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An update from our favorite cake baker in Toronto and beyond.
Notes from Chris
Episode 1587
Welcome to Throwback Thursday / “Where are they now?” where we take an in-depth look at someone who’s story has evolved considerably since we first featured them. Recent adventures in this segment have included neurogum (performance energy in the form of gum), a 7-figure handkerchief business that pivots to face masks during COVID, and eco-friendly candles that were featured on Good Morning America. Today, in our latest feature, we’ll visit Toronto, Canada and hear from my favorite cake baker, Karen Nguyen. We first featured her in Ep. 944, and I had the experience of enjoying an amazing custom cake decorated for my book when I was last in Toronto. What’s happened since? Let’s hear directly from them. I’ll be back at the end to wrap us up. Listen to today's episode to hear Karen's updates...MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
- Sweet Afternoon Bakeshop: If you're interested in learning more about this sweet, icing topped side hustle, head on over to Karen's Instagram page
- CreativeLive: The platform that Karen used to find courses to help her improve her marketing skills
- Toronto Startup Employee Bakes Custom Cakes: A Toronto startup employee (and powerlifter!) ices her way into a sweet, profitable side hustle that bakes up an extra $600 per month.
- Cake Artist’s Confections Whisk Up Delicious Profits: This pastry chef starts by baking on the side, then grows her hustle into a full-time business selling more than $100,000 worth of wedding and custom cakes a year.
- Hardworking Chef Whips Up Artisanal Cheesecakes: When a skilled chef grows tired of working in food stores, he takes on some whisk and starts his own cheesecake brand that’s anything but half baked.
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