I decided to face my fears and put myself and my baking out there! I mentioned that I'm interested in taking orders for cheesecakes and for fondant cakes. Within an hour, I had 3 new clients lined up for cakes. I won't forget these first few people who are buying my goods.
Stress at my current job thrust me into this new realm. I realize that I should be doing something I love and I don't want to regret not taking this risk, even if it's a small risk.
It's really quite relieving-- to be doing something I love and to know that people want my goods. Pictures will come soon! In fact, that's one of the many reasons I'm branching out to serve people with my desserts--I need a portfolio. I consider one day applying at a major wedding bakery and realize that if I don't have the work to back it up I won't really be taken seriously.
It starts bringing out questions like "where do I get my boxes and cardboard rounds?" "do I need a business plan?" It's times like this where I need someone to grow up near to train me on these types of things. I guess it's all a learning process I'll have to figure out. It'll make me stronger, eh?!
What do I have that other bakers do not? It's THAT distinction that will be my springboard and help me become great at what I love to do.
Onward and upward!
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