Happy New Year!In this 3-part series, we’ll be sitting down to “hit the reset button” as we start a new year. We’ll take a look back at 2022 to talk about what went well, exciting milestones we achieved as a business,...

Happy New Year!In this 3-part series, we'll be sitting down to "hit the reset button" as we start a new year. We'll take a look back at 2022 to talk about what went well, exciting milestones we achieved as...

Happy New Year!Over the next 3 episodes, we'll be sitting down to "hit the reset button" as we start a new year. We'll take a look back at 2022 to talk about what went well, exciting milestones we achieved...

If you run a bakery, you know that the fourth quarter can be incredibly hectic. Everybody wants their pastries and treats and goodies for the holiday season. While that usually means a big boost in revenue, it also means a wh...

While blindly running on instinct probably isn’t going to be the best path to a successful business, there IS something to be said about listening to what your gut is telling you. In this episode, we’re talking about why...

Of all the things we do in our business each month, there’s one thing in particular we find is always worth the time we spend on it — the month end financial review.  In this episode, we’re sharing our month-end financ...

It’s time to celebrate! Spilt Milk has been in business for six years and we’ve got plenty of reasons to jump for joy. We opened our retail shop in 2016, and it’s always fun to take a look back at the journey.In this ep...

Whether you’re making mind-blowingly gorgeous pastries or out-of-the-world ice cream, many of the principles of running a small business are the same. On this episode, we sit down with seasoned pastry chef turned entrepren...

Knowing your numbers is a critical piece of bakery business success, but how do you take action to stay on top of things when you notice some gaps in where your money is going? In this episode, we’re sharing how we’ve ap...

When it comes to money management, sometimes you just want to bury your head in the sand and avoid it — but friends, it’s time to take a deep breath and rip off the bandaid!In this episode, we sit down for a chat with fin...

In a time where the cost of ingredients is steadily climbing, can you run a bakery AND still make a profit? In this episode, we’re tackling this question from a community member. We talk about:•How to adjust when you don�...

When you run a bakery business, you can always expect the unexpected. In this episode, we sit down with Connie Brown, owner of The Brown Cow Ice Cream Parlor and Creamery, who successfully made the transition from corporate m...

Competition is a reality when you run a bakery business. But should you really be worrying & wondering what your competition is up to?In this episode, we get real about how we deal with “competitors”, as well as shar...

As many of us head into the holiday season, we’re ramping up for a high volume of pre-orders. So how do you make sure you’re ready for the onslaught?In this episode, we’re talking about how to get your processes for pre...

Running a bakery business can be a profitable venture, but before you start whipping up your favorite treats, you need to have a plan.In this episode, we tackle the need for a business plan and why if you want to have a susta...

Being a parent and running a bakery business can sometimes feel like your very own three-ring circus. In this episode, we’re serving up some real talk on how motherhood has impacted us and how we’ve worked to find the ri...

When you run a bakery, there are various places where money that you may have planned as part of your profits ends up going out the door. In this episode, we’re discussing how discounts, waste, refunds and more can all hav...

The holidays can be a fun and joyful time to be a bakery owner — as long as you keep your wits about yourself and do some planning in advance. We’ve had plenty of highs and lows over the years - so let’s talk about less...

As sisters who run a bakery business together, we often get questions about what it’s like to work together. Do we always get along? How do we make it work without killing each other?In this episode, we’re sharing our own...

When Dick and Jane met over a cookie years ago, they had no idea that years later an idea to put education on an animal cracker would change their entire career trajectory!In this episode, we’re joined by the founder of the...

Running a bakery business isn’t all sugar, spice, and everything nice. But whether the business is in a slow period, you’ve got personal issues going on, or you're just having a plain old bad day, you still have a bu...

Branding is one of those things that’s necessary for your bakery business, but if marketing isn’t in your wheelhouse, you may have no clue where to begin. In this episode, we’re having a chat with our friend, photograp...

As a bakery business owner, you’re a creative soul and probably have lots of ideas about what you’d like to offer your customers. So … how do you narrow down the choices and figure out what makes the final cut on your m...

Running a successful bakery requires more than just making fabulous baked goods. Timing, location, marketing, vendor sourcing, staffing and SO much more all need to be taken into account. On this episode of Kitchen Notes, we...

Getting help in your bakery business is really exciting, but it can also be fraught with anxiety. With the right processes in place, you can ensure your business is set up for new employees to thrive!This week we’re tacklin...

Are you chasing that next big sales goal? Do you want to achieve that next level of success with your financial goals in your business? If so, this is the episode for you!As a bakery business owner, you’ve already got a ton...

With the price of goods rising, and supply chain issues bogging us all down … profit margins are getting smaller (if not disappearing altogether). So - how do you maintain your profit margins, without upsetting your custom...

Do bookkeeping and handling the finances for your bakery business feel like a huge chore? Do you feel intimidated trying to make all the numbers work from one month to the next?If so - we’ve been there too! And one of the b...

“What should I charge for these chocolate chip cookies?""What you would pay for a 6" custom cake?" "Can I price these croissants at $4?”In this episode, we’re talking about the number one questi...

Ever wondered what KPIs are — or why they matter for a bakery business? Let's talk about Key Performance Indicators!During this episode, Molly and Meg share how whether it’s turning a profit, saving for unexpected ex...

In this episode, we take a trip down memory lane to reflect on Molly & Meg started Spilt Milk. We had a milestone month recently – our first month EVER exceeding $100,000 in revenue. What started as a dream, baking over...

What happens when two friends passionate about baking make the leap from a subscription-based bakery to having a retail storefront?In this episode, we sit down with Kate and Dorie from the Chickadee Bakeshop to chat about ope...

Welcome to Kitchen Notes!In this episode, we’re setting our intentions for the podcast & talking about why we decided to start having these conversations. When we started our bakery in 2013, there weren’t a ton of res...