How do you become a bakery owner? Q&A

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Your questions, my answers :) These are the most asked questions I get asked as a baker and bakery owner. Here's what I answer:
Q. 1. How did you start your bakery?
Q. 2. How did you fund it?
Q. 3. How did you learn to bake?
Q. 4. What formal education did you receive?
Q. 5. How did you become interested in baking?
Q. 6. What's the hardest thing about being a baker?
Q. 7. What's your favourite part of the day?
Q. 8. What does your typical day look like?
Q. 9. What surprised you about becoming a bakery owner?
Q. 10. What is the most challenging part about being a bakery owner?
Q. 11. What is your favourite tool in the bakery?
Q. 12. How did your bakery get popular?
Q. 13. What advice would you give other aspiring bakers or bakery owners?
Find me elsewhere:
Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/brookibakehouse
Instagram: brookibakehouse
Bakery: www.brookibakehouse.com
Online classes: www.bakewithbrooki.com
Love Brooki x

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@Veronica24296 4 ай бұрын

Love that you’ve emphasized how important a happy team are. People hear “un-trained” (formally) and they hear “low-skill” or “replaceable”- and nothing could be further from the truth. Especially if that individual has been working with you from as you’ve grown.

@sbeslic9475 5 ай бұрын

My husband was concreting on the site next door to ur bakery. He came home on my birthday after work with a single chocolate cookie. It was the most gorgeous, decadent, fudgey, soft cookie ever. I was like where the frik did u get this from and he told me there’s always a huge lineup so he knew it’d be something I’d like. He’s not into that kinda stuff so he didn’t even try it, he’s so strange. But anyway since coming across ur shorts I’ve really been enjoying watching ur content!! Ur so inspiring. I know ur tired obviously ur work is ur entire life right now but just know what ur doing is truly impressive u should be so proud and just know there are so many people who are in awe of ur dedication and hope to create something like what you’ve done here. Congrats and wish u all the best.

@emilydean4309 5 ай бұрын

my parents owned a bakery for my whole life and just sold it last year. It holds such a special place in my heart. All of my siblings and friends worked there throughout high school and college and it was so wholesome. We would always bring the leftover goodies to neighbors and teachers and retirement communities, and everyone came to know us for it. So special ❤❤❤ Hope you stick with it for as long as possible!

@honeysweet7190 3 ай бұрын

Ohh my, what happened? Did you discontinue the family business completely now?

@emilydean4309 3 ай бұрын

They sold it a few years ago. Unfortunately the family I have in North America is small and neither my brother or I cared to take it over as we both had different passions. It is still well-loved in the local community under different ownership ❤

@chelseakal-q2b 3 ай бұрын

Awe I love that❤️

@laineelkin822 5 ай бұрын

Do more videos (longer videos) of you working in the bakery! The shorts are amazing but they ain’t long enough! You are so inspiring! I have my niece watching you, she wants to be a baker! Thank you for sharing! ❤

@jennifermassie8214 5 ай бұрын

Agree !! ❤️

@2day3000 5 ай бұрын

I agree, but also shorts are in right now so that's how she's gonna get the most social media attraction, and also I doubt she has time for regular long videos!

@PepperCat. 4 ай бұрын

You realize the most recent 9 minute video probably took 5+ hours of editing right? Not accounting for having to talk to the camera whilst working. She works like 14h shifts 6-7 times per week. This is much more than enough effort. if you want to see videos so bad do what shes doing yourself.

@MarketingStrategies28 3 ай бұрын

Reels work better

@Gwaycee 5 ай бұрын

I love how proactive you are. As a nutritionist, I would very much recommend that you make yourself sleep not less than 7 hours every night, drink more water, preferrably warm bordering on hot and actually eat at least 2 real meals instead of brownies. You don't want your health breaking down and you getting stuck in hospital for lengthy periods with diseases arising from sleeplessness and poor diet. Ask me how I know...Wishing you every success with your bakery! 😊

@MeganThudium 5 ай бұрын

The coolest thing about you Brooke is I’ve followed you for 8 years now, and I’ve loved following the honest and normal progression of your life. At the beginning, you inspired me to travel as a woman solo and then I moved abroad long term. Your authenticity and honest storytelling inspired me on my journey.

@AnneMB955 5 ай бұрын

We travelled to Brisbane from Melbourne. Took us 30 minutes to walk to your bakery. Huge queue but worth the wait. Congratulations on your successful business. 👏👏

@BrookiBakeHouse 2 ай бұрын

Thank you soooooo much! Amazing to hear

@geleenabenoja2583 5 ай бұрын

Love this! I just opened my own bakery and cafe this past summer with a small but mighty team, and after 6 months of wearing most of the hats, I definitely feel the weight. I've been watching your shorts for a while now and as an also a self-taught, new bakery owner, your content is super inspiring!

@nobayeninene6939 3 ай бұрын

CONGRATULATIONS!! How can I prepare myself to own a bakery one day? -__-

@lalatorres683 5 ай бұрын

I'm so inspired by you. I will be joining my first ever bake sale this weekend before proceeding to open my bakehouse/cafe. As a homebaker and first time mom, your motivation is truly inspiring 🌸🌸🌸

@CyprusSunLoverShe 5 ай бұрын

Good luck ❤

@lizzyweiglein5041 5 ай бұрын

Hi!!! I’ve been binge watching you the past couple days and you have inspired me to follow my lifelong dream of owning a bakery❤️🤭I love all of your tips and showing the behind the scenes of your bakery🙌🏼

@jflu79 5 ай бұрын

Same ❤

@chelseakal-q2b 5 ай бұрын

Same girl! ❤I hope you get to open one

@eleojoegwuma2507 3 ай бұрын

Me too 😂😂🎉

@marianaumanbutt4204 2 ай бұрын

Same

@heididorling8533 5 ай бұрын

Congrats Brooke! I’ve been following you for over 10 years. I miss the travel content but! Happy to see this journey and can’t wait to come visit the bakery! What an incredible accomplishment!

@skywaterwhite872 5 ай бұрын

I've been obsessed with your videos! I work in a bakery and am working towards owning my own. Please keep the videos coming! I appreciate how much advice you are willing to share 💕

@TheFroggyCat 5 ай бұрын

I love her videos so much, I only started watching the shorts like 2 weeks ago but I’ve watched literally all of them and wait for the new ones to come out

@setyourspacewithsusan 5 ай бұрын

Honestly, NEVER FORGET WHO YOU ARE; before… Before… you tasted your first cookie, your first cake, biscuit, or cracker! NEVER FORGET the nostalgia of your craft: Business is “busy”! Your ability to organize is the KEY! GOOD ON YOU! You are an inspiration!

@Bananzers 5 ай бұрын

What an inspiration! I also own a bakery and it’s truly such a joy to be able to do this for a living, despite the stress and hours of work that come with it. My shop has been under construction for the past few months and I can’t wait to get back to it. I have loved seeing your videos on instagram and am so glad to see some long form content on KZfaq! Also - it’s crazy impressive how good you are at filming and editing content, truly an amazing feat alongside everything else!!

@JessicaGarcia-ws5ex 5 ай бұрын

Hi Brooki, I want you to know that you are my biggest inspiration right now 🌟💓 I have to confess that I love seeing your work and at the same time it stresses me out too much because it gives the impression that you do all the work alone 😩which would be impossible but I believe that the success of your business is that in reality you are aware of all matters of your business 😎A little over a year ago I started a coffee shop with my husband in our small town and your videos and seeing how hard you work drive me to not give up on this project. Thanks and hugs from Mexico.💞👍🫂

@kittykooky 4 ай бұрын

I was shocked 😲 when you said you were self taught, you are a professional in the game, well done you. 💐 oh God your cookies 🍪 are just heavenly I'd love to try them but I'm in the UK. ❤

@BrookiBakeHouse 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😊

@juliabrown4650 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for answering all the qs! I worked in a couple bakeries in my 20s and totally agree about the shoes!! I loved my clogs. Also nothing like being alone in the quiet kitchen early in the morning as you said (and not having to talk to anyone- ha!) 🥰 taking a sec to stop and have my first coffee of the day was always my fave part too ☕️

@user-mo7wx4hu4f 5 ай бұрын

I am considering starting my own bakery, so I use your videos as inspiration. Love you, Brooke! keep creating and following your dreams!

@zahrarazvi4835 5 ай бұрын

This is such a good video, and you’ve uploaded this on my 24th birthday! I am a chef too and in the process of opening my own little cafe and bakery after travelling around the world. I have been so nervous, but listening to your journey, I feel so much better! Thank you!

@evergreens978 Ай бұрын

I am so glad that you evolved to be a baker and I am so glad you can ramble on and ramble and bake.

@bonniematthews2500 5 ай бұрын

Super inspiring!! I'm an illustrator and finally expanding into a consumer based model w products. I'm learning alot from your videos and energy! 😊 thanks!

@ashantijacobs2994 5 ай бұрын

I am so happy I have come across your channel. I love baking so much, and it’s one of my favorite hobbies. I am currently in school for psychology to become a school counselor. However, my back up plan if I don’t end up enjoying the career is to learn more about baking and potentially starting my own small business! Thank you for this video! ❤

@sandyoksen134 5 ай бұрын

The first part of the video replayed twice fyi

@BrookiBakeHouse 5 ай бұрын

awww no :( haha i struggle to edit these videos + work the long hrs in the bakery must have been half asleep :') sorry

@laurenlim9276 5 ай бұрын

I felt that too

@sandyoksen134 5 ай бұрын

@@BrookiBakeHouse no worries I just wanted to let you know in case you wanted to edit it

@yahushaschild2265 5 ай бұрын

I did notice the replay, however I thought I accidentally set the video back, 😂 so I jumped to where the replay started.

@BrookiBakeHouse 5 ай бұрын

@@sandyoksen134 can you re-edit once posted! wow i am a total newbie here :')

@sarahspage7561 5 ай бұрын

Hi Brooke!! I've been here since 2014 (WOW days). It's so amazing to see you shine at everything you do! Congratulations on all of your success!❤

@arnolddezilva4388 5 ай бұрын

Truly a Gem of a Human Being . Will definitely visit your lovey Bakery when we Brisbane this year .

@kastnostones 5 ай бұрын

What a cookbook is coming out ❤. Yay can't wait. Thanks for sharing loved this.

@deanwilsher8189 2 ай бұрын

Hi Brook. Great business you have there. I have seven bakery stores in the south of England and 120 staff. Once you can bake the next big hurdle is definitely understanding the psychology of people and growing a reliable and consistent team. Thats a long journey when the actual baking in the early years takes up most of your waking hours. Once you master the "people hurdle" growth becomes a whole lot less stressful. I wish you well and will watch your progess ❤

@merypurnama2513 5 ай бұрын

your video about behind the scene popped up on my ig, tiktok and as i watched them its really motivates me not only about baking but also about doing something meaningful in life and growing your business. keep it baking girl

@marjoryvanbakel6153 5 ай бұрын

Suddenly you came in my you tube shorts and I love you! ❤ What a nice person you are! 🤗 I love your energy and was curious how you became so successful with your bakery. What a nice story! Unfortunately, the Netherlands is a bit too far away to stop by your bakery. But at least you have a new follower. Hope to see many more videos from you! 🌸💕

@Bashertxo 5 ай бұрын

So inspired by you! Your hard work and vision shine through! Can’t wait to see more! Take care xx

@sb733 4 ай бұрын

Thank you Brooki for sharing your story, it’s nice to know 😘

@joyyyy777 5 ай бұрын

So Inspiring .Thank you. I was impressed by you. You're deserving of the success of your own business.

@katz5434 5 ай бұрын

Hi Brooke your passion is very infectious and delightfully uplifting! ❤😊

@Bettyish 5 ай бұрын

Absolutely blows my mind how driven and focussed you are from such a young age. I feel like your personal trajectory is astronomical. Australias youngest billionaire in the making!

@DailyWear 5 ай бұрын

Agreed!! Her work ethic is very admirable

@india1422 5 ай бұрын

I think one had to be driven and divided from a young age. Yes it can of course come even maturity but those very long days of extra-hard work are easier with youth on one's side.

@jeninecontreras2019 5 ай бұрын

I want to have my own bakery and every time I watch this I get excited about starting my own. I am 18 and want to learn what I can so I can have my own bakery to make and share the sweets I love ❤.

@nancydebiasio5273 5 ай бұрын

I love watching your “Day in the life shorts” Keep up the great work… one of these days I’d love to try your baked goods..,❤

@lisajessup6615 5 ай бұрын

Hello from the south at Blackmans Bay - have enjoyed watching your shorts - congratulations on your hard success Brooki

@YesImaMaker 5 ай бұрын

Great video :) I own a small Australian business myself (jewellery holder) and love to see your success. It gives me so much hope :) well done!

@Akirameowxp 5 ай бұрын

Love watching your videos! Thank you for sharing your journey!! ❤🎉

@kazynaturdibayeva5546 5 ай бұрын

You’re such an inspiration!🥹

@forestamazzonica 5 ай бұрын

Im 32, no baking experience, and in starting my journey now ❤ this video was really helpful, im very excited but also needed the reassurance ❤️❤️❤️

@BrookiBakeHouse 2 ай бұрын

That's amazing - no time too late or too soon to start!

@gangeyeesoneja1802 5 ай бұрын

Absolutely love watching your “day in the life of a bakery owner” and passion involved. Still wonder when do you bake the several heart shaped cakes ready for decoration the next morning?

@SoulInquiries 5 ай бұрын

Can't explain but your videos are mesmerizing to me. I wish you all the best in the world in your life, you have a star quality. Be sure to take care of yourself, you're so precious and your health is important. Best to you and all the luck for your dreams!

@Cstylinn 5 ай бұрын

Great to hear your story. In the next one, I'm interested in the process, rules, challenges of shipping. Yes to New Zealand which is relatively close, and to USA which is not. Packing and freshness challenges.

@debs1derland243 5 ай бұрын

Enjoy your videos very much. Your bakery is lovely and you are so talented!

@AlexWilliams-qf3rp 5 ай бұрын

I started seeing you on Instagram, and I was just so pleased to see you on here. I also am a self taught baker and I've had some of those same thoughts like you mentioned. I bake from home for now, and I do have a small following. You've given me lots of inspiration. You just have to have a passion for whatever you're doing. By the way, you still look 24. You've done a lot. Keep on growing, keep on experimenting. I love those big chunky cookies. I'm going to try to make those. All the best love.❤❤❤

@bettyburns5772 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your experience. I really appreciate it!❤ lots of success😊

@miahennock129 5 ай бұрын

You are an inspiration! Hoping I’ll be in your situation in the next 10 years 🫶🏻

@samanthahoos9827 5 ай бұрын

Great video to fill us in! Thank you! ❤

@abbeycallaghan288 5 ай бұрын

Oh my gosh, I live in Tasmania. I live down near port Arthur. Launceston is such a gorgeous place, would’ve been nice to grow up there. I’m originally from Richmond, NSW and love Tasmania. Love all your amazing work!

@arlenet.1520 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing! Loved hearing about your bake shop journey…in my next life I will be a pastry chef!

@reginaonoja1096 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Brooki for this video. I’m grateful for inspiring me. Thank you 🙏🏽

@BrookiBakeHouse 2 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@koysdo 5 ай бұрын

thanks for posting and the explainers!

@discopantsandhaircuts1135 5 ай бұрын

Super excited about your book ❤

@elizabethdelacruz7077 3 ай бұрын

More baking tips please... I love your story. So selfless in sharing your life as a baker and a biz owner. Thank you.

@BrookiBakeHouse 2 ай бұрын

thank you so much, so kind! I will soon be launching weekly videos on this channel so lots more to come :)

@Mclovinlifee 5 ай бұрын

Just wanted to tell you I’m so glad I stumbled upon your page! I am 25 and have a Belgian waffle food truck and work ungoshly amount of hours to the point I’m so so drained. And it’s funny because I find myself watching your bakery videos even when im spending hours and hours making waffle desserts hahaha Maybe one day I’ll start posting behind the scenes like you ! Keep up the amazing work :) 🧇🍪

@v.o.rministry9252 5 ай бұрын

You’re awesome. you’re now my favorite KZfaqr

@Hannah-qe9si 5 ай бұрын

I would quit my corporate tech job to work for you, it looks like so much fun

@jammanalastas4005 3 ай бұрын

This is an inspiring video! I also own a small home bakery and am also self taught. I learned a lot from this video. Thank you! And may God bless you more 🙏🏽

@BrookiBakeHouse 2 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@majoorozco931 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! This video was super helpful. I would love if you could tell us a little bit more how to run a bakery business as in what equipment is needed, how to grow the team and hire new people, more about the business management process, thank you!

@linatanjaya8548 5 ай бұрын

So Inspiring .Thank you❤❤

@megwysatta7393 5 ай бұрын

Love this, thank you for sharing. I need one Of those hats…and a cookie or two now that you ship to the US❤

@MarlyLynn 5 ай бұрын

This was fun 😊 thanks for sharing!

@safiyyahnimatulainahmed7316 Ай бұрын

I love Charlie’s dessert house in Launceston! So amazing to hear you started it, keen to try Brooki bake house when I visit Brisbane soon 💕

@sithabile5876 5 ай бұрын

So inspired. Thank you

@SameeraKhurana 5 ай бұрын

Youre absolutely gorgeous

@katherinelorenzo8731 Ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your journey and tips! This will really help me as I do my best to thrive from my home-based bakery in the Philippines :) more power to your business and stay healthy! :)

@BakeryInLondon 4 ай бұрын

This is so inspiring, thank you for sharing your journey!

@BrookiBakeHouse 2 ай бұрын

thank you for supporting!

@wen.2210 3 ай бұрын

i would love to start a food business one day 🥺 you’re an inspiration ❤

@melbachmann3002 5 ай бұрын

It’s so cool that you shared that! I didn’t know you did a course at the Ritz in Paris 😂 I’m actually doing one right now. Thanks for sharing your journey 🤍

@BrookiBakeHouse 2 ай бұрын

omg have the best time! Hope you know more French than me, I was perplexed hahaha

@dearbronte686 5 ай бұрын

You had me at the how to Angelina Hot Chocolate video! Love your work

@RenadiUSA 5 ай бұрын

You are inspired me.. Hopefully one day i have courage to open mine

@wichitatxgal 5 ай бұрын

A person doing this type business Has to like long hours. You look so healthy. I knew a lady that did this and let her health go in decline. At Valentine’s Day - she never slept. She took a 2 hour nap and started another day. So just remember your health is number One. Love your videos!🎂🙏

@alexiskwon1013 5 ай бұрын

Love to watch owner bakery dally 😊

@priscillachung8 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video! Thank you for pointing it out to me that a lot of females entrepreneurs are tackling imposter syndrome when starting business on our own. The thing is the client are sending a lot of good feedback but at the end of day we’re keep doubting ourselves. It’s so important to be aware of the truth is people love what we do which makes them willing to pay for it.

@BrookiBakeHouse 2 ай бұрын

its so common, so never feel alone in that! I think all of us suffer from imposter syndrome, especially when you start a new career different to what is safe. But nothing worth having ever comes from the comfort zone!

@elizabethdelacruz7077 3 ай бұрын

Oh yeah... I thought Id just fall half asleep too or just replayed the part. But loved hearing the story. Interesting. Inspiring.❤

@BrookiBakeHouse 2 ай бұрын

thank you :')

@maoyang1111 2 ай бұрын

Um. There's a question I've been hoping to get answered... What happens when you get sick? Does one of someone just hop in and take your place?

@deborahbailey292 5 ай бұрын

Love your story! Try Birkenstock clogs, sandals!! From Kentucky, USA, would love to try you cookies!!

@india1422 5 ай бұрын

I was on my feet all day as a nurse and most of the day as a teacher. It is hard. Being a nurse was much more physical then being a teacher. I bought some more Crocs recently because i have terrible foot problems and when i am at home they allow me to walk with less pain. When i was looking at the Crocs website i saw the does for health- and food industry-workers Apparently they confirm to a number of safety staff so i assume that they protect against needle stick injuries from dropping syringes and blade injuries from scalpels and kitchen knives

@inesmanui 5 ай бұрын

5:51 is where the accidental replay starts 🎬 so you could skip to: 9:30 is Q2 how did she fund the bakery Thanks for sitting down for us! The shorts and sneek peeks into your business give me so much joy! I managed a little coffee shop when I was 19 and it kinda takes me right back to a similar passion for working☕️

@bernaberna9900 5 ай бұрын

Oh my goodness I watch your videos all the time and I cannot tell you how dam excited I am to fined out you are a Tassie girl to 🎊 🎊🍾

@texasoutlook60 5 ай бұрын

Key here is she saved money and re-invested it! Smart!!

@jasminm8482 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for all the information!!

@BrookiBakeHouse 2 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@tammysvegankitchen 3 ай бұрын

Loved this!! Thank you!! ❤❤❤

@BrookiBakeHouse 2 ай бұрын

thank you Tammy!

@otMAMAzaMAMA 5 ай бұрын

I just found you (hi from Europe 💁) And I looked through your gorgeous vids for some information how did you get to that point and now there it is!!! Thank you! It is always so nice when the actual person takes the time to show what stands behind!! I wish to you all the luck and happiness!

@Forget-me-not144 2 ай бұрын

Just to prepare a batch of 12 cookies feels like an effort and the pots to wash after making a cake in a kitchen with little space so to imagine multi-tasking a Bakery is mind blowing and getting all them batch metrics right /on point and all them cakes to perfection! The cost of equipment is expensive also. The scary thing is ensuring you don't have a cake flop or sunken middle so it's very admirable when you see people just getting on with an ambition just via inspiration and selling a nice product. You need a certain knack for patisseries. that's for certain most people need to go to a College to learn the skills. Jealous lol. Stressful is what we need to hear because nothing ever comes easy.

@hanahadgo1924 5 ай бұрын

Proud woman ❤

@abbiemassey 5 ай бұрын

Hello fellow Tassie girl! I found your channel and love it! Completely tripped me out to find out you’re from Launceston.

@user-cq2lk4bo4s 5 ай бұрын

You are Amazing! Greetings from ITALY 🌈🌈

@Elizabeth-mf3dn 5 ай бұрын

Can you do a video talking about your travels? ☺️ it’s something I’m thinking of doing someday

@Habibee88 4 ай бұрын

You inspire me🎉❤

@Vanillalatte22433 5 ай бұрын

Can you do a video on how you stay so fit?

@maryrosemara3062 4 ай бұрын

Hi Brook, thanks so much for sharing all your experiences... am also a Virgo... love all your cookies..😘😍🥰🩷🩷🩷 so happy to see your tik tok😍 & started following you 🥰 cheers!!!

@BrookiBakeHouse 2 ай бұрын

thank youuuu!