Starting or running a bakery can be thrilling—but it’s also easy to get lost in the daily grind and miss some of the big-picture moves that set you up for success. In this episode, I’m looking back at my own journey and sharing the 9 lessons learned & things I would do differently if I were starting my bakery today.

We're talking about three phases of business growth—Getting Started Right, Laying a Strong Foundation, and Creating Sustainability—so you can take what’s most relevant to where you are now and put it into action.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why testing your concept before opening your doors can save you money (and stress)
• How building a local network early can lead to bigger opportunities
• Another love letter to email marketing - and how it can transform your businesses
• Why setting your weekly revenue goals from Day 1 is a game-changer
• How protecting yourself as the owner is just as important as protecting the business

🎧 Grab a notebook or take me along on your next walk—we’re diving deep into the lessons I learned the hard way so you don’t have to.

🔗 Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode

• 📊 Bakery Finance Essentials – Our signature ecourse for bakery owners & managers who want to build profitable bakery businesses with less stress & overwhelm
• 📧 Email Marketing Masterclass – Join the waitlist for our September workshop!
• 📈 KPI Tracking Episode – Listen to my episode on tracking your bakery’s key performance indicators
• 📚 The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande – A must-read on why processes matter
• 👩‍🍳 Private Coaching with Meg – Work 1:1 to create a bakery growth plan tailored to you