This was very informative! I take custom sugar cookie orders through my business , but am finding i want more of the baking aspect. Just want to sell cottage food out of my home but don’t know how to present this to customers 🫤
@@BuildaBetterBakery Yes! Maybe a donut Friday or a breads on Wednesdays. To fill in the gaps when I have no cookie orders and suffice my love of baking 😆. This would be on a very small scale, as I’m in a low populated town but also a main rd. Not sure I would need the business plan you mentioned, this would be a sort of self serve road side. Wondered if you had any experience with this type .
@LLBmcq yes, we had a porch that was just for us. Depending on what your front area looks like, you may need to set up a separate structure for shopping. But still on your property. Or even a movable trailer situation you can pop up in various places!
Yes, I read my lease to make sure the housing was ok with it and moved forward. This was on a military installation, so slightly different than civilian. I would think the ok from leasing agency, HOA, or other neighborhood entities would likely be all you need. You won't be a commercial kitchen so zoning shouldn't matter. Maybe also check your cottage laws to be safe.
News for April… If you are looking to become a top seller at pop ups and markets, this month’s workshop is going to be quite a treat for you. My goal for each baker who attends is to get you feeling confident, set up with important prep information, and generating hundreds in sales per week with porch or location pop-ups and at least 1K in sales from every market event you attend. We will be deep-diving into popular topics like how to locate and pick the best events, how to prepare your menus, tips on marketing ideas and timelines, how to plan how much to make, pricing considerations, and more. The bonuses included will be checklists for these types of sales situations so you know how to prep without overwhelm and what to have on hand, as well as an included 20-minute mentorship session you may use at your convenience, plus a Q+A at the end so you get your specific questions answered on the workshop. You can absolutely have amazing results right away with pop-ups and events - this workshop is valued at well over $100 but listed for only $20 and as always, I guarantee that you’ll love it! You can also bundle this workshop with our other 2 sessions in Quarter 2 covering selling in the wedding industry and hosting classes if you are looking for ways to expand your income as a baker. You can head over to the website to grab a spot in the Pop-Ups and Markets Workshop live on April 16 (or replay) at www.buildabetterbakerynow.com/workshops or bundle all three Quarter 2 workshops at a discount. If you want even more support to get to your goals and make your baking dream a reality - consider joining the Elite Mentorship Program where you get the monthly workshops included with your membership! These are part of your Elite resources on top of our weekly live meet-ups to make sure you are never alone in your business and always have opportunities to expand and grow. Enjoy 24/7 access to our large baker’s vault inside our private group and other VIP benefits and coaching team assistance. Check out membership options here: www.buildabetterbakerynow.com/elitementorshipprogram. The introductory tier is currently set at only $49 a month and we offer a 7 day money back guarantee to make sure you love it.
News for April… You are in for a real treat this month if you want to because a pro at pop-ups and events with our monthly workshop! My goal for each baker who attends is to get you feeling confident, set up with important prep information, and generating hundreds in sales per week with porch or location pop ups and at least 1K in sales from every market event you attend. We will be deep diving into popular topics like how to locate and pick the best locations, how to prepare your menus, tips on marketing ideas and timelines, how to plan how much to make, pricing considerations, and more. The bonuses included will be checklists for these types of sales situations so you know more about prep and what to have on hand, as well as a 20 minute mentorship session you may use at your convenience, plus a Q+A at the end so you get your specific questions answered on the workshop. You can absolutely make income right away with pop ups and events - this workshop is valued at well over $100 but listed for only $20 and as always, I guarantee that you’ll love it! You can also bundle this workshop with our other 2 sessions in Quarter 2 covering selling in the wedding industry and hosting classes if you are looking for ways to expand your income as a baker. You can head over to the website to grab a spot in the Pop-Ups and Markets Workshop at www.buildabetterbakerynow.com/workshops or bundle all three Quarter 2 workshops at a discount. If you want even more support to get to your goals and make your baking dream a reality - consider joining the Elite Mentorship Program where you get the monthly workshops included! These are part of your Elite resources on top of our weekly live meet-ups to make sure you are never alone in your business and always have opportunities to expand and grow. Enjoy 24/7 access to our large baker’s vault inside our private group and other VIP benefits and coaching team assistance. Check out membership options here: www.buildabetterbakerynow.com/elitementorshipprogram. The introductory tier is currently set at only $49 a month and we offer a 7 day money back guarantee to make sure you love it.
If you aren’t feeling confident about putting an ad out or not sure what to say, you may benefit from our March Bitesize workshop which I am expanding into a sales mindset workshop - where we will cover insights and mantras to help you feel more comfortable with the sales part of baking! The bonuses included like a sweet buyers psychology cheat sheet, mentorship session, inspirational big 5 list, and course discounts are going to get you even more mentorship and support as you develop the sales strategies that make you feel great about what you do for your community. Sales can absolutely be fun! You can head over to the website to grab a spot in the sales mindset workshop in March at www.buildabetterbakerynow.com/workshops or even grab the two replays from Jan and Feb plus the live in March for a discount. Hope to see you there!
Anytime I talk about menus I immediately get questions like “but I can’t seem to get a good picture of my products, how can I do that with just my phone” or “I’m not sure I am doing branding right” or “but what should even be on my menu in the first place?” or “how can I get the menu down to just one page, I make so much!” All valid questions and exactly why I am tapping the March Bitesize workshop to be all about menu mindset - where we will cover all of these questions, and more! The bonuses included are going to get you even more mentorship and support as you discover how simple menus can be once you make a few key choices and just hit repeat! You can head over to the website to grab a spot in the menu mindset workshop in March at www.buildabetterbakerynow.com/workshops And while you are there, you’ll see that we are focusing first on pricing mindset in this Monday’s workshop - this one is a great TLC moment for any baker who tends to notice negative self talk or feelings of fear around pricing or quoting their work. Often it’s a few small mental shifts made in the right way that can give you a stepping block out of those feelings and into a more confident, professional mindset when it comes to your pricing. You can absolutely move from feeling bad about charging for your work to feeling proud and grateful instead. It really is a beautiful thing and better for everyone involved, including the clients!
The second opportunity is Feb 26 Bitesize workshops for Quarter 1 are now available for registration and this month’s workshop is all about confident pricing mindset. Sure, I can help you learn the formula for profitable pricing right now, but if you aren’t emotionally ready to implement the numbers and actually use the information, it won’t help you price with confidence. So this workshop is really a stepping stone to pricing because you will need this mental and emotional structure underneath you first to get to sustainable pricing that you can feel good about and believe in, and take your business to the next level with grace. www.buildabetterbakerynow.com/workshops . It’s 20 bucks and you get some bonuses for joining!
We have two professional business building opportunities coming up this month. Feb 21 Panel discussion with Castiron - Flour Power - I’ll be touching on setting up your very own self serve porch pop ups! It's free, register here: castiron.me/flour-power?
I’m always here to help you in person inside the group, in the Elite Program, or over a private coaching call. If you havent heard already, each baker in the group can sign up for their one free 20 minute mentorship session at any time. I have seen how just 20 minutes can change someone’s life, and I am excited to talk with you. calendly.com/buildabetterbakery
For me the cheapest option was to go through my bank, who acted as a broker and found the best offer for me. I have insurance specifically for food business through RLI and personal liability to cover everything else. I use this company for personal: www.thehartford.com/
Nostalgia... peanut butter and jelly bars? That may work. Copy Cat... Starbucks Lemon Pound cake. Mine is better. Love these ideas. I am just starting out.
I’m gonna do my first soft launch presale for Mexican sweet bread straight from me home. Is it recommended to not allow refunds once order is placed and paid? I’d like to get a sign outside my house that reminds clients to call me so I can walk out with their products some day too
My normal process is that clients will pay in full to secure the products for a set day and time pick up. I send a reminder message about their pick up day of, with address, the morning of pick up. I think your sign with instructions is a good idea. You could also text them on pick up day with those instructions. I may hold product for a day or so if they can't make the original pick up. Your refund policy should be public before you start selling, post on a page or word doc or website so they can review it before purchasing. I require the uneaten product to be returned within 24 hours for a refund. If they eat it, no refund. If they don't pick it up, no refund. My entire set of policies is in my contract, which you can purchase and download, if you'd like to have it to use right away.
Hi! Really anything that you have coming up, instead of just saying it outright, tell them you have a surprise. This works best when you know it's something they will really benefit from or something people have been waiting for. As an example, I often get asked to make lemon bars. So I might announce "a sour surprise coming later today!" in the AM and then in the afternoon post about the lemon bars being available.
For custom orders, I ask their preference and fit it into my available time slots, or assign a pick-up window for larger pre-sales with many clients stopping by at one time. Usually allowing 2-4 hours for a time slot, with a reminder text sent the morning of and 30 minutes before the end, for those who still haven't been by.
I am located on an isolated closed-gate military installation. We are permitted to run home-based businesses anywhere on the post, as long as we are cleared by the local agency. No one has said anything about the traffic, and it hasn't been an issue, as we have plenty of street parking by our home. Most homes have off-street parking by the garages, so those stopping by the shop out front are not taking up spots for my neighbor's vehicles. You do bring up a great point that the zoning and traffic may be a factor to consider, depending on your location!
I wanna start my bakery business but still I'm stuck about my brand name can you suggest me something unique I want one word name with start with the touch of my name muskan or something else what about “bake mistry ’' or cakery bakery?? I'm confused🤔😫
Thanks for your comment! I would need to sit down with you via a call to chat more about your plans before I could suggest well-rounded names for your business. In the mean time, I would begin by first thinking about your ideal client, and what they would be attracted to. This might help narrow down some ideas. Then, make a list and start checking the DBA in your area, and/or trademarks, plus online, to see if they are available for use. Lastly, you can always contact a full branding coach who can help you solidify your brand from all aspects, so you don't miss a beat.
yes!! I may have refined how I deliver this info over the years, but I agree that it can be life-changing to hear if you need help with pricing. Glad you found it worthwhile.
Hi, where can I find training from you? It is so frustrating and disheartening - I put in the work but people don't purchase. I want to know what I'm doing wrong so I would love to join one of your groups or have one-on-one help. Thanks
I would be honored to help you figure out what the issue is so you can get out there and sell your bakes with success. I have a bunch of helpful links in the descriptions on the videos. For the Elite Mentorship Program (group coaching core): www.buildabetterbakerynow.com/elitementorshipprogram For individual private mentorship calls: calendly.com/buildabetterbakery Let me know if you have questions, and look forward to getting started!
@@siobhana5307 one-on-one calls with me are private and can be based on any topic you'd like to cover. Certain call options also include an action plan with notes, resource links and additional info after the call. The free Bakery Business School group is on Facebook and a complimentary mentorship hub (which is where this specific video originated). Being a part of the Elite Mentorship Program is a deeper dive and more personalized mentorship opportunity, bringing in 2 other expert coaches, loads of training vault videos, and options for weekly group coaching calls + add on courses. Your choice of what depth of mentorship you'd like to get involved in is totally up to you!
Good video thanks for the info…….. Still finding it difficult choosing a name for my brand please does “TC CAKERY” go well I really need your help on this
Glad you enjoyed the video! Would you like to schedule a complimentary 20 minute chat to discuss your name? I'd need more background to give an opinion.
