Do you ever finish your day feeling busy, yet wonder why the most important tasks are still sitting on your to-do list?In this episode of The Art Cake Coach Podcast, Cristina explores one of the biggest productivity mistakes creative entrepreneurs make: confusing planning with prioritizing.Planning your day is important, but knowing what deserves your attention first is what truly moves your business forward.If you're a creative entrepreneur or home-based business owner who constantly feels overwhelmed, pulled in different directions, or stuck in "busy mode," this episode will help you simplify your workflow and focus on what really matters.In this episode, you'll learn:✨ The difference between planning and prioritizing✨ Why creatives often struggle to decide what comes first✨ A simple three-question framework to plan your day with intention✨ How to stop confusing activity with progress✨ A practical daily method to help you feel more focused, productive, and in controlRemember, productivity isn't about doing more—it's about doing what matters most.Stay connected:www.theartcakecoach.comJoin The Art of Cake Business Community:The Art of Creative BusinessNew Podcast alert!I have a new podcast for you, named " No Icing: Cake Talk Unfiltered," and I want to invite you to listen, follow, like, and share this podcast with all your cake friends.______________________________________________________________Follow on Social MediaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/theartcakecoach/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theartcakecoach?_t=ZG-8x5XI2XADh3&_r=1______________________________________________________________Today's episode is sponsored by Saracino: https://www.saracinodolci.co.uk/
Jun 16
24 min
What does it take to build a successful business in the ever-changing cake industry?In this episode of The Art Cake Coach Podcast, I sit down with Steve Golding, founder of Vanilla Valley, to discuss his incredible journey from model maker to one of the most recognized names in cake decorating supplies.What started with creating acrylic cupcake stands through Wedding Acrylics evolved into Vanilla Valley, a thriving business that has been serving professional and hobby bakers for over 12 years.Together, we explore:• Steve's entrepreneurial journey and the lessons learned along the way• How the cake industry has changed over the past decade• Current challenges facing cake artists, decorators, and suppliers• The impact of shifting consumer habits and market trends• What the future may hold for the cake decorating industryWhether you're a cake artist, baker, creative entrepreneur, or simply curious about the business side of the cake world, this conversation offers valuable insights, honest reflections, and inspiration from someone who has successfully adapted to an evolving industry.Connect with Steve and Vanilla Valley:https://thevanillavalley.co.uk/Stay connected:www.theartcakecoach.comJoin The Art of Creative Business Community:https://www.skool.com/the-art-of-cake-business-8732/about_______________________________________________________________New Podcast alert!I have a new podcast for you, named " No Icing: Cake Talk Unfiltered," and I want to invite you to listen, follow, like, and share this podcast with all your cake friends.______________________________________________________________Follow on Social MediaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/theartcakecoach/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theartcakecoach?_t=ZG-8x5XI2XADh3&_r=1Check out the Website:www.theartcakecoach.com ______________________________________________________________Today's episode is sponsored by The Vanilla Valley: https://thevanillavalley.co.uk/
Jun 9
1 hr 2 min
Change can feel exciting, scary, overwhelming, and full of uncertainty.As creative entrepreneurs, we often build businesses around our passion, which means that when change becomes necessary, it can feel deeply personal. Whether you're considering a new direction, adapting to industry shifts, introducing new services, or simply trying to grow beyond what has worked in the past, change is an unavoidable part of business ownership.In this episode, I'm sharing some exciting changes happening in my own business and the mindset shifts that have helped me embrace this new chapter with confidence and optimism.If you've been feeling stuck, resistant to change, or unsure about your next step, this episode will encourage you to see change not as something to fear, but as a powerful opportunity for growth.Remember: the most successful creative businesses aren't the ones that never change, but the ones that learn how to adapt and evolve.Let's embrace the next chapter together._______________________________________________________________You don’t need complicated systems. You need clear, simple actions that work.If you want support building a simple and confident sales system for your cake business, check the links in the show notes to join my community.Join my new community, The Art of Creative Business, here: https://www.skool.com/the-art-of-cake-business-8732/about_______________________________________________________________New Podcast alert!I have a new podcast for you, named " No Icing: Cake Talk Unfiltered," and I want to invite you to listen, follow, like, and share this podcast with all your cake friends.______________________________________________________________Follow on Social MediaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/theartcakecoach/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theartcakecoach?_t=ZG-8x5XI2XADh3&_r=1Check out the Website:www.theartcakecoach.com ______________________________________________________________Today's episode is sponsored by D´licious Magazinehttps://www.dlicious-magazine.co.uk/
Jun 2
45 min
Today, I celebrate with you 200 episodes of this podcast. I just have to thank you for being on the other side of this microphone and share with you some of my biggest takeaways from doing this for four years.1. Be yourself and find your own voice, vibrate in your own frequency.2. When you do it, people who resonate with you will show up. 3. Don't listen to your limiting beliefs4. Don't take it seriously, just do it! ( but be professional!)_______________________________________________________________You don’t need complicated systems. You need clear, simple actions that work.If you want support building a simple and confident sales system for your cake business, check the links in the show notes to join my community.Join my new community, The Art of Cake Business, here: https://www.skool.com/the-art-of-cake-business-8732/aboutIt is free to join and ready to welcome you and help you manage your home-based cake business without stress, and it is tailored to your needs._______________________________________________________________New Podcast alert!I have a new podcast for you, named " No Icing: Cake Talk Unfiltered," and I want to invite you to listen, follow, like, and share this podcast with all your cake friends.______________________________________________________________Follow on Social MediaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/theartcakecoach/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theartcakecoach?_t=ZG-8x5XI2XADh3&_r=1Check out the Website:www.theartcakecoach.com
May 26
1 hr 8 min
Today, I chat with Jenny from Sweet as Success, an award-winning cake business coach with 25 years of experience in the cake industry, and together we talk about the importance of cake business coaches and business management in today's reality of our cake industry. I really want to thank Kenny for being with us today, and you can find her here:Sweet as Success: https://www.instagram.com/sweet_as_success/______________________________________________________________Let's welcome our new sponsor, Crumb HQ, a cake business management platform for cake makers.Only for our listeners, a special discount of 2 months at 50% off (plus a 14-day free trial)Go to this link, Crum HQ, and use the code TheArtCakeCoach at checkout to claim your special discount. _______________________________________________________________You don’t need complicated systems. You need clear, simple actions that work.If you want support building a simple and confident sales system for your cake business, check the links in the show notes to join my community.Join my new community, The Art of Cake Business, here: https://www.skool.com/the-art-of-cake-business-8732/aboutIt is free to join and ready to welcome you and help you manage your home-based cake business without stress, and it is tailored to your needs. _______________________________________________________________New Podcast alert!I have a new podcast for you, named " No Icing: Cake Talk Unfiltered," and I want to invite you to listen, follow, like, and share this podcast with all your cake friends.______________________________________________________________Follow on Social MediaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/theartcakecoach/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theartcakecoach?_t=ZG-8x5XI2XADh3&_r=1Check out the Website:www.theartcakecoach.com
May 19
55 min
Burnout is a reality for home bakers and cake business owners. Listen to today's episode, where I share some time management and mindset tips to help you prevent burnout and have a better life-work balance as a solopreneur. Listen to the Time Management list on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6P79AmRxTqN2WlHcKWZxRc?si=6NJ2rWiMTGm_4SmSves3yQCheck out the Time Manager Planner for Cake Artists here: https://www.theartcakecoach.com/digital-products/p/time-management-planner-for-cake-artistsThank you, Vanilla Valley, for sponsoring today's episode: https://thevanillavalley.co.uk/You don’t need complicated systems. You need clear, simple actions that work.If you want support building a simple and confident sales system for your cake business, check the links in the show notes to join my community.Join my new community, The Art of Cake Business, here: https://www.skool.com/the-art-of-cake-business-8732/aboutIt is free to join and ready to welcome you and help you manage your home-based cake business without stress, and it is tailored to your needs. New Podcast alert!I have a new podcast for you, named " No Icing: Cake Talk Unfiltered," and I want to invite you to listen, follow, like, and share this podcast with all your cake friends.Social Media:Join my new Instagram account for The Art Cake Coach:https://www.instagram.com/theartcakecoach/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theartcakecoach?_t=ZG-8x5XI2XADh3&_r=1Check out the Website:www.theartcakecoach.com
May 13
38 min
May is the podcast's anniversary month, and today I want to celebrate with you this beautiful ride of four years!Thank you to all the guests who have been part of this year, and to my sponsors :Saracino https://www.saracinodolci.co.uk/category/saracino-magazines/D'licious Magazine: https://www.dlicious-magazine.co.uk/Cake Art Magazine : https://www.cakeartmagazine.com/The Cake Collaborator Magazine: https://www.cakecollaborator.com/homepageThe Sweet Challet Shoppe: https://www.thesweetchalet.com/Vanilla Valley: https://thevanillavalley.co.uk/You don’t need complicated systems. You need clear, simple actions that work.If you want support building a simple and confident sales system for your cake business, check the links in the show notes to join my community.Join my new community, The Art of Cake Business, here: https://www.skool.com/the-art-of-cake-business-8732/aboutIt is free to join and ready to welcome you and help you manage your home-based cake business without stress, and it is tailored to your needs. New Podcast alert!I have a new podcast for you, named " No Icing: Cake Talk Unfiltered," and I want to invite you to listen, follow, like, and share this podcast with all your cake friends.Social Media:Join my new Instagram account for The Art Cake Coach:https://www.instagram.com/theartcakecoach/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theartcakecoach?_t=ZG-8x5XI2XADh3&_r=1Check out the Website:www.theartcakecoach.com
May 5
47 min
Join me, Charlotte, and Jo from Baking Bosses in this fun and relatable conversation about the cake business and the importance of support in this industry. Check out Baking Bosses here: https://www.instagram.com/bakingbossesuk/You don’t need complicated systems. You need clear, simple actions that work.If you want support building a simple and confident sales system for your cake business, check the links in the show notes to join my community.Join my new community, The Art of Cake Business, here: https://www.skool.com/the-art-of-cake-business-8732/aboutIt is free to join and ready to welcome you and help you manage your home-based cake business without stress, and it is tailored to your needs. New Podcast alert!I have a new podcast for you, named " No Icing: Cake Talk Unfiltered," and I want to invite you to listen, follow, like, and share this podcast with all your cake friends.Social Media:Join my new Instagram account for The Art Cake Coach:https://www.instagram.com/theartcakecoach/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theartcakecoach?_t=ZG-8x5XI2XADh3&_r=1Check out the Website:www.theartcakecoach.com
Apr 28
58 min
Getting people interested in your cakes is one thing… but turning that interest into actual orders? That’s where many home-based cake makers get stuck.In this episode, we’re keeping it simple and practical. I’m sharing 5 easy sales tips you can start using right away to make your ordering process smoother, more professional, and more effective.We’ll talk about:• Why having visible pricing builds trust• How to guide clients so they send the right information• The importance of clear and timely communication• How to handle “too expensive” without lowering your prices• Why following up can help you secure more ordersThese are small changes that can make a big difference in how confident you feel when selling your cakes, and how confident your clients feel when choosing you.DM Template here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qebooWpjWQAhgfRZ2gHWnUNN6QnQjIE6vi9P-3bUMo8/edit?usp=sharingYou don’t need complicated systems. You need clear, simple actions that work.If you want support building a simple and confident sales system for your cake business, check the links in the show notes to join my community.Join my new community, The Art of Cake Business, here: https://www.skool.com/the-art-of-cake-business-8732/aboutIt is free to join and ready to welcome you and help you manage your home-based cake business without stress, and it is tailored to your needs. New Podcast alert!I have a new podcast for you, named " No Icing: Cake Talk Unfiltered," and I want to invite you to listen, follow, like, and share this podcast with all your cake friends.Social Media:Join my new Instagram account for The Art Cake Coach:https://www.instagram.com/theartcakecoach/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theartcakecoach?_t=ZG-8x5XI2XADh3&_r=1Check out the Website:www.theartcakecoach.com Today's episode is sponsored by Saracino´s Magazine, " We Love Pastry." https://www.saracinodolci.co.uk/category/saracino-magazines/
Apr 21
22 min
Marketing your cake business doesn’t have to be complicated, but it does need to be clear.In this episode, we’re breaking down simple and effective marketing strategies for home-based cake businesses beyond social media. If you’ve ever felt like you’re posting on social media but not getting orders, this episode will help you understand why and what to do instead.We talk about:• What marketing really means for cake artists• How to attract the right local clients• Why your cakes are your best marketing tool• The importance of making your ordering process simple and clear• How to build repeat clients and word-of-mouth referralsThis episode is all about helping you move from posting randomly → to marketing with intention and confidence.✨ You don’t need more content. You need clarity, consistency, and a simple strategy.If you want support creating a simple, sustainable system for your cake business, check the links in the show notes to join my community, The Art of Cake Business.Join my new community here: https://www.skool.com/the-art-of-cake-business-8732/aboutIt is free to join and ready to welcome you and help you manage your home-based cake business without stress, and it is tailored to your needs. New Podcast alert!I have a new podcast for you, named " No Icing: Cake Talk Unfiltered," and I want to invite you to listen, follow, like, and share this podcast with all your cake friends.Social Media:Join my new Instagram account for The Art Cake Coach:https://www.instagram.com/theartcakecoach/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theartcakecoach?_t=ZG-8x5XI2XADh3&_r=1Check out the Website:www.theartcakecoach.com Today's episode is sponsored by The Vanilla Valley.Multybuy Offers: https://thevanillavalley.co.uk/offers/multi-buy-discount-offers/The VV Club: https://thevanillavalley.co.uk/account-information/More link:https://thevanillavalley.co.uk/account-information/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587309639054https://www.instagram.com/vvholesale/
Apr 14
35 min
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