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Here I share insights and show notes from The Bread Winner Podcast. Whether you’re looking for tips on starting your own cottage bakery or scaling your existing business, read about behind-the-scenes advice, key takeaways, and practical guidance to help you succeed. Dive in to explore the business strategies that fuel the sourdough world!


Bonus Q&A: Honest Answers to Real Microbakery Questions | Episode 79
Right after The Bread Winner Summit wrapped, I hosted a bonus Q&A call to keep the momentum going. The questions that came in were...
19 minutes ago


From Burnout to Boundaries: How Christa Hanna Rebuilt Her Microbakery with Intention | Episode 78
Running a microbakery can be both beautiful and overwhelming. In this conversation, I sat down with Christa Hanna of Burnt Toast Bakery,...
3 days ago


Five Mindset Shifts Every Microbakery Owner Needs | Episode 77
The Breadwinner Summit gave us a lot to think about—strategies, systems, and marketing tips—but one theme kept rising to the surface in...
7 days ago


How to Get the Most Out of The Bread Winner Summit| Episode 76
If the Bread Winner Summit is on your calendar but you're not sure how to make the most of it, you're not alone. Maybe you’ve signed up...
Apr 10


A Sneak Peek at The Breadwinner Summit: What You’ll Learn and Why It Matters | Episode 75
We’re just one week away from the very first Breadwinner Summit - and I couldn’t be more excited to share a behind-the-scenes look at...
Apr 7


Introducing The Bread Winner Summit: A Virtual Event Built Just for Microbakers | Episode 74
What started as a quiet weekend idea in a hotel room has grown into something so much bigger than I imagined. This post shares the heart...
Apr 3


March in Review: Growth, Markets, and What I’m Learning Along the Way | Episode 73
Some months feel quick and smooth. Others stretch you in ways you didn’t expect. March was one of those stretching months—in all the best...
Mar 31


Healing, Homeschooling & Homemade Bread: How Whitney Ivy Built Her Microbakery | Episode 72
In this episode of The Bread Winner Podcast, I sat down with Whitney Ivy—founder of Southern Bread Company, homeschool mom of four, and...
Mar 26


How to Stop Taking Your Business Personally: Mindset Shifts for Microbakery Owners | Episode 71
Running a microbakery is incredibly personal. You're pouring your heart into every loaf, shaping dough while your kids play at your feet,...
Mar 24


Building a Strong Local Bakery Presence – A Talk with Kayce Boksa | Episode 70
Making sure your community knows about your microbakery is just as important as making great bread. In this episode, I sit down with...
Mar 20


10 Ways to Collaborate with Local Businesses & Grow Your Microbakery | Episode 69
Collaboration is one of the best ways to grow your microbakery, build relationships, and reach new customers. In this episode, I’m...
Mar 17


Creating Daily & Weekly Rhythms to Build a Sustainable Microbakery | Episode 67
Running a microbakery is more than just baking—it’s about creating a rhythm that supports both your business and your life.  When you’re...
Mar 10


Building a Microbakery in a Small Space with Angela De Krieger | Episode 66
Running a microbakery from a small home may seem impossible, but Angela De Krieger of Singing Trees Keep  proves otherwise. In this...
Mar 6


February in Review: Lessons, Wins & What’s Next for My Microbakery | Episode 65
February was a month of reflection, adjustments, and exciting changes in my microbakery. From refining my market and porch pickup...
Mar 3


How to Build a Brand That Stands Out: Branding Tips for Microbakers | Episode 64
Branding is more than just a logo. It’s the personality of your business—the way you make customers feel, the story you tell, and the...
Feb 27


Mastering Bakery Finances: Pricing, Bookkeeping, and Tax Prep for Microbakers | Episode 63
Running a microbakery is more than just baking—it’s a business. And if you want to keep growing and making a profit, you have to get...
Feb 24


Growing a Microbakery While Raising a Family: A Coaching Session | Episode 62
Running a microbakery is rewarding, but when business grows faster than expected, it can quickly become overwhelming—especially when...
Feb 20


How to Keep Customers Coming Back to Your Microbakery | Episode 61
One of the best ways to build a thriving microbakery isn’t by constantly chasing new customers—it’s by nurturing the ones you already...
Feb 17


When to Remove a Product from Your Microbakery Menu (and How to Do It Gracefully) | Episode 60
As microbakery owners, we pour so much time, energy, and heart into every product we offer. But sometimes, a product that once felt like...
Feb 13


How to Handle Customer Service Challenges in Your Microbakery with Confidence | Episode 59
Running a sourdough microbakery means building strong relationships with your customers. But with that comes the occasional tricky...
Feb 3
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