HOW TO SUCCESSFULLY SELL CAKES AS A SIDE BUSINESS || Friday Fixes Episode 1

Hello my pretties. As promised this is the 1st episode of Friday Fixes. In this episode i talk about how I got started in the baking business and I also give some tips and tricks that i have learned along the way that have helped me in my cake career. I hope you enjoy this video guys. Love you!
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[@supermelodia]

I made cupcake and gave as gift in a very single box that I made, everything handmade and lady loved, and right away she asked me "do you sell? do you take orders? And I said I can try. She wanted for her meeting but she asked me to make mini cupcakes instead of normal size cupcakes. And because I have never made mini cupcakes and also new making cupcakes, I used the same time cooking for the mini cupcakes and dried out some cupcakes. Anyway I appreciated her feedback that the mini cupcakes were a little dried, and I told her that I used the time cooking by mistake. And I told her you pay me whatever you want, and she paid me. Her feedback helped me for improvement. And next time I will be able to give her very moist and not too sweet topping. I adjusted the recipe to her taste.

[@labelleepoque9526]

I had a customer negotiating $5 with me, I was like really? What would $5 do to you, if the whole cake cost $45! Seriously!!

[@JaniesSweets]

Hahahah this is too funny!! 5 bux really?

[@osamabinlegend547]

5 euros is five euros

[@supermelodia]

You should hand to the customer a few eggs and the flour and tell her that's $5 dollars.

[@tamerawilliams1781]

Ugh that's the most annoying thing about being an entrepreneur!! Like don't tell me how much my things should cost if I'm paying for invetory and etc ..🙄

[@leem5956]

La belle Époque 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@davidhalfaday844]

Janie, This is so spot on. I've been doing decorated cakes for years, and your videos are great.

[@princesselisefernando5847]

1. Choose your equipment wisely. 2. Do your research. 3. Do not sell your cakes unless you’re ready. 4. Stay in your cake lane. 5. Know what kind of business you want to do. 6. You can buy premade. 7. Determine your prices early. 8. Get a website. 9. Get a written contract. 10. Time management.

[@kristenleigh8300]

Janie!!!! I freaking love you! Lol Great video! Pricing is still an issue for me. I never want to charge "too much" and end up shorting myself A LOT. So another video on pricing would be awesome. I love the "stay in your cake lane" point. I use to feel so much pressure to work with fondant. The fact of the matter is I truly don't enjoy it. I'm a buttercream girl and finally decided that it's just not my thing and if somebody wants fondant covered cakes they are gonna have to go to someone else. The relief I felt when i came to that realization was phenomenal!! Anyway, keep making these Friday Fixes. Totally love it!

[@JaniesSweets]

kristen leigh awww thank you love 😘😘 I love you too 😻😻 and ok ill definitely make the pricing video next Friday

[@rachellejean-batiste208]

So glad i found this channel. I've been baking cakes for a few years. my focus now is to do it full time and leave my part time job. i think i will get great info from this channel. thanks so much for sharing your knowledge.

[@JaniesSweets]

Thabk you for watching 😘 I'm glad you're finding my vids hepful... welcome to the fam 😁

[@cre8vlyme108]

Thanks for the advice, love your channel! Looking forward to your Friday Fixes!

[@JaniesSweets]

Cre8vlyMe thank you!! 😚😚 as long as you keep watching I'll keep em coming

[@pixiwix]

This is the first of your videos I've found, but I'm hooked (and now subscribed) because this is such valuable information! Thank you!

[@JaniesSweets]

Ms. Mars awww thank you boo 😘😘😘 welcome to the family 😁😁

[@poeticbeauty7]

Agreed!

[@thekitchenhabitue1544]

I'm glad i bumped into your channel. These points are priceless. Thank you so much

[@JaniesSweets]

Tha k you so much for watching! I'm glad you're finding the videos helpful! 🤗😁

[@janethamil9337]

Janie, you are fantastic!...your right on..not in business but have done some cakes for money and you hit the nail on the head..great job!

[@JaniesSweets]

Janet Hamil thank you love 😘

[@Geetadeo]

Janie, I just saw your 2 videos but your videos has enhanced my confidence . Thank you so much 🙏🏻I will follow you definitely ❤

[@breayonnamckinnon7947]

Love this video! I'm just getting into this business and your videos have been SO helpful. So, glad you spoke about "cake lanes" haha. I was stressing out about not being able to do certain things. Thank you again!

[@JaniesSweets]

Yayy congrats on starting your journey!! It is such a tough but rewarding business to be into 🤗 and thank you for the compliment... I'm glad you're finding my videos helpful 😉

[@anewdaywithmrsk2952]

Hi Janie. I am inspired . You mention very important points, like the website,time management, deciding on what type of cakes and sticking to them. All great pointers,thank you. I’m a subscriber👍🏾

[@JaniesSweets]

Thabk you for watching I'm glad you were able to find the vid helpful... welcome to the KZbin fam 🤗

[@dpierre5490]

Been waiting for waiting for this all day 😄... great tips!!!

[@JaniesSweets]

D Pierre lololol sorry for making you wait so long... thank you!

[@lavanyakapoor5777]

OML this was clearly the best video I saw. I absolutely loved the tips thankyou ❤

[@JaniesSweets]

lavanya kapoor thank you so much for watching I’m glad you foun it helpful 😘

[@aiyanasinger1526]

I’m in the beginning stages like making cakes for family and slowly expanding my abilities and this was very helpful thanks!!

[@JaniesSweets]

Yayyyy i'm glad I could help!!! Thabk tou for watching and good luck on your journey 🤗

[@wandamiller9043]

Thank you for the information and yes I would love to see a video on pricing

[@aboutbusinessknowledge5675]

Amazing video - the more I watch your videos, the more I love you. Your family and friends are so blessed to have you. Thank you again for another helpful video.👏

[@JaniesSweets]

Awww thank you so much I’m glad you’re finding them helpful ❤️

[@sharonigbokwe8310]

I enjoyed this!!! You were so clear and precise. Thank you

[@JaniesSweets]

Aw I’m so happy you did… thank you for watching 😊

[@josephroycadiz944]

I don’t know but I love listening to you as you were explaining.

[@JaniesSweets]

Thank you 😁🤗

[@user-kb7pz8bw8v]

love it ! love u! thank you 💗 this is exactly what i was searching for🤩🤪🥳 yeyyy

[@JaniesSweets]

😘 I'm glad you found the video helpful thank you for watching

[@karlinkg93]

Yessss, girl! I like you! You are on it! Greeeeeat advice

[@JaniesSweets]

Karlin Brooks thanks love 😘😘😘

[@RISSEDEVINE]

Thank u so much for these tips! I am so blessed to have found u.

[@JaniesSweets]

Thank you for watching 😘 I'm glad I could help!

[@tanyadavis9192]

Love your video….baking utensils hoarder over here. I wish I had gotten into cake decor earlier on I’m my yrs (I’m 53 now). Love the cake lane saying. I love decorating such an art!!

[@fjohnjustsaying9569]

OMG! Thank you so much! This video is so inspiring.

[@JaniesSweets]

Fay Johnson thanks for watching love

[@debbiehargreaves3380]

All great advice, thank you Janie 😊

[@JaniesSweets]

Debbie Hargreaves thank you love 😁😁😁 I'm glad you enjoyed it

[@leslielelaind4997]

I needed you...I’m brainstorming on how to ship delicate cakes like angel Food cakes with whipped cream and berries...I can’t wait to binge watch yiu videos... You’re a blessing

[@JaniesSweets]

Aww thank you you're too sweet 😘 as far as shipping I stay away from that but if you look up "sugar geek show" on KZbin I think she has a video on how to ship cskes

[@briehopkins803]

Great video! Thank you 🥰 I’ve been trying to bake everything but I need to reel in and figure out what my lane is

[@lorettaallen7789]

I just had this bright idea to make pound cakes and sweet potato pies as a home base business. This video was the first one I ran across and I just love it. So, I’m looking forward to more of your tips. I’m literally just getting started; never baked one before, but, I love to eat them. Thank you.

[@JaniesSweets]

Woohoo!! Congratulations on taking the 1st steps trist me you will not regret it .. I'm glad I can be a source of motivation for you and you are finding my videos helpful... I will keep them coming dont worry 😘 wishing you best of luck on your business

[@stlbakes6641]

Ah Janie!!! This was fantastic!!! Thank you!!! I'm a new subscriber!!!

[@JaniesSweets]

D Love yayyy welcome to the family 😘😘😘 I'm glad you enjoyed it

Im glad that I found you. Very helpful. Thank you 😍

[@JaniesSweets]

You're welcome thank you for watching my videos 😘 I'm glad you find them helpful

[@user-fb4sb1zi8g]

Love your humilty and countenance. ❤

[@JaniesSweets]

Josh awww thank you!

[@gaylewasacase6140]

So informative, loved it.

[@user-ez4ei9uc9u]

That's helpful!! thank you and love you so much!!

[@JaniesSweets]

好吃 好吃 aww thank you love 😚 I love you too 😻😻😻

[@jaquanburwell9454]

Great job on the vid. I am inspired to get moving toward with my plan.

[@JaniesSweets]

Thank you 😘

[@deannajohnson3933]

I am loving your videos. They are very informative and easy to understand, Thanks!

[@JaniesSweets]

Woohoo 🙌 I’m so happy you’re finding them helpful 😊 thank you for watching ❤️

[@NancyNailedIt]

hi Janie! love this video and all others. this helped a lot. I would love if u give your tips on the whole cake sweating thing.

[@JaniesSweets]

nancy711 sorry love just saw this comment that will be my next video 😘😘

[@nazeeahsameera3894]

Thank you so much!! Great pointers 🦋

[@ressieosbourne6841]

Great and useful information! You rock!

[@JaniesSweets]

Thank you for watching I'm glad you found it helpful

[@Maribelscakepops]

This is a great video! Thanks so much for this information. I want to start selling my baked goods again and your channel will definitely help me. Thanks !

[@JaniesSweets]

You're welcome I'm glad I could help! Thank you for watching :)

[@joselinemontijo572]

I just found your channel 😊 thank you so much for the helpful tips and tricks! This is so helpful ♥️

[@JaniesSweets]

You're very welcome thank you so much for watching 😘🤗 I'm glad you find it helpful

[@robinwhitmarsh128]

Great video!!! I am thinking about doing this, so it’s time for me to bake and bake to become really good when I put my name out there. Love the Cake Lane!!!

[@JaniesSweets]

Woohoo I'm glad you found the vid helpful! Good luck with your cake business... remember me when you're rich and famous 😝

[@jessicamendoza700]

I love this video thank you for the advice!!

[@JaniesSweets]

Jessica Mendoza you're welcome love... I'm glad you liked it 😁

[@asbakingworld]

This is video saved my life thank you so much amazing work!!

[@JaniesSweets]

Woohoo!!! I'm so glad I could help!!

[@twaynabaskin2220]

Thank You So Much for all your tips.. you’re Awesome 👍🏽😘

[@JaniesSweets]

Thank you for watching 😘

[@anitadailey7340]

I love your story! Congratulations and thanks for your tips.

[@JaniesSweets]

Thank you so much for watching ❤️ ☺️

[@MyraL425]

Wow...I learned so much in this video alone!

[@JaniesSweets]

Myra Lopez awesome!!!! I'm glad you liked it love... let me know if you have anything you'd like me to talk about 😘

[@gdhillon6565]

Thank you so much! Amazing information.

[@JonesJr876]

Great video. Great fun. Great personality. Thanks.

[@sevgikeles9420]

That was very helpfull! Thank you!!!

[@JaniesSweets]

Thank you for watching!! Imso glad you found it helpful 😘😘

[@tsmith4483]

Great info. Pricing will be great

[@beawatson5930]

Great tips, thank you for sharing!

[@JaniesSweets]

You're welcome thank you for watching 😁

[@amandaolaitan]

First video of yours I’m watching and it was just what I needed.. starting my cupcake/ cake business and you are extremely helpful. Thank you for sharing 💜 #subscribed

[@JaniesSweets]

mandie's full house awesome!!! G Welcome to the family love 😘😘 and good luck on your cake journey 😁😁 and dont forget to have fun while making that mullah 😋

[@geez...]

Nice one Jenni, u were so real. Tnks. Will get there soon.

[@JaniesSweets]

Thank you for watching! Good luck on your cake journey

[@mustbherpersonality]

So much useful information. Thank you! 🙏🏽

[@JaniesSweets]

Thank you for watching 🥰

[@jmilfort89]

Amazing - great video.

[@JaniesSweets]

Jerry Milfort thank you!!!

[@moonflower1303]

This helped a lot .. as a pastry student in college I appreciate this video... I want to start selling cakes and I feel more comfortable and confident.

[@JaniesSweets]

Awesome!!! I'm so glad you found it helpful 😘

[@nessybartolome7042]

Omg😯everything u said in this youtube really answered a lot of my questions..thanks you

[@JaniesSweets]

You're welcome I'm glad you found it helpful 😘

[@veronicavalentin1947]

Thank u!! I just came across ur channel. It was fate! Im at baking for family and friends stage, trying to grow. Im starting the process of the website. #3 tip is so true, I've been being pressured 2 just do it but yea i knew i was on the right track. Lol im the same with #1 im a collector lol. Thank u again 4 ur tips I already subscribed and look forward to ur videos.

[@JaniesSweets]

Veronica Valentin thank for the compliment love 😘 welcome to the fam and good luck on your cake journey

[@tsgeeta]

love you for all your tips

[@JaniesSweets]

Thank you!

[@leonelferreira_1]

I love you already you remind me of my sister and i just feel safe listening to your at home cake ideas i plan on starting my own

[@JaniesSweets]

Aww thank youuuuu ☺️

[@ensolicz5007]

Your great! Congratulations

[@JaniesSweets]

Thank you 😘

[@annieprasad8991]

M soo lucky to find u n ur channel luv u ya... ♥

[@CarmenMartinez-jr3hu]

Thank you. Very useful information. ❤

[@kharolnatu1518]

loved it!

[@JaniesSweets]

Thank you for watching!

[@leonoraowens1339]

Amazing thank you much for sharing your knowledge with me...my cake business is just a hobby because I work full time...but eventually I would like a store front or sweets truck...

[@JaniesSweets]

Thank you so much for watching! That's exactly how I started too as a hobby... its definitely a rewarding hobby though I do hope you get to expand soon! Good luck

[@happychampion3096]

Thank you for explaining in detail .

[@JaniesSweets]

Thank you for watching 😘

[@dailynach4652]

This video helped me a lot ❤️ love learning new things

[@JaniesSweets]

Thank you for watching I'm glad you found it helpful 😁

[@emjay8891]

These are such helpful tips💯

[@JaniesSweets]

Thank you and thank u for watching 😁

[@makedesignsonprocreate]

New subscriber here!!! Waiting anxiously for your video on materials needed to buy to start a home based cake business!

[@JaniesSweets]

Thank you for watching and welcome to the family 😘😘 and yes I do want to make one soon

[@lexusbonappetit7949]

Thank you so much for this video.

[@JaniesSweets]

Lexus BonAppetit you're welcome 😘

[@Sunshinemanifestandmotivate]

I really enjoyed your informational video.

[@jazzief07]

Wow! Thank you so much.

[@JaniesSweets]

You're welcome thank you for watching

[@coilyShayPark08]

Hi I am so happy I came across your channel. Great video

[@JaniesSweets]

I'm happy hou found it too! Welcome to the fam 😘

[@carrietharp7728]

It was long, but packed with super helpful information so it was perfect thank you for sharing. I'm planning on selling cupcakes for donations for a trip I'm going on with my daughter.

[@JaniesSweets]

Awesome good luck on your cupcake business 🤗 I'm glad you found the vid helpful thabk u for watching

[@arianejackson4349]

Wow thanks and others couldnt answer this for me .......thank you will do

[@urujac]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 yes pleaseeeee,talk about pricing! Great video btw

[@JaniesSweets]

Thank you! I did a video about that check out my playlist ull see 😁

[@Edwana365]

My cake lane are pound cakes only.

[@JaniesSweets]

That's great... there is definitely a market for that 👌🏾😁

[@lenorbradley8549]

I suck at pound cake!! Wish you stay close.

[@ijanms]

Mine is oldskool cakes - no frills. Stuff like pineapple upside down cake 😁

[@harvinvl]

Same here lol

[@mirandarawlinson5488]

I only make pound cakes also , I love making them 49 favors

[@rozinaafzalthisisnotlatama7199]

Thx for ur advice...I really loved it....ur story matches mine how I started .. thx thx

[@JaniesSweets]

Hi twin ❤️

[@sherlystephanie1668]

I lost it at cabbage flowers 😂😂😂😂. I'm really grateful you made this video. I am thinking of starting a cake/dessert business. I bake now and then because I have to share my small kitchen with my mom, and it's not possible to bake all the time. And we can't eat cake all day everyday, so I kinda space it out to weekends only. This video actually enlightened me that if I'm starting from the bottom, I don't need everything handmade and premium quality. Who would want to buy a $100 cake from someone without an amazing portfolio and unknown baker??? Imma start slow and and just see where things go. If I failed in making this a business, I can still do this as a hobby 🎉 Oh and I really REALLY LOVE YOUR HAIR! 💕

[@JaniesSweets]

Thank you for the compliment... thinking of cutting it again 😁 and I would suggest you DO NOT start under charging in the beginning... I will make a Friday fixes next month specifically on how to get started baking from home so stay tuned...

[@hairtalkandaffairs1701]

This was really really helpful😇. Thanks a bunch👊🔥

[@JaniesSweets]

Starr nons thank you for watching I’m glad you liked it

[@shaliniharikrishnan17]

Thanks for the amazing tips. It was really helpful.

[@JaniesSweets]

Thank youuuuu 😘

[@odenser3796]

Good video. Everything you say here is sooo true. I had a big smile the whole time. And had to laugh sometimes. 👍👍👍

[@JaniesSweets]

Awww thank you so much ❤️

[@realpinkmonkey]

great video :) and please make more videos about everything if you havnt already, haha. im about to look on your channel now and see what other good stuff you have on there

[@JaniesSweets]

Thank you for watching! 😘

[@sheenateckchandani5173]

Hi Janie, really very useful tips for beginners. Way to go gal. Please make video on storing tips n how to plan in advance. Thanks.

[@JaniesSweets]

Thank you for the request 😊 I do plan on making a Friday fixes specifically on that 😉

[@fancylady9280]

You’re the best thank you for the info I would love to hear more God bless you luv 😍😘🙌🏼🙏🏼

[@JaniesSweets]

Fancy Lady you're so sweet thank you for the amazing compliment 😘😘😘 as long as you keep watching them I'll keep making them 🤗

[@barbssweetsandsugararts]

Am also a beginner and I didn't go to school what can u advice me I really want to do this

[@kennalong]

“Became the official cake lady” I can relate. I’m the official dessert lady 🤣😑

[@JaniesSweets]

😂🤷🏾‍♀️ we didn't choose the cake life the cake life chose us

[@wintrishanabasirye7927]

👏👏👏thank you for this message

[@JaniesSweets]

You're welcome thank u for watching 😘

[@chakararolle678]

I loveeeee your channel, How to get your fondant not to sweat especially in the fridge

[@JaniesSweets]

Thank you for watching 😘

[@vaishalishomecooking7669]

Very Helpful information..

[@JaniesSweets]

Glad you like it 😊

[@yorammurangira8384]

Hey Janie, thanks for sharing all this knowledge .Am n Africa and am trying to get into the cake biz and watching your videos has been helpful. Lol

[@JaniesSweets]

Yayyy I’m so glad you’re finding them helpful 😘

[@cecestyme7142]

Great tips 😍... Thanks for the story I liked it. Thanks for sharing 😍.....

[@JaniesSweets]

Cynthia Cromer thanks for watching 😁

[@prabhuseva6018]

Wow.... love you. I was looking for something like this... I am not a cake person, but would wanna start a cookie business.... looking forward to watch all your videos... thank you so much

[@JaniesSweets]

Thank you for watching 😘😘😘

[@ashleystafford504]

"Stay in your own cake lane!" Yes! I'm in the middle of an order where I didn't do this. It is going to turn out but instead of looking forward to it I've been nervous about it for almost a month.

[@JaniesSweets]

Hahhaha omg yup I remember those days 😔 we do learn the hard way though now I'm sure you will think twice before the next order... good luck with the cake though I hope it turns out great!

[@shopnest101]

Love u o'ready thanks a million.... 🎂

[@JaniesSweets]

faamkhs Faisal 😘 love you more

[@amirarazan6908]

Thank you so much 😍😍

[@kookoo4mike]

“I am an absolute garbage when it comes to making flowers” Lol 😂 Love your honesty. Thanks for a helpful video. 🙏🏻

[@JaniesSweets]

Lolol 🤷🏽‍♀️ I really am lolol

[@alexandrahernandez2035]

thanks, mama you really save my life.

[@JaniesSweets]

I’m happy I could help you 😊

[@onyekachiokocha2827]

I love your video, its just real Pls i want you to talk about procing and sweating of fondant

[@JaniesSweets]

Thank you 🤗 I did make 2 videos on that check out my Friday fixes playlist

[@ChisomoStella]

You look like Raven.. Has anybody ever told you that... And thanks for the tips... Great help

[@JaniesSweets]

Hahaha literally only 1 person told me that before and she was sooooo persistent about it but I never saw it... I guess if someone else sees it it must be so... well thank you 😘😁