Farmer’s Market To Thriving Retail Shop: Bootstrapping Our Bakery Dream

07/29/22 • 35 min

Kitchen Notes: A Podcast by Bakery Business Academy

In this episode, we take a trip down memory lane to reflect on Molly & Meg started Spilt Milk. We had a milestone month recently – our first month EVER exceeding $100,000 in revenue. What started as a dream, baking overnight and selling at the farmer’s market in Chicago...has grown into a dream business that we love running every day.

Along the way, there were lots of stops and starts. If you’ve ever been curious what it takes to launch & grow a successful and profitable bakery business on a budget ... you won’t want to miss this episode!
Thank you for listening – if you like what you hear, be sure to leave us a rating or review on iTunes! That helps us know what you’re enjoying and bring you more content that is relevant and helpful to you.
For more episodes and to learn more about Bakery Business Academy, please visit podcast.bakerybusinessacademy.com

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Episode 1: Welcome to Kitchen Notes!

Welcome to Kitchen Notes!

In this episode, we’re setting our intentions for the podcast & talking about why we decided to start having these conversations. When we started our bakery in 2013, there weren’t a ton of resources available for bakers looking to turn their talents into profitable small businesses ... and we are on a mission to change that! We hope you will find this podcast helpful as you work on launching & growing a successful bakery business in your community.

We also talk about our DREAM GUESTS ... who we hope to some day have on the podcast to share their expertise!

Thank you for listening – if you like what you hear, be sure to leave us a rating or review on iTunes! That helps us know what you’re enjoying and bring you more content that is relevant and helpful to you.
For more episodes and to learn more about Bakery Business Academy, please visit podcast.bakerybusinessacademy.com

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Trust The Data: What Numbers We Track To Run A Profitable Bakery Business

Ever wondered what KPIs are — or why they matter for a bakery business? Let's talk about Key Performance Indicators!

During this episode, Molly and Meg share how whether it’s turning a profit, saving for unexpected expenses, paying off business debt, or paying yourself regularly, knowing your numbers makes all the difference in meeting your goals.

In this episode, we talk about:

Why making data-driven decisions is critical for small business owners with tight margins.
How your business model impacts which numbers matter the most.
All the different things you need to factor in when determining your own KPIs.