The Business of Cake Making Podcast

Ep 47 - Selling to Cafes and Coffee Shops

Both Bronya and Sammie have experience of selling cakes and bakes to cafes and coffee shops. Sometimes it's been successful, sometimes not.

In this episode we talk about our experience of selling via a third party, and why we've sometimes turned contracts down.

Here us talk about the things to think about if you get approached to bake for cafes and coffee shops.

Show notes can be found here: https://daisycakecompany.co.uk/the-business-of-cake-making-podcast/

Ep 46 - RudeCookies

This episode we chat to Magda and Aga from Rude Cookies. In business together for just 1 year, and never really expecting this to be a full flourishing business they are already looking to expand because they are so busy.

What they do is exceptionally niche and a lesson in why niching down can be so successful.

For full show notes go to: https://daisycakecompany.co.uk/the-business-of-cake-making-podcast/

Ep 45 - Christine from The Cake Professionals

This episode we have a returning guest. Christine from the Cake Professionals has come back to chat about The Regionals that are being held in March and April. However, like all good conversations, we also chatted about why cake makers should educate themselves about how to run a small business and value their worth as cake makers, as well as a few small hints and tips like putting your cake dummies in the dishwasher instead of the bath to clean them.

 

Ep 44 - Lucy Burton author of Postal Bakes

Ever wondered what goes into writing a cookbook? In this episode we speak to Lucy Burton who over lockdown sold bakes by post. Knowing this was a great idea she wrote a book proposal and her book 'Postal Bakes' is released this coming May - quite the whirlwind!

For shownotes visit: https://daisycakecompany.co.uk/the-business-of-cake-making-podcast/

Ep 43 - Recipe Development

This episode we talk about how we introduce new flavours into tried and tested recipes. Rather than starting afresh and having to trial every new flavour a client may want, having a basic vanilla cake that you can add extras to will help hugely.

For all the show notes visit: https://daisycakecompany.co.uk/the-business-of-cake-making-podcast/

Ep 42 - Claire from Beyond the Oven talking about Tax and Finance

We know that as Cake Makers and Creatives, the thought of doing our Tax Return often fills us with dread. So, to debunk things and make life a little more understandable we invited Claire From Beyond the Oven to come and chat all things Tax and Finance.

Claire is an Accountant who specialises in dealing with Cake Makers, so know it's not a job we love, and knows how to explain things in a way that is fully understandable.

Shownotes and clink can be found here: https://daisycakecompany.co.uk/the-business-of-cake-making-podcast/

Ep 41- Robert Haynes from Sugar Flower Studio

Ahead of the start of Robert's first 3 week online sugar flower workshop, we chat to him about how he got to this point. He makes the most realistic sugar flowers and has taught his craft all over the world. Covid and the Pandemic put a stop to that, so he challenged himself to take his teaching online.

He also chats to us about the products he has bought to market, and the work and research that went into them. He's a fascinating man, and a truly interesting listen.

Show notes can be found here: https://daisycakecompany.co.uk/the-business-of-cake-making-podcast/

Ep40 - Reset for 2022

In this, the first episode of 2022, we're looking at ways you can refresh and reset your business for 2022.

From decluttering to getting out and getting new inspiration, we explore ways we find useful to pick up for the new year and move our businesses forward.

Shownotes can be found here: https://daisycakecompany.co.uk/the-business-of-cake-making-podcast/

Ep 39 - Molly Robbins

This episode we are speaking to Molly Robbins. Still only 30 she has been in the business over 11 years and has been on Channel 4's Extreme Cake Makers, has her own cake and product business and now teaches in her studio in Rossendale.
She tell us all about how she got into the business, how she came to be on Extreme Cake Makers, the tragic story about the fire at her studio and how she pulled through to now have a studio and warehouse to house her amazing business.
For all the shownotes visit: https://daisycakecompany.co.uk/the-business-of-cake-making-podcast/

Episode 38 - Our 2021 Roundup

Have you found 2021 tricky? We have!!

In this episode we give a round-up of all our highs and lows this year, and look forward to 2022.

Shownotes can be found here: https://daisycakecompany.co.uk/the-business-of-cake-making-podcast/