Rise Up! #118 - Charlie Emers
Jan 27, 2021
Charlie Emers was a market gardener, but the outbuilding he had designed for vegetable storage was calling to him to be a bakery. So he borrowed a mixer, bought an old oven and got to baking. That was over 20 years ago and Patchwork Farm and Bakery is still going strong.
In this episode, Mark and Charlie finally chat...
Rise Up! #117: Meg Roberts
Jan 20, 2021
Mark first heard of Rustica Wood Fired Bakery when he talked to Emily Cayer on the show way back in 2019. He was enthralled by this tiny bakery way up in northern BC, with its hand made bread and wood fired oven.
In this episode, Mark learns about Meg's start as a baker in Australia, building her oven in Smithers and...
Rise Up! #116: Noah Elbers
Jan 13, 2021
Noah Elbers has a massive impact on the baking community from his farm and bakery in New Hampshire. Whether it's generously helping bakery owners and oven builders, or redesigning his bakery as a training and education centre, Noah is willing to go the extra distance to build a business that lasts.
In this episode, Mark...
Rise Up #115: The PlanCast 2021
Jan 6, 2021
January is often a quiet time at the bakery (at least compared to December!) so it's a great time to step back and reflect on your business and what needs attention.
In this episode, Mark shares how he and Cindy did their January planning at their bakery, and how a new book has helped him fix the gaps in his planning...