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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!


November in Review: Wins, Lessons, and Joyful Holiday Moments in my Sourdough Microbakery | Episode 42
November in Review: Scaling Back, Growing Stronger, and Lessons for Sourdough Microbakery Owners The Bread Winner Podcast by Caroline Bower
Dec 4, 2024


A Few Words for the Weary Baker: When the Work Feels Heavy, Remember This | Episode 40
Learn to grow your sourdough microbakery with The Bread Winner podcast. Business coaching and inspiration for in-home cottage bakers
Nov 25, 2024


Three Ways to Use ChatGPT to Burnout-Proof Your Sourdough Microbakery | Episode 39
How to Use AI to Work Smarter, Not Harder in Your Microbakery Artificial intelligence (AI) might sound like something out of a tech...
Nov 21, 2024


Coaching Episode | Scaling Up Deere Creek Bakery with Danica Burlingame | Episode 38
If you’ve ever wondered how to balance bulk baking, pricing adjustments, and growing your customer base without burning out, this episode is
Nov 18, 2024


How to Bake with Kids Around – My Favorite Tips for Sourdough Microbakery Owners | Episode 37
In this episode of The Bread Winner Podcast , I’m chatting about a question so many of us face: how to juggle baking with little ones...
Nov 14, 2024


Maximize Your Bakery Profits with Strategic Pricing | Episode 3
In this episode of the Bread Winner Podcast, host Caroline Bower explores effective strategies for pricing your bakery products. Caroline...
Nov 12, 2024


Five Key Steps to Get and Keep Your First Raving Fans | Episode 4
Ready to attract your first raving fans and turn them into loyal customers for your microbakery? In this episode of The Bread Winner...
Nov 12, 2024


From Failed Loaves to Flourishing Business: My Microbakery Story | Episode 5
In this episode of the Bread Winner podcast, Caroline Bower shares her personal journey from a novice sourdough baker to a successful...
Nov 12, 2024


Investing in Equipment. Is it Time to Level Up Your Microbakery? | Episode 6
In today's episode, I'll share some insight into investing in equipment to scale your sourdough micro bakery. Whether you're just...
Nov 12, 2024


Simple Steps to Sell Your Sourdough Bread at Markets | Episode 7
Are you ready to take your sourdough microbakery to the next level? In this episode of The Bread Winner Podcast, we dive deep into the...
Nov 12, 2024


Build Your Local Customer Base with Social Media | Episode 8
In today's episode, Caroline, a successful in-home sourdough bakery owner, shares powerful tips on leveraging social media to build and...
Nov 12, 2024


Reach the Right People with Social Media for your Sourdough Microbakery | Part 2 | Episode 10
Mastering Social Media for Your Micro Bakery Subscribe to The Simple Sourdough Social Kit ! In this episode of the Bread Winner podcast,...
Nov 12, 2024


Boost Sales and Delight Customers with These Sourdough Incentives | Episode 12
This episode of the Breadwinner Podcast dives into the world of sales and incentives specifically tailored for sourdough micro bakery...
Nov 12, 2024


Succeeding in Sourdough Sales Without Farmers’ Markets | Episode 13
In this episode of The Bread Winner Podcast , host Caroline Bower explores effective strategies for selling sourdough bread without...
Nov 12, 2024


Unlocking the Power of a Planning Week for Your Sourdough Microbakery | Episode 14
In this episode of The Bread Winner Podcast , Caroline Bower dives into the transformative power of a dedicated planning week. Caroline...
Nov 12, 2024


Why Every Sourdough Microbakery Needs a List and How to Build One | Episode 16
In this episode of The Bread Winner Podcast, I’ll share why creating a list should be one of your top priorities and provide practical...
Nov 12, 2024


Bookkeeping for Bakers: Keep Your Dough in Order! | Episode 17
In this episode of The Bread Winner Podcast , we sit down with Megan Morales from Purple Elephant Bookkeeping to uncover the secrets to...
Nov 12, 2024


Delaney Peters | Microbaker in Alaska | Toddlers, assistants, and wholesaling! | Episode 19
In this episode of The Bread Winner Podcast, host Caroline Bower chats with Delaney Peters, a sourdough micro bakery owner in Alaska....
Nov 12, 2024


Exactly What I'd do in the first 30 Days if I was Starting my Microbakery from Zero | Episode 9
Links to things we talked about: Free customizable Canva templates for labels https://carolinebower.myflodesk.com/labels In this...
Nov 12, 2024


Speak Up! Embracing the Value of Your Micro Bakery Business | Episode 11
Embracing the Value of Your Micro Bakery Business In this heartfelt episode of the Bread Winner podcast, Caroline Bower discusses the...
Nov 12, 2024
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