Today on the podcast we have blogger Mandy Merriman of Baking With Blondie. Her new book I'll Bring The Cake just came out and she is here to celebrate her journey and passion with all of us.

What started out as a place to just store recipes online has now developed into a fun platform for sharing her love of baking, life and of course Taylor Swift.
You are going to love this episode as it is filled with tons of motivation and sneak peeks of what to expect from her new book.

In this episode we will cover:

• The journey of how Mandy started her business
• The importance of being authentic online
• The great debate on box vs scratch
• What her new book has in store for you and so much more

Ready to bring the cake to your next pop up, party or event? Click here to purchase her new book.

Missed her Good Morning America segment? Click here to check it out and see one of her recipe demos. You can follow Mandy for more baking inspiration on Insta by clicking here

Two ways I help my students earn $2-10k monthly👇?
1.) Grow your home bakery business inside The Entrepreneur Community by clicking here
2.) Learn to sell digital products inside Digital Product Community by clicking here

Wish you had more customers? You are not alone. More sales come from an increase of more exposure and today we are covering just that. Today I will be sharing with you three platforms to list your business to get more potential eyeballs on your products.

Every business goes through ups and downs and it can take awhile in order to see consistent orders in your business. However, I love using the power of resources and collaboration in order to help you amplify your efforts.

In this episode we will cover:

•  3 online sites to add your business too
• Why it is important to partner with additional platforms for more exposure
• Why most bakers don't succeed on these platforms and more

Resources mentioned on podcast
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https://shopmyporch.com/
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Two ways I help my students earn $2-10k monthly👇?
1.) Grow your home bakery business inside The Entrepreneur Community by clicking here
2.) Learn to sell digital products inside Digital Product Community by clicking here

Today marks one year of The Baking For Business podcast. Today I am sharing some top secrets and lessons that I have learned over the year. I appreciate you all so much and I will always be grateful for you listening and supporting the podcast. Creating this podcast has had some highs and lows and today I am spilling all the tea.

In this episode we will learn:

• What reasons kept me from not wanting to podcast
• What are the top episodes on the podcast and how they can help you
• What mindset shifts are needed to thrive in business and more 

Thanks for celebrating with me! I love and appreciate you all.
If there is anything you would like me to add and anyone you would like me to feature please DM me on Insta. I take all of your suggestions into consideration and value your input as I view this as a platform for all of us.

Two ways I help my students earn $2-10k monthly👇?
1.) Grow your home bakery business inside The Entrepreneur Community by clicking here
2.) Learn to sell digital products inside Digital Product Community by clicking here

You don't have to be a cake popper to find tons of motivation in todays show. Today's guest walked away from her career as a teacher to pursue her love of creating cake pops.

What started out as a passion inspired from one book quickly turned into a admiration of all things cake pops. Rachel is the owner of Cake Pops By Rachel located in Washington. A mom, wife and business owner; Rachel shares how she found the faith from a supportive family to walk into a new journey and now how she is paying it forward by teaching others to do the same.

In this episode you will learn:

• How Rachel transitioned from teaching to starting her business
• How important support and community is to your journey
• Her thoughts on how to balance being a mom and business owner
• How you can work with Rachel to get help for your cake pop business and more

Loved Rachel's story? Take a screenshot and share the love and be sure to tag us on Instagram @bakingforbusiness and @cakepopsbyrachel

Stay in touch and follow Rachel on social media by clicking here or check out her class info by clicking here 

Two ways I help my students earn $2-10k monthly👇?
1.) Grow your home bakery business inside The Entrepreneur Community by clicking here
2.) Learn to sell digital products inside Digital Product Community by clicking here

Feel like your brand is off? Not sure if you even understand what branding is? This episode is just for you.
Building a brand isn't easy but it is definitely worth it. One of my favorite quotes is that your brand is what people say about you before you even enter the room.
Effective branding helps to build trust with customers, develop loyalty and is critical to the overall impact that people have with your business.

In this episode we will cover:

• Why it is ok to rebrand
• What are some of the common causes for rebranding
• Common mistakes people make when trying to brand themselves
• What changes to take when considering rebranding

Want to work with me to establish your brand? Be sure to join the waitlist for my monthly group coaching membership - The Entrepreneur Community by clicking here
https://www.bakingforbusiness.com/enroll

Two ways I help my students earn $2-10k monthly👇?
1.) Grow your home bakery business inside The Entrepreneur Community by clicking here
2.) Learn to sell digital products inside Digital Product Community by clicking here

Ever had a desire to pivot your career and follow your passion? If so, this is for you. Today we talk to John Kanell of Preppy Kitchen on how he made an amazing pivot from school teacher to You-tuber and now New York Times best selling author.

In this episode you will learn:

• The essential steps he took to build his You-Tube channel
• Why consistency and details are so important to John 
• The importance of sharing your story with others
• What recipes John recommends for all baking enthusiasts to try first and more

Need more Preppy Kitchen in your life? Grab the book Preppy Kitchen- Recipes For Seasonal Dishes And Simple Pleasures by visiting the site https://preppykitchen.com/cookbook/ also you can follow John on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/preppykitchen/  

Two ways I help my students earn $2-10k monthly👇?
1.) Grow your home bakery business inside The Entrepreneur Community by clicking here
2.) Learn to sell digital products inside Digital Product Community by clicking here

Afraid to pick a niche for your home bakery business because you feel like you will miss out on money? You are not alone. One of the biggest reasons I hear from bakers for not selecting a niche is that they assume if they do more things they will attract more people. Unfortunately, it is quite the opposite and today we are talking all about it.

In this episode we will cover:

• 2 mistakes to avoid when picking a niche for your home bakery business
• Why a niche doesn't solve everything
• The missing items even when you have a niche
• How to change your mindset about picking a niche for your home bakery

Two ways I help my students earn $2-10k monthly👇?
1.) Grow your home bakery business inside The Entrepreneur Community by clicking here
2.) Learn to sell digital products inside Digital Product Community by clicking here

Forrager is a website dedicated to sharing and empowering on all things cottage food laws. What started out initially as a market  place has grown to become a site and source dedicated to helping people find and become knowledgeable of the cottage food laws in their area with ease.

In this episode we will learn:

• What items David is passionate about selling in his own cottage bakery
• How the Forrager site was founded
• What is the purpose of Forrager and how it can help
• What bills he has helped pass in his state
• Resources to reach out to that advocate on behalf of all food laws and so much more

To check out Forrager be sure to visit it at https://forrager.com/laws/
To check out the Forrager podcast be sure to visit here https://forrager.com/podcast/
To check out David's free mini course you can visit the site by clicking here 

Enjoyed this episode? Be sure to tag me on Instagram @bakingforbusiness and share the love.

Two ways I help my students earn $2-10k monthly👇?
1.) Grow your home bakery business inside The Entrepreneur Community by clicking here
2.) Learn to sell digital products inside Digital Product Community by clicking here

If you struggle to follow through with the goals you have for your business due to lack of confidence, you are not alone. Overcoming self doubt is the key to following through with the actions you need to take to make your home bakery business goals a reality.

In this episode we will cover:

• How to address self doubt head on as a home baker
• What steps are needed to overcome self doubt in your business
• What causes self doubt as we grow our cottage food businesses and so much more

Grab a pen and paper home bakers and food entrepreneurs because this lesson has homework. In less than 30 minutes lets overcome the doubt that stops you from being amazing and work through it.

Book recommendation Woman Evolve by Sarah Jakes Roberts here
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2.) Learn to sell digital products inside Digital Product Community by clicking here

You guys! This episode is SO DAMN INSPIRING! If this is your year to grow your home bakery business then this is for you. Brown Butter Bakery is a cottage bakery owned by husband and wife team Kyle and Megan. Kyle is the baker and his beautiful wife helps with sales and operations for their home based baking business. They have two beautiful kiddos and like most households were looking to just supplement their income with additional revenue. 

 Their faith and belief in each other though, is something you will have to truly hear to appreciate. From selling out their first night to having multiple $1k a day sales this husband and wife duo is proof that anything is possible if you believe.

In this episode we cover:

• How to get over your fear of failure
• The importance of having a supportive spouse
• The power of following a game plan
• How to overcome your fear of investing
• The benefits of giving back to your community
• How to overcome staying in your niche and so much more.

Two ways I help my students earn $2-10k monthly👇?
1.) Grow your home bakery business inside The Entrepreneur Community by clicking here
2.) Learn to sell digital products inside Digital Product Community by clicking here