The Pie Bar is a small batch bakery located in Westport that provides modern baked goods using traditional techniques and unique flavours, tailored each season incorporating fresh, local produce. Products among the fan favourites include: Sourdough, Fruit and Custard Pies, Croissants, Cruffins and extra large cookies!
Stacy Blair, a former Structural Engineer, discovered the world of baking during her maternity leave, and, after shortly returning back to work, realized that she was being pulled in a different direction and was ready for a major career change. Stacy had fallen in love with baking, started a blog 27th and Olive filled with her favourite recipes, quickly gaining a huge following, and both her blog and biz soon gained the attention of Narcity, Edible Ottawa, and even Martha Stewart! 🤯🤩
In this episode Stacy shares with us:
🥧 Her thought process as she navigated with the decision to leave her government job and invest fully in the Pie Bar
🤔 How she recognized the significance of marketing and advertising on the socials to carve out her own space in a bustling market (and utilizing OWN photography skills!)
📉 How did Small Business Centre's Starter Company Plus program helped Stacy redefine her business model and strategy
✌🏼 What this boss babe all has in store for 2024, including business growth and possibly a name change!
