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- Episode 9: Baking a Difference! Interview with Tracy Quisenberry of Icing Smiles
In this episode of The Cake Biz Broadcast, Nicole chats with the founder of Icing Smiles, Tracy Quisenberry! Icing Smiles is a non-profit that matches volunteer bakers with families who have children impacted by serious illness. Find out more at www.icingsmiles.org
Tracy shares her story of how Icing Smiles came to be and also the behind the scenes of what it takes to create special memories for these brave children and what you can do to help!
The Cake Biz Broadcast is brought to you by Cake Business School - the ONLY Profit First AND Fix This Next Certified online cake school. Find us at https://cakebusinessschool.com
Show Notes:
- Nicole Bendig-Lamb of Snarky Sweet Cake Chick chats with founder of Icing Smiles, Tracy Quisenberry
- Tracy shares how Icing Smiles came to be and how it makes an impact
- They chat about how YOU can get involved in helping families with ill children
- They also chat about the upcoming virtual event on May, 20, 2021, "Sugarthon" - find out more at www.icingsmiles.org
- Feel free to join the Cake Business School private Facebook group
- Subscribe to the Cake Biz Broadcast on iTunes!
37 min - Episode 8: Pumpkin Plan Your Cake Biz with Mike Michalowicz
In this episode of The Cake Biz Broadcast, Nicole chats with International Business & Entrepreneurial Author, Mike Michalowicz! (His books include The Toilet Paper Entreprenuer, Profit First, Clockwork, Fix This Next, and The Pumpkin Plan). His new book, Get Different, drops September 21, 2021. Find him at www.mikemichalowicz.com
Mike shares top tips on how to "Pumpkin Plan" your cake business, and we get real about other important topics like "Star Trek" and chocolate chip cookies.
The Cake Biz Broadcast is brought to you by Cake Business School - the ONLY Profit First AND Fix This Next Certified online cake school. Find us at https://cakebusinessschool.com
Show Notes:
- Nicole Bendig-Lamb of Snarky Sweet Cake Chick chats with business author, Mike Michalowicz
- Mike shares his top tips on how to "Pumpkin Plan" a cake biz
- They chat about why it's important to say "no" to the wrong customer base, while attracting ideal clients
- They also chat about his new book, Get Different -more info at www.mikemichalowicz.com
- Feel free to join the Cake Business School private Facebook group
- Subscribe to the Cake Biz Broadcast on iTunes!
22 min - Episode 7: "The Real Deal" About The Food Truck Business with Hannah Olmstead!
In this episode of The Cake Biz Broadcast, Nicole chats with Hannah Olmstead, co-owner of The Real Deal Food Truck (Natural Smoothies & Latin Food).
Hannah shares her journey around the globe, which led to her love of Latin food and delicious fruits from South America. Find them at http://trdfoodtruck.com/
The Cake Biz Broadcast is brought to you by Cake Business School - the ONLY Profit First AND Fix This Next Certified online cake school. Find us at https://cakebusinessschool.com
Show Notes:
- Nicole Bendig-Lamb of Snarky Sweet Cake Chick chats with Hannah Olmstead, co-owner of The Real Deal Food Truck
- Hannah shares the story of how her love of food from around the world evolved into her business
- They chat about what it's like to have a Food Truck business vs. a brick and mortar shop, and all the pros and cons
- They also chat about the challenges we face in the food business with finding your niche and how to price for profit
- Feel free to join the Cake Business School private Facebook group
- Subscribe to the Cake Biz Broadcast on iTunes!
36 min - Episode 6: More than just a picture on a cake with Debbie Coughlin of Icing Images
In this episode of The Cake Biz Broadcast, Nicole with Debbie Coughlin, founder of Icing Images (recipient of the Sweet Life Hall of Fame Award).
Debbie shares how Icing Images was formed and they talk all about the amazing products offered. Spoiler alert! It's more than JUST images printed on cake! Find them at www.icingimages.com
The Cake Biz Broadcast is brought to you by Cake Business School - the ONLY Profit First AND Fix This Next Certified online cake school. Find us at https://cakebusinessschool.com
Show Notes:
- Nicole Bendig-Lamb of Snarky Sweet Cake Chick with Debbie Coughlin, founder of Icing Images
- Debbie share the story of how Icing Images was formed in 1999
- They chat about the innovative products offered for stepping up your cake designs
- Icing Images offers free LIVE demos twice a week on their Facebook page
- Feel free to join the Cake Business School private Facebook group
- Subscribe to the Cake Biz Broadcast on iTunes!
26 min - Episode 5: Offering Discounts in Your Baking Business! Should You or Shouldn't you?
In this episode of The Cake Biz Broadcast, Nicole talks about the tough question: "Should I offer discounts in my baking business?"
The answer may surprise you!
The Cake Biz Broadcast is brought to you by Cake Business School - the ONLY Profit First AND Fix This Next Certified online cake school. Find us at https://cakebusinessschool.com
Show Notes:
- Nicole Bendig-Lamb of Snarky Sweet Cake Chick talks about the question of offering discounts in your cake or baking business
- Are you a business or a hobby?
- What about friends and family?
- How about charity events?
- Feel free to join the private Facebook group
- Subscribe on iTunes!
13 min - Episode 4: The Power of Networking for Your Cake Biz
In this episode of The Cake Biz Broadcast, Nicole shares one of her favorite methods of marketing (NETWORKING) to get your name out there for your cakes!
The Cake Biz Broadcast is brought to you by Cake Business School - the ONLY Profit First AND Fix This Next Certified online cake school. Find us at https://cakebusinessschool.com
Show Notes:
- Nicole Bendig-Lamb of Snarky Sweet Cake Chick shares her favorite networking method as an active member of her local Chamber of Commerce.
- Other ways to network - other paid networking groups or connecting with other industry professionals to collaborate with or cross refer (this one doesn't cost you a penny!
- Grab your free PDF for 100 Marketing Tips Here
- Feel free to join the private Facebook group
- Subscribe on iTunes!
18 min - Episode 3: OMG! I'm almost out of fondant AND core concept in the Profit First System
In this episode of The Cake Biz Broadcast, Nicole introduces one of the core concepts of the Profit First System and how it relates to your baking business.
The Cake Biz Broadcast is brought to you by Cake Business School - the ONLY Profit First AND Fix This Next Certified online cake school. Find us at https://cakebusinessschool.com
Show Notes:
- Nicole Bendig-Lamb of Snarky Sweet Cake Chick information about the Profit First System (Mike Michalowicz)
- Core concept - Parkinson's Law
- A real-life baking example to help illustrate the concept
- Feel free to join the private Facebook group
- Subscribe on iTunes!
12 min - Episode 2: Make Your Pricing a Piece of Cake!
In this episode of The Cake Biz Broadcast, Nicole talks three methods for pricing your cakes and baked goodies to get you started!
The Cake Biz Broadcast is brought to you by Cake Business School - the ONLY Profit First AND Fix This Next Certified online cake school. Find us at https://cakebusinessschool.com
Show Notes:
- Nicole Bendig-Lamb of Snarky Sweet Cake Chick shares these methods for pricing cakes: Gross Profit Margin %, Cost + Labor Method, Using Pricing Guides.
- Ways to help you cost your recipes, including her Piece of Cake Pricing Calculator
- Feel free to join the private Facebook group
- Subscribe on iTunes!
18 min - Episode 1: Confessions of a Food Network Loser
In this episode of The Cake Biz Broadcast, Nicole talks about her experience appearing on Season 1, Episode 4 of Food Network's "Sugar Dome."
Spoiler alert! In case you couldn't tell from the title she came in last, but she doesn't see the experience from the eyes of a loser!
The Cake Biz Broadcast is brought to you by Cake Business School - the ONLY Profit First AND Fix This Next Certified online cake school. Find us at https://cakebusinessschool.com
Show Notes:
- Nicole Bendig-Lamb of Snarky Sweet Cake Chick talks about her experience appearing and competing on Food Network's "Sugar Dome" (Season 1, Episode 4)
- Why coming in last wasn't the end of the world
- Why mindset and perseverance are essential!
- Feel free to join the private Facebook group
- Subscribe on iTunes!
19 min - Episode 0: Cake is life!
Welcome to our introductory episode of The Cake Biz Broadcast: Sweet Snippets for Success!
Host and Master Cake Designer, Nicole Bendig-Lamb talks about what to expect in future shows and a few fun facts about her cake life!
The Cake Biz Broadcast is brought to you by Cake Business School - the ONLY Profit First AND Fix This Next Certified online cake school. Find us at https://cakebusinessschool.com
Show Notes:
- Nicole Bendig-Lamb of Snarky Sweet Cake Chick introduces the audience to The Cake Biz Broadcast
- A little bit about her and her cake journey
- What to expect in future episodes
- Feel free to join the private Facebook group
- Subscribe on iTunes!
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About The Cake Biz Broadcast
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Sweet Snippets for Success! Cake and baking business tips, super fun interviews with cake and sugar artists, and pretty much all things CAKE.