Welcome to "The Bread Winner Podcast," the show for microbakery owners who want to create a successful microbakery without spending every waking minute in the kitchen. I'm Caroline Bower, and I bake over 100 loaves a week from my home while still getting 8 hours of sleep and having time to be fully present in the important moments with my family. If you're looking to build a thriving sourdough business from your home, you're in the right place. Every Monday and Thursday, I'll be sharing new ...
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32. When to Say Yes (and No) to Custom Orders in Your Sourdough Microbakery Business
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In this episode, we're diving deep into the world of custom orders for microbakery owners. As flattering as it can be to receive requests for personalized items, accepting custom orders can also become overwhelming if not managed carefully. I share my own journey with custom requests and the lessons I’ve learned on balancing demand with my own capa…
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31. Engage Locally: How Facebook Groups Can Grow Your Sourdough Business
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In this episode, I’m sharing one of my most effective strategies for growing my sourdough microbakery—leveraging local Facebook groups. Facebook might feel outdated, but local groups are a goldmine for small bakery owners looking to connect with their community, build trust, and attract loyal customers. I’ll show you how to find the right groups, e…
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30. Is it time to raise your prices in your sourdough microbakery? Here's exactly what you need to know.
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Are you working tirelessly in your microbakery but still feel like you’re not earning what you deserve? In this episode of The Bread Winner Podcast, I break down the essential steps to confidently raise your prices without losing your loyal customers. Pricing your handcrafted sourdough for what it's truly worth can feel intimidating, but it's key t…
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29. Sourdough Workshops: How Kala Hembree Has Taught Over 1,800 People to Bake Bread
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In this episode of The Bread Winner Podcast, I sit down with Kala Hembree, a seasoned sourdough baker and workshop expert, to dive deep into the world of teaching bread-making workshops. Kala shares how she transitioned from selling at farmer's markets to leading successful workshops, helping others bake their own bread while building a strong comm…
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28: Crowdsourced from the Microbakery Community: Doughs You Can Freeze and Bake Anytime
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In this episode of The Bread Winner Podcast, we’re diving into one of the best time-saving hacks for busy bakers—freezing your dough! After crowdsourcing ideas from my amazing Instagram community, I’m sharing a treasure trove of baked goods that freeze beautifully and can be baked straight from frozen. From cookies to scones, cinnamon rolls, and ev…
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27. Choosing your Holiday Events for Sourdough Microbakeries: Where to Sell and Why
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In this episode of The Bread Winner Podcast, we're diving into the final part of our series on preparing for the busiest time of the year: Quarter 4. As the holiday season approaches, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by the number of events, markets, and opportunities that come your way. Caroline shares her strategy for planning events and deciding wh…
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26. Holiday Menu Planning for Sourdough Bakers: Tips for a Low-Stress Q4
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In this episode of The Breadwinner Podcast, Caroline dives into the art of menu planning for the fourth quarter, a crucial time for sourdough microbakery owners. As the busiest season approaches, it can be tempting to say yes to every opportunity and flavor idea. But without a clear plan, you risk burnout. Caroline shares her own hard-learned lesso…
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25. Preparing for Q4: Time Management for a Thriving Sourdough Microbakery
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In this episode of The Bread Winner Podcast, Caroline kicks off a three-part series on navigating Q4, the busiest time of the year for sourdough microbakery owners. In part one, she dives into the importance of proactive schedule planning, offering strategies like time blocking, preparing for peak baking weeks, and ensuring that you make room for f…
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24. Is a Sourdough Microbakery Right for You?
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In this episode of The Bread Winner Podcast, Caroline dives into the important question: Is running a sourdough micro bakery the right business for you? Whether you're just thinking about starting or you've already begun, Caroline shares a series of insightful, reflective questions to help you decide if this path aligns with your goals, lifestyle, …
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23. Coaching Episode | Streamlining Sales: How Verena is Shifting to Porch Pickups
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In this coaching episode, Caroline sits down with Verena Aziz, owner of V’s Treats in Seattle, to help her overcome the challenges of growing her microbakery. Verena shares her journey of turning her baking passion into a business and the struggle of balancing high-quality ingredients with profitability. Together, they explore solutions to shift fr…
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22. The 10 Questions You Need to Ask For Your Microbakery Before A Busy Season
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This week, we're diving into the essential questions every sourdough microbakery owner should be asking themselves before the holiday season hits. Imagine heading into the busiest time of year with a clear plan, boosted confidence, and a game-changing strategy to handle the holiday rush without losing your sanity. In this episode, you'll discover h…
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21. Listen in on a Coaching Call with Alissa Simmons!
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In this episode, we dive into the common struggles of starting a microbakery, specifically overcoming "analysis paralysis." Alissa has been working hard for over three months on perfecting her recipes, creating a logo, setting prices, and finalizing her menu. However, she finds herself stuck, second-guessing her efforts and unsure of how to officia…
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20. The 6 Pillars Every Microbakery Needs to Thrive
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In this episode of The Bread Winner Podcast, Caroline dives into the six essential pillars every microbakery owner needs to build a thriving, sustainable business. Drawing from her experience in business ownership and running a successful bakery, she explains why so much of the work is about making solid business decisions, not just baking great br…
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19. Delaney Peters | Microbaker in Alaska | Toddlers, assistants, and wholesaling!
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In this episode of The Bread Winner Podcast, host Caroline Bower chats with Delaney Peters, a sourdough micro bakery owner in Alaska. Delaney shares her journey from growing up in California and moving to Alaska, to starting her bakery from scratch. They discuss practical tips for managing a home bakery with a young child, the importance of communi…
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18. Small Space, Big Dreams: Creative Small Space Hacks for Your Home Bakery
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In this episode of The Bread Winner Podcast, we tackle a common challenge faced by many sourdough microbakery owners: making the most of a small kitchen or baking space. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by clutter or frustrated with a lack of room, this episode is packed with creative, practical tips to help you reclaim your space and streamline your …
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17. Bookkeeping for Bakers: Keep Your Dough in Order!
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In this episode of The Bread Winner Podcast, we sit down with Megan Morales from Purple Elephant Bookkeeping to uncover the secrets to stress-free bookkeeping for small business owners. If bookkeeping feels overwhelming or you find yourself scrambling at tax time, this episode is for you! You'll learn why maintaining good financial habits is crucia…
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16. Why Every Sourdough Microbakery Needs a List and How to Build One
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In this episode of The Bread Winner Podcast,I’ll share why creating a list should be one of your top priorities and provide practical advice on how to get started, whether you choose email or text. From my own experience, I’ll highlight the advantages of using a list to keep your customers engaged and ensure your messages are seen. We’ll cover the …
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15. The Best Business Decision I Made This Year for my Microbakery Business
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In this episode of The Bread Winner Podcast, Caroline discusses the transformative power of working with a coach. She shares her personal journey of overcoming fear, indecision, and perfectionism by investing in a business coach, and how this decision has accelerated her growth far beyond what she could have achieved on her own. Caroline discusses …
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14. Unlocking the Power of a Planning Week for Your Sourdough Microbakery
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In this episode of The Bread Winner Podcast, Caroline Bower dives into the transformative power of a dedicated planning week. Caroline shares her step-by-step approach to setting yourself up for a successful season in your sourdough microbakery. From gathering invaluable customer feedback through surveys to reflecting on your mission, vision, and v…
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13. Succeeding in Sourdough Sales Without Farmers’ Markets
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In this episode of The Bread Winner Podcast, host Caroline Bower explores effective strategies for selling sourdough bread without relying on farmers' markets. As the farmers' market season winds down, or if they don’t suit your sourdough microbakery, Caroline shares practical alternatives like porch pickup and other creative selling methods. Learn…
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12. Boost Sales and Delight Customers with These Sourdough Incentives
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This episode of the Breadwinner Podcast dives into the world of sales and incentives specifically tailored for sourdough micro bakery owners. Host Caroline Bower shares practical strategies to increase customer loyalty and drive sales, such as bundle deals, limited time offers, loyalty programs, and creative incentives. Learn how to make your custo…
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11. Speak Up! Embracing the Value of Your Micro Bakery Business
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Embracing the Value of Your Micro Bakery Business In this heartfelt episode of the Bread Winner podcast, Caroline Bower discusses the importance of recognizing and valuing your micro bakery, regardless of its size. She addresses the habit many female business owners have of belittling their own ventures by using the term 'little,' and offers practi…
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10. Reach the Right People with Social Media for your Sourdough Microbakery | part 2
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Mastering Social Media for Your Micro Bakery Subscribe to The Simple Sourdough Social Kit! In this episode of the Bread Winner podcast, Caroline Bower provides an in-depth guide on using social media effectively to grow your micro bakery business. Building on the previous discussion, she delves into setting clear social media goals, identifying and…
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9. Exactly What I'd do in the first 30 Days if I was Starting my Microbakery from Zero
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Links to things we talked about: Free customizable Canva templates for labels https://mailchi.mp/thebluebirdbreadco/episode9 In this episode, Caroline Bower shares a detailed, week-by-week guide to starting a bakery from zero, based on her own experience of running a successful bread business for a year. From understanding cottage food laws to bulk…
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8. Build Your Local Customer Base with Social Media
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In today's episode, Caroline, a successful in-home sourdough bakery owner, shares powerful tips on leveraging social media to build and engage your local customer base. From the importance of visibility and engagement to using Instagram and Facebook effectively, Caroline provides detailed strategies for posting engaging content, utilizing local has…
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7. Simple Steps to Sell Your Sourdough Bread at Markets
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Welcome to the Breadwinner Podcast! Host Caroline Bower shares invaluable insights and detailed steps for sourdough micro bakery owners who want to successfully sell their products at farmers markets. From finding the perfect market, contacting organizers, and planning your setup, to determining how much product to bring and how to manage sales, Ca…
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6. Investing in Equipment. Is it Time to Level Up Your Microbakery?
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In today's episode, I'll share some insight into investing in equipment to scale your sourdough micro bakery. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your business to the next level, I'll walk you through assessing your needs, considering your budget, and prioritizing purchases. Get ready to make some game-changing decisions for your ba…
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5. From Failed Loaves to Flourishing Business: My Microbakery Story
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In this episode of the Bread Winner podcast, Caroline Bower shares her personal journey from a novice sourdough baker to a successful micro bakery owner. She recounts her early baking experiences and discusses her growth strategies utilizing social media and local markets. Then she shares how she refined her processes with practical equipment inves…
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4. Five Key Steps to Get and Keep Your First Raving Fans
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Download the FREE Guide and Checklist, Your First Steps to a Successful In-Home Bakery at https://mailchi.mp/thebluebirdbreadco/checklist to begin building YOUR thriving microbakery! Links to things we talked about: Project Broadcast. Use the code BLUEBIRD for 50% off of your first month! Caroline Bower's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caroli…
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1. How to Turn Baking into a Business: Starting Your Home-Based Sourdough Micro Bakery
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Download the FREE Guide and Checklist, Your First Steps to a Successful In-Home Bakery at https://mailchi.mp/thebluebirdbreadco/checklist to begin building YOUR thriving microbakery! Caroline Bower Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolinebower_sourdough In the inaugural episode of the Breadwinner Podcast, host Caroline Bower, a successful home…
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2. Map Out Your Week for Sourdough Success
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Maximize Productivity and Minimize Stress: Planning Your Ideal Baking Week Download the FREE Printable Daily and Weekly Planner at https://mailchi.mp/thebluebirdbreadco/planner to maximize your productivity and minimize your stress in your cottage microbakery! In this episode of the Bread Winner podcast, host Caroline Bower guides sourdough micro b…
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3. Maximize Your Bakery Profits with Strategic Pricing
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Download the FREE Guide and Checklist, Your First Steps to a Successful In-Home Bakery at https://mailchi.mp/thebluebirdbreadco/checklist to begin building YOUR thriving microbakery! Links to things we talked about: https://www.cakecost.net/ Caroline Bower Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolinebower_sourdough In this episode of The Bread Win…
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0. Building a sourdough business? This is the podcast you've been looking for!
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Loved this trailer and excited for more episodes? Me too!! Screenshot the episode page and tag me on Instagram at @carolinebower_sourdough to connect with other like-minded listeners! If you're dreaming of starting your own cottage microbakery, click here to get my free Sourdough Microbakery Checklist! Welcome to the trailer episode of The Bread Wi…
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