This episode has been on my heart (and in my notes) for a long time, and I’m so excited to finally share it with you. If you’ve ever asked yourself, “How do I actually make money doing this?”—you’re not alone. In this episode, we’re diving into the practical, number-based strategy to start paying yourself $1,000 a month from your sourdough microbakery. Whether you’re in the early stages of your business or looking to tighten up your pricing and margins, this conversation is packed with tangible steps to help you take real ownership of your numbers and shift your business toward long-term profitability.

We talk about what it really means to understand your costs—every ingredient, every gram—and how to use that info to price your products in a way that supports your goals. You’ll learn how to calculate cost per loaf, profit margins, and how to avoid the most common pricing traps bakers fall into. I’m also sharing some real-life examples from my own menu (and the flops that taught me the most). This is part one of a two-part episode that lays the groundwork for creating a plan that not only feeds your community—but actually pays you too.

Resources:

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