by Cake Coach Online | Apr 11, 2025 | Business Essentials, Mindset, Pricing, Startup
The childhood moment that shaped my money mindset… When I was growing up, money was scarce. My father started his own building business with just £5 and a bicycle—at least, that’s how the story goes. He worked hard, struggled for years, and eventually landed a...
by Cake Coach Online | Apr 4, 2025 | Business Essentials, Connecting, Mindset, Pricing, Startup
(You Might Be Making It Too!) I treated myself to a coffee and cake today. A little pick-me-up. But the experience left me thinking about something important. The café I used to visit had shut down, so I went to a competing one. Their cake counter was full of...
by Cake Coach Online | Mar 19, 2025 | Startup
5 Signs You’re Ready (Even If You Don’t Feel Like It Yet!) You love baking. Friends and family rave about your cakes. But every time someone asks, “How much do you charge?” you freeze. Sound familiar? You’re not alone! Many talented home bakers hesitate when it comes...
by Cake Coach Online | Mar 1, 2025 | Business Essentials, Connecting, Growing
I recently had an interesting encounter with someone I often meet during my walks. He mentioned he was attempting to build a “pondless waterfall” in his backyard but was unsure how to go about it. He shared his guesses on how to tackle the project. Wanting...
by Cake Coach Online | Feb 22, 2025 | Business Essentials, Connecting
Have you ever encountered a “customer” who seems to always ask about prices and designs but never actually places an order? Let me share a story that might resonate… A cake decorator was dealing with a serial enquirer—someone who repeatedly requested quotes, asked for...