HOW TO RUN YOUR CAKE BUSINESS STRESS FREE - Cake Biz Video Series

[@auntiescakery]

I've been sick the past couple days and I totally binge watched 8 of the videos in your cake biz series! Wish I would have known all these amazing tips and advice a year ago when I got my cottage food license. Tell you what, I've already made most the mistakes in the book. Ahhhhaha! Made cakes before customers paid ( that only happened once...changed my policy right quickly after that.) stay up hours into the night, refunded deposits even though I'd already started a cake. My husband says I need to charge more Lol!!! You name it! Thanks to your biz series...NO MORE! God has blessed me with an amazing talent. I'm going to grow a low stress business from here on out. God bless you both. Your caring, your humor and especially your smiles. I look forward to many more of your tutorials.

[@krazykoolcakes]

Glad you found my Cake Biz series helpful. I hope your cake business is going wonderful! God bless you and thanks for watching! :)

[@thecupcakelady2014]

Very helpful video today! I was one of the ones that would be up all night completing orders. I work a full time career as well as make cakes. I started planning out my week to avoid being up all night decorating cakes. To prepare for weekend orders I do something every day. For example; on Monday I'll make decorations, Tuesday I bake cakes, Wednesday I make frosting and crumb coat, Thursday I cover cakes in fondant and decorate, Friday I do finishing touches and Saturday morning by 10am is pickup time. I do all of these things when I get home from work.

[@krazykoolcakes]

Thank you Erica! Good for you for taking the initiative to plan your work. :)

[@angelagonzalezzuluaga3919]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you guys! I thought I was the only full time Cake artist in the world who wasn't able to make a lot of cakes in one week. I've seen some other bakers making 5, 6... even 10 beautiful cakes per week and it really made me feel so bad because I just can't take so many orders!!! But now I know there's nothing wrong with me ;) Thank you again for sharing your knowledge with us. I've been following your channel since 2014 and your Cake artist guide was the very frist cake related "tutorial" I bought back then when I started my business. I love all your videos (both tutorials and cake biz series). You guys are the best!!! Saludos desde Bogotá, Colombia.

[@krazykoolcakes]

You're VERY welcome Angela! There's nothing wrong with US! LOL! 2 cakes is my MAX! Thank you so much for following us and being with us in this series! God bless you! :)

[@angelagonzalezzuluaga3919]

God bless you too!!!

[@shiprasrivastava1492]

Your videos are so practical and honest !! Thank you so much

[@krazykoolcakes]

Thank you so much! :)

[@leboncakes4539]

Dear Laura and Arnie thank you for this brilliant series! I am a cake artist from the UK and I've been watching your tutorials for many years (and learning a great deal). I bought your Cake Artists Guide and discovered, as so many others have, that I am not charging enough for my cakes. I have now worked out my pricing structure and will be using it from now on. Your videos are full of wonderful advice and I am pointing any other cake artists I know in your direction. Many thanks again for taking the time to make these videos :)

[@krazykoolcakes]

You are VERY welcome my friend! So glad you are enjoying them and we appreciate you following us for many years! That means the world to us! :) Thank you for referring our videos to people you feel may need it. That's wonderful! Thank YOU for taking the time to watch them. God bless you! :)

[@michellekirk3681]

HI Louda and Arnie! I just wand to post my startling results of your guide, and its scary! lol :) Ive been doing cakes for about 6 years and as I became more experienced, and really started realizing how much time, money and effort I was making, I was not making anything from my cakes. My results were 62 cents an hour LOL My family and friends have all been telling me im not charging enough, and boy they were right! My last 4 tier wedding cake, with an hour and 40 min delivery time with cornelli lace on one side, and real tree camo on the other, I charged 250.00, I am a changed woman and will start giving myself more than 62 cents an hour lol Thank you Thank you! :)

[@krazykoolcakes]

You're VERY welcome! I'm so glad you were able to see on paper what you pretty much already knew which is that you weren't paying yourself enough. I'm glad you've decided to do things differently. :) We're now registering for our Aug. 20th Cake Pricing Webinar and I'd like to invite you to join. It'll REALLY help. If you're interested, please visit krazykoolcakedesigns.ecwid.com

[@irenesanchez9505]

Thank You So Much For Your Awesome Videos! I've Been Doing This For 2 Years Now & I'm Loving It! Hearing How You Guys Left Your "Day Jobs" To Do This Is Very Inspiring!! So Happy To Know I Follow Pretty Much The Same Schedule As You Guys LOL Yes, With Only 2 Years Into It I've Learned The Hard Way To START EARLY 😃😉 God Bless! Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!!!

[@krazykoolcakes]

You're Very Welcome Irene! It's Our Pleasure To Share What We Know! God Has Been So GOOD To Us That We Just Have To Pass It On! Yes, It Was VERY Scary, But We Had To Do It! God Bless You Too! :)

[@mercedesduncan1768]

Hi y'all! This was a good video. I have learned in the past time management is so important. My husband always told me I was pushing myself to much. He was very right I have since changed when and how I do everything. Still learning how to be more organized and still keep my sanity for my family. With 2 boys under 2 keeping to my schedule has been wonderful. Thank y'all again for these videos learning so much from y'all can't wait for the next one !

[@krazykoolcakes]

You're very welcome Mercedes! I hope your cake business is going well. God bless you and thanks for watching! :)

[@auntiescakery]

BTW, I'm sure you have plenty of tutorials on your "to do" list, but I'd love to see how you pack cakes to get them ready for delivery. TIA-luvs!

[@krazykoolcakes]

Thanks! We don't ever box cakes. :)

[@R.G.LovesBooks]

Krazy Kool Cakes & Designs do you ever make sheet cakes

[@krazykoolcakes]

Once in a blue moon. :)

[@trishp644]

Thank you Laura and Arnie for another informative video. I have a cake due this Saturday and I will definitely follow your guide. God Bless! xoxo

[@krazykoolcakes]

Thank you so much Trish! That's wonderful! Enjoy the peace and no stress! :)

[@ingridbergman3304]

You are the best!!!!!! Love your talent . ...congrats 😊😊😊😊😊

[@krazykoolcakes]

Thank you so much!!! We appreciate that! :)

[@sherricooley4259]

Thank you so much for your wonderful response to my questions of how to run a stress free cake business. I was thrilled that you mentioned me in your last video! As stated before, you both are a God send and answer to prayer. I did not want to start my cake business feeling stressed and hurt my business before it even got off the ground. I kept feeling the need to cross my T's and dot my I's. But I could not find the answers I had been looking for until I too by mistake found your videos! Again, Thank you so much and God Bless!

[@krazykoolcakes]

It's our pleasure Sherri! Glad you enjoyed it! You're very kind and we're so happy to help. We're now registering for our July 23rd Cake Pricing Webinar. I think it will really help you get a GREAT start to your business. Hope you can join! :)

[@Marieluz818]

You two...are too cute! Lol Thank you for all this free information! 🙏🏻

[@krazykoolcakes]

Thank you so much! You're VERY welcome! :)

[@joyekpin9815]

Wow!!! I have the same cake schedule!!! God truly gives wisdom when we ask! Nothing new under the sun.

[@krazykoolcakes]

That's awesome Joy!!! :) Amen! :)

[@nataliestanchevski4628]

Thank you for these fun and informative videos. Do you have any advice on how to convince my family to respect my work hours? I am constantly distracted by requests to run errands or even just to chat because if I am at home they think that means I am available.

[@krazykoolcakes]

You are VERY welcome Nancy! Wow... Trying to convince your family to respect your hours is equivalent to trying to convince them to respect YOU. The simple fact that you are "requesting" this from them, should be more than enough. If they are not respecting your request then they are disrespecting you. I know that's probably hard to equate but it's the truth. Sit down and talk to them earnestly and let them know how much this means to you. Tell them that them abiding by your request will avoid conflict or hurt feelings. If they love you, they'll do what you ask. You don't need to convince them. Tell them they can SHOW your love for you by simply following your request. If they don't do it, then there's a deeper issue going on. :)

[@1tiffyboo]

Awesome, awesome advice! I felt myself becoming very stressed recently with my cake business and I think it was due to the fact that I offered too many services and driving myself into a hole. I feel like I'm over it! However, I'm going to take your advice and scale it back with my services. Thank you!

[@krazykoolcakes]

Glad you enjoyed it! Glad you're over it too! You're VERY welcome! :)

[@samanthahigh613]

Hi guys I love your videos they have been very helpful, since figuring out the cake business is something I want to take serious. I would love for you guys to make a video on basics such as tips & tricks when first starting out, cake tastings, taking your first order etc.

[@krazykoolcakes]

Thank you so much! :)

[@tonyaakers5312]

Thank you so much this is so helpful. What a blessing thank you once again

[@krazykoolcakes]

You're very welcome Tonya! So happy you feel it has helped. God bless you! :)

[@petramoore5542]

thank you so much for these eye opening (life changing videos). i came across your video by accident and was hooked after that. i look forward each week to get more advice on having a stress free business. this week video really taught me how i need to cut out half the things i do and focus on the few things i am really good at.. thank God for you guys and may he (GOD) continue to bless you. much love from Trinidad.

[@krazykoolcakes]

Hi Petra! You are VERY welcome! So happy you are finding the info helpful. That means a lot to us. Thank you for watching and God bless you! :)

[@sugarplumlane266]

Wonderful! Full of wisdom and wholesome tips.......May the Lord bless you for sharing :)

[@krazykoolcakes]

Thank you so much! God bless you too and thanks for watching! :)

[@tessam.5124]

Thank you so much for your wisdom.

[@krazykoolcakes]

Thank you for watching Tessa! You're very welcome!

[@BradleyBakes]

Love this series! So many great tips! 😄

[@krazykoolcakes]

Thank you Bradley! :)

[@MrsJMYoung]

I love seeing your husband/wife relationship displayed in these videos. God has blessed you both with being able to work together peaceably and maintain a healthy love toward each other. You mentioned Arnie's awesome coffee... what is your favorite?? My husband and I love our coffee, also, and he surprises me sometimes with a special brew when he comes home from work (aren't husbands wonderful???). Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom. Many wonderful people here in our new church sort of forced me into opening a cake business (lots of referrals before I knew what was happening)... but it made me really buckle down and start considering what my time and skills were worth. Your videos were so timely and I have, gratefully, adopted nearly all of your practices and pricing. I heard another cake artist (in a different pricing video) say "People don't NEED custom cakes, they are a luxury item." Hearing it put that way really helped me cement my need for pricing my time because it's true! A luxury item demands SAVING for it. It's not my problem if they don't have the money... my time and skills are worth the luxury price. So, again, thank you so much. You and your husband have been faithfully in my prayers and blessings for HaShem to bless you mightily through your influence and encouragement of others.

[@krazykoolcakes]

Thank you so much! Yes we are definitely blessed. God has been so good to us. Yes Arnie loves making his special coffee. We buy the Starbucks breakfast blend and he knows just the perfect amount of Silk creamer and dash of hazelnut and cinnabon to put in my coffee. LOL. Mmmmm.... SO GOOD! It's our pleasure to share what we know with you. That is very true. Custom cakes are NOT a necessity. They are a LUXURY. Therefore, one must pay the price for a luxury product. ESPECIALLY one made with your 2 hands, your passion, and your love. May God continue to bless the work of your hands. :)

[@MrsJMYoung]

Oy! Your creamer combo and coffee sounds delicious! Happy caking this week!

[@krazykoolcakes]

Thank you! Same to you! :)

[@adrianaamarilla7289]

Hola Laura and Arney!!! Poniéndome al día con los tutoriales, ya que por accidente los encontré... Me encantan sus tutoriales ya que el clima de Uds. es parecido al de mi país, Paraguay!!! Gracias a Uds. me estoy animando a realizar trabajos de pastelería norteamericana, trabajar con tortas de varios pisos que en mi país no se utiliza tanto...Gracias por explicar todo el paso a paso, la consistencia de los frostings, me está siendo muy útil.

[@krazykoolcakes]

Hola Adriana! Que bueno que los encontraste por accidente! Jaja! Muchas gracias por tus lindas palabras. Nos da mucho gusto que los disfrutes! Dios te bendiga! :)

[@irmajaquez8061]

Wow!que hermosa pareja que buenos consejos y hablan el ingles muy claro. cualquier persona les puede entender .. les entiendo todo ..mil gracias.yo tengo muchos años haciendo pasteles y cometiendo todos los errores que ustedes mencionan.desde hoy voy a poner en practica todos sus valiosos consejos .Bendiciones👼🙋

[@krazykoolcakes]

Que bueno Irma!!! Que bueno que te gusto el video y la información! Ojala te ayude muchísimo! Gracias por tus lindas palabras! Dios te bendiga a ti y a tu negocio! :)

[@lisaserrano2714]

By accident I saw your video... And now I am your very truly admirer thanks I really learn a lot with you two... My regards and God bless you two

[@krazykoolcakes]

Thank you so much Lisa! We're so happy you found us! :)

[@haycreekhomestead]

Perfect video with perfect timing. I'm currently in school full time and very stressed out, super busy (that's why I'm behind watching this video). I have problems with adding fondant to a cold cake. I make my own marshmallow fondant and that itself is stressful because I don't think it makes proper fondant. It seems to sag and perspire and makes bubbles on a cold cake. Do you have any recommendations or suggestions on good fondant recipes? I don't like the taste of store bought fondant.

[@krazykoolcakes]

Thank you so much! I suggest perhaps purchasing your fondant from now on instead of making it. It sounds like that will eliminate A LOT of stress for you. You can order great fondant online. We use Fondx and Fondariffic A LOT, but there are lots of other great brands you can try. :)

[@missbrsnider]

Thank you guys for this series and all the tutorials! We all really appreciate everything you guys do! Love you guys! Do you do cake tastings? If yes, any details... max number of people, max number of flavors price, location, etc.

[@krazykoolcakes]

You're very welcome Brittany! Love you too and it's our pleasure! We rarely do cake tastings. Only when the client really wants to taste the flavors and only when they want to pay for the cake tastings. Most people don't want to pay our $120 fee so we avoid wasting a lot of time. LOL. No more than 2 people, up to 6 cake flavors, 3 or 4 different icings, and 4 or 5 different fillings. That's it. Nice and simple. :)

[@missbrsnider]

Thanks for answering! 😄 I'm learning so much from you guys! I've seen a lot of other cake artist that charge very little for the cake tastings and then say that money goes toward the cake if they order. It didn't make sense to me because of all the time you have to put into making so many flavors of cake, icing, and fillings. Do you guys have just a listing of your flavors or do you ever try a new flavor at a customer's request? I'd guess no but I was just wondering.

[@krazykoolcakes]

You're very welcome Brittany! We're so glad to hear that! Yes, we've encountered that A LOT with other Cake Artists. Putting the fee for the cake tasting towards the cost of the cake is the exact same thing as giving them a "discount" on the cake! In essence, the Cake Artist is DONATING some of their hard work and money out of THEIR OWN pocket TO the client!? Haha! Why in the WORLD would anyone do that?! It's just BEYOND me! But, it reminds me of when I first started, I used to do cake tastings for FREE!!! I wouldn't even charge! How KRAZY is that!? LOL! If a customer wants to "try" a flavor we've never made before, I charge even MORE. There will be more time invested in "experimentation" to make sure it comes out perfect BEFORE they even taste it. They are made totally aware of the "increase" in $ due to their special request. Most of the time customers will just "pass" (LOL) and stick to our primary flavor list. As soon as you make clients aware of the EXTRE CHARGES, they VERY QUICKLY realize that they REALLY "don't need" their special request. LOL.

[@cristyferd]

hi laura do u put back your cake in the ref after covering and decorating it? with fondant?

[@krazykoolcakes]

Yes we do. :)

[@nancysantiago4999]

My husband niece wanted me to make her a lasy minute baby shower cake because her mothers friend backed out. The thing of it is she wanted it for free. I said I DON'T THINK SO.

[@krazykoolcakes]

Good for you Nancy! :)

[@melendezdenijax]

Im really loving the new videos! Big Fan (: What would be your advice for somebody starting off making cakes and decorating? I do it has a hobby and want to start a business doing it. Thank you

[@krazykoolcakes]

Thank you so much! The BEST advice I can give you is tell EVERYONE that you're a Cake Artist and you make cakes. Get the word out FAST. Plus, be sure to start charging correctly for the VERY beginning. We're still registering for THIS Sunday's Cake Pricing Webinar if you're interested. Happening June 25th. :)

[@elizabethabarca906]

It’s wonderful that your husband does a lot of the baking airbrushing and things like that to help you. I also have a retired husband that is interested in those things as well and I would love the help, but I am not a good teacher and don’t really have the time the patience nor the energy to teach him. I have a full time job and am practically doing everything myself when we get cake orders. How did your husband learn?? Help me help my husband. Plse. Lol :)

[@krazykoolcakes]

Hi Elizabeth! That's wonderful that your hubby has taken an interest in helping you. I have a wonderful idea (and we do it quite a bit). Would you be interested in sending your hubby to El Paso, TX (to our studio) and taking a 2 day private class with us so we can teach him EVERYTHING he needs to know in order to be a good assistant to you? If so, please email me to [e-mail] and I'll provide you a quote for the class. Look forward to hearing from you soon! :)

[@serendepity7]

Thank you guys so much! Again, so much great advice! I was wondering though, do you only take orders for Saturdays? I was wondering how to handle it, if orders are not all for the same day of the week, for example if I have one cake due Wednesday and one Saturday. Baking on two days seems inefficient with your schedule in mind, doesn't it? Any tips? I'll be grateful for every advice you have for me! Thanks again so much you two! Laura

[@krazykoolcakes]

You are VERY welcome! We don't only take orders for Saturdays. However if we have a cake on a Friday or weekday for example, we follow the same "schedule" as far as baking 3 days before the cake is due, etc., so we're not stressing. If one cake is due a few days before the other, we don't bake them on the same day. We don't like our cakes to be too many days old before they are due. Having said all that, the majority of our cakes are due on Saturdays. :)

[@serendepity7]

Krazy Kool Cakes & Designs und Thank you so much for your answer!

[@vazquezvideos3741]

I love your videos!!! 😍😍😍😍😍I play them on repeat as I bake🎂 !! I could not stop laughing with the "murder your husband " part!! My husband and I deliver the cakes together and with his driving I can't help to think the same thing !!! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@krazykoolcakes]

Thank you so much Evoleht! Glad you're enjoying them! :)

[@ToveBat]

I just want to say: I love you Laura and Arnie :-) I live in Ireland but if I'm ever in Texas, I want to visit you! I adore and admire you both.

[@krazykoolcakes]

You're so sweet Jeanette! Whenever you are in Texas, please come and visit us! We'd love to travel to Ireland one day and teach a class! Let us know if you'd like to host us! :) Thank you for your kindness.

[@ToveBat]

I'd love to! I live with my boyfriend and we always have a guest room for visitors as our family is from Germany. I'd also love to attend a class with you. Please keep me (us) posted :-)

[@joyekpin9815]

Hello! Thank you for another great video!!! Question: what type of fridge do you use to store your cakes?

[@krazykoolcakes]

Hi Joy! Thank you so much! We have just good 'ol regular refrigerators. Two of them. LOL. We don't need anything bigger or fancier than that. :)

[@joyekpin9815]

Krazy Kool Cakes & Designs Thank you for answering.

[@helen071987]

I love the fact that you have the opportunity to take your time with your cakes, but I have 3 little kids and my only opportunity to do my favorite thing, which is designing cakes is at night when my kids are in bed. But I still manage to have my cakes ready on time and I do things in advance.

[@krazykoolcakes]

Really the only reason we have time to do our cakes stress free is because we require clients to order with LOTS of time in advance, plus we break up the tasks into small sessions each day. You can do the same, even with 3 little kids. Thank you for watching Helen! :)

[@nathalyq30]

I just started following you guys since I saw one video now I'm trying to watch all of them. I just started this cake business, I took a class. This video helped me a lot about the stress free!!!! I always stress I have a 8 month old and a 4 yr old keep my self up late sometimes finishing cakes for the next day or even finish the same day!!!! I'm afraid to put a cake cover on fondant on the fridge, would it still be ok? thanks God bless♡

[@krazykoolcakes]

Glad you found us Nathaly! Thanks for watching our videos. Yes, it's perfectly fine to put a fondant covered cake in the fridge. We do it ALL THE TIME. Just be sure the room/workspace you are working in when you take your cake out is very cool and free of humidity to avoid your cake sweating. God bless you too! :)

[@francihencke5979]

Hi guys, love your videos. Why do you steam your fondant cakes?

[@krazykoolcakes]

Hi Franci! Thank you so much! Steaming gets rid of all of our cornstarch and edible glue stains. They totally disappear. Plus, it gives everything a clean and professional look. :)

[@francihencke5979]

Thank you so much!

[@ariesMotley]

this series was amazing. Thanks so much guys😊 I do have a question(Idk if it's a question for a webinar) I want to do larger scale cakes but everyone only seems to order small to 2 tier cakes or decorated cookies from me. should I make a demo cake to show what I can do or wait 'til the right client asks?

[@krazykoolcakes]

Glad you enjoyed it! You are VERY welcome! First of all not "everyone" orders small 2 tiered cakes. It's just that up until now, you've "only" had people order small 2 tiers cakes. It doesn't mean they won't. IF you have the time and if you want to, you can of course create a fake or dummy cake that is much larger just for your own practice and for photo opportunities to show that you are capable of making gorgeous large and tall multi-tiered cakes. When you post your photos on social media however, you don't necessarily have to tell the world that it was a "practice" cake and that you only did it to "show that you can do it'. Know what I mean? Nobody needs to know that. Just post it and write a little description on it and include it in your FB and IG and website photo gallery. I hope that helps and I'd like to invite you to our Aug. 20th Cake Pricing Webinar. We're now registering. I think it would really help you. If you're interested, you can find the link in the "show more" section under the video. :)

[@ariesMotley]

Krazy Kool Cakes & Designs thanks!

[@lisabakescakes]

Hi Laura and Arnie! You, both, have been an incredibly huge blessing to my life! I have a question...it's about the baking ahead of time. I only have a regular fridge to "store" baked cake layers in. It's not big enough to fit a completed cake. Being that I can't do that, would you still suggest that I bake that far in advance? Also, I've never used a simple syrup. Is that just as important in keeping a cake fresh, that's been baked that far in advance? I'd LOVE to be able to bake that early! I hope this makes sense, lol! Again, thank you!!! Lisa Jones

[@krazykoolcakes]

Hi Lisa! Thank you for letting us know how you feel! That is so wonderful to know and it really lifts us up! We also just use regular fridges. We have 2 actually. Why not consider investing in a 2nd fridge so that you can dedicate for your cakes only? You can buy a used one for very cheap. Keep it in the garage if you don't have room in your home. Simple syrup has nothing to do with keeping a cake fresh. It's only for the purpose of moistening it. You're very welcome Lisa and thanks for watching! God bless you! :)

[@lisabakescakes]

Thank you so much, Laura! That helps me a lot! Praise God! 🙌🏼 Again, thank you for everything! You are loved and appreciated, here, in Harlingen, Texas ❤❤❤ God bless you, both, above and beyond what you could have ever imagined! 🙌🏼🤗❤❤❤

[@krazykoolcakes]

Thank you Lisa! Same to you! :)

[@lisabakescakes]

Krazy Kool Cakes & Designs ❤

[@aliciasanchez4212]

hi Laura and Arney...thanks again.for this wonderful videos..I love them..how about legal stuff?....permises ..licences..and all the requirements necessary to run my home based cake business? cause I have no idea where to go..or start..thank you guys love ;) and blessings

[@krazykoolcakes]

Hi Alicia! You're very welcome! Glad you're enjoying them! If you visit the Cottage Food Law website for your specific state, it will provide you with any permits or licenses you may need to obtain. Some are very lenient, some require a lot. No matter which you encounter, just do what you have to do to get your business going. All of those licenses and permits are created just to get money out of us. :)

[@aliciasanchez4212]

Krazy Kool Cakes & Designs thanks Laura I will follow your advice.:)

[@debbiehargreaves3380]

Hi Laura and Arnie. I'm a hobby baker by necessity. I have mobility issues and chronic pain, but baking makes me happy! I do sell occasionally and have been enjoying your videos. Even though I only sell occasionally, I realised I've been undercharging big style! I'd love to do more, and was interested in looking at the 'cake schedule' you mention in the video. I followed the link to your fb page, but can't see a 'notes' section anywhere 😖

[@krazykoolcakes]

Hi Debbie! Thanks for watching and glad you are enjoying the videos. Here is the link for you: facebook.com/pg/krazykoolcakes/notes/?ref=page_internal God bless you! :)

[@debbiehargreaves3380]

Thanks Laura, the link takes me to your fb page, but there's no notes section! maybe it's a UK thing? I managed to find a picture though 😊😙

[@krazykoolcakes]

You're very welcome! If you're trying to look at it via smart phone, that's probably the problem. Try clicking on the link from a computer. :)

[@ArielLamontagne15]

I'd love to see some examples of cakes with prices that were charged correctly. I've downloaded the Cake Artist guide but I'm someone who's very visual and would love to see some examples!

[@krazykoolcakes]

Hi Ariel! Please register for our June 25th Cake Pricing Webinar. This is part of the webinar plus I teach you how much your cakes "should" cost. :)

[@jordosara]

Hi Laura, How do you store your unfrosted/baked cake on a Wednesday bake day?

[@krazykoolcakes]

Hi Jordan! We wrap all of our cakes in plastic wrap and put them in the fridge. :)

[@tashaortega5445]

fantastic

[@krazykoolcakes]

Thank you!

[@tessam.5124]

Hi guys! How do we transition into Wedding Orders, what are the steps, do we deal with the bride and wedding planner? Also, any tips on taking professional pics?

[@krazykoolcakes]

Hi Tessa! We don't do anything different for wedding cakes. We use all the same cake pricing techniques. We generally don't deal with wedding planners. We are usually contacted directly by the bride and groom to be. Best professional pics consist of a solid background or something not too distracting. Good lighting is important too. :)

[@tessam.5124]

Great, thanks so much for answering my question. I am now starting and I am wondering if at some point, I guess it will be necessary for customers to visit our home as we do not have a shop? We are preparing to start an on-line business and have payments sent directly to a bank account. Looking forward to your next video and sending best wishes to you both from Trinidad and Tobago!

[@krazykoolcakes]

You're very welcome Tessa! You know, if you're JUST starting out, RIGHT NOW would be the absolute most PERFECT time for you to take my Cake Pricing Webinar. The swill help you MORE than you can imagine. Plus, you'll avoid countless problems that most Cake Artists encounter when they're uninformed or just don't know. I'd like to invite you to register for our July webinar coming up very soon! You can visit krazykoolcakedesigns.ecwid.com to register. It's really not ever necessary for customers to come to your home. Nobody ever comes to ours. We handle all of our cake orders via FB or business email. We also accept all of our payments via PayPal. I hope that helps and I hope to meet you in our webinar! :)

[@tessam.5124]

I really do appreciate your response, you are both so helpful, thank you for the info. I am not able to take the webinar at this time but I look forward to doing so in the future as I know I will gain much, but for now, I thank you for these videos.

[@yoya9193]

Thank you😀

[@krazykoolcakes]

You're very welcome! :)

[@pelisinho]

The last minute order is so true. I've had a few of those, from my family lol and at times it got me really annoyed. The worst happened today, a client called me at 9am asking for a cake for later at 7pm! I was sad to say no, but there was no way I could make a cake in that time!

[@krazykoolcakes]

Good for you for saying "no". You shouldn't feel sad for making the right decision. Some people don't have any common sense (like this person that called you this morning). LOL. :)

[@pelisinho]

Hi, thanks for replying :) and THANK YOU SOOO MUCH for these videos, they are certantly helpful and I will be changing a few things on the way I work! Seriously you are both really kind to spare your time to help others, kudos to you!

[@krazykoolcakes]

It's our pleasure Lira! Thank you so much! :)

[@svetlanavukolic8242]

I always have the problem how to determin the size of a cake. When somebody orders a cake of a specific size, f.ex. he wants a cake of 3kg (in my country it is measured by weight not per servings, but anyway, how can I know which pan size to use to achieve a certain weight or size of cake at the end?? Can you help me out please?!!

[@krazykoolcakes]

It's very very difficult to know in advance what a cake will weigh. To charge effectively for your cakes (and to make sure you're not giving away your work for free) I recommend charging per serving and not "por libra". I know that in your country that's how a lot of people order and charge. I've had LOTS of Cake Artists from your country take my cake pricing webinar and when it was all said and done, they ended up giving away their work for free because they charged "por libra". It would be a great idea to start doing things differently. :)

[@diananicholson4766]

Thank you so much, for this l had a full time job coming home cooking dinner for my son then going to work on my cakes and as a single mum l was burning myself out,so l had to change things,so this Is all correct,but how do l manager to bring in new clients with out it costing and are and a leg in advertising thank you and it dose work as you both say ( Australia)l know God is helping me he is so wonderful,and you are both a lovely couple

[@krazykoolcakes]

You're very welcome Diana! Thank you for watching! :) In reference to obtaining new clients, there are many ways. One of course is word of mouth. Tell EVERYONE you make custom cakes and hand out your business cards to EVERYONE EVERYWHERE you go. Your cakes are your advertisement. With every cake you make you should expect at least one or two new clients. Be sure to give business cards to your client and ask them to distribute at their event. It helps to advertise in your local online business listings. Here in the U.S. we call them Yellow Pages. Don't know what the equivalent there would be. Post regularly on FB and IG as well. Your business is BOUND to grow as long as you to all of these things regularly. More importantly, what you are ALREADY doing is the BEST thing for you and your business. Trust God and always thank Him in ADVANCE for sending you the RIGHT clients. He is your promoter and will give you success. God bless you and thanks for watching our videos!

[@diananicholson4766]

Thank you for the reply god bless you both and once again sound advice,looking forward to seeing more of you videos 🇦🇺❤️🌹

[@vivianvazquez9911]

Do you freeze cakes in advance? If so how long can you keep them frozen?

[@krazykoolcakes]

We never freeze our cakes. :)

[@catherineriddle3978]

Once the cake has fondant on it why do you put it back in the fridge? I thought they didn't need to be refrigerated after fondant was applied?

[@krazykoolcakes]

Hi Catherine! Cakes definitely need to be refrigerated. We cover our cakes in fondant an entire day before they are due. Not putting them back in the fridge would mean they'd just be sitting out for an entire day. That's not a good idea. We keep our cakes as fresh as possible, plus the refrigerator controls the environment the cake is in. :)

[@tinakrummel-hernandez1471]

omgosh my poor Husband (my biggest fan!) I'm guilty of being the #teamnosleep monster, and snapping at everyone, i just need to knock off the disorganization....thank you thank you, I'm going to go get that sheet and get it together 😏

[@krazykoolcakes]

Glad you've decided to get organized Tina! You and your family will be MUCH happier and you'll start to really enjoy your business. You're VERY welcome! God bless you! :)

[@2jessley]

Love your videos, where will I find your guide? God bless xx

[@krazykoolcakes]

Hi Rosy! Thank you so much for your kind words. You can find our Cake Artist Guide following this link: krazykoolcakedesigns.ecwid.com/Cake-Artists-Guide-To-Learning-What-Theyre-Truly-Earning-PDF-&-Video-Tutorial-p42467394 We hope you enjoy it and provides you with help. God bless you! :)

[@sheniekawillis]

Hi!!! This may seem like a dumb question but i cannot find the notes section on FB for the life of me. Please Help!!

[@krazykoolcakes]

Hi! Not a dumb question at all! If you go to our FB page, you'll see on the very left hand side of the page is a column or menu. There you can click on Notes. Or, you can click on the "show more" section underneath this video and you'll find the link there. For some reason the notes section is not visible on a mobile device. Please be sure to click on the links from a computer. :)

[@sheniekawillis]

ahhhh thats my issue. i was trying to so this from my phone. Thank you so much!! Both of you are Angels and I cannot express enough gratitude for the blessings you are giving us all.

[@azulpastelreposteria.5005]

How do you you guys make enough money to cover all your expensives making 1or 2 cakes per week? 💞

[@krazykoolcakes]

Lupe Bautista hi! Very easily. Making sure that we charge well for our work. 👍🏻

[@saycheesecakeclt6713]

When you bake your cakes on Wednesday's and you say that you "refrigerate" them, do you actually refrigerate them or freeze them? I am surprised that the cakes stay fresh until they are delivered on Saturday. Also, when you are frosting them on Thursday's, how do you cover them when they are refrigerated? I definitely want to try your stress-free method but I am fearful of delivering a frosted cake that tastes "old".

[@krazykoolcakes]

When we say "refrigerate", we mean refrigerate. Surprised? By the time we deliver the cakes had only been made 2 days prior... It shouldn't be surprising that they are fresh, especially if they are refrigerated. There's no need to cover an iced cake as the icing serves as insulation. My best suggestion to you is to STOP being afraid. Fear will always stop you in your tracks from moving forward and trying new things. Eliminate your own fear by actually baking a cake, icing it, and then tasting it 2 days later so that you can PROVE TO YOURSELF that the cake is STILL in OPTIMUM condition. You eliminate your fear by DOING what you're scared of. Afterwards you'll see it was no big deal and you can move on to conquer your next fear. I hope that helps. God bless you! :)

[@saycheesecakeclt6713]

Oh my goodness.... you have NO idea how your quick response and spot on advice has helped me!! I am literally feeling ready to step out of my comfort zone!! Thank you!! Thank you!! Thank you!! God bless you as well and keep doing what you are doing!! XOXO

[@krazykoolcakes]

You are VERY welcome Debbie!!! Thank you! :)

[@ingridbergman3304]

And finally I see your face your are beautiful . ..kisses 😊😊😊😊

[@krazykoolcakes]

Thank you so much Ingtid! That is so kind of you! :)

[@francihencke5979]

"I thought about stabbing you in the name of Jesus" .... Laura you are the best!,, lol

[@krazykoolcakes]

Haha!!! Thank you! :)

[@cortneya23]

who would leave a bad feedback on u guys lol! :)

[@krazykoolcakes]

LOL! :)