The final episode of Baking Boss Kitchen Secrets. Listen to the last ever episode of this podcast and why change is sometimes good for any 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.ama…

How to host an online cookery course is a great way to earn some extra revenue in your business. Creating an online cookery course allows you to connect with new customers, establish yourself as an authority, and diversify your income. However, before you dive headfirst into filming, there are a few key things to consider. Listen to this week's epi…

Tara is a tech VA for coaches. She specialises in organisation through helping you to find the perfect systems and processes in your business to save you time, reduce stress and get you back doing what you love in your business. In this week's episode, she shares her top tips on how to stay organised and simplify processes in your food business Fin…

In the competitive food industry, standing out from the crowd is crucial. But how can you do that and simultaneously bring in new customers? Events can increase sales & customers and offer a solution. They create a buzz, generate excitement, and provide a platform to showcase your culinary skills and unique offerings. In today’s episode, I share so…

Charlotte White is an author, presenter, and educator. Having run Restoration Cake as a bespoke cake company for over a decade, Charlotte found herself hosting and curating a theatre within a travelling food festival. She is now focused on writing and teaching - though not in the fields of expertise that you may expect. Her career has been a journe…

In today's digital world, social media is an essential tool for any food business owner looking to get more sales. It allows you to connect directly with customers, showcase your delicious offerings, and build a loyal following. But with so many platforms and strategies to consider, it can be overwhelming to know where to start. In this episode, I …

Kirsty Bartholomew is an email marketing strategist. She has been an online entrepreneur for over a decade where she’s grown her travel websites to help thousands of people every month. Her love of communicating through writing helps other businesses connect to their audiences through email which turns their list into more than an asset that they '…

The food industry is can often feel very competitive with countless cafes, bakeries, restaurants, and independent food businesses all trying to get customer attention. How to stand out from the crowd is a question that many business owners ask. It's not just about the food though that is obviously important. In today's experience-driven economy, cu…

In this week's episode, I had the pleasure of speaking witt Natalie Stanton, debunking the myths of food safety and chatting about how you can easily get a 5* hygiene rating in your kitchen. Natalie Stanton is a Chartered Environmental Health Officer with over a decade of expertise in food safety and health and safety. She’s worked as a regulator f…

The dream of turning a food passion into a thriving business is one shared by many aspiring entrepreneurs. While the journey undoubtedly requires hard work, dedication, and a constant willingness to learn and adapt, achieving financial success within your first six months is certainly within reach. In this week's podcast, I'll delve into the key st…

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 l…

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 cu…

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 Desig…

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 res…

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 multi…

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 del…

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 g…

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.n…

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 pri…

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 i…

In the busy world of baking, your role within your business can significantly impact its success. Whether you've got a team of people in your business or it’s just you, understanding your position within your in business is crucial. In today's podcast, I share my experience of owning a café, bar and bakery and what I did to define my role in the bu…

Many aspiring baking business entrepreneurs believe that expertise in baking is a prerequisite for success in the industry. However, the truth is, you don’t need to be a seasoned pastry chef to turn your passion for baking into a flourishing business. In fact, I opened my café, bar and bakery without any professional experience or qualifications! I…

If you’re tired of juggling your 9-to-5 with your side-hustle, it could be time to take the leap and turn your passion into a full-time baking business. In today's epsiode, I share my experience of opening a café, bar and bakery and how I quit my office job to follow my passion for baking. Support the Show. Find out more: Buy my PRICING CALCULATOR:…

Having too many customers is a nice problem to have isn't it? However, sometimes the problem is not having enough customers and when the bills still need paying, and you can really start to feel the pressure of needing more footfall in your baking business. In this week's podcast , I share what I did to attract more customers into my café, bar and …

With so many different options out there, how do you know what equipment to buy and what's best for your baking business? One crucial aspect of starting your own baking business is choosing the right equipment for your kitchen. Whether you're just starting out or looking to upgrade, in this week's podcast, I’ve got some tips and insights to help yo…

If you're running a baking business, you’ll know that keeping the cash flow steady and the oven hot can sometimes feel like quite a balancing act. In today's podcast, I talk about my experience of managing the cash flow in my café, bar and bakery and share a few tips to help you avoid running into a crisis. Support the Show. Find out more: Buy my P…

Working out how best to price your baking products can be a tricky business. If you underprice your products then your business may not make enough profit but if you overprice your products, then you may lose your customers. In today's podcast, I talk about my experience of pricing and share some of my top tips to help you in your baking business. …

How often do you find yourself comparing your business to the 'competition'? In this week's podcast, I share my experience of 'comparitis' and some of my top tips on how not to compare yourself to the competiton. Support the Show. Find out more: Buy my PRICING CALCULATOR: the ultimate resource to take the guesswork out of pricing: https://www.bakin…

Communications, whether it's online or in person, can easily be forgotten about but is an essential element to any business. In today's episode, I talk about why chatting with your customers is good for your business and can be a real game changer! Support the Show. Find out more: Buy my PRICING CALCULATOR: the ultimate resource to take the guesswo…

When you own a café or baking business, you're often looking for ways to keep the outgoing costs to a minimum. In this week's podcast, I share my experience of working with suppliers to keep business costs down as well as other adjustments I made to minimise expenditure. Support the Show. Find out more: Buy my PRICING CALCULATOR: the ultimate resou…

Getting organised in your baking business can be really hard when you've got a to-do list that just never seems to end! There were some days when I just didn't know how I was going to get everything done or which task to prioritise first. In this week's podcast, I share my tips on how to stay on top of everything and prep like a boss in your busine…

When I first opened my café, bar and bakery, I knew that getting my business visible was going to be an integral part of my business strategy. However, talking to the media can be really overwhelming and difficult to know where to begin! In this week's podcast, I share my top tips on how you can get more PR for your baking business. Support the Sho…

When I first opened my café and bar, I was really looking forward to creating a menu. However, I didn't anticipate how much thought and work was needed! In this week's episode, I share my 10 steps to creating a smart menu for your café, bakery or baking business. Support the Show. Find out more: Buy my PRICING CALCULATOR: the ultimate resource to t…

Have you ever thought about the physical and mental demands your café, bakery or baking business might have on you? It was something I never really thought about until I was after I'd opened my café. In today's episode, I share my experience of running a baking business with some top tips on how to look after yourself and how to stay focused on you…

The life of a cafe, bakery or baking business owner is definitely a busy one and I know first-hand how it sometimes can be difficult to keep the books balanced. In today's episode, I talk about ways in which you can add extra income streams into your business without necessarily creating lots more additional work. Support the Show. Find out more: B…

When you have your own café or baking business, someone will inevitably ask for a special request at some point. For me, it was from day one and it was a daily occurrence. In today's episode, I talk about some of the special requests I used to get in my café, bar and bakery and how I managed them. Support the Show. Find out more: Buy my PRICING CAL…

I never expected opening a café, bar and bakery to be an easy challenge, but I didn't quite appreciate the rollercoaster ride it would take me on. Some days felt like I'd got it and other days it felt like I was completely clueless. It was those days when I really needed some support and guidance from someone that understood what the challenges wer…

Do you feel like you've got hundreds of ideas of what cakes and bread to make for your baking business but struggle to find it really hard to choose? I remember when I first opened my café, I had lots of ideas of what I wanted to make, but when it came to working out what cakes to put on the counter, I found it really hard to narrow it down. I'm a …

In today's episode, Naomi discusses the power of crowdfunding and how it can benefit a baking business. In 2021, Naomi ran a successful crowdfunding campaign to open a bakery. If you’re unfamiliar with crowdfunding, it’s a means of raising capital by asking a number of supporters to invest money in your idea. Moving away from traditional loans and …

In today's episode, Naomi discusses the 'T' in the BOSS-IT method - Trust. Trust in business can be really important to help you grow and bring in extra revenue. However, it is also something that can be easily forgotten. Naomi talks about the three pillars of trust - trust in yourself, your team and the numbers, and how each of these can help to g…

In today's episode, Naomi talks about why intuition plays an important role in running your own successful food business. Have you ever found yourself facing a tough decision, having to deal with a customer complaint or just unsure which path to take? The incredible power of trusting your own intuition often goes unrecognised. However, gut feeling …

World Wellbeing Week is taking place from 26 - 30 June and ties in nicely with how to manage customer reviews while protecting your own wellbeing. Running a food business can mean you experience a rollercoaster of emotions, sometimes all in one day! There are highs to celebrate and lows to earn from and move on. In today's episode, Naomi' shares so…

Today's epsiode discussed the second 'S' of the 'BOSS-IT' method - systems! Systems are the journey you take to achieve your goals. Often, they are easily overlooked BUT the right systems in place means you can have a more efficient business. Support the Show. Find out more: Buy my PRICING CALCULATOR: the ultimate resource to take the guesswork out…

As it's Loneliness Awareness Week, today's podcast covers a topic that often goes unnoticed in the world of business: loneliness. Running your own business can be incredibly rewarding, but it can also feel isolating at times. If you’ve gone from working as part of a team to suddenly being your own boss, having to make all the decisions and working …

Running your own business requires you to be self-driven and stay motivated, even on days when you don’t feel like it. In today's episode, Naomi talks about the all-important first ‘S’ in the BOSS-IT method - self motivation. Support the Show. Find out more: Buy my PRICING CALCULATOR: the ultimate resource to take the guesswork out of pricing: http…

This week's topic covers the 'O' in the BOSS-IT method which stands for 'organisation'. Getting organised can be a challenge when running your own business and there are some help ways to stay on top of everything. - Trello is a great project management tool to use: https://trello.com - A great project management spreadsheet uses a MoSCoW framework…

Today's episode talks about the 'B' in the BOSS-IT method, which stands for boundaries. Topics covered include why boundaries are important and why you need them for yourself, your customers and your team. Support the Show. Find out more: Buy my PRICING CALCULATOR: the ultimate resource to take the guesswork out of pricing: https://www.bakingboss.n…

As, it's Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK and Mental Health Awareness Month in the United States, this week's podcast episode talks about what happens when you experience burnout in your business including some of the lessons I've learnt and top tips for avoiding it in the future. Support the Show. Find out more: Buy my PRICING CALCULATOR: th…

Do you want to know how to Boss your business? In todays' episode, I talk about my BOSS-IT method which will help you set up your business for every successful. Opening your own business is a roller coaster of a journey. You’ll have some amazing highs and a few lows, but it’s all worth it in the end. When I opened my café, bar and bakery, I didn’t …

In 2018, I quit my 9-5 office job to follow my passion for baking. I didn't have any professional baking experience and I had never run my own business before but I was something I just had to do. In today's episode, I talk about how I opened by café, bar & bakery as well as share my 5 top tips on what to do to start your own food business. Support…