In this episode of The Bread Winner Podcast, host Caroline Bower chats with Delaney Peters, a sourdough micro bakery owner in Alaska. Delaney shares her journey from growing up in California and moving to Alaska, to starting her bakery from scratch. They discuss practical tips for managing a home bakery with a young child, the importance of community support, and how Delaney incorporates her family in her baking process. Delaney also dives into her experiences with expanding her business, the benefits of investing in equipment, and finding balance between work and family life.
00:00 Introduction to The Bread Winner Podcast
00:48 Meet Delaney Peters: Sourdough Micro Bakery Owner
02:47 Delaney's Journey into Baking
06:35 Balancing Baking and Family Life
11:05 The Importance of Community Support
17:45 Investing in Equipment for Growth
23:21 Working with an Assistant
29:42 Porch Pickup and Market Sales
30:38 Challenges of Market Sales
31:24 Consistency in Baking Business
32:51 Marketing Strategies for Bakers
34:57 Starting Wholesaling: Tips and Insights
38:06 Building Community and Business Relationships
46:43 Fun Q&A with Delaney
48:37 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Projects
Delaney Peters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/delaneyssourdough/
Delaney Peters Website: delaneysourdough.com
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Caroline Bower Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolinebower_sourdough)
