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131. How to Get Moving Again After a Big Push in Your Sourdough Microbakery
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129. Why the Bread Winner Summit Matters So Much
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| 6/18/26 | 131. How to Get Moving Again After a Big Push in Your Sourdough Microbakery | The Bread Winner Summit was incredible — and then I crashed. In this episode, I'm getting really honest about what happens after we give everything to something big: the pre-orders that don't pause, the follow-up emails that get delayed, and that nagging feeling of having overpromised and underdelivered. I'm walking you through why this happens (hint: it's not a planning failure, it's a best-case-scenario problem), and why building in a buffer — for prep days, for big launches, for life in general — might be the single most useful shift you can make this year.This is also a permission-slip episode. Because here's the thing: two things can be true at once. You can be proud of what you built and also be completely wiped out by it. You can need rest and also need to come back before the silence turns into hiding. I'm sharing exactly what got me moving again after two weeks of catching my breath, including the one-small-thing approach that's helped me rebuild momentum without forcing it. If you've ever pushed hard for something big and then felt like you disappeared afterward, this one's for you.Resources:Join the Seen and Sold Sprint: https://carolinebower.thrivecart.com/sprint/Get the Bread Winner Business Alignment Journal: https://carolinebower.com/journalGrab the Profit & Pricing Calculator: Simplify the math, clarify your margins, and confidently price your products. https://carolinebower.com/calculator Follow me on Instagram for more microbakery tips: @carolinebower_sourdoughFind links to all of my sourdough microbakery favorites including packaging, pans, and more! www.carolinebower.com/linksDownload the FREE Guide and Checklist, Your First Steps to a Successful In-Home Bakery at https://www.carolinebower.com/checklist to begin building YOUR thriving microbakery! | — | ||||||
| 6/4/26 | 130. Your Questions, My Answers: Live Q&A from the Bread Winner Summit✨ | business conversationlive Q&A+5 | — | Bread Winner SummitBread Winner Podcast+1 | — | sourdoughbusiness+6 | — | 35m 05s | |
| 5/28/26 | 129. Why the Bread Winner Summit Matters So Much✨ | Bread Winner Summitsourdough baking+3 | — | Bread Winner Summitsourdough+1 | online | Bread Winner Summitsourdough+3 | — | 7m 08s | |
| 5/21/26 | 128. How to Navigate Summer as a Sourdough Micro Bakery Owner✨ | sourdoughmicro bakery+3 | — | Bread Winner Business Alignment JournalProfit & Pricing Calculator+1 | — | sourdoughmicro bakery+5 | — | 15m 09s | |
| 5/14/26 | 127. The Best Marketing Strategy for Sourdough Micro Bakeries✨ | sourdough micro bakeriesmarketing strategy+3 | — | Bread Winner Business Alignment JournalProfit & Pricing Calculator+2 | — | sourdoughmicro bakery+3 | — | 34m 13s | |
| 5/1/26 | 126. The Power of Personal Connection in Your Bakery Business✨ | personal connectionbakery business+3 | — | Bread Winner SummitBread Winner Business Alignment Journal | — | bakerymarketing+3 | — | 18m 33s | |
| 4/23/26 | 125. Hobby Baker vs Business Owner: The Shift That Changes Everything✨ | hobby bakingbusiness mindset+4 | — | Bread Winner Business Alignment JournalProfit & Pricing Calculator+1 | — | hobby bakerbusiness owner+5 | — | 27m 57s | |
| 4/16/26 | 124. The Marketing Mistake That’s Keeping Your Sourdough Microbakery Invisible✨ | sourdough microbakerymarketing mistakes+4 | — | Bread Winner Business Alignment JournalProfit & Pricing Calculator+1 | — | sourdoughmicrobakery+5 | — | 31m 03s | |
| 4/9/26 | 123. The Hidden Bottlenecks Slowing Down Your Sourdough Microbakery✨ | sourdough microbakerybottlenecks+3 | — | Bread Winner SummitBread Winner Business Alignment Journal+1 | — | sourdoughmicrobakery+7 | — | 19m 46s | |
| 3/26/26 | 122. My Forno Bread Oven Review After 4 Months✨ | bread bakingbusiness growth+4 | — | My Forno ovenBread Winner Business Alignment Journal+1 | — | bread ovensourdough+5 | My FornoBREADWINNER | 24m 55s | |
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| 3/19/26 | 121. The Plateau Phase in Your Micro Bakery (And What to Do Next)✨ | micro bakerybusiness growth+4 | — | Bread Winner Business Alignment JournalProfit & Pricing Calculator | — | micro bakerybusiness plateau+4 | — | 22m 15s | |
| 3/12/26 | 120. Why KPIs Matter in Your Sourdough Micro Bakery Business (Part 3) | In this episode, we’re wrapping up our three-part series on KPIs for sourdough micro bakery owners by talking about the how—how to actually look at your data and turn it into useful insights for your business. I walk you through a simple, practical way to export your sales data and start noticing the patterns that are already hiding inside your bakery. Because so often we rely on memory—remembering the busy weeks, the products that sell out, or the customers we see most often—without stepping back and looking at the bigger picture. When you take the time to look at the numbers, you start to see your business in a completely different light.I also share the moment that completely changed the way I think about growth in my bakery. Instead of growth being mostly about visibility or reaching more people, I realized that the real story was happening in the patterns of repeat customers and the habits they were building around bread. In this episode, I walk you through how to uncover those patterns in your own data—from repeat customer rates to order frequency to the products that quietly anchor your business. This is where we move from reacting week to week to leading with clarity, understanding what actually brings stability to a sourdough micro bakery, and building a business that fits into people’s everyday lives.Resources:Get the Bread Winner Business Alignment Journal: https://carolinebower.com/journalGrab the Profit & Pricing Calculator: Simplify the math, clarify your margins, and confidently price your products. https://carolinebower.com/calculator Follow me on Instagram for more microbakery tips: @carolinebower_sourdoughFind links to all of my sourdough microbakery favorites including packaging, pans, and more! www.carolinebower.com/linksDownload the FREE Guide and Checklist, Your First Steps to a Successful In-Home Bakery at https://www.carolinebower.com/checklist to begin building YOUR thriving microbakery! | — | ||||||
| 3/5/26 | 119. Why KPIs Matter in Your Sourdough Micro Bakery Business (Part 2) | In this episode, I’m continuing our three-part series on KPIs for sourdough micro bakery owners, and today we’re getting practical. Last week we talked about why paying attention to your numbers matters. In this episode, I’m breaking down what you actually need to look at. Because when people say “know your numbers,” that can feel vague and overwhelming. The truth is, you don’t need a giant spreadsheet or dozens of complicated metrics. In my own bakery, I’ve found that almost everything I need to understand about my business falls into four clear areas: revenue, product performance, customer behavior, and profit. When those four areas are visible, the business starts to feel a lot less chaotic.We walk through each of those lenses together and talk about the specific things worth paying attention to inside each one—from understanding your monthly revenue trends to identifying which products truly strengthen your bakery, to noticing how repeat customers actually build stability in your business. This conversation is all about putting on your CEO hat and leading with clarity instead of emotion. When you begin to see patterns in your numbers, decisions become calmer and more intentional. And that’s where sustainable, burnout-proof businesses are built.Resources:Get the Bread Winner Business Alignment Journal: https://carolinebower.com/journalGrab the Profit & Pricing Calculator: Simplify the math, clarify your margins, and confidently price your products. https://carolinebower.com/calculator Follow me on Instagram for more microbakery tips: @carolinebower_sourdoughFind links to all of my sourdough microbakery favorites including packaging, pans, and more! www.carolinebower.com/linksDownload the FREE Guide and Checklist, Your First Steps to a Successful In-Home Bakery at https://www.carolinebower.com/checklist to begin building YOUR thriving microbakery! | — | ||||||
| 2/26/26 | 118. Why KPIs Matter in Your Sourdough Micro Bakery Business (Part 1) | In this episode, I’m inviting you to step out of the kitchen and into the boardroom with me. If you’re selling bread to real people and taking real money in exchange for it—even if it’s just a handful of loaves a week—you’re running a business. And that shift in mindset changes everything. We’re kicking off a three-part series all about putting on your CEO hat and learning how to lead your sourdough micro bakery with intention instead of emotion. Because when we rely on how a single week feels, we end up reacting instead of leading—and that’s where burnout and confusion start to creep in.Today, I’m sharing why paying attention to a few key numbers (don’t worry, nothing overwhelming) can completely change the way you see your business. We’re talking about the difference between instinct and informed decision-making, how to spot patterns instead of panic, and why sustainable growth doesn’t happen by accident. I’ll also walk you through a few powerful questions to help you lay the foundation before we dive into the “what” and “how” of KPIs in the next episodes. If you’ve ever felt like your revenue is unpredictable, your menu feels chaotic, or your business feels more reactive than steady, this conversation will help you step into leadership with clarity and confidence.Resources:Get the Bread Winner Business Alignment Journal: https://carolinebower.com/journalGrab the Profit & Pricing Calculator: Simplify the math, clarify your margins, and confidently price your products. https://carolinebower.com/calculator Follow me on Instagram for more microbakery tips: @carolinebower_sourdoughFind links to all of my sourdough microbakery favorites including packaging, pans, and more! www.carolinebower.com/linksDownload the FREE Guide and Checklist, Your First Steps to a Successful In-Home Bakery at https://www.carolinebower.com/checklist to begin building YOUR thriving microbakery! | — | ||||||
| 2/12/26 | 117. January Microbakery Recap: Revenue, Workshops, and What’s Actually Working | In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of my January and sharing what the numbers, the menu, and the day‑to‑day realities of brick‑and‑mortar life are teaching me. Revenue was up again (which is encouraging in a post‑holiday month), but what really stood out wasn’t just growth — it was what’s driving that growth. From workshops becoming a meaningful revenue stream to core products continuing to anchor the business, January gave me clarity about what’s actually working and what deserves more attention.I’m also sharing the curveballs — weather‑canceled markets, cold fermentation struggles, and the ongoing guesswork of baking for walk‑ins versus pre‑orders — and how I’m thinking through all of it moving into February. If you’ve ever wondered how to read your own bakery data without spiraling, or how to refine what’s working without overhauling everything, this episode will help you slow down, pay attention, and move forward with intention.Resources:Get the Bread Winner Business Alignment Journal: https://carolinebower.com/journalGrab the Profit & Pricing Calculator: Simplify the math, clarify your margins, and confidently price your products. https://carolinebower.com/calculator Follow me on Instagram for more microbakery tips: @carolinebower_sourdoughFind links to all of my sourdough microbakery favorites including packaging, pans, and more! www.carolinebower.com/linksDownload the FREE Guide and Checklist, Your First Steps to a Successful In-Home Bakery at https://www.carolinebower.com/checklist to begin building YOUR thriving microbakery! | — | ||||||
| 2/5/26 | 116. The Simple Review System That Keeps My Bakery Running Smoothly | In this episode, I’m walking you through the monthly check-in rhythm I use to keep my business grounded, focused, and burnout-proof. If you’ve ever found yourself jumping from one month to the next without really stopping to reflect, this practice is for you. I’m sharing the simple, repeatable questions I ask each month that help me assess what’s working, what’s not, and how to move forward with more intention. It’s not about constantly optimizing or overhauling everything — it’s about creating space to pause, reflect, and make decisions based on what’s really happening in your business.I’ll break down the four main categories I evaluate — products, capacity, revenue direction, and decision friction — and share how they’ve helped me grow my bakery sustainably. I’m also sharing the one powerful question I ask each month that helps bring more ease into the next. Plus, I’ve created a physical and digital journal if you want to implement this check-in process for yourself. If you're ready to build more consistency and calm into your business without adding more to your plate, this episode is a great place to start.Resources:Get the Bread Winner Business Alignment Journal: https://carolinebower.com/journalGrab the Profit & Pricing Calculator: Simplify the math, clarify your margins, and confidently price your products. https://carolinebower.com/calculator Follow me on Instagram for more microbakery tips: @carolinebower_sourdoughFind links to all of my sourdough microbakery favorites including packaging, pans, and more! www.carolinebower.com/linksDownload the FREE Guide and Checklist, Your First Steps to a Successful In-Home Bakery at https://www.carolinebower.com/checklist to begin building YOUR thriving microbakery! | — | ||||||
| 1/29/26 | 115. How I'm Planning My Weekly Menu in My Sourdough Microbakery in 2026. | In this episode, I’m continuing our January series by walking through how I’ve completely rethought my menu planning for the year ahead. If you’ve ever felt mentally exhausted just thinking about your menu, or found yourself re-deciding the same things week after week, this conversation will feel like a deep exhale. I’m sharing why more options don’t automatically mean more sales, how simplifying my menu has actually reduced stress and improved consistency, and why predictability has become one of the most powerful tools in my business.I break down the exact framework I’m using now — a hybrid menu model built around core products, rotating items, and predictable specials — and why this structure has helped me protect my energy, communicate more clearly with customers, and stop reinventing the wheel every month. This episode is especially for bakers who love what they do but feel stretched thin trying to offer everything to everyone. If you’re craving a cleaner, calmer, more sustainable way to run your bakery without sacrificing value or sales, this one will give you a lot to think about.Resources:Join the Bread Winner Inner Circle: CarolineBower.com/innercircleJoin The Bread Winner Network: https://carolinebower.thrivecart.com/bread-winner-network/ – Monthly membership for sourdough bakers.Grab the Profit & Pricing Calculator: Simplify the math, clarify your margins, and confidently price your products. http://carolinebower.com/calculator Follow me on Instagram for more microbakery tips: @carolinebower_sourdoughFind links to all of my sourdough microbakery favorites including packaging, pans, and more! www.carolinebower.com/linksDownload the FREE Guide and Checklist, Your First Steps to a Successful In-Home Bakery at https://www.carolinebower.com/checklist to begin building YOUR thriving microbakery! | — | ||||||
| 1/15/26 | 114. Year-Long Planning for Micro Bakers | In this episode of The Breadwinner Podcast, we’re kicking off the new year by zooming out and looking at the big picture. January is naturally a slower month for many bakers, and that gives us the chance to pause, breathe, and plan intentionally. But instead of building rigid calendars that break under pressure, I’m sharing a simpler approach—one that’s flexible, supportive, and rooted in how sourdough microbakeries actually run. This method will help you create a container for the year made up of four practical parts: non-negotiables, seasonal anchors, monthly rhythms, and decision rules.If planning the whole year feels overwhelming or unrealistic, you’re not alone. Most of us don’t struggle because we’re unmotivated—we struggle because traditional planning doesn’t match the realities of dough, life, and all the hats we wear. So I’ll walk you through how to clarify what matters most, protect your time and energy, and make better decisions with way less effort. This episode is your invitation to build consistency without rigidity and start the year with intention, not exhaustion.Resources:Join the Bread Winner Inner Circle: CarolineBower.com/innercircleJoin The Bread Winner Network: https://carolinebower.thrivecart.com/bread-winner-network/ – Monthly membership for sourdough bakers.Grab the Profit & Pricing Calculator: Simplify the math, clarify your margins, and confidently price your products. http://carolinebower.com/calculator Follow me on Instagram for more microbakery tips: @carolinebower_sourdoughFind links to all of my sourdough microbakery favorites including packaging, pans, and more! www.carolinebower.com/linksDownload the FREE Guide and Checklist, Your First Steps to a Successful In-Home Bakery at https://www.carolinebower.com/checklist to begin building YOUR thriving microbakery! | — | ||||||
| 1/8/26 | 113. December Recap & 2026 Kickoff: What Worked, What Didn't, and What's Next | Welcome to the very first episode of 2026! I’m so excited to be back behind the mic and kicking off the year with you. In this episode, I’m reflecting on the wins, challenges, and lessons from December—both the bakery numbers and the personal growth behind them. This isn't just about product sales or planning menus (though we cover plenty of that too); it's about how we move forward with intention, clarity, and the long game in mind. I talk about how I approached Christmas sales, the surprising trends I noticed in product popularity, and the small changes I’m making to reduce burnout and streamline systems in this next season.I also share four powerful questions you can use to review your own busy season, plus some honest thoughts on where I’m simplifying my menu and growing my support team. If you’re feeling like you’re constantly reinventing the wheel or stretched thin after the holidays, I hope this episode helps you reset and refocus. We’re not just baking bread—we’re building something sustainable, meaningful, and aligned with our values. Let’s start 2026 off with more clarity, less hustle, and a renewed sense of purpose.Resources:Join the Bread Winner Inner Circle: CarolineBower.com/innercircleJoin The Bread Winner Network: https://carolinebower.thrivecart.com/bread-winner-network/ – Monthly membership for sourdough bakers.Grab the Profit & Pricing Calculator: Simplify the math, clarify your margins, and confidently price your products. http://carolinebower.com/calculator Follow me on Instagram for more microbakery tips: @carolinebower_sourdoughFind links to all of my sourdough microbakery favorites including packaging, pans, and more! www.carolinebower.com/linksDownload the FREE Guide and Checklist, Your First Steps to a Successful In-Home Bakery at https://www.carolinebower.com/checklist to begin building YOUR thriving microbakery! | — | ||||||
| 12/18/25 | 112. Pause, Reflection, and Legacy in 2025 | Hello my friend, and welcome to the final episode of 2025. This isn’t a traditional year-in-review episode—it’s more of an invitation to pause, to breathe, and to remember that the work you’re doing in your sourdough microbakery is building something far bigger than weekly sales or Instagram posts. In this slower-paced reflection, I share five intentional questions that I hope will help you zoom out and really honor all that 2025 asked of you. These questions aren’t about vanity metrics or highlight reels. They’re about legacy—the quiet, meaningful kind that shows up in school lunches, family dinners, and the way your community shops for real food.This episode is a gentle nudge to reflect on where you’ve been, what you’ve learned, and how you want to move forward. Before we rush into planning and goal setting for 2026, I hope you’ll sit with these questions and allow them to shape your vision. I also share a heartfelt invitation to join the Breadwinner Inner Circle as doors open once again. Whether you’ve been listening since the beginning or just found your way here, I want you to know that what you’re building matters—and that I’m so honored to be building alongside you.Resources: Join the Bread Winner Inner Circle: https://carolinebower.thrivecart.com/breadwinnerinnercircle/ Join The Bread Winner Network: https://carolinebower.thrivecart.com/bread-winner-network/ – Monthly membership for sourdough bakers.Grab the Profit & Pricing Calculator: Simplify the math, clarify your margins, and confidently price your products. http://carolinebower.com/calculator Follow me on Instagram for more microbakery tips: @carolinebower_sourdoughFind links to all of my sourdough microbakery favorites including packaging, pans, and more! www.carolinebower.com/linksDownload the FREE Guide and Checklist, Your First Steps to a Successful In-Home Bakery at https://www.carolinebower.com/checklist to begin building YOUR thriving microbakery! | — | ||||||
| 12/11/25 | 111. Hiring an Assistant for a Burnout Proof Bakery | If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to have an assistant in your microbakery—or if you’re feeling overwhelmed and know you need help but don’t know where to start—this episode is for you. I’m chatting with Melissa, my former assistant, about what it really looks like to bring someone into your space, how to know you’re ready, and what tasks you can delegate to lighten your load without sacrificing quality.We dive into hiring mindset shifts, the value of a working interview, and what it means to create a business that’s sustainable for the long haul. Whether you’re considering a seasonal helper for the holidays or thinking about more long-term support, this conversation is full of insights to help you build a bakery that doesn’t burn you out.Resources: Join The Bread Winner Network: https://carolinebower.thrivecart.com/bread-winner-network/ – Monthly membership for sourdough bakers.Grab the Profit & Pricing Calculator: Simplify the math, clarify your margins, and confidently price your products. http://carolinebower.com/calculator Follow me on Instagram for more microbakery tips: @carolinebower_sourdoughFind links to all of my sourdough microbakery favorites including packaging, pans, and more! www.carolinebower.com/linksDownload the FREE Guide and Checklist, Your First Steps to a Successful In-Home Bakery at https://www.carolinebower.com/checklist to begin building YOUR thriving microbakery! | — | ||||||
| 12/4/25 | 110. November in Review: From Home Bakery to Brick & Mortar | November was one of the wildest months I’ve ever walked through, and in this episode, I’m inviting you behind the scenes to hear the full recap—what worked, what didn’t, and what I’m carrying forward into December. This was the month I made the big move from my home bakery into a brick-and-mortar space, and it came with all the expected learning curves… and then some. From navigating a new oven and workflow quirks to managing Thanksgiving pre-orders and a soft opening, there was a lot to celebrate—and a lot to adjust.I’ll share honest reflections on product trends, marketing lessons, and how I’m thinking differently about pacing, prepping, and planning ahead (especially when it comes to holidays and retail baking). If you’re in a season of transition or expansion, I hope this month-in-review encourages you to pause, reflect, and keep moving forward with intention. There’s beauty in the messy middle, and sometimes the best lessons come from the days that don’t go quite as planned.Resources: Join The Bread Winner Network: https://carolinebower.thrivecart.com/bread-winner-network/ – Monthly membership for sourdough bakers.Grab the Profit & Pricing Calculator: Simplify the math, clarify your margins, and confidently price your products. http://carolinebower.com/calculator Follow me on Instagram for more microbakery tips: @carolinebower_sourdoughFind links to all of my sourdough microbakery favorites including packaging, pans, and more! www.carolinebower.com/linksDownload the FREE Guide and Checklist, Your First Steps to a Successful In-Home Bakery at https://www.carolinebower.com/checklist to begin building YOUR thriving microbakery! | — | ||||||
| 11/20/25 | 109. Week One in the New Bakery: Behind the Scenes of My First Commercial Space | This episode is a behind-the-scenes peek at my very first week in the new commercial bakery space. I’m walking you through the move from home to brick-and-mortar—what led me to take this leap, how it felt to lock the bakery door behind me for the first time, and what’s already changing in my business. I’m talking about what worked, what didn’t, and what I’m learning in real time—because it’s not all smooth sailing, but it’s worth it.Whether you’re dreaming of a commercial kitchen someday or happily working from your home, there’s something in this episode for you. I share everything from oven choices to mindset shifts, and how this space is already shifting the way I serve my customers and my family. You’ll hear my honest reflections and some practical takeaways—plus encouragement if you're wondering whether a move like this could be in your future, too.Resources: Join The Bread Winner Network: https://carolinebower.thrivecart.com/bread-winner-network/ – Monthly membership for sourdough bakers.Grab the Profit & Pricing Calculator: Simplify the math, clarify your margins, and confidently price your products. http://carolinebower.com/calculator Follow me on Instagram for more microbakery tips: @carolinebower_sourdoughFind links to all of my sourdough microbakery favorites including packaging, pans, and more! www.carolinebower.com/linksDownload the FREE Guide and Checklist, Your First Steps to a Successful In-Home Bakery at https://www.carolinebower.com/checklist to begin building YOUR thriving microbakery! | — | ||||||
| 11/6/25 | 108. My October Recap: Product Experiments, Revenue, and Reflection | October was a full and fulfilling month in my bakery—one that reminded me why slowing down to reflect is just as important as pushing forward. In this month’s business recap, I’m sharing what worked well, what didn’t, and the lessons I’m taking into the busy holiday season ahead. From product wins like my new English muffin loaf to the experiments that didn’t go as planned (hello, caramel mishaps), I walk through the highlights and honest moments that shaped the month. I also break down my October revenue, the systems that helped everything flow more smoothly, and the small tweaks that made a big difference.More than anything, this reflection is a reminder that growth happens when we pause to learn from our own process. I’m diving into how consistency pays off, how to know which “balls” to keep in the air, and how to stay grounded during a season of transition. Whether you’re running your bakery from home or preparing for your next big step, this recap is packed with lessons, numbers, and insights you can apply to your own business journey.Resources: Join The Bread Winner Network: https://carolinebower.thrivecart.com/bread-winner-network/ – Monthly membership for sourdough bakers.Grab the Profit & Pricing Calculator: Simplify the math, clarify your margins, and confidently price your products. http://carolinebower.com/calculator Follow me on Instagram for more microbakery tips: @carolinebower_sourdoughFind links to all of my sourdough microbakery favorites including packaging, pans, and more! www.carolinebower.com/linksDownload the FREE Guide and Checklist, Your First Steps to a Successful In-Home Bakery at https://www.carolinebower.com/checklist to begin building YOUR thriving microbakery! | — | ||||||
| 10/31/25 | 107. The Market Series, Part 3: How to Make Your Booth Stand Out | In this final episode of my three-part series on sourdough markets, we’re diving into one of my favorite parts—booth setup and presentation. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by market prep or unsure how to stand out, this episode is packed with practical tips that will help you show up with confidence and clarity. From choosing the right tablecloth to positioning your signs, I’ll walk you through what’s worked for me, what hasn’t, and how to create a welcoming space that draws people in without shouting for attention.We’ll also talk about how your presence—not just your product—can make all the difference. You’ll learn how to connect with customers without being pushy, create a consistent look and feel for your booth, and build trust with your market community. Whether you’re brand new to vendor events or looking to elevate your current setup, this episode will help you turn browsers into buyers and keep them coming back week after week.Resources: Join The Bread Winner Network: https://carolinebower.thrivecart.com/bread-winner-network/ – Monthly membership for sourdough bakers.Shop Caroline’s farmer’s market essentials at Amazon: https://rivr.link/0bw-L3k4CwGrab my Farmers Market Checklist here: https://carolinebower.myflodesk.com/marketchecklist Episode 16 – “Why Every Baker Needs a List (and How to Build One)” – Learn how to grow and nurture your bakery’s list. - https://open.spotify.com/episode/71ie78EAbQsRSK1Yq72xmE?si=2c00c68c55b748baSign up for Square here: https://squareup.com/i/BREADWINCB Grab the Profit & Pricing Calculator: Simplify the math, clarify your margins, and confidently price your products. http://carolinebower.com/calculator Follow me on Instagram for more microbakery tips: @carolinebower_sourdoughFind links to all of my sourdough microbakery favorites including packaging, pans, and more! www.carolinebower.com/linksDownload the FREE Guide and Checklist, Your First Steps to a Successful In-Home Bakery at https://www.carolinebower.com/checklist to begin building YOUR thriving microbakery! | — | ||||||
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How readily this show books outside guests like you.
How proven this show is for host-read sponsorships.
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ProUpgrade to Pro to unlock guest cadence, sponsor categories, fit scores, and per-episode ad value for this show.
Chart Positions
1 placement across 1 market.
Chart Positions
1 placement across 1 market.