Ever dreamed of opening your own bakery? In this revealing interview, we sit down with Amy Lund, the driving force behind The Dough Lady, to get the real scoop on what it takes to succeed in the baking business. Amy shares her journey from a simple baking passion to running a thriving online bakery, revealing the challenges, the triumphs, and the sheer grit required to make it happen. Learn about the realities of manual labor, the scaling hurdles, and the unwavering determination it takes to build a bakery from the ground up. Amy’s insights are invaluable for anyone considering starting their own food business or simply curious about the life of a baker. Check out The Dough Lady! [Insert Link to The Dough Lady's website or social media here] Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more candid interviews and business insights! #BakeryStartup #BakingBusiness #EntrepreneurLife #FoodBusiness #SmallBusiness #BakerLife #TheDoughLady #UtahBakery #OnlineBakery #ManualLabor #Grit #BusinessAdvice #Interview #FoodEntrepreneur #LocalBakery #StartupJourney #BakingTips #RealTalk #podcast #amyLund Submit questions that you want answers to! Next episodes topic: - Certified Financial Planner CFP Submit your questions: https://forms.gle/idF5D2JfWVfxJHuC9 00:00:00 Teaser 00:00:45 Introductions & history 00:02:55 Favorite thing to bake 00:03:50 Parent influence and baking days 00:05:07 Recipe tinker-er and waiting 00:05:53 Career path, college and marketing 00:07:31 Wishing to jumping in 00:09:23 Working with family especially in marriage 00:10:29 Early stages and learnings 00:12:53 Home consumption act & business ownership 00:14:19 Blowing up 00:19:04 Confirmation of a good product 00:20:12 Challenges 00:21:50 Process of different mixers 00:24:31 Realities of a baker 00:26:34 Demand and working hours 00:29:02 Test days and new flavors 00:31:24 Deciding on a bakery location 00:35:19 Family time starting a business 00:38:50 The darkside 00:40:47 Advice to younger self 00:43:22 Buying bakery equipment 00:46:46 Advice to someone else just starting 00:50:12 The best part of owning a bakery 00:54:15 Transitioning from online to location 00:57:47 Consistency 01:00:18 How to be set apart 01:03:44 How to contact Amy The Dough Lady Check out our socials & more: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wheretogetstarted Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wheretogetstarted/ Website: https://www.where2getstarted.com *Disclaimer* This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice or official direction for topics or discussions within this episode. We are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. This podcast is not intended to replace professional advice.