Behind the Obsession's Podcast: Recent Episodes
Julie Johnson
I am a wife + mom entrepreneur and currently running www.cakeaholicobsession.com I will give you a behind the scene look at running a bakery and a few tricks of the trade that no one else is willing to share!.
Hey Guys,
Its not Spring yet but we need to start thinking about the cake trends for Spring 2018.
Going over what cake trends will we see in the Spring.
Hey Guys !!!
Inspiration: Vision Boards- Have you created yours yet and what are your thoughts about creating one. I share my thoughts about it
Today's Obsession: Planning for the Grand Opening.
My Instacrush: @Thepaintedbox
- Start Small
- know Your Customer
- Trust Your Intuition
For show notes go to http://www.cakeaholicobsession.com/podcast/
Happy New Years Guys!!!
Inspiration: Just know what is for you is for you
Today's Obsession: My Kids
My Instacrush: @valencia_valencia
Sharing the the biggest lessons I learned in 2017 and what my plans are for 2018
For show notes go http://www.cakeaholicobsession.com/podcast/
Hey Guys, i started baking from home, i did this for the first five years. This episode i share how i got started and how i gain more customers doing events.
Today's Obsession Peanut Butter Cup
Let's Talk Business I go through what you need to setup an event and the tips and tricks to be successful.
When someone calls to a taste a sample of your cakes for a special event. What do you do?
Today's Obsession Neck pillows and Leg room ( yea i said it)
Instacrush @carnival Buttered Popcorn Creme Brulee
What does my day look like in the bakery? Today's Obsession @This is us Tuesday@9pm
Instacrush @pinkcakebox
Let's Talk Business How do you want your business to be run? Are you a cake shop or a cake studio? Hours of Operation? When will you buy supplies?
This episode is a followup from last week. Talking about the front and back of the house. along with what payment options i use in my business.
Today's Obsession iPhone X
Instacrush @brpboxshop
Let's Talk Business What do you need for your business Front of the house Back of the house payment system
This week i am sharing what i know now that i am 41. Also we are taking numbers again what is your startup expenses, Supplies you need to get started.
Today's Obsession Edibleartpaint.com @sweetsticksau
Instacrash @lavendersbakeshop
Let's Talk Business Startup Expenses
Get the worksheet for this podcast at http://www.cakeaholicobsession.com/startup-expense
Hey Guys,
We are talking today about how to manage your time as a cake decorator. As you know i am a wife and mother and i am being pulled in all different directions.
Today's Obsession: Milk Bar http://milkbarstore.com/main/
My Instacrush 100 Layer Cake @100_layercake
Let's Talk Business Time management as a cake decorator. http://www.cakeaholicobsession.com/when-do-you-start-your-cakes
This week i share who keeps me inspired on instagram. and the best think i ever eat.
Click the link to get my list of crushes!!
http://www.cakeaholicobsession.com/my-instacrushes
What are you holding on too that you have to let go of?
Be Apologetically you, Be Fearless, Be Bold, Affirm yourself daily, Never look back, these are some of my take away from this weekend events.
The biggest mistake as cake artist is that we don't know how to pay ourselves for the time we send on a cake.
This episode we talk numbers!
Here is the worksheet for this episode http://www.cakeaholicobsession.com/what-is-your-cost-per-cupcake
Questions you need to ask yourself when you are creating your menu.
- Design
- Items
- Description
- Photos
- Price
To download the freebie go to http://www.cakeaholicobsession.com/5-must-have-for-creating-your-menu
Questions i need you start asking yourself.
- What do you love?
- What are you good at?
- What does the world need?
- What are sacrifice are you willing to tolerate?
- What do you do for hours and don't realize it?
Sometimes you just have to start from somewhere. Don't be afraid of the outcome, as long as you put in the work you will be great. It's ok to not know everything and be a beginner.
The work you do before you even think about launching. Taking you back to the grand opening of Cakeaholic Obsession and the work that went into it.
At the end i need you to start thing about: 1. What's your Obsession? 2. Start creating a plan 3. What do you need to execute the plan? 4. Everything you get paid start putting towards your future.
Be totally obsessed about your dreams!!
Totallyobsessed
Talking today about my to do list why i have it and why its important to have for me to have a successful day. Sharing my tips and tricks on how I manage my time.
Tell someone about your OBSESSION, so they will hold you accountable for your actions.
Plan, Plan and do some more planning.
Get out of your comfort zone NOW!
- Put in the work
- Change your mind set
- Everyone in your circle should know what you do.
- Prepare financially
The book i reference was Me, Inc.: Build an Army of One, Unleash Your Inner Rock God, Win in Life and Business by Gene Simmons
https://www.amazon.com/Me-Inc-Build-Unleash-Business/dp/0062322613/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1496987034&sr=8-1&keywords=me+inc
Be obsessed about your dreams guys!
Happy Monday! Talking about how I plan my week at the bakery, about my amazing village on how i got started.
Be obsessed about your dreams y'all.
I get asked this question alot, "you just started?" How long have you been doing this?
Many people have this idea they can just open a bakery, or start a business without doing the work. Wrong! you have to put in the work.
This episode i ran down how i got started and the work that had to be put in.
This podcast is about a wife and mom who juggles running a bakery and taking care of her family. It will give you a behind the scene look at running a bakery and a few tricks of the trade that no one else is willing to share!.