Baking Boss Kitchen Secrets with Naomi Rose

In this week's podcast, I had the pleasure of chatting to Aidan Monks, the owner of Britain's Best Bakery - Lovingly Artisan.

After starting his first bakery in Kendal in the late 1980s, Aidan was introduced to real, slow-fermentation breadmaking by the French baker who sold him his first batch of artisanal flour. He has spent his life as a baker learning continuously about every aspect of real breadmaking, from the health of the soil to the cultivation of the cereal, the grinding of the grain to the mixing of the dough.

Aidan started Lovingly Artisan at home, selling from a shop on the platform at Oxenholme Station before opening today’s purpose-built bakery at Plumgarth’s Lakeland Food Park in 2010. The winner of many prestigious baking awards, including Baker of the Year at the BIA Awards – a coveted honour that can only be bestowed once – he now runs Lovingly Artisan with his wife, Catherine Connor, and a small team of talented bakers.

Just award for the second year running Britain’s Best Bakery voted for by fellow bakers and industry bodies. 

Find out more: 
Blog: https://lovinglyartisan.com/blog/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovinglyartisan/ 

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• Buy my PRICING CALCULATOR: the ultimate resource to take the guesswork out of pricing: https://www.bakingboss.net/shop
• Buy my book Whisk Mix Knead Bake: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CQGN7PJX
• Want to build a more profitable café, bakery, restaurant or independent food business? Book call with me and let's chat about how we can work together: https://bakingboss.kartra.com/calendar/Free-121-strategy-call
• Visit my website www.bakingboss.net
• Follow me @iambakingboss on Instagram and Facebook

More resources:

• Download my FREE How To Open Your Baking Business Guide with 10 easy steps to get you started with your food business
• Download my FREE How To Grow Your Baking Business Guide with top tips on how to make your food business more profitable

In the competitive world of cafes, bakeries, and independent food businesses, it’s easy to get caught up in perfecting your products. While exceptional offerings are undoubtedly essential, shifting your focus to your customers can yield remarkable benefits for your business. 

In today's episode, I share 5 Reasons why you should focus more on your customers rather than your products. .

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Find out more:

• Buy my PRICING CALCULATOR: the ultimate resource to take the guesswork out of pricing: https://www.bakingboss.net/shop
• Buy my book Whisk Mix Knead Bake: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CQGN7PJX
• Want to build a more profitable café, bakery, restaurant or independent food business? Book call with me and let's chat about how we can work together: https://bakingboss.kartra.com/calendar/Free-121-strategy-call
• Visit my website www.bakingboss.net
• Follow me @iambakingboss on Instagram and Facebook

More resources:

• Download my FREE How To Open Your Baking Business Guide with 10 easy steps to get you started with your food business
• Download my FREE How To Grow Your Baking Business Guide with top tips on how to make your food business more profitable

In this week’s podcast, I’m delighted to be speaking to Savanna Timofei, who is the creative force behind Savanna Fei Couture Cake Design - creating elegant wedding cakes covering the north west, UK. 

Beyond baking, she runs The Cake Business Academy - helping other cake makers grow their cake business through online courses like "Digital Cake Design" and "Cake Marketing Made Easy."

Follow Savanna on Facebook and Instagram and join her next FREE digital cake design bootcamp:
www.facebook.com/thecakebusinessacademy
www.instagram.com/thecakebusinessacademy

Support the show

Find out more:

• Buy my PRICING CALCULATOR: the ultimate resource to take the guesswork out of pricing: https://www.bakingboss.net/shop
• Buy my book Whisk Mix Knead Bake: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CQGN7PJX
• Want to build a more profitable café, bakery, restaurant or independent food business? Book call with me and let's chat about how we can work together: https://bakingboss.kartra.com/calendar/Free-121-strategy-call
• Visit my website www.bakingboss.net
• Follow me @iambakingboss on Instagram and Facebook

More resources:

• Download my FREE How To Open Your Baking Business Guide with 10 easy steps to get you started with your food business
• Download my FREE How To Grow Your Baking Business Guide with top tips on how to make your food business more profitable

Running a successful baking business goes beyond just creating delicious treats; it's about effectively marketing and selling your products. 

In this weeks episode, we'll explore five powerful strategies to enhance your sales and elevate your baking business to new heights.

Support the show

Find out more:

• Buy my PRICING CALCULATOR: the ultimate resource to take the guesswork out of pricing: https://www.bakingboss.net/shop
• Buy my book Whisk Mix Knead Bake: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CQGN7PJX
• Want to build a more profitable café, bakery, restaurant or independent food business? Book call with me and let's chat about how we can work together: https://bakingboss.kartra.com/calendar/Free-121-strategy-call
• Visit my website www.bakingboss.net
• Follow me @iambakingboss on Instagram and Facebook

More resources:

• Download my FREE How To Open Your Baking Business Guide with 10 easy steps to get you started with your food business
• Download my FREE How To Grow Your Baking Business Guide with top tips on how to make your food business more profitable

How many of you feel like you're underqualified to start a baking business?  

Let me tell you, you're not alone!  

When I opened my café, bar and bakery, I had never run a business before and I wasn't a professional baker. 

But within the first six months my revenue was over 6-figures and I'd employed over 17 members of staff. My business also won multiple awards, including Britain's Best Loaf awards, all without 'qualifications'.

In this week's podcast, I'm breaking down the myth that qualifications are a prerequisite for turning your baking passion into a thriving business!

Support the show

Find out more:

• Buy my PRICING CALCULATOR: the ultimate resource to take the guesswork out of pricing: https://www.bakingboss.net/shop
• Buy my book Whisk Mix Knead Bake: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CQGN7PJX
• Want to build a more profitable café, bakery, restaurant or independent food business? Book call with me and let's chat about how we can work together: https://bakingboss.kartra.com/calendar/Free-121-strategy-call
• Visit my website www.bakingboss.net
• Follow me @iambakingboss on Instagram and Facebook

More resources:

• Download my FREE How To Open Your Baking Business Guide with 10 easy steps to get you started with your food business
• Download my FREE How To Grow Your Baking Business Guide with top tips on how to make your food business more profitable

Setting the right price for your baked goods is crucial for the success of your baking business. While it may seem like a straightforward task, many bakers often make common mistakes that can impact their profitability and sustainability. 

In this week's episode, we'll explore five mistakes to avoid when pricing your products, ensuring that your delicious creations not only satisfy taste buds but also contribute to a thriving business.

Support the show

Find out more:

• Buy my PRICING CALCULATOR: the ultimate resource to take the guesswork out of pricing: https://www.bakingboss.net/shop
• Buy my book Whisk Mix Knead Bake: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CQGN7PJX
• Want to build a more profitable café, bakery, restaurant or independent food business? Book call with me and let's chat about how we can work together: https://bakingboss.kartra.com/calendar/Free-121-strategy-call
• Visit my website www.bakingboss.net
• Follow me @iambakingboss on Instagram and Facebook

More resources:

• Download my FREE How To Open Your Baking Business Guide with 10 easy steps to get you started with your food business
• Download my FREE How To Grow Your Baking Business Guide with top tips on how to make your food business more profitable

As we step into a new year, it's the perfect time for reflection and setting ambitious yet achievable goals for your baking business. 2023 was a rollercoaster of learning experiences, triumphs, and perhaps a few challenges. Now, it's time to harness those insights and set the stage for a successful and fulfilling year ahead. Here are five tips to guide your goal-setting process.

Support the show

Find out more:

• Buy my PRICING CALCULATOR: the ultimate resource to take the guesswork out of pricing: https://www.bakingboss.net/shop
• Buy my book Whisk Mix Knead Bake: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CQGN7PJX
• Want to build a more profitable café, bakery, restaurant or independent food business? Book call with me and let's chat about how we can work together: https://bakingboss.kartra.com/calendar/Free-121-strategy-call
• Visit my website www.bakingboss.net
• Follow me @iambakingboss on Instagram and Facebook

More resources:

• Download my FREE How To Open Your Baking Business Guide with 10 easy steps to get you started with your food business
• Download my FREE How To Grow Your Baking Business Guide with top tips on how to make your food business more profitable

It's the final episode of the year! 

In today's episode, I'll be answering some of your questions from how much you need to bake when opening your business to how to know when you're ready to quit your job. 

Support the show

Find out more:

• Buy my PRICING CALCULATOR: the ultimate resource to take the guesswork out of pricing: https://www.bakingboss.net/shop
• Buy my book Whisk Mix Knead Bake: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CQGN7PJX
• Want to build a more profitable café, bakery, restaurant or independent food business? Book call with me and let's chat about how we can work together: https://bakingboss.kartra.com/calendar/Free-121-strategy-call
• Visit my website www.bakingboss.net
• Follow me @iambakingboss on Instagram and Facebook

More resources:

• Download my FREE How To Open Your Baking Business Guide with 10 easy steps to get you started with your food business
• Download my FREE How To Grow Your Baking Business Guide with top tips on how to make your food business more profitable

Do you ever think about how much money your baking business is costing you, or how many sales you are missing out on which could easily be avoided?

In today's podcast I share five ways you can save both time and money in your business.

Support the show

Find out more:

• Buy my PRICING CALCULATOR: the ultimate resource to take the guesswork out of pricing: https://www.bakingboss.net/shop
• Buy my book Whisk Mix Knead Bake: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CQGN7PJX
• Want to build a more profitable café, bakery, restaurant or independent food business? Book call with me and let's chat about how we can work together: https://bakingboss.kartra.com/calendar/Free-121-strategy-call
• Visit my website www.bakingboss.net
• Follow me @iambakingboss on Instagram and Facebook

More resources:

• Download my FREE How To Open Your Baking Business Guide with 10 easy steps to get you started with your food business
• Download my FREE How To Grow Your Baking Business Guide with top tips on how to make your food business more profitable

Owning a baking business is a rollercoaster ride filled with successes and sometimes failures. 

When you own a baking business, there are going to be challenges and things that don't go to plan, but they can also be the secret ingredient to your ultimate success. 

In this week's podcast, l share my experience of failures and what I did to turn them into successes.

If you want to turn your passion for baking into a profitable business, then join my 12-week Business of Baking course. It will give you all the tools and information you need to turn your business dreams into a reality. Doors close at 10pm (UK) on Monday 4 December 2023: https://bakingboss.kartra.com/page/Businessofbakingcourse

Support the show

Find out more:

• Buy my PRICING CALCULATOR: the ultimate resource to take the guesswork out of pricing: https://www.bakingboss.net/shop
• Buy my book Whisk Mix Knead Bake: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CQGN7PJX
• Want to build a more profitable café, bakery, restaurant or independent food business? Book call with me and let's chat about how we can work together: https://bakingboss.kartra.com/calendar/Free-121-strategy-call
• Visit my website www.bakingboss.net
• Follow me @iambakingboss on Instagram and Facebook

More resources:

• Download my FREE How To Open Your Baking Business Guide with 10 easy steps to get you started with your food business
• Download my FREE How To Grow Your Baking Business Guide with top tips on how to make your food business more profitable