Hi Baker Friends,

February was a short month… and if I’m being honest, I overscheduled myself a bit. Between baking orders and life in general, the second Scoop for February never quite made it out of the oven!

If you’ve ever taken on a few too many orders and needed a week to feel human again, you’re not alone. That exact experience actually inspired the latest episode of the Baking Therapy Podcast you'll see further down.⬇️

But first. . .

To my new subscribers:

I want you to know that this newsletter is dedicated to supporting you, the home-based baker, in achieving sweet success.

Home-based bakers are an underserved & underappreciated group. With my years of experience in the Cottage Food's baking industry, I am passionate about helping you avoid some of the mistakes I made in the past and unlocking your full potential.

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🎙️ New Podcast Episode 🎙️

​Episode 9: Therapy in the Oven – Keeping Yourself from Getting Burnt​

Ben and I recorded this episode during the same week I had WAY too many orders on my schedule, and it took me several days to feel caught up and normal again.

In this episode we talk about:

• Recognizing the signs of baking burnout
• Why it’s so easy for home bakers to overbook themselves
• How to create boundaries that protect both your business and your energy

If you’ve ever felt exhausted after a big baking week, this episode will feel very relatable.

👉 Listen to Episode 9 here​

🎟️ Cottage Foodie Con Update 🎟️

Cottage Foodie Con is coming up in April, and I’ll be teaching a session you won’t want to miss!

The Slice is Right: Baked Goods Pricing Training​
🗓 Friday, April 24, 2026
⏰ 12:30 – 1:15 pm CST

We’ll be talking about one of the biggest struggles for home bakers: pricing baked goods confidently (and profitably!).

I also have a few virtual tickets to give away for the Friday Breakout Sessions on April 24. If you’d like to enter the giveaway, just reply to this email and I’ll add your name to the drawing!

If you’re thinking about attending in person, the deadline to purchase in-person tickets is March 31, 2026.

👉 Learn more and register here​
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See you in a few weeks for your second scoop of the month! But...

💛 Have you joined our Facebook Group yet?​
It’s where bakers share creations, ask questions, and connect with others who truly understand the cottage food journey.

👉 Join the Cake Business School Facebook Group here

We’d love to see what you’re working on and welcome you into the conversation!

Thank you for being part of the Cake Business School family. Keep learning, keep baking, and keep building the business you love!

See you in a few weeks for your next scoop!

Happy Baking, Nicole Bendig-Lamb Master Cake Designer / Author / Speaker / Cake Business Coach Haven't started your business yet? Now enrolling for Cake Biz Bootcamp!​ Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, check out our Podcast (available on iTunes and Spotify), visit our website at www.cakebusinessschool.com , or check out my book Baking Your Way To The Top: How to Start & Grow Your Own Home-Based Baking Business​ Interested in helping us create more FREE content? You can now leave us a tip! These funds go toward new podcast episodes, blogposts, and tutorials. Click Here to Contribute​

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