The Profitable Baker Podcast

Send us Fan Mail If you've been anywhere near a small business forum or Facebook group recently, you've probably come across a lot of noise about MTD and the trading allowance, and possibly come away feeling like everything is about to change and you're already behind. In this episode, Annie cut’s through that noise to give you a calm, clear picture of what's actually happening...

Send us Fan Mail If you've been tracking your ingredient costs to the penny but haven't given much thought to your other business expenses — this episode is for you. In this episode, Annie breaks down why so many home bakers end up paying more tax than they need to, and what to do about it. In this episode: Why profit — not income — is what HMRC taxes you on, and why that distinction mat...

Send us Fan Mail Are you running your baking business, or just reacting to it? In this episode, Annie breaks down what it actually means to be the CEO of your own business — and why that shift changes everything, from your pricing to your boundaries to the way you make decisions. In this episode: Why "I just make cakes" is keeping you stuck — and how a CEO thinks differently The three th...

Send us Fan Mail You're good at what you do. Your customers love your work. You might even be fully booked. So why aren't you making the money you deserve? In this episode, we get into the real reason — and it's not your skill level, your location, or whether the market will pay. It's identity. And that's actually good news, because identity is something you can change. Yo...

Send us Fan Mail EPISODE 15: The Hidden Cost of Being Too Nice in Your Baking Business The late-night replies. The last-minute squeeze-ins. The discount you give every time someone pushes back. Each one feels small, but played out week after week, they add up to a significant amount of unpaid time, undercharged work, and energy you don't have to keep giving away. In this episode we look at wh...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 14: What Positioning Really Means (and the Three Signals Customers Notice First) Positioning isn't a corporate marketing concept — it's the instant impression customers form about your business before they've even messaged you. And whether you've thought about it or not, you already have a position in the market. In this episode we cover what positionin...

Send us Fan Mail Why Bakers Underprice (and What’s Really Behind It) Many bakers think underpricing is a calculation issue, but it’s usually a belief issue. In this episode, Annie explores the real reasons bakers charge less than their work is worth, including fear of losing customers, wanting to be helpful, comparing yourself to other bakers, and pricing based only on ingredients. She also looks...

Send us Fan Mail The Ideal Client – And Why Getting This Right Changes Everything Defining your ideal client isn’t about marketing jargon — it’s about making your business simpler, calmer, and more profitable. In this episode, Annie explains why the right clients usually share the same problem, how solving that problem clearly improves your marketing and pricing, and why trying to serve everyone o...

Send us Fan Mail Creating Repeat Customers: Why They Matter More Than You Think In this episode, Annie explores why repeat customers are more valuable than constantly chasing new ones. She shares how simple follow-ups, customer tracking, and gentle reminders can turn one-off orders into repeat bookings, without being pushy or salesy. If you want a calmer, more sustainable baking business, this epi...

Send us Fan Mail Why Moving Out of Your Comfort Zone Is Good for Business If your business feels stuck or flat, it’s often not a skills issue — it’s a comfort issue. In this episode, Annie explores why staying comfortable in business can quietly hold you back, and why real growth usually sits just outside what feels safe and familiar. This isn’t about taking reckless risks, but about making sensib...

Send us Fan Mail Social Media Wins & Wobbles Social media is changing, and if it’s been feeling harder or less predictable lately, you’re not imagining it. In this community episode, Annie shares real social media wins and wobbles from business owners navigating content as platforms evolve. Instead of chasing trends or hacks, this conversation focuses on clarity, sustainability, and adapting y...

Send us Fan Mail I was delighted to have Claire as my guest for a chat, in my facebook group, The Home Baking Business Academy Network. Thank you so much for joining me Claire. Claire tells me a little of how she became an EHO, and then answers these questions: - Can you tell us what an EHO does?  - What do you look for in a kitchen inspection? - What things will mark a baker down from a 5 rating?...

Send us Fan Mail Why Your Content Isn’t the Problem, Your Strategy Is If you’re posting consistently on social media, but not seeing enquiries or growth, this episode will change how you look at your content. Most bakers don’t have a content problem. They have a strategy problem. In this episode, Annie breaks down the 5 biggest reasons your content isn’t working — and the simple system profitable...

Send us Fan Mail In the last episode of the 2025, I chat about looking back on the year, and give some tips about noting down wins and using them to help you plan forward to 2026. Find out more about The Home Baking Business Academy, https://anniebennett.co.uk/the-home-baking-business-academy/ Follow The Home Baking Business Academy: https://www.instagram.com/thehomebakingbusinessacademy/ https://...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I give a few tips about naming your home baking business, and share some naming stories from some of my baking community. To check names: If it’s trademarked: https://www.gov.uk/search-for-trademark Limited Company Search: https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/ Domain name searches Most website providers will tell you if your chosen name is ava...

Send us Fan Mail Ziggy Li, the Flowering Baker I’m the creator behind The Flowering Baker, based in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire. Once a Science Teacher, now a proud mum of two, living with my husband in the heart of the Midlands. When I’m not creating bespoke cakes, you’ll find me spending time with my family, enjoying the beauty of the countryside. My baking journey started by making birthd...

Send us Fan Mail Goals. In this episode, Annie chats about why goals can help to focus your mindset, and create success in your business. Find out more about The Home Baking Business Academy,  https://anniebennett.co.uk/the-home-baking-business-academy/ Follow The Home Baking Business Academy: https://www.instagram.com/thehomebakingbusinessacademy/ https://www.facebook.com/thehomebakingbusinessaca...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 2: Hindsight Is A Wonderful Thing Join Annie as she shares 7 things she wished she’d known when she started her baking business, and shares stories from her baking community. And if you’d like Annie’s guide to starting a baking business, request the Steps To Business With checklist here:  https://www.subscribepage.com/stepstocakebusiness Find out more about The Home Baking...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 1: Starting Up Join Annie as she chats about starting up a baking business. She’ll tell the story of her own baking business, Leading Lady Cakes, and those of some of her fellow bakers.  With stories, and some hints and tips, learn more about starting up. And if you’d like Annie’s guide to starting a baking business, request the Steps To Business With checklist here:  http...

Send us Fan Mail The Profitable Baker — for bakers who mean business with Annie Bennett Launching 14th November! You bake beautifully. But running a profitable baking business? That’s where things can get messy. Each week, business mentor and baking industry expert Annie Bennett helps home bakers move beyond “just getting by” and start building a real, sustainable business. Inside every episode, y...