This week's episode is all about team building. Building your team is the most important thing you'll do as a bakery business owner. I'm sharing my tips from job roles, hiring best practices, how to create a positive work environment, and so much more.

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We all have those moments in business that completely knock the winds out of our sails. If you haven't had a change to your business plan, or something that's knocked you off your feet a little bit or set you back, get ready for it: it's just part of life. It's part of business. So today, we are talking about pivoting in business.

How to Start a Bakery Facebook Page:

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Your packaging plays a big role in your branding and your business success. In this episode, Jonica is sharing tips and considerations for your packaging from branding, materials and sustainability, labeling requirements, and more.

How to Start a Bakery Facebook Page:

https://www.facebook.com/howtostartabakerywithjonica

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https://buildyourbakerywithjonica.com/

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In this episode, we are talking about the difference between building a wholesale or retail bakery business, from the advantages and disadvantages of each to the key components to consider when making this decision. Jonica has some pretty strong opinions about this - so grab a cup of coffee and a notebook and let's dig in!

How to Start a Bakery Facebook Page:

https://www.facebook.com/howtostartabakerywithjonica

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https://buildyourbakerywithjonica.com/

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You may have heard the expression "The Riches are in the Niches" - and it's true! In this episode, Jonica is talking all about finding your niche for your bakery business. Running a bakery can be competitive, and it's important to stand out. Today, learn about common bakery niches, how to find niche markets for your business, the benefits and challenges of a niche focus, and so much more.

How to Start a Bakery Facebook Page:

https://www.facebook.com/howtostartabakerywithjonica

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https://buildyourbakerywithjonica.com/

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Welcome back to Episode 2 of the Build Your Bakery Podcast, where Jonica is sharing the rest of the top 15 things you need to build your bakery business. Don't miss Part 1 in the previous episode and download the full checklist from https://buildyourbakerywithjonica.com/

How to Start a Bakery Facebook Page:

https://www.facebook.com/howtostartabakerywithjonica

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https://buildyourbakerywithjonica.com/

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In the first-ever episode of the Build Your Bakery Podcast, Jonica is sharing 7 of the 15 things you need to start your bakery. From researching legal requirements in your state to developing your business plan, logo, brand kit, and name, and so much more. Tune in to Episode 2 for the rest of the top 15 things you need to start your bakery business and download the full checklist from https://buildyourbakerywithjonica.com/

How to Start a Bakery Facebook Page:

https://www.facebook.com/howtostartabakerywithjonica

The Build Your Bakery website:

https://buildyourbakerywithjonica.com/

To Join the Build Your Bakery Membership:

https://buildyourbakerywithjonica.com/a/pf_preview?id=4bf11f4b-96a1-4e64-aa15-19e7fb5480cc

Hi, I'm Jonica Thompson, the founder of Jonica's Bakery, Inc., and I'm here to help you make your bakery dreams a reality!

In the "Build Your Bakery Podcast," I'll share my 27 years of baking experience, offering practical advice on everything from naming your bakery to sourcing supplies and marketing effectively.

Join me each week, starting September 13th, as we tackle the ins and outs of the bakery business. Whether you're starting from scratch or looking to level up, this podcast is your shortcut to racking in the dough!

Subscribe now and let's bake up some dreams together!

How to Start a Bakery Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/howtostartabakerywithjonica

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