Soralla Gonzalez lives in Tampa Bay, FL and sells sourdough and other healthy baked goods with her cottage food business, Delicious Healthy Bakes.

Soralla started selling baked goods at the beginning of 2023 and initially thought that she’d focus on keto products, but struggled to find enough demand for them in her area. But one day she brought some sourdough bread to a market, and it sold out immediately.

She’s now switched over to selling mostly sourdough baked goods, but still has had many ups and downs in trying to find the right customers for her healthy baked items.

In this episode, Soralla shares how she has overcome struggles and has steadily grown her bakery by being resilient, implementing various marketing strategies, failing fast, and staying focused on her true passion.

3 Key Takeaways

• Embrace Change & “Fail Fast”: Soralla started out selling keto baked goods, but when she noticed sourdough bread was flying off the table, she pivoted fast! She’s tried everything from selling on Etsy to opening a pop-up shop in an Airstream, and isn’t afraid to move on when something doesn’t work. Her motto? “Done is better than perfect.” Don’t wait for perfect… try, learn, and keep moving!
• Consistent Marketing Equals Loyal Customers: In the early days, Soralla didn’t collect emails or focus on marketing. Once she started building her email list and posting regularly on Instagram, she saw more returning customers and steady growth. Even a simple “Where I’ll be this week” email keeps her top of mind. If you’re not building your list yet, start today!
• Stay True to Your Values & Be Resilient: Despite ups and downs (like slow markets or closing her Airstream shop), Soralla never compromises on her mission to offer healthy, gluten-free, and sugar-free treats. She reminds herself — and us — that “the only people who fail are the ones who quit.” Her positive mindset and gratitude keep her going, even on tough days.

Resources

Delicious Healthy Bakes website (Instagram | Facebook)

Pico Plus Commercial Oven

Episode 126 with Kristi Otto

Florida Cottage Food Law

Cottage Food Pro

Soralla Gonzalez is a member of Cottage Food Pro, a new membership created by host David Crabill.

Cottage Food Pro is still new and small, which makes it a great opportunity to get personalized feedback directly from David Crabill and other members like Soralla.

The membership includes monthly group calls, plus tutorials designed to grow your business without breaking the bank. Learn more at cottagefoodpro.com

Get full show notes and transcript here: https://forrager.com/podcast/147