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Baking for Profit PodcastAdvice I no longer give Bakers - Ep. 7In this episode; I share different opinions and things I NO longer do or advice bakers to do and the various reasons why. Especially when it comes to starting a baking business and marketing a baking business.
Hope this helps.
If you're looking to start a cake business at home, check out this online course: https://amarionlineschool.thinkific.com/courses/how-to-start-a-cake-business-from-home2024-03-1825 minBaking for Profit PodcastEp.6 - Increase Sales in your Bakery BusinessIn this episode I share two main ways to increase sales in your bakery business. If you run a home bakery or a small bakery shop; hope this helps.
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Full details on the classes we provide at: www.amaibakery.com2024-02-2908 minBaking for Profit PodcastEp.5 - How to Start a Cake Business from HomeIn this episode I share how I would start a Cake business from home properly. If you're looking to start a home baking business; this will be a very helpful guide for you.
Hope this helps you out.
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Details of the Cake pricing Bundle here: https://amaribakery.com/books/an-introduction-to-cake-pricing/2024-02-2618 minBaking for Profit PodcastEp. 4 - Four things I wish I knew BEFORE starting a Bakery BusinessIn this episode I want to share 4 very important lessons I've learned in my journey of building my bakery business brands and things I wish I had started doing immediately when I started doing business. If you're baking for business or starting a cake business; I hope these lessons teach you something like they have taught me and you're able to grow your business with this knowledge.
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The Baking With Amari PodcastEpisode 20 - Is a Baking Business Profitable?This was originally from a YouTube Live video. In this episode, Maureen talks about the Baking industry and whether starting a baking business is profitable or not. How to tell if your Baking Business is profitable and also some other business ideas you can start in the Baking industry.2021-10-1723 min
The Baking With Amari PodcastHow to Price your cakes - strategies to use - Ep. 19In our 19th; I share 6 pricing strategies that you can use as a bakery when doing costing and pricing for your baked goods for sale.
I also share a few reasons why having a pricing strategy is important. Have you costed and priced your baked goods if you're baking for business?
Happy Baking and stay safe - til next time.2020-04-0806 minThe Baking With Amari Podcast5 Legal requirements for starting a baking business in KenyaIn our 18th episode, I shared 5 legal requirements when opening a bakery Business in Kenya. If you're a Home baker or starting a baking Shop, this will really help. Happy Baking, til next week!2020-02-2404 min
The Baking With Amari Podcast3 Tips on getting your first Wedding cake order - Ep. 17In our 17th episode I share three very helpful tips for new or amateur bakers looking to get their first Wedding cake order. If this episode was helpful to you - please make sure to share it.
All the best and Happy Caking - til next week!2020-02-1602 min
The Baking With Amari PodcastInterview with Kenyan Baker Chef MaryKate of Food Concepts - Ep. 16In our 16th episode I interviewed a Kenyan Baker - MaryKate Maina. She shared a little bit about herself and a bit of advise. She also asked me a few interesting questions as well. Hope this episode brings you value. All the best and Happy Baking. Til next week!2020-02-0907 min
The Baking With Amari Podcast8 kitchen tools you have to start a Home Baking Business - Ep. 15For our 15th episode; for hobby bakers who are looking to start a baking business and feel the need to get lots of money to buy tons of baking equipment - this episode is for you. In this episode I share 8 tools you already have in your kitchen which you can start using in your home-based business then go adding over time.
All the best - Happy caking - til next week!2020-02-0102 min
The Baking With Amari PodcastWhy you should start a home baking business in KenyaIn our 14th episode; I share 3 reasons why you should open a home-based baking business; especially if you bake at home and you've been thinking about baking for business.
It is definitely a good idea to turn your baking passion into an income generating activity.
If you like this episode; please make sure to share it.
Thank you - til next time! ^_^2020-01-2602 min
The Baking With Amari PodcastMisconceptions about the Baking industry- Expectations Vs RealitiesIn our 13th episode; I share a few of the misconceptions that Bakers who are starting home or small baking business, especially in Kenya, have when starting out. They tend to realize over time that what they expected may be very far from the actual reality. I hope this brings you value.
Happy Baking, til next time!2020-01-0505 minThe Baking With Amari Podcast4 Tips on Improving your Cake Decorating SkillIn our 12th Episode; I share 4 tips that will help you as a cake decorator; especially if you're struggling with perfecting your cake decorating skills.
Hope this brings you great insight; feel free to share ^_^
Happy Caking, til next time!2019-12-2904 minThe Baking With Amari PodcastInterview with Successful Kenyan Baker - Beatrice of Joybells Ep. 11In our 11th episode, I share the interview I did with Mrs. Beatrice Wangui Muteru, founder and CEO of Joybells Cake Centre. She's a veteran Kenyan Baker and a successful business woman. I hope this interview helps you gain any insight to helping your bakery grow.
Happy Baking, til next time!2019-12-2220 minThe Baking With Amari Podcast3 Reasons why proper costing is important in your Bakery Business - Episode 10In our 10th Episode, I share the top Three reasons why proper costing is important for Bakery Business success. If you haven't already done costing and pricing in your baking business, please go ahead and do it today.
Happy Baking, til next time!2019-12-1503 minThe Baking With Amari PodcastInterview with a Kenyan Baker- Leonne Terry Ep.9In our 9th Podcast; I wanted to share this truly insightful interview with this lovely Kenyan Baker Leone Terry of Tehillah Cakes and Caterers.
She has truly grown in the Kenyan Baking industry and has been quite consistent over the past few years.
She shares lots of insights in this interview and also asks me some very insightful questions as well.
It was truly a pleasure and an honor to interview her.
Show some love if you like this podcast episode.
Make sure to share and help another Baker or Bakerette out.
Happy caking ^_^ til next time2019-07-2614 minThe Baking With Amari PodcastPoints to consider when branding your Baking Business - Ep. 8In our 8th Podcast episode; I share 3 points you should consider while branding your baking business.
Whether you're a home-baker or small baking business shop owner; branding is a must.
It's the only way you'll grow a sustainable small business.
Show some love if you like this podcast episode.
Make sure to share and help another Baker or Bakerette out.
Happy caking ^_^ til next time2019-07-1405 minThe Baking With Amari Podcast3 Reasons Home Bakers struggle with increasing salesIn this 7th episode I share 3 main reasons why home bakers struggle with increasing sales and how they can deal with them.
I hope this episode will be of help to you. Please do share if you know it will be of help to someone. All the best to all of you home bakery owners and small baking business shop owners.
Happy Caking ^_^
Til next time!2019-03-2304 minThe Baking With Amari Podcast3 Lessons I learned from failing in my baking businessAs the founder of Amari Baking Center I've had my share of failures; both big and small.
Part of the reason why I share baking for business advice; is because of those failures and what I have learned from them.
I like to share my experiences so that someone can learn from them as well and not make the same mistakes I did.
I hope this episode will be of help to you. Please do share if you know it will be of help to someone. All the best to all of you home bakery owners and small baking business...2019-02-0305 minBaking for Profit PodcastHow to Set goals you will actually achieveHi entrepreneurs! In this podcast; I share a few tips on how to set goals and actually have a chance of achieving them this year.
I know a lot of us tend to struggle with goal setting and prioritizing. I hope this episode helps you out.
Here's to an amazing 2019! Cheers my fellow treps! ^_^2019-01-1307 minThe Baking With Amari Podcast3 Tips to help you achieve your 2019 goalsHi Bakers and Bakerettes. In this podcast; I share 3 tips that will help you not only set goals, but make it easier for you to achieve them by the end of the year.
If you do need a goal setting-template, feel free to reach out - I'll let you know how to get our goal-setting template to help you set goals and work towards achieving them. Have a victorious 2019 ahead wonderful people!2019-01-1305 minThe Baking With Amari PodcastThe Reason why people think your cakes are expensiveIn our 4th episode; I share the importance of knowing who your target market is.
A lot of home-bakers and small bakery business owners who are baking for business don't know who they are selling to specifically.
They don't have an idea of who their target market/audience is.
This is why they often get the feedback from potential clients - "You're cake are too expensive"
The reason is because you're not selling to the right people.
If you're struggling with this complaint in your business; this episode is for you. Once you listen - please do take the next s...2018-12-1607 minBaking for Profit PodcastSocial media isn't only for kids and youthHello Entrepreneurs! In the 3rd episode of this podcast I'm sharing a mini rant about African women who want to grow their businesses but don't want to go on Social media or have a negative attitude to Social media in general.
There's a segment of women around 35 years and above; especially those who haven't adopted to social media sites such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc, very well.
They have a negative view on social media and its use as well as the belief that it's only for the youth.
So when they want advice on growing their business brand, when...2018-12-1605 minThe Baking With Amari Podcast3 ways to increase Bakery sales during this Christmas seasonIn our 3rd Episode; I cover 3 ways of increasing your Christmas sales in your Bakery business.
This is a season that truly favors Bakers and Bakeries in general; especially if you market well and position yourself in an effective way when it comes to marketing.
I share 3 ways you can market your small baking business this Holiday season.
Happy Caking Bakers and Bakerettes
Maureen2018-12-0504 minBaking for Profit PodcastHow to deal with social pressure as a unique entrepreneurHi peeps. Second episode, This was originally a video from my Vlog!
This is an interesting discussion I had with my sis, Elly Kamari, my business partner on the challenges of not only being bi-accentual,
but also just dealing with the social pressure of living in another country (U.S.) then moving back to Kenya and 'sounding' different in every
environment we were in.
We're really not complaining about how our lives have been due to the migrating; just a perspective on how different it is when you have to adjust,
based on your accent and how people judge you - es...2018-12-0507 minBaking for Profit PodcastJourney of a Female Entrepreneur in AfricaHi peeps. First episode, yay! Just an introduction to who I am and where I'm at right now.
I've been wanting to start this podcast for a few months now and been to afraid.
Just decided to start and not look for perfection - so here goes.
I'll appreciate it if you show some love and tune in every week as I post on my lessons learned in this journey of entrepreneurship as well as some business tips to help you grow your business.
Sorry for the weird audio mid podcast..new podcaster problems ^_^ I'll definitely get better at this...2018-11-2504 minThe Baking With Amari PodcastThe Realities of Starting a Baking BusinessIf you're thinking of starting a small baking business; it's important to get honest with yourself on what you're really getting into.
In this episode, I cover some realities of starting a bakery business and what they mean to you.2018-11-2003 minThe Baking With Amari PodcastHow to Startup a Small Baking BusinessCreating an edible piece of artwork like Bread or a delicious decorated Cake can be very satisfying to a Baker or Bakerette. It can also be difficult when you turn your baking passion into a business and face challenges in making your baking business successful.
Every week, join Maureen Kamari - a long time Bakerette, founder of Amari Baking Center and author of "How To Startup a small Baking Business successfully", as she shares business advice on running a small baking business and tips on improving your baking and cake decorating skills. If you are a Baker or Bakerette who wan...2018-11-1805 min
The ConversationEntrepreneurs: Maureen Kamari and Serah KanyuaMaureen Kamari's cakes were always a hit in her office. They were so popular with her colleagues that they started to pay her to bake birthday cakes. Maureen realised she could turn her skills into a business and set up Amari Quickbreads, a bakery delivery service. She also passes her kitchen know-how on to other would-be cooks by giving training sessions. However, Maureen reveals that her path to success hasn't always been an easy one and she's had to learn how to recover from failure quickly. Serah Kanyua has also learnt some tough lessons on her business...2015-07-2726 min