From 0 Orders to Fully Booked | How I Gained Customers at the Start of My Home Bakery Business

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Starting a home bakery business can be daunting and challenging. That's why I'm sharing how I went from 0 orders to fully booked at the start of my cake business.
Gaining customers is no easy feat, but I hope these tips help you out and be sure to subscribe for more on growing your home bakery into a successful business!
In this video:
0:00 Going from 0 to BOOKED!
0:40 Market, Market, Market!
1:27 Make them a Cake!
1:50 Gift to Neighbors, Local Businesses, or REUSE!
2:27 Social Media is Your Cake Business's Best Friend!
2:37 Utilize FREE MARKETING!
3:51 Get Creative!
4:38 Business Page for Your Home Bakery!
5:21 Cake Packaging Matters!
5:50 Validation for my Home Bakery Business!
6:32 Like, Comment, and Share! YOU CAN DO IT!
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@TheStationBakery 2 жыл бұрын

I’m so happy to share what I did to grow my cake business from 0 to fully booked! I hope it gives you some ideas on how to be creative in growing your customers! And remember do what works best for you and your business! See 4 Tools that Help Me Make a PROFIT in my Cake Decorating Business (All FREE!) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ZrKKZtOVnazLlYU.html

@shimbakesbread Жыл бұрын

"I created cakes for no one. You need to show your work..." 💯🙌 I completely agree, thank you.

@TheStationBakery Жыл бұрын

🙌🏽❤️

@preshcakes3881 Жыл бұрын

"You need to look busy" because that's how people notice you... As a teenager running a home bakery, I never thought about this! I always assumed I only needed to post when I got orders (which had only been a handful of times this month and a 1/2 I've been open)

@lifewithzinnah 2 жыл бұрын

I’m using these tips to help my bakery business grow. I’ve always loved baking as a child and I’m 16 now. I really see myself doing this long term

@TheStationBakery 2 жыл бұрын

Yay! You can do it! Take it a step at a time and build!

@hopevity Жыл бұрын

Update?

@e1honor7doctorw 3 ай бұрын

Another tip would be to redecorate the same base cake that you just keep in the freezer

@devenbaker 5 ай бұрын

Making goodies for family/neighbors/friends is a big one to help you to grow and get content. That is something I just started doing and I actually bake snacks for my co-workers to get their feedback.

@missmarymary6506 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your knowledge.im a grandma who is so happy to see your generation being successful doing what you love..you have great business sense! Very Proud of you!👵🏼🥰👵🏼🥰

@TheStationBakery 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! I am happy to share in hopes of helping or inspiring someone!

@madelinepearson8594 Жыл бұрын

this helps me a lot as I am 12 years old and really into baking and I've been trying to start a buisness

@mefabi_ 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video! This is the 3rd time I have restarted my home bakery business, and this video clarified everything. I'm going the right way!!!

@NURA-wp2rd 3 ай бұрын

thanks for the tips. Greetings from Argentina xxx

@Bee-Kind-Baker Жыл бұрын

You never stop amazing me. Great marketing tips! Loving your videos 💕

@louiselemon9717 Жыл бұрын

Awesome, all your hard work is paying off. I'm loving your vibe & I'm learning a lot. Thank you!

@kay5034 2 жыл бұрын

Your sweatshirt is so cute! I've been waiting for this video 💗

@TheStationBakery 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! I hope you were inspired to find creative ways to increase your sales.

@imdee9024 Жыл бұрын

Well done to you! I'm from South Africa and my daughter plans to start a cookie selling business from home using social media marketing. Fingers Crossed. Thanks so much

@retno8019 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your tips. This is really helpful. Im a first time baker but really interested to start my own home bakery.

@molove3408 2 жыл бұрын

You go girl. Keep up the good work.

@micahroyster4502 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video I’m starting my baking Business soon so this is helpful.

@TheStationBakery 2 жыл бұрын

Of course! I’m happy to help and congrats on getting started! May you have much success and find value form my content to make it bit easier running your cake business!

@Choungie 2 жыл бұрын

I love videos like yours! Thank you for all the knowledge you share!

@TheStationBakery 2 жыл бұрын

Aww thank you!

@graceurmston9562 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the advice, love your vibe

@Bee-Kind-Baker Жыл бұрын

Love your sweet , happy disposition 😊

@georgiscakes Жыл бұрын

I've just discovered you, and I'm telling you that I love youuu:)))thank you sooo much! Have a happy new year, full of inspiration and customers!🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

@TonettaClay 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your video and tips. I'm a baker too and stopped a few years back, but wanted to get back into it. This gives me ideas.

@TheStationBakery 2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad to hear you want to try again! I hope my videos continue to get your mind spinning and business growing!

@sucrosesorcerer845 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this! I've been a little fearful of this part.

@sunshinebakery_melinda Жыл бұрын

Great information! Thanks for sharing!

@alilove5618 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing all of this valuable information.

@TheStationBakery 2 жыл бұрын

Of course! I’m always happy to share!

@emartinezpacheco1424 2 жыл бұрын

This is amazing! I always find your videos so informative and REAL! I am going to use all your strategies. I just recently started an Instagram account and haven’t been on Facebook in over 10 years. But I think it’s time to reappear but this time with my Home Business Dulceria Pacheco. Which is mostly lollipops, chocolate treats, bombs. Including cocoa, tea and your famous kool aid bombs with some pop. 😁I have yet to venture into baking, but you inspire me to try it. P.S. Thanks to you too I’m also gathering some guts and valor to do my first tutorial on my new KZfaq Channel for one one my favorite lollipops using some amazing molds. Thanks again Kourt for being an inspiration.🙏🏼🤗 -Erica

@LollicupStore 2 жыл бұрын

We love the hustle! Big props for growing your business from scratch. 💯

@TheStationBakery Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@parthiniatillmon1244 2 жыл бұрын

Great information, thanks for sharing

@veronicastephens5408 2 жыл бұрын

You're amazing!💜

@TheStationBakery 2 жыл бұрын

Aww thank you! You’re too kind!

@tashabrown8301 Жыл бұрын

Love your channel❤

@AbigailChristineIsrael Ай бұрын

This is excellent! I think this can be used for Meal Prep type of chefs also. Thank you! Ive a got a plan now

@rosamitchell3021 2 жыл бұрын

CONGRATULATIONS KEEP SURGING AHEAD!!!

@TheStationBakery 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@josephinegrech8438 2 жыл бұрын

You're so sweet! Best wishes! 💕💕

@Rikkivlogs33 2 жыл бұрын

Your vibe is so awesome 👏!!!!!!!!

@TheStationBakery 2 жыл бұрын

Aww thank you!

@toriamigo Ай бұрын

I love baking so much, i bake and cook all my food for my family, including homemade bread and greek yogurt etc. I looked into selling my stuff because i frequently give it away, might as well make some money. The law's in my country selling food out of the home are so incredibly strict :( its a dream that ill never get to achieve unfortunately

@darlouthia5153 2 жыл бұрын

Love your energy ☺️

@TheStationBakery 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@dulceriapacheco471 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry, not stalker status. 😂 I figured maybe I should used my Home Business Account to comment on your video. Thanks again Kourt for this great video, guidance and wisdom. You are amazing. -Erica Pacheco

@parisakeywan4522 2 ай бұрын

Thank you ❤

@FoodieMeatsFood 2 жыл бұрын

Remarkable story 😍 really interesting to hear

@TheStationBakery 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@graceflowers3157 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, thank you so much for sharing your journey I'm learning a lot of ideas for you. I would like to know if you would use the Dot card or the Popl smart business card, that something I've seen new and just wanted to get your thoughts.

@carikshawn4201 Жыл бұрын

I live in Houston...will this hold up in hot humid weather....and if so, will it allow me to put flowers or other decorations on the sides without them sliding down? Anxious to try this...getting back into business after many years and so much has changed... experimenting on people I work with like you did with family and friends to see what they like, and to improve my decorating skills... was in business in Los Angeles for 15 years...made lots of wedding and party cakes but used a doctored up Wilton recipe using Crisco...Crisco ruined their shortening for at least my recipe and am looking for something wonderful to work with. Thanks for sharing.

@lauraanderson2112 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this video! I am having the hardest time with some thing. I could totally dominate my areas market, but I can’t seem to come up with a menu item that I know I can do for sure and that is easy. I’ve heard other people say stick with one thing. I’m considering making a seasonal menu of a few items and then changing it up based on the season and offering other items on a custom order basis. So I’m wondering how you decided on what your menu items would be. I’m sure you have a video for it so I’ll go look for it. My only other question is, if I’ve never actually taken pictures of anything I did before and I’m literally starting from nothing with social media. How do I come up with as many pictures as possible or some pictures to use on my website and social media and that sort of thing? That’s the biggest issue for me is that I don’t really have examples that I can show, but I do know things that I can make for sure.

@jennydelangel4686 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Absolutely loved the QR code ideas on the business cards

@TheStationBakery 2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad it was helpful!

@thehaarklaus4602 2 жыл бұрын

Is it like a separate menu ? Like secret treats ?

@TheStationBakery 2 жыл бұрын

@@thehaarklaus4602 it can be! For mine it’s just a page where they can place an order, get a discount code, leave a review and get access to my social media channels.

@thehaarklaus4602 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheStationBakery awesome thank you , I am so lost when it comes to the computer stuff lol ) thank you !!! I love that idea !!! Also can you or do you have a video on sealing the deal ??? Like example ( customer need cake , price , discuss, great convo but how do I get them to finalize lol. Plz!!!!! I have looked everywhere for tips

@thehaarklaus4602 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheStationBakery btw ! Just listened , did what you said on a house post lol , she said she will get a cake from me once they settle :) thank you !!!

@veronica_vstreats5619 2 жыл бұрын

Yes!!!

@heavenlybakes4u 8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Im launching my new cupcake buisness in 2024 ❤

@essiodo-agbottah975 Жыл бұрын

I'm starting a korean pancake business and I plan on using this in Ghana

@TheStationBakery Жыл бұрын

🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 congrats!

@Cycythekreator Жыл бұрын

Thankyou! 😅

@TheStationBakery 11 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@Minidoppler 11 ай бұрын

The song intro made me subscribe 😂

@GingerHoliday 3 ай бұрын

Ug I’ve been doing this off and on since 2015. I’ve moved a lot so that hasn’t helped. I’ve been in my forever home for a few years now but I just can’t seem to stay busy with cakes, I know I’m good at what I do but I’m so bad at marketing and what not. Gonna try markets, I hope that helps…

@GodlySaints Жыл бұрын

I start my own donut shop from home please tell me how can I stay focus with my orders?

@starzreview4058 2 жыл бұрын

💎

@semplegirl 2 жыл бұрын

I found the advice on tagging my business when person's ask a question correlating with my business.....

@TheStationBakery 2 жыл бұрын

🙌🏽

@user-hc5zy9oj4w 7 ай бұрын

I have no baking training what do you suggest I do

@claudeneabel5823 3 ай бұрын

Hi. I've started a home bakery. Did you have to renovation your kitchen space to allow working to be more functional? If so, what did you do?

@grannybeesanointedsweets Жыл бұрын

I am a beginner baker I can cook a cake my only down fall is icing one pretty but i try inbox i need some help and ideas

@koolbeanz844 Жыл бұрын

what do you do if you get more orders when you start out then you can make?

@naomiomi7340 11 ай бұрын

Figure out how long it takes you to make a.cake and realistically see how many you can do per week - remember to factor in when the orders are due, (as you may not be able to do 3 over the same days but may be able to do 3 a week if spaced out.) Once you know how many orders you can do a week, keep a track and turn down orders once you've reached your limit. Being too busy to accept orders ISNT a bad thing. I've know people order cakes months in advance because they wanted to ensure they got a particular baker.

@MsDanimal84 2 жыл бұрын

💖💖

@TheStationBakery 2 жыл бұрын

❤️

@roualhoujeiri5905 Жыл бұрын

I just found you on here and I’m in love with every video of yours!!!

@TheStationBakery Жыл бұрын

🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 so happy to hear! Hope to share as much as I can!

@candicemolina6005 2 жыл бұрын

This was very helpful! Thank you for sharing your insights with us! I too am starting a baking business and right now I am trying to build my portfolio to post on social media once I have enough photos📸😊

@meganlynch2379 3 ай бұрын

You're such an inspiration to me!! Thanks for your content!!

@sampadhar589 2 ай бұрын

As per India's weather, can you suggest me some baking tips? How can i create delicious cakes without eggs? It'll be very helpful of you to answer!

@thehaarklaus4602 2 жыл бұрын

They stay busy / and pics with my post ) it says my name not my buisness name though ) How do you post under your name ???

@TheStationBakery 2 жыл бұрын

I’m not understanding what you mean.

@thehaarklaus4602 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheStationBakery so when I go in personal groups like mom groups , I have to comment as me , I am not sure how I can comment as my business name . I am thinking join the mom groups under my business name but do not see an option for that .

@PeaceChanel 2 жыл бұрын

Peace.. Shalom.. Salam.. Namaste ..... LaPaz.... 🙏🏻 😊 🌈 ✌ 🌷 ☮️ ❤️

@mstoby76 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for ALL your tips they were all helpful!! GOD bless you, your family and your business!! 🙏🏻🤍

@TheStationBakery 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I’m glad they’re helpful.

@Aakkss138 4 ай бұрын

What to do with cakes you create for no one? Can I give them away? How and to who? I would hate to waste them

@shayzsofine 2 ай бұрын

I love these ideas. Im definitely going to start commemtimg more and sharing pics of my chocolate covered strawberries. Im saving this video. You shared way too much great info to only watch once. Thanks again

@ducky0916 2 жыл бұрын

How do I market a business that is exclusively for gluten-free/customers where my former customers no longer patronize because they are not gluten-free. If they just gave it a chance they would realize that there is not a difference in taste or texture since I have mastered converting these recipes. I was diagnosed with celiac disease three years ago and couldn’t figure out why every time I bake with gluten containing ingredients I was breaking out but I learned the hard way. Please help maybe follow me or even direct some people to my website! Thank you for leaving some wonderful tips for those of us who have home based businesses!