From 0 Orders to Fully Booked | How I Gained Customers at the Start of My Home Bakery Business

[@TheStationBakery]

I’m so happy to share what I did to grow my cake business from 0 to fully booked! I hope it gives you some ideas on how to be creative in growing your customers! And remember do what works best for you and your business! See 4 Tools that Help Me Make a PROFIT in my Cake Decorating Business (All FREE!) kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zn29ZKOabauam7M

[@preshcakes3881]

"You need to look busy" because that's how people notice you... As a teenager running a home bakery, I never thought about this! I always assumed I only needed to post when I got orders (which had only been a handful of times this month and a 1/2 I've been open)

[@shimbakesbread]

"I created cakes for no one. You need to show your work..." 💯🙌 I completely agree, thank you.

[@TheStationBakery]

🙌🏽❤️

[@devenbaker]

Making goodies for family/neighbors/friends is a big one to help you to grow and get content. That is something I just started doing and I actually bake snacks for my co-workers to get their feedback.

[@lifewithzinnah]

I’m using these tips to help my bakery business grow. I’ve always loved baking as a child and I’m 16 now. I really see myself doing this long term

[@TheStationBakery]

Yay! You can do it! Take it a step at a time and build!

[@hopevity]

Update?

[@kajalbakingjourney]

Hello, I also like making cakes and i want to do cake business

[@lifewithzinnah]

@@kajalbakingjourney Go for it!!

[@e1honor7doctorw]

Another tip would be to redecorate the same base cake that you just keep in the freezer

[@madelinepearson8594]

this helps me a lot as I am 12 years old and really into baking and I've been trying to start a buisness

[@missmarymary6506]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge.im a grandma who is so happy to see your generation being successful doing what you love..you have great business sense! Very Proud of you!👵🏼🥰👵🏼🥰

[@TheStationBakery]

Thank you so much!! I am happy to share in hopes of helping or inspiring someone!

[@Sandwichlover101]

Now this is absolutely adorable ❤

[@mefabi_]

Thank you for this video! This is the 3rd time I have restarted my home bakery business, and this video clarified everything. I'm going the right way!!!

[@marcacurso7756]

You had a solid plan and stuck to it. I'm glad you are successful. I've literally given away hundreds of cookies to perfect my recipes. The feedback from taste testers is invaluable. It's also led to a ton of business. I now have steady business and make more money selling cookies than I do teaching. Now I'm working on reinventing my social media and getting professional product photography done by people who believe in my products and want to help my business. Some are former students of mine and they are allowing me to pay them in money and cookies lol

[@imdee9024]

Well done to you! I'm from South Africa and my daughter plans to start a cookie selling business from home using social media marketing. Fingers Crossed. Thanks so much

[@kay5034]

Your sweatshirt is so cute! I've been waiting for this video 💗

[@TheStationBakery]

Thank you so much!! I hope you were inspired to find creative ways to increase your sales.

[@LollicupStore]

We love the hustle! Big props for growing your business from scratch. 💯

[@TheStationBakery]

Thank you!

[@toriamigo]

I love baking so much, i bake and cook all my food for my family, including homemade bread and greek yogurt etc. I looked into selling my stuff because i frequently give it away, might as well make some money. The law's in my country selling food out of the home are so incredibly strict :( its a dream that ill never get to achieve unfortunately

[@maryobaje3723]

It can be achieved. Start

[@toriamigo]

@maryobaje3723 I already tried, it a no. Laws around food is honestly so strict where im from

[@louiselemon9717]

Awesome, all your hard work is paying off. I'm loving your vibe & I'm learning a lot. Thank you!

[@Bee-Kind-Baker]

You never stop amazing me. Great marketing tips! Loving your videos 💕

[@retno8019]

Thank you for your tips. This is really helpful. Im a first time baker but really interested to start my own home bakery.

[@micahroyster4502]

Thank you so much for this video I’m starting my baking Business soon so this is helpful.

[@TheStationBakery]

Of course! I’m happy to help and congrats on getting started! May you have much success and find value form my content to make it bit easier running your cake business!

[@georgiscakes]

I've just discovered you, and I'm telling you that I love youuu:)))thank you sooo much! Have a happy new year, full of inspiration and customers!🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@TonettaClay]

Thank you for your video and tips. I'm a baker too and stopped a few years back, but wanted to get back into it. This gives me ideas.

[@TheStationBakery]

I’m glad to hear you want to try again! I hope my videos continue to get your mind spinning and business growing!

[@Bee-Kind-Baker]

Love your sweet , happy disposition 😊

[@alilove5618]

Thank you for sharing all of this valuable information.

[@TheStationBakery]

Of course! I’m always happy to share!

[@claudeneabel5823]

Hi. I've started a home bakery. Did you have to renovation your kitchen space to allow working to be more functional? If so, what did you do?

[@NURA-wp2rd]

thanks for the tips. Greetings from Argentina xxx

[@BizBob2]

Great video. You have some gem tips here for every business.

[@Choungie]

I love videos like yours! Thank you for all the knowledge you share!

[@TheStationBakery]

Aww thank you!

[@rosamitchell3021]

CONGRATULATIONS KEEP SURGING AHEAD!!!

[@TheStationBakery]

Thank you so much!

[@AbigailChristineIsrael]

This is excellent! I think this can be used for Meal Prep type of chefs also. Thank you! Ive a got a plan now

[@emartinezpacheco1424]

This is amazing! I always find your videos so informative and REAL! I am going to use all your strategies. I just recently started an Instagram account and haven’t been on Facebook in over 10 years. But I think it’s time to reappear but this time with my Home Business Dulceria Pacheco. Which is mostly lollipops, chocolate treats, bombs. Including cocoa, tea and your famous kool aid bombs with some pop. 😁I have yet to venture into baking, but you inspire me to try it. P.S. Thanks to you too I’m also gathering some guts and valor to do my first tutorial on my new KZbin Channel for one one my favorite lollipops using some amazing molds. Thanks again Kourt for being an inspiration.🙏🏼🤗 -Erica

[@peacewithinu]

I have been lazy and I need to get up and get work. I needed these tips. I have a fb page I need to get to baking again. Thanks ❤

[@GingerHoliday]

Ug I’ve been doing this off and on since 2015. I’ve moved a lot so that hasn’t helped. I’ve been in my forever home for a few years now but I just can’t seem to stay busy with cakes, I know I’m good at what I do but I’m so bad at marketing and what not. Gonna try markets, I hope that helps…

[@cfaith59]

Could you hire someone to help with marketing your home bakery?

[@sunshinebakery_melinda]

Great information! Thanks for sharing!

[@emmaculateliwewe]

Thank you for e inspiration m a baker too ❤

[@essiodo-agbottah975]

I'm starting a korean pancake business and I plan on using this in Ghana

[@TheStationBakery]

🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 congrats!

[@molove3408]

You go girl. Keep up the good work.

[@veronicastephens5408]

You're amazing!💜

[@TheStationBakery]

Aww thank you! You’re too kind!

[@shayzsofine]

I love these ideas. Im definitely going to start commemtimg more and sharing pics of my chocolate covered strawberries. Im saving this video. You shared way too much great info to only watch once. Thanks again

[@jennydelangel4686]

Thanks so much! Absolutely loved the QR code ideas on the business cards

[@TheStationBakery]

I’m glad it was helpful!

[@thehaarklaus4602]

Is it like a separate menu ? Like secret treats ?

[@TheStationBakery]

@@thehaarklaus4602 it can be! For mine it’s just a page where they can place an order, get a discount code, leave a review and get access to my social media channels.

[@thehaarklaus4602]

@@TheStationBakery awesome thank you , I am so lost when it comes to the computer stuff lol ) thank you !!! I love that idea !!! Also can you or do you have a video on sealing the deal ??? Like example ( customer need cake , price , discuss, great convo but how do I get them to finalize lol. Plz!!!!! I have looked everywhere for tips

[@thehaarklaus4602]

@@TheStationBakery btw ! Just listened , did what you said on a house post lol , she said she will get a cake from me once they settle :) thank you !!!

[@graceurmston9562]

Thanks for the advice, love your vibe

[@sucrosesorcerer845]

Thank you so much for this! I've been a little fearful of this part.

[@lauraanderson2112]

Thank you so much for this video! I am having the hardest time with some thing. I could totally dominate my areas market, but I can’t seem to come up with a menu item that I know I can do for sure and that is easy. I’ve heard other people say stick with one thing. I’m considering making a seasonal menu of a few items and then changing it up based on the season and offering other items on a custom order basis. So I’m wondering how you decided on what your menu items would be. I’m sure you have a video for it so I’ll go look for it. My only other question is, if I’ve never actually taken pictures of anything I did before and I’m literally starting from nothing with social media. How do I come up with as many pictures as possible or some pictures to use on my website and social media and that sort of thing? That’s the biggest issue for me is that I don’t really have examples that I can show, but I do know things that I can make for sure.

[@sampadhar589]

As per India's weather, can you suggest me some baking tips? How can i create delicious cakes without eggs? It'll be very helpful of you to answer!

[@parthiniatillmon1244]

Great information, thanks for sharing

[@FoodieMeatsFood]

Remarkable story 😍 really interesting to hear

[@TheStationBakery]

Thank you

[@meganlynch2379]

You're such an inspiration to me!! Thanks for your content!!

[@koolbeanz844]

what do you do if you get more orders when you start out then you can make?

[@naomiomi7340]

Figure out how long it takes you to make a.cake and realistically see how many you can do per week - remember to factor in when the orders are due, (as you may not be able to do 3 over the same days but may be able to do 3 a week if spaced out.) Once you know how many orders you can do a week, keep a track and turn down orders once you've reached your limit. Being too busy to accept orders ISNT a bad thing. I've know people order cakes months in advance because they wanted to ensure they got a particular baker.

[@carikshawn4201]

I live in Houston...will this hold up in hot humid weather....and if so, will it allow me to put flowers or other decorations on the sides without them sliding down? Anxious to try this...getting back into business after many years and so much has changed... experimenting on people I work with like you did with family and friends to see what they like, and to improve my decorating skills... was in business in Los Angeles for 15 years...made lots of wedding and party cakes but used a doctored up Wilton recipe using Crisco...Crisco ruined their shortening for at least my recipe and am looking for something wonderful to work with. Thanks for sharing.

[@graceflowers3157]

Hello, thank you so much for sharing your journey I'm learning a lot of ideas for you. I would like to know if you would use the Dot card or the Popl smart business card, that something I've seen new and just wanted to get your thoughts.

[@mstoby76]

Thank you for ALL your tips they were all helpful!! GOD bless you, your family and your business!! 🙏🏻🤍

[@TheStationBakery]

Thank you so much! I’m glad they’re helpful.

[@GodlySaints]

I start my own donut shop from home please tell me how can I stay focus with my orders?

[@DeeMack-v2n]

Thanks for sharing 😊

[@TheStationBakery]

Thanks for watching!

[@PAMALAsCHARIS]

I am looking into getting started. I may have to wait a year or so bc i need some major surgeries right now so i haven't looked into it seriously until yesterday I decided to do some research. I live in Florida and I just found out yesterday that the Florida Cottage license will not allow me to sell anything that has buttercream or any kind of frosting. Not sure if I understood it correctly but that's how I read it. Would you have any knowledge of that and do you live in Florida?

[@TheStationBakery]

Congrats on making your plans! I see a lot of bakers use hi ratio shortening (sweetex) instead of butter

[@Rikkivlogs33]

Your vibe is so awesome 👏!!!!!!!!

[@TheStationBakery]

Aww thank you!

[@GoldPeter-x4n]

I have no baking training what do you suggest I do

[@josephinegrech8438]

You're so sweet! Best wishes! 💕💕

[@heavenlybakes4u]

Thank you so much Im launching my new cupcake buisness in 2024 ❤

[@candicemolina6005]

This was very helpful! Thank you for sharing your insights with us! I too am starting a baking business and right now I am trying to build my portfolio to post on social media once I have enough photos📸😊

[@tashabrown8301]

Love your channel❤

[@kakzu799]

Hi! Can you teach how to get fully booked customer from 0 customer? Thank you

[@darlouthia5153]

Love your energy ☺️

[@TheStationBakery]

Thank you!

[@grannybeesanointedsweets]

I am a beginner baker I can cook a cake my only down fall is icing one pretty but i try inbox i need some help and ideas

[@peopleseditz]

I have 168 followers on Facebook and get a few orders here and there, I don’t do festivals bc I don’t have $80 to just spend for a festival .

[@TheStationBakery]

I understand but you have to see that $80 as an investment. You spend the $80 but what do you get out of it? If it’s more than $80, it was worth it because not you have more than you started with. Your $80 can turn into much more! And if you just absolutely cannot afford it, look for other events that have a lower cost.

[@semplegirl]

I found the advice on tagging my business when person's ask a question correlating with my business.....

[@TheStationBakery]

🙌🏽

[@dulceriapacheco471]

Sorry, not stalker status. 😂 I figured maybe I should used my Home Business Account to comment on your video. Thanks again Kourt for this great video, guidance and wisdom. You are amazing. -Erica Pacheco

[@roualhoujeiri5905]

I just found you on here and I’m in love with every video of yours!!!

[@TheStationBakery]

🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 so happy to hear! Hope to share as much as I can!

[@parisakeywan4522]

Thank you ❤

[@Minidoppler]

The song intro made me subscribe 😂

[@Beelcyskitchen]

Thankyou! 😅

[@TheStationBakery]

You're welcome!

[@veronica_vstreats5619]

Yes!!!

[@thehaarklaus4602]

They stay busy / and pics with my post ) it says my name not my buisness name though ) How do you post under your name ???

[@TheStationBakery]

I’m not understanding what you mean.

[@thehaarklaus4602]

@@TheStationBakery so when I go in personal groups like mom groups , I have to comment as me , I am not sure how I can comment as my business name . I am thinking join the mom groups under my business name but do not see an option for that .

[@ducky0916]

How do I market a business that is exclusively for gluten-free/customers where my former customers no longer patronize because they are not gluten-free. If they just gave it a chance they would realize that there is not a difference in taste or texture since I have mastered converting these recipes. I was diagnosed with celiac disease three years ago and couldn’t figure out why every time I bake with gluten containing ingredients I was breaking out but I learned the hard way. Please help maybe follow me or even direct some people to my website! Thank you for leaving some wonderful tips for those of us who have home based businesses!

[@Aakkss138]

What to do with cakes you create for no one? Can I give them away? How and to who? I would hate to waste them

[@PeaceChanel]

Peace.. Shalom.. Salam.. Namaste ..... LaPaz.... 🙏🏻 😊 🌈 ✌ 🌷 ☮️ ❤️

[@starzreview4058]

💎

[@MsDanimal84]

💖💖

[@TheStationBakery]

❤️

[@Muskan-o9x]

You should focus on ur singing skills too!!

[@TheStationBakery]

😂 thank you! Music video dropping next week!

[@SoniaJulianacornelius]

🥹 thank you darling

[@TheStationBakery]

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