I want to see you get AAALLLLL the orders this Valentine's Day and make all the big bucks! To do that, we have to back up a little. Before you even decide what you are going to sell, there's a few key questions you need to answer in order to set your sale up for success. Dive in to this episode and I'll walk you through it step-by-step.

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The moment I showed up to my pop up shop and there was A LINE down the sidewalk of customers waiting? That was pure bliss. Selling out before the afternoon was done and bringing in over $1600 in revenue? Absolutely incredible. Let me tell you about everything that happened beforehand behind the scenes to make that a possibility.

Here's a list of everything I ordered to use for the shop:Amazon supplies (btw, amazon decided I'm cool enough to make commission off this list😎):https://www.amazon.com/shop/hobblecreekcakeco/list/2SSTYBAK3QDLT?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_H4ZN1HE0QKM19TXYG2XDFoldable Bakery Counter: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1832267395/small-foldable-snack-cart-customizable?ref=shop_home_active_1&pro=1&frs=1&sts=1&logging_key=ceaee4a2e8307d3ca0d575b8b76317530adea02d%3A1832267395

I've learned in my personal life, business life, and even in my professional & academic life that you HAVE to give yourself time to rest and recover, and when you run yourself into the ground and put in more hours, it actually turns out worse results than if you give yourself time off to rest, recover, and regroup. The name of the game is self-care and running your business from a place of sanity instead of desperation.

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Not enough time. Waste of time. Worth my time. These are all the excuses we can make for why we don't work towards our goals, our passion projects, our dreams. Join me for a little chat about why we let the construct of time get in our way to often, and how to break free and rise above it so you can start moving forward towards your goals.

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When I go for a run, sometimes I feel like I enter this flow mental state where inspiration comes and puzzle pieces of the things I'm trying to figure out in life start to fall into place (I know that's not everyone's experience with running...I'm just a little crazy like that!) These are some incredible life and business lessons I've learned as a runner that are super valuable to share and embody, and I hope you enjoy listening!

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Ever wondered what happens when the wedding cake falls over during delivery? I hope you don't have to find out for yourself, but even the pros have cakes that fall. In case it does, here's a very honest and real tutorial of what to do and how to handle it. Learning to deal with messy situations is part of being a baker in business, and I'm not shy to show it. Wanna learn more expertise to run your baking business with confidence and take the guess work out of growth? Tap the link to check out the Business School for Bakers to find the pieces you've been missing: https://www.outofhomebaker.com/business-school-for-bakers

Nobody knows what's legally required when they first start out! I don't want you to worry about the legal requirements. I want you to know what they are, and then work on them while you're growing your business. Don't let them stop you, keep positive and optimistic, and be a creative problem solver when you run into roadblocks. This episode isn't to shame you or stop you! Keep going and figuring it out as you go- that's what I did and that's what everyone does. You've got this!

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I lost access to my podcast last year and it broke my heart! I've been recording episodes all year long, hoping to find a way to publish them. Last week, I GOT MY PODCAST BACK! Listen in and I'll tell you the whole story of what happened, what kind of crazy baking adventures my business has had this year, and what's coming next!

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Listen in as I coach two of my students from my online Business School for Bakers program.

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Tatiana of Aspen Cake Design started out like so many of us: A momma with kiddos who’s creativity in the kitchen caught fire! Just last November she accepted her biggest order quote yet for $2500, her customers didn’t even bat an eye, and she’s here with me to spill the details of how she adjusted her marketing strategy to start reaching high end clients like these!

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