A Sneak Peek at The Breadwinner Summit: What You’ll Learn and Why It Matters

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 what’s coming your way.

This post offers a real taste of the summit experience. You’ll get a glimpse into what several speakers will be sharing - conversations filled with encouragement, clarity, and strategy for microbakery owners who want to grow their business without sacrificing their values. Whether you're brand new or a few years in, this event was designed to support you - the person behind the sourdough, building a business that fits your life and reflects what matters most to you.

What You’ll Learn at the Breadwinner Summit

The Breadwinner Summit brings together real bakers sharing real stories. These aren’t scripted trainings or one-size-fits-all business formulas. These are honest conversations about what’s working, what’s hard, and how to build something sustainable.

Here’s a preview of what you’ll hear during the summit:

Pricing Mindset

Pricing brings up fear, guilt, and hesitation for many bakers.
One speaker shared how she had to remind herself that she is her own customer - and that her time, effort, and experience are worth the price.
Pricing with clarity and confidence is a major theme throughout the summit.

Navigating Competition

There’s room for everyone in this space.
We each bring our own voice, style, and energy to our customers.
It’s not about trying to be better than someone else - it’s about being you, consistently.

Bartering with Confidence

Approach trades and partnerships with belief in your product.
Your time and talent matter, and so does the value you offer.
There’s a sweet spot between generosity and self-respect, and that’s where good trades happen.

Wholesale Partnerships

Strong wholesale relationships are built on communication, trust, and aligned expectations.
Timeliness, consistency, and shared values go a long way.
Knowing what you offer - and how you show up—sets the tone for great collaborations.

Using Heritage Grains to Tell a Story

When you know where your ingredients come from, your product has more meaning.
Heritage grains offer a deeper story - from seed to loaf - and customers connect with that.
Storytelling is part of your brand, even in the simplest ways.

Simplifying to Grow

Sometimes, growth means doing less.
Bakers 6–12 months into business often hit a wall - not because they aren’t trying hard, but because they’re trying to do too much.
Simplifying your product line, systems, or schedule can create the clarity you need to move forward.

These topics are just the beginning. Each of the 20+ summit sessions expands on these themes with heart, strategy, and lived experience.

A Summit Designed Just for Microbakers

This isn’t another generic business event. Every single session was built with sourdough microbakery owners in mind.

This summit is for the baker who is:

Managing pickups, bakes, deliveries, and daily life all in the same 12-hour window
Trying to price their products fairly—and still make a profit
Wondering how to grow without burning out
Looking for clarity, connection, and systems that actually work

You don’t need to fit into someone else’s version of success. This summit is here to help you define what success looks like for you - and give you the tools to build it, one bake at a time.

Why the All-Access Pass Is Worth It

The Breadwinner Summit is free to attend live on April 14–15. But let’s be honest - life is full, and you may not be able to catch every session live.

That’s why there’s an All-Access Pass, which includes:

Lifetime access to all 20+ sessions
Downloadable bonuses and trainings from summit speakers
A flexible way to absorb what you need, when you need it

Whether you're revisiting your favorite sessions or catching up on the ones you missed, the All-Access Pass is designed to make the experience work with your schedule and pace.

Final Thoughts

The Breadwinner Summit was created because something like this didn’t exist - and it should have. This is for the women baking before dawn, juggling delivery routes with dinner plans, and dreaming big while staying rooted in what matters.

It’s not about more hustle. It’s about more clarity, more connection, and more confidence in the work you’re already doing.

You’re not alone. And you don’t have to figure this out by yourself.

Resources & Links

Sign up for the FREE Breadwinner Summit HERE
If you've already purchased your free ticket, upgrade to the All-Access Pass HERE
Find links to all of my sourdough microbakery favorites including packaging, pans, and more here!
Follow me on Instagram for more microbakery tips: @carolinebower_sourdough
Download the FREE Guide and Checklist, Your First Steps to a Successful In-Home Bakery at https://www.carolinebower.com/checklist to begin building YOUR thriving microbakery!