Business Is Sweet

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 questionin...

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. Th...

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...

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...

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...

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 B...

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!...

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 la...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

Listen in as I coach two of my students from my online Business School for Bakers program. Learn more and enroll in the Business School for Bakers HERE !

Tatiana of Aspen Cake Design started out like so many of us: A momma with kiddos who’s creativity in the kitchen caught fire! Just last November she accepted her biggest order quote yet for $2500, her customers didn’t even bat an eye, and she’s here with me to spill the details of how she adjusted her marketing strategy to start reaching high end clients like these! Ready to jumpstart your baking...

You’ve got the dream and the motivation to make it happen! But how do you help your spouse feel that same confidence that your baking business is going to work out? Please welcome my own husband Nate and his perspective on my journey of starting and growing my cake business to where it is today! Ready to jumpstart your baking biz and see success faster? Learn more about my Business School for Bake...

There’s a lot of opportunities out there to participate in farmers’ markets and similar events. The question is: Is it worth it for you as a business to invest your time and efforts in them? Join me as I coach you through how to decide what events are worth your time and how to have a successful experience when selling at a market! Ready to jumpstart your baking biz and see success faster? Learn m...

Katie Sacoman of Sweet Pea Bakery was just starting to bake from home when she discovered that the cottage food laws for home bakers in her city wouldn’t allow her to sell her products. Katie did let that stop her at all! I loved every moment talking to Katie about the research, hard work and determination she and others had to get the laws changed, and now Katie is fully operating her home bakery...

Have you been missing the show?! Me too! Here’s a little update about where I went for the past year, and get yourself ready for SEASON 2! Ready to jumpstart your baking biz and see success faster? Learn more about my Business School for Bakers online program HERE !

Feel stuck trying to figure out what’s legally required to run a home baking biz? I’ve been there too! Here’s a little introduction to a book I wrote called “Baking By The Rules” that gives you a clear overview of what you need to do as a baker in business to make sure your covering all your legal bases and in the clear to run your business. You can access the full book here. OR Enroll in The Busi...

During the month of June, I’ll be sharing special snippets of different programs, courses, and coaching opportunities that I offer! Here’s a small excerpt from my guide “How to Get Orders Using Instagram” and the 5 most common mistakes I see bakers make on their pages. T he Business School for Bakers is now open for enrollment! Don’t spend the next three years trying to make your business grow on...

During the month of June, I’ll be sharing special snippets of different programs, courses, and coaching opportunities that I offer! Here’s a small snapshot of what we covered during the Bake It Happen Summit for Home Bakers that I hosted back in December. You’ll hear from three incredible home based bakers who all started within the last few years and are already making full-time incomes with thei...

Baking and business is supposed to be fun! It’s supposed to be enjoyable! But what if you find yourself feeling stressed, nervous, constantly anxious, and burnt out? How do you combat that? How do you lean in to find that joy again? Brette shares her personal experiences of working through the ups and downs of business and embracing the gifts that imperfections can give as you learn through the pr...