Kitchen Notes: A Podcast by Bakery Business Academy

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  Recipe Costing Just Got A Whole Lot Easier 23.07.2026 22min

  After years of talking about this, I’m thrilled to share that our new recipe costing app for bakery owners is FINALLY Live! On today’s episode, I’m sharing the story behind why I built this app, and how I turned a real pain point in the bakery community into a working software product that will save you TONS of time and help you earn more money in your business!! If you’ve struggled with recipe costing and pricing strategy for your bakery in the past - you will not want to miss this episode....
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  Summer Vacation, Here We Come! 10.06.2026 3min

  A quick episode this week to update you guys on a few things... Kitchen Notes is going on summer vacation! I am easing back into work after maternity leave, and my older kiddos are off on summer break. I'll be taking a little podcasting break this summer, but we will return to regular weekly episodes again in September! We had a baby! My husband and I welcomed our THIRD daughter, Marigold, on April 18th! We are so in love, and her older sisters are OBSESSED with her. I'm easing back...
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  4 Signals that You're Ready to Grow Your Bakery Business: A Data-Backed Framework to Guide Your Decision 22.05.2026 20min

  Episode Show Notes: Growth is exciting, but it's also one of the most consequential decisions a bakery owner can make. In this episode, we’re breaking it all down with an honest, data-backed conversation most bakery owners never have before they sign a lease or make a major investment in growing their business. Whether you're thinking about getting your first commercial space or expanding into something bigger, this episode will help you figure out whether you're truly ready — o...
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  The 30-Minute Financial Habit that Separates Profitable Bakeries from Struggling Ones 08.05.2026 25min

  Episode Show Notes: Most bakery owners either avoid their Profit & Loss statement entirely … or they open it up a few times a year, feel terrible (or confused) about what they see, and shut it right back down. In this episode, I’m making the case for a totally different relationship with your P&L — not as a report card, but as one of the most powerful diagnostic tools in your entire business toolkit. If you dread digging in to your bakery’s numbers and are finally ready t...
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  Cash Is King for Small Bakery Businesses - Why Your Income Statement Shows a Profit, But Your Bank Account Is Empty 24.04.2026 21min

  Episode Show Notes: It’s the end of the month, and you’re sitting down to review your sales reports and Profit & Loss statement… You open up Quickbooks or download the P&L that your bookkeeper or accountant sent over and see a profit. GREAT - pop the champagne, right?! Not so fast … you hop over to your bank account, log in, and (record scratch) … your stomach drops. Sound familiar? You're not bad at math, and nobody is stealing from you. What you're experiencing is a ca...
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  The Bakery PROFIT Framework: Your Complete System for Running a Financially Healthy Business 03.04.2026 34min

  Episode Show Notes: If you've ever felt like you're doing everything right — the baking, the orders, the hustle — and the money still isn't adding up … this episode is for you. Today, we’re introducing you to the Bakery PROFIT Framework: a six-part system to help bakery owners see and understand their full financial picture (not just one piece of it). This isn't just about menu pricing. It's about building a financial system in your business that's designed to pay you well and grow yo...
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  You've Nailed Your Recipe Costs — So Why Is Your Bank Account Still Empty? 27.03.2026 17min

  Episode Show Notes: You've done the work. You've costed your recipes, built a pricing system you trust, and you're not just guessing at your margins anymore. So … why does the money still feel tight? In this episode, I’m talking about a concept called “micro vs. macro thinking” — and making the case that MOST bakery owners are only operating with half the picture. If you've ever felt like you're doing everything right and still not seeing the financial results you expected, this episode...
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  How Much Money Do Bakery Owners REALLY Make? (The Real, Honest Answer) 20.03.2026 23min

  Episode Show Notes: It's the question everyone's secretly Googling but rarely gets a straight answer to: how much money can you ACTUALLY make running a bakery? In this episode, I’m cutting through the vague, overly optimistic answers and giving you a real, practical framework for understanding your own earning potential — grounded in actual numbers, not hope or fear. If you've ever wondered whether the math could ever really work in your favor and how much money you REALLY make ru...
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  Busy Doesn't Mean Profitable: What to Watch When Your Bakery Starts Getting Traction 13.03.2026 23min

  Episode Show Notes: Getting your first orders is a huge deal — and you should feel genuinely proud of that. But early momentum is also one of the trickiest stages of building a bakery business, and it's where a lot of talented bakers unknowingly set themselves up for a frustrating plateau down the road. In this episode, Meg breaks down what's really happening when your business starts to move — and why being busy is not the same thing as being profitable. If you've got orders coming in an...
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  Stop Waiting Until It's Perfect — Start Selling Now! 06.03.2026 25min

  If you've been spending more time on your logo than on actually selling your baked goods … this episode is for you. Today, we’re getting real about the "overengineering" trap that keeps so many bakers stuck before they ever make their first sale — and I’ll be sharing exactly where your energy needs to go instead (especially in those early days). Key Takeaways: Your brand colors, website, and Instagram aesthetic aren't what's going to make your bakery profitable The story of how Sp...
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  Why Your Bakery Feels Busy, But You're Still Broke: A Simple Bakery Profit Audit 27.02.2026 29min

  Episode Show Notes: Are you actually profitable in your bakery business — or just busy? In this episode, I’m walking you through a simple 15-minute Bakery Profit Audit designed to help you stop guessing about your numbers. If you’ve ever felt exhausted, fully booked, and somehow still unsure whether you’re truly making money… this one’s for you. We’ll talk about why “busy” doesn’t automatically mean “profitable,” the hard lessons I learned scaling wholesale, and the four financial checks ever...
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  Want to Make More Money this Year? Don’t “Brick” Your Customers 12.02.2026 22min

  You’ve dialed in your pricing. You’ve built your budget. You understand your labor and food costs. Now what? If you’re trying to grow your bakery this year — more weddings, more catering, more foot traffic, more wholesale — your online presence can’t afford to be a brick. In this episode, we're breaking down one of the most overlooked revenue leaks in small bakery businesses - and it's not an ugly website, haphazard social media strategy, or even rude customer service... It's a broken or uncl...
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  From Market Tents to Milwaukee’s Best Bakery: How Amy Gorski Built an Award-Winning, Community-Focused Shop From the Ground Up 02.02.2026 57min

  Episode Description: In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with someone very near and dear to my heart — Amy Gorski, owner of Poppy Bakery in Milwaukee, WI, and a former kitchen manager and head baker at Spilt Milk. Amy has had one of the most intentional, inspiring, hard-won journeys to bakery ownership I’ve ever seen, and in this conversation she opens up about the decisions, discipline, and deep commitment to quality that have shaped her business. From her years of working in some of the Mi...
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  Revenue Dip? Your 5-Step "No Panic" Plan to Rebound When Sales Are Down 21.01.2026 16min

  If your bakery is feeling the post-holiday sales slump right now—you’re not alone. In this episode of Kitchen Notes, Meg walks through a calm, strategic 5-step plan to help you assess the dip, figure out where it's coming from, and create a realistic game plan to recover revenue without panic or burnout. Whether January is slow for you, or your dip hits in July or October, this episode will give you a framework you can return to any time the numbers feel off. Key Takeaways: Why seasonal dips ...
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  The #1 Bakery Profitability Tip You’re Probably Overlooking 13.01.2026 16min

  Episode Description: In today’s episode, we’re answering a listener question that came up during one of our recent live workshops — and it’s one I hears all the time: What’s your top cost-saving tip for bakery owners? If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed trying to make your bakery more profitable, this episode is for you. I'm shares the real, often overlooked secret to improving your margins — and it’s not about cutting labor, finding cheaper ingredients, or slashing your rent! Whether you’re jus...
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  Beyond Resolutions - Real Talk About Setting Intentional Bakery Goals for a Stronger 2026 29.12.2025 19min

  Episode Description: It’s that quiet, cozy week between the holidays and the New Year—a natural time to pause and reflect. In this episode, let's walk through a gentle (non-hustle-y!) approach to year-end reflection and business planning. Instead of racing into 2026 at full speed, I invites you to slow down, look back with honesty, and begin the new year with grounded clarity about what’s working—and what’s not. Whether 2025 was your best year ever or a bit of a blur, this episode offers a ca...
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  Black Friday Preview: Your 2025 “5 Days of Deals” Sneak Peek 18.11.2025 18min

  Episode Show Notes: This week on Kitchen Notes, we’re doing something a little different — and very exciting. For the first time in years, we’re bringing our biggest sale of the year back to Black Friday Week… and today, you’re getting a behind-the-scenes preview of everything coming your way. After selling our bakery this fall, I’ve finally had the headspace to revamp, rebuild, and expand many of the tools, templates, and programs inside Bakery Business Academy. And next week, we’re rolling ...
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  Big News About Our Bakery! [Part 2] 30.10.2025 30min

  Episode Show Notes: In this follow-up episode, Molly and I are back to talk about what happened after we sold Spilt Milk. From the nitty-gritty of the transition process to the emotional side of letting go—we’re walking you through what it really looks like to step away from a business & successfully transition it to new ownership. We also share what’s next for both of us, and what the future holds for Bakery Business Academy. Spoiler: we're not going anywhere! In fact, we’re just getti...
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  Big News About Our Bakery! [Part 1] 27.10.2025 43min

  Episode Description: Big news—after more than a decade running Spilt Milk, we’ve sold the bakery. In this special two-part series, I’m joined by my sister and co-founder Molly to talk about the journey that led us to this huge decision. This first part dives into the why behind our decision, how the idea came about, and what the early steps looked like. If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to sell a business—or if you’ve thought about your own “what’s next?”—you’ll want to listen in. ...
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  6 Things Your Bakery Needs for a Profitable, Stress-Free Holiday Season 17.09.2025 22min

  The holidays are coming (fast), and your Q4 revenue goals won’t hit themselves. So let me ask you this: 👉 Have you actually started planning? 👉 Or are you telling yourself you'll figure it out "next week"? This week on Kitchen Notes, I’m breaking down the 6 core things every bakery needs to think through before the holiday season hits. We’re talking: ✅ The 6 critical areas of holiday planning that every bakery should be thinking about ✅ Why simplifying your holiday menu will mak...