The Art Cake Coach | Time Management and Growth for Home-Based Creative Business.

I am back from the DMA´s and ready to tell you all about it. Today's episode is from the heart, no script, just all the fun stories and lots of reflections about winning, losing, and the future of our cake communities. Let me invite you to listen to today´s episode. Thanks, Cristina Useful links: The Art Cake Coach Subscription Channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Feeling overwhelmed with a never-ending to-do list? As cake artists, we juggle orders, social media, admin tasks, and personal life—so how do we know what to focus onfirst? In this episode, we’re diving into the art of prioritization. I’ll share simple but powerful strategies, like the Eisenhower Matrix and the 80/20 Rule, to help you get more done without the stress. You’ll learn how to stop wast...

The DMA´s are coming soon, and I had the chance to sit down with Aimèe Ford owner of Aimee Ford Ltd, and Debbie Lock owner of Little Bran Cakes to talk about this upcoming event. We talk about cake competitions, the importance of business knowledge, imposter syndrome, winning and losing, and much more. Come with me and listen to this fun episode with these two amazing ladies! You con find the here...

Let me invite you to this conversation with Savanna Timofei from The Cake Business Academy where we chat about the " Noise" that most cake makers have to navigate around ideas, advice and information on how to run their cake businesses. We had a lot of fun on this first interview of 2025, hope you enjoy it as much as me! Here are Savannas SM links: https://www.instagram.com/thecakebusine...

Do you see your cake business as a serious endeavor or as a " Lemonade Stand"? If you want to know what I mean by this, you have to listen to today´s episode. I also discuss community, cake events, and profit from your cake business. Useful links: The Art Cake Coach Subscription Channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theart...

Gratitude is the act of focusing on the positives—what you have, rather than what you lack. For us cake artists, it could be our loyal clients, the joy our creations bring, or simply the fact that we get to work in a field we love. Come with me today as I share with you how by starting your goal-setting process with gratitude can actually change the outcome of your goals and projects. Useful links...

Are you the cake artist who has New Year´s resolutions? Or do you set Goals for your cake business? What is the difference between resolutions and goals? Do they work? Can it make a difference to set one or the other? Let me invite you to listen to today´s episode and find out how to set achievable goals for your cake business. Useful links: The Art Cake Coach Subscription Channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Come with me down memory lane, let´s remember our bests moments, the greatest guests, and how much our podcast has grown, and let me share with you a beautiful story before the year ends. Wishing you all the best year to come! Love, Cristina

Yes, it is Christmas Eve morning on December 24th, 2024 and today´s episode is here to wish you all a Merry Christmas. My message to you this Christmas, for yourself and your cake business is: Be proud Balance Keep it simple Show up Define success Enjoy each moment Happy Holidays my sweet friends. Love, Cristina

Is your cake business ready for 2025? In this episode, I guide you step-by-step through creating a simple yet effective business and selling plan to set yourself up for success in the new year. Learn how to clarify your business goals, outline your offerings, plan your marketing, and price with confidence. Plus, I share practical tips and a downloadable template to help you map out your strategy w...

As the year comes to a close, it’s the perfect time to step back and reflect on how you managed your time. 🎯✨ In this episode, we guide you through a comprehensive yearly audit designed specifically for cake artists. Discover how to evaluate your wins, tackle bottlenecks, and align your time management strategies with your goals for the year ahead. With practical exercises and a free downloadabl...

How did your goals shape your year as a cake artist? As the year comes to a close, it’s the perfect time to reflect on your wins, learn from challenges, and set purposeful goals for the new year. In this episode, I guide you through practical steps to review your 2024 goals, celebrate your progress, and plan with intention for 2025. Whether you’re a cake artist building your business or pursuing p...

🎄 Master Holiday Time Management for Cake Artists 🎄 The holiday rush can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be! In this episode, we dive deeper into staying organized and productive during the busiest season of the year. Learn practical time management strategies tailored for cake artists, including time-blocking, breaking down big tasks, and prioritizing your to-do list. Plus, discover act...

🎄 Boost Your Holiday Cake Sales! 🎄 In this festive episode, we dive into actionable marketing tips to help cake decorators and artists make the most of the holiday season. From social media strategies to choosing the right products and pricing them perfectly, you’ll learn how to spread the holiday cheer—and boost your business! Don’t miss these sweet ideas to make your cakes the star of the seas...

If you are thinking about opening a cake business or feel that your business is unclear and all over the place, with unclear goals and no objective, let me invite you to listen to today´s podcast. In today´s episode, I cover an easy way to create a 10-page deck where you can describe your business, understand your target audience, niche down, set goals, and test your idea. Welcome to The Art Cake...

We all fear failure and as Cake Artists this is something we constantly face with our business, clients, cake competitions, and more. Failure can be also a stepping stone if we face it as a learning experience. Today´s episode is all about facing and overcoming failures and turning them into victories. My gift to you: Copy the FREE guide " Failure Checklist: Turning Setbacks into Stepping Stones"...

Welcome to the second class of the Time Management series for the paid subscription to The Art Cake Coach podcast. Today, we will explore the idea of good and bad time management, being efficient, and setting goals. Stay tuned for four more classes about time management. Book a FREE 30-minute coaching call with me and let´s talk about how I can help you step up your game as a cake artist: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

As cake artists, Multitasking is an everyday struggle that can burn us out and even overwhelm us. Can we stop multitasking whatsoever? Is there a benefit to multitasking? How can we deal with all our responsibilities? Let me invite you to listen to today´s episode and find some tips on coping with this. Welcome to The Art Cake Coach Podcast Subscription and find audio classes about Goal Setting fo...

Understanding time management principles is a game changer when organizing your time, week, or month, setting goals, and even blocking time. Today we cover the basic time management principles and I share with you some practical exercises to be more productive and effective as a cake artist. Don´t forget to send me your feedback about this episode´s exercise and I´ll send you a guide with for more...

Meet my coachee, Deanne Lucas, we have been working together for almost three years and today she shares with all of us her journey and all the benefits she got out of our coaching sessions. From dealing with imposter syndrome to managing her time and setting goals, my sweet friend Deanna shares it all with us. Welcome to The Art Cake Coach Podcast Subscription and find audio classes about Goal Se...

Only one month away from the most important cake competition and event of our industry and in today´s episode, David Close and I talk in detail about all you need to know to participate. You still have time to enroll in the competition as doors close on the 6th of October, 2024. Welcome to The Art Cake Coach Podcast Subscription and find audio classes about Goal Setting for Cake Artists this month...

Hello, my sweet friends! Today I invite you to meet my ideal customer. Sarah Baker is my target audience and needs a lot of help to manage her time wisely and productively, can you identify with Sarah? Also, I talk about the importance of seeking help and guidance when feeling overwhelmed, tired, and dealing with Imposter Syndrome to the point that it affects your business and creativity as a cake...

Hello, my sweet friends. Today, I had the chance to sit down and talk with an Australian pâtissier and television presenter, Adriano Zumbo. We had a very down-to-earth, candid conversation about the cake business, success, social media, fame, and customer experience, among other topics. There are so many takeaways from a very successful yet humble and nice person. It was an honor to have him on Th...

Artificial Intelligence is here and is one of the most controversial topics in our cake community. Today´s episode is all about AI, how to use it for our benefit, and how to prepare for what is coming. Follow Mo Gawdat on IG: https://www.instagram.com/mo_gawdat/?hl=es BBC Maestro Course: https://www.bbcmaestro.com/courses/mo-gawdat/happiness/lessons/happiness-introduction?autoplay=true#lesson-play...

Hello, my sweet friends! I am back after a summer break, and very happy to start my birthday month with this amazing guest Let´s welcome business coach and pricing strategist Natalie Freeman from 13 Rhythms A great episode filled with lots of takeaways for you and your business. Don´t miss it! You can find Natalie here: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/13rhythms/⁠ Welcome to The Art Cake Coach Podcast S...