Baking Dreams: The Story of Little Sweets Cake Design

Описание: In this episode of Building Loved Businesses, Nathan Schock interviews Addie Corby, the founder of Little Sweets Cake Design. Addie shares her journey from being a high school art teacher to starting her own custom cake business. She discusses the challenges and triumphs of transitioning from a stable job to entrepreneurship, including a very unconventional funding method. The conversation also touches on the impact of COVID-19 on her business, the importance of building a supportive team culture, and the lessons learned from partnerships. Addie shares her aspirations for the future of her bakery, including innovative ideas like cake jar vending machines.

Chapters

00:00 From Art Teacher to Cake Designer
06:26 The Side Hustle Begins
11:40 Taking the Leap into Business
18:43 Funding the Bakery Unconventionally
22:30 Navigating the Early Days of COVID
25:48 Building a Team and Culture
33:38 Lessons from Business Partnerships
37:58 The Growth of Little Sweets Cake Design
40:32 Future Aspirations and Innovations

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