take the leap and get yourself into The Business School for Bakers!Check out my other resources for more content!The Out of Home Baker⁠My Youtube Channel⁠Hobble Creek Cake Bakery

Baking and business is supposed to be fun! It’s supposed to be enjoyable! But what if you find yourself feeling stressed, nervous, constantly anxious, and burnt out? How do you combat that? How do you lean in to find that joy again? Brette shares her personal experiences of working through the ups and downs of business and embracing the gifts that imperfections can give as you learn through the process. The Business School for Bakers is now open for enrollment! Don’t spend the next three years trying to make your business grow on your own. Join the Business School now and get instant access to everything you need to know about running a home bakery like a boss. The Business School for Bakers includes courses & books on every topic: pricing, using instagram to get orders, how to talk to customers and work with clients more professionally, the legal requirements for home bakers, entrepreneurship 101, home bakery production tutorials, finance management in business, and so much more. There is no other program out there like it, and it’s already changing the lives of the students inside. Take the leap and get yourself into The Business School for Bakers!Check out my other resources for more content!The Out of Home Baker⁠My Youtube Channel⁠Hobble Creek Cake Bakery

Stefani Pollack is a full-time writer, recipe developer, and entrepreneur who serendipitously entered the baking world when two friends needed cupcakes for their wedding. She has millions of readers and fans between her blog Cupcake Project and her instagram. She’s worked with brands like Wilton, Cake Boss, Paula Dean, Kitchen Aid and more, and now she’s created the biggest virtual baking event of the year called The Bake Fest- the ultimate online baking class extravaganza taught by the world’s top baking professionals.You can get your tickets at thebakefest.com using code theoutofhomebaker15 for a sweet discount!Check out my other resources for more content!The Out of Home Baker⁠My Youtube Channel⁠Hobble Creek Cake Bakery

Listen in on a special coaching session I held to celebrate the grand opening of The Business School for Bakers! The program is a full, self-guided program packed full with every resource, book, and course I’ve ever built, designed to help you springboard your baking business right to success. You’ll learn everything from pricing and finance, to marketing & branding, business planning, home-based production, legal requirements, customer service, and more. Enroll today in The Business School for Bakers and get ready to go from business newbie to pro CEO!Check out my other resources for more content!The Out of Home Baker⁠My Youtube Channel⁠Hobble Creek Cake Bakery

It’s time. It’s time to get out of your own way. It’s time to drop the fear and the baggage of what you’ve been told you're allowed to do and accomplish, and it’s time to prove everyone wrong. Let’s talk about how much wonderful, exciting, incredible success and growth is waiting for you and your business if you can just allow yourself to receive it.The Business School for Bakers is now OPEN for enrollment! A full self-guided program packed full with every resource, book, and course I’ve ever built, designed to help you springboard your baking business right to success. You’ll learn everything from pricing and finance, to marketing & branding, business planning, home-based production, legal requirements, customer service, and more. Become a student in The Business School for Bakers and get ready to go from business newbie to pro CEO!Check out my other resources for more content!My Youtube ChannelThe Out of Home BakerHobble Creek Cake Bakery

Everybody starts somewhere. Nobody walks right up to this baking business game and just has it mastered right off the bat. Yet I hear too many people use a “lack of talent” as an excuse to lean on for giving up. Your success as a baker in business doesn’t depend on whether you have natural talent or not. Let me tell you what it really does depend on.Check out my other resources for more content!The Business School for BakersMy Youtube ChannelThe Out of Home Baker

Sheree Cochran of @wildflower.cakeco shares how she transitioned from a business with a hodge-podge of customers and products to an elevated designer wedding cake brand. We dive into the power of finding your style, targeting the right people, and building up a brand to match your value.The Business School for Bakers is now open for enrollment! A full seven week, self-guided program packed full with every resource, book, and course I’ve ever built, designed to help you springboard your baking business right to success. You’ll learn everything from pricing and finance, to marketing & branding, business planning, home-based production, legal requirements, customer service, and more. Become a student in The Business School for Bakers and get ready to go from business newbie to pro CEO!Check out my other resources for more content!My Youtube ChannelThe Out of Home BakerHobble Creek Cake Bakery

Too many of the challenges and roadblocks to success in your business are self-inflicted and in your mind. There was a huge turning point in my baking biz when I started to think about business differently. Let’s dive into how to make that shift so you can open the door to success as a baker.I’m teaming up with Kala from @almonds_and_aprictots to host a FREE Mini Masterclass on branding, professionalism, and communication for wedding cake decorators. Join us on Thursday March 16th for a power session to take your wedding biz to the next level! Check out my other resources for more content!The Business School for BakersMy Youtube ChannelThe Out of Home BakerHobble Creek Cake Bakery

It’s easy and natural to get frustrated with customers who want to nitpick your prices and are hesitant to pay full price for your work. So how do you start to attract more customers who are willing to pay those higher prices? Let’s dive into this together!For help with your pricing, check out my online course Pricing MastermindTo access my guide and template library “How to Talk to Customers” click here!Check out my other resources for more content!The Business School for BakersMy Youtube ChannelThe Out of Home Baker