The Profitable Baker Podcast

About The Profitable Baker Podcast

The Profitable Baker — for bakers who mean business with Annie Bennett You bake beautifully. But running a profitable baking business? That’s where things can get messy. Each week, business mentor and baking industry expert Annie Bennett helps home bakers move beyond “just getting by” and start building a real, sustainable business. Inside every episode, you’ll hear practical strategies, honest conversations, and inspiring stories from bakers who’ve turned their passion into profit. From pricing and visibility to mindset and marketing, Annie breaks down what really works — without the fluff or overwhelm. If you’re ready to feel confident, charge your worth, and finally think like a business owner (not just a baker), you’re in the right place. From Annie Bennett at The Home Baking Business Academy Helping bakers to start and grow a profitable Home Baking Business. https://anniebennett.co.uk/ (https://anniebennett.co.uk/)

Publisher

Annie Bennett

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

4 Nov 2025

Latest episode

28 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

49 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   28 Oct 2026

   Suzanne Esper on Teaching, Coaching and Cake International

   Send us Fan Mail This week on The Profitable Baker, I'm joined by Suzanne Esper, one of the UK's leading cake decorating tutors and coaches. Suzanne shares the story of how she built her career in the cake world, from her early days at the turntable to teaching and coaching decorators of every level. We also go behind the scenes of her involvement with Cake International, and talk about what the show means for bakers who want to grow their skills, their confidence and their business. With...

2. 

   21 Oct 2026

   Episode 47: Inside the Judging Room with Cake International's Head Judges

   Send us Fan Mail What really happens when the judges walk up to your entry? This week I'm joined by David Close and Jane Hatton, Head Judges of Cake and Bake International, for a rare look behind the judging table. David and Jane share how they each found their way into judging, what the role of Head Judge actually involves, and the advice they'd give anyone entering the competition this year. Whether you're polishing your first entry or you've competed before, this is the conversation to lis...

3. 

   14 Oct 2026

   Episode 46: with special guest Natalie Porter of Immaculate Confections

   Send us Fan Mail This week I'm joined by Natalie Porter, the sugar artist behind Immaculate Confections. We talk about how her cake journey began, how she fell for sugar flowers, and how she built a reputation for detailed, lifelike floral work. Natalie also shares her experience with Cake International: what it's really like behind the scenes, what competing and being involved has done for her skills and visibility, and her advice for any baker wondering whether it's for them. This episode...

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