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The Podcast for cake makers and bakers running a business. The Business of Caking Making is for cake makers who run a business. Hosted by Bronya and Sammie from Daisy Cake Company we delve into all aspects of running a Cake or Baking Business, with some expert guests. UK Based podcast.
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Monday Feb 22, 2021
Monday Feb 22, 2021
In this episode we discuss the bits of kit we wouldn't be without and why!. There is none of your fancy letter stencils or anything, just the basics that are in our cake toolboxes.
For the shownotes visit https://daisycakecompany.co.uk/the-business-of-cake-making-podcast/
Monday Feb 08, 2021
Monday Feb 08, 2021
Possibly one of the most useful episodes we've ever recorded. It's a subject we get asked about the most, and that we see people in Facebook groups asking the most - What is the best way to photograph cakes?
Branding, Product and Wedding Photography Expert Beth Lavin joins Sammie and Bronya to share hints and tips which we can only describe as Cake Podcast Gold!
For shownotes and for Beth's blog post link head to https://daisycakecompany.co.uk/the-business-of-cake-making-podcast/
Monday Jan 25, 2021
Monday Jan 25, 2021
This episode we are joined with Gina from The Social Teacup to talk about Instagram. She gives us some great insights into how to manage your Instagram and how to engage with your audience.
For more information and for the shownotes visit https://daisycakecompany.co.uk/the-business-of-cake-making-podcast/
Thursday Jan 07, 2021
Thursday Jan 07, 2021
Bronya and Sammie chat about goal setting and how it can help to move your business forward.
Sammie has her usual collection of soundbites, including one of the most important to remember in a pandemic 'set goals you can control'.
For the shownotes visit https://daisycakecompany.co.uk/the-business-of-cake-making-podcast/
Note: this episode was recorded in December 2020, before Lockdown 3 was announced.
Monday Dec 14, 2020
Monday Dec 14, 2020
Following a short break, we have decided to dispense with the Series/Season numbers and just plough through Episode numbers from the start.
We've had good news on Covid due to Track and Trace, and Vaccines coming through. So we are looking to 2021 with new hope. Sammie does a round up of how to start planning for a post Covid world, whilst Bronya chats through an essential, but rarely done thing amongst Cake Makers - writing a Business Plan.
For Show Notes visit https://daisycakecompany.co.uk/the-business-of-cake-making-podcast/
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Monday Oct 26, 2020
Monday Oct 26, 2020
We're just taking a little break whilst Sammie moves house. Bronya is here to tell you all about the other resources we offer to listeners of The Business of Cake Making.
For all the shownotes visit: https://daisycakecompany.co.uk/the-business-of-cake-making-podcast/
For our Blog visit: https://daisycakecompany.co.uk/blog/
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Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/businessofcakemaking
We'll be back in a couple of weeks. See you then!!
Monday Oct 12, 2020
Monday Oct 12, 2020
In this episode Bronya and Sammie chat to the wonderful Emily Hankins. Known for her beautiful painted cakes, Emily explains why painted cakes became her thing, why she teaches her techniques to others and how her online teaching through lockdown has led to her launching her own school.
Emily is a great ambassador for the cake industry and was named one of Cake Masters Top 10 Cake Artists of 2019.
Monday Sep 28, 2020
Monday Sep 28, 2020
Sammie and Bronya share 5 top tips to work ON your cake business, whilst it's quiet and you're not working IN your cake business.
From reviewing your processes, to content planning, these 5 things will keep you focused and make your business work smarter for you when things are busy again!
Sunday Sep 13, 2020
Sunday Sep 13, 2020
Cake Fear is very real!!
After running Daisy Cake Company for over 10 years, Bronya and Sammie have learnt many ways to combat and deal with the fear and anxiety of cake making.
The Business of Cake Making ran a survey which a lot of fellow cake makers completed. In this episode we unpack the answers and offer and advise and techniques to overcome the very real anxiety that is Cake Fear!
Shownotes at https://daisycakecompany.co.uk/the-business-of-cake-making-podcast/
Sunday Aug 30, 2020
Sunday Aug 30, 2020
In this episode Bronya and Sammie talk about one of the most feared subjects - Pricing!!
It may be dull and dry, but its essential to ANY business. Do you know the difference between wages and profit? Do you recognise all the hidden costs and time in your business?
Bronya and Sammie don't tell you what to charge, but they give you guidance, from their experience, how to charge.