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What does it really look like to run a business while raising a family? In this raw, real-time episode—recorded in the middle of breakfast, toddlers, and everyday chaos—I’m pulling back the curtain on motherhood and entrepreneurship. No polished routines. No “perfect balance.” Just the truth. If you’ve ever felt the pull between your business and your kids… the guilt, the overwhelm, the questioning if it’s even worth it—this episode is for you. If you’re ready to build a baking business that actually fits your life (kids, chaos, and all), come join me inside the Business School for Bakers. I’ll show you exactly how to simplify your systems, grow your income, and create a business that supports your family—not competes with it.Click here to explore the program.

What do you do when an order goes completely sideways… and it’s with someone you know? In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of a real, messy, very human client situation—miscommunication, missed expectations, and that gut-sinking moment when you realize… “Oh no, we are not on the same page.” Because here’s the truth:No matter how experienced you are, these situations will happen. This isn’t about being perfect.It’s about becoming the kind of business owner who knows how to handle things when they’re not. If you’ve ever had an awkward client moment, a miscommunication, or a situation that left you questioning yourself… this episode will remind you that you’re not alone—and show you exactly how to grow from it. If you’re ready to build a baking business with clear systems, confident boundaries, and clients who respect your process, come join me inside the Business School for Bakers—where I teach you exactly how to set your business up so situations like this don’t keep happening. Click here to explore what the program has to offer!

Every baker hits this question at some point:How do I stand out when everything already feels… done? In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly how to find your unique baking style—the kind that makes your work instantly recognizable, deeply fulfilling, and worth premium prices. If palette knife flowers are calling to you and you’re ready to explore a style that truly feels like you, I’d love to teach you. Inside my Palette Knife Masterclass, I walk you through everything step-by-step so you can create these beautiful, textured floral cakes with confidence. You can grab the class through the link in the show notes—I can’t wait to see what you create. Check out the class now: https://ohb-subscribe.kit.com/products/buttercream-paletteknife-masterclass

What does it actually look like to build a baking business from the very beginning? In this episode, I’m taking you inside a real, unfiltered coaching session with Lori @forevermabelsbakeshop, a home baker who’s just getting started with her pie business. We walk through her goals, her biggest roadblocks, and the mindset shifts that are quietly holding her back. But this isn’t just about Lori. As you listen, you’ll start to recognize your own patterns—and more importantly, what to do next. From simplifying your offers to building real momentum (without waiting until you feel “ready”), this episode is your behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to grow. You don’t need more time—you need the right direction. Join the Business School for Bakers and start building real momentum.

What if you didn’t wait to start your baking business? In this episode, Brette chats with Kaci from @cook_iecreations, a young baker who’s already running her own cookie business. From selling cookies as a kid to investing in her own equipment and building real connections at events, her story is equal parts inspiring and practical. If you’re dreaming about turning baking into income, this episode will give you the push to start. Interested in the Canva Cake Sketch course? You can check it out here: https://ohb-subscribe.kit.com/products/copy-of-cakedesignworkshop

Afraid you’ll owe more than you made? This honest episode explains how income taxes really work for home bakers and small business owners — and how understanding write-offs and credits can help you plan with confidence and absolutely change the game. Seriously, instead of dreading tax time, you'll start cheering for it! Join the course Bake Money, Keep Money - A Step-By-Step Tax Workshop for Bakers and start keeping more of what you earn. No more guessing. No more leaving money on the table.

Michelle runs Home Sweet Home Bakery out of her home in Missouri, and if you've ever come across her content, then you know she is everything fun, genuine, real, and down to earth when it comes to baking. She's been doing this for 17 years and has such a wealth of knowledge to share about how to fine tune your own baking biz for success. Enjoy this amazing conversation I had with Michelle! Find Michelle on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/home_sweet_home_baker/?hl=en Check out the Business School for Bakers and other business resources: https://www.outofhomebaker.com/

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. Did you miss the Tax Workshop for Bakers I did last week with CPA Jennifer Donaldson? No worries, you can still get the replay and the downloads! Tap here to access it. The Bake Sale Blueprint will be the perfect guide to help you build and launch your bake sale in a snap, and set you up for maximum profits. Download your copy here: https://ohb-subscribe.kit.com/products/complete-bake-sale-blueprint Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.outofhome.baker/ Find me on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@theoutofhomebaker

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. To learn more about The Business School for Bakers and other resources, visit www.outofhomebaker.com Find me on Instagram @the.outofhome.baker

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. To learn more about The Business School for Bakers and other business resources available, visit www.outofhomebaker.com Find me on Instagram @the.outofhome.baker

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! To learn more about The Business School for Bakers and other business helps, visit www.outofhomebaker.com Find me on instagram @the.outofhome.baker

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! Download the Cottage Food State Directory for free: https://ohb-subscribe.kit.com/bbadd26074 Check out the e-book "Come and Bake It" with pH and water activity approved recipes: https://texascottagefoodlaw.com/Recipes/#pricingstrategy Learn more about The Business School for Bakers online program strengthen your skills in business and guide you step-by-step to real profit, even as a home baker: www.outofhomebaker.com/school

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! www.outofhomebaker.com