Rise Up! #198 - Lisa DiVirgilio Arnold
Nov 29, 2023
Working with a coach or consultant can be a leap too far for many small business owners, especially owner-operator independent bakeries. Lisa Arnold set out to bridge the gap in her town of Springfield, Tennessee, with Small Town Startup, a marketing agency, startup incubator, coaching practice and meeting space. Lisa...
Rise Up! #197 - Amy Corliss
Nov 15, 2023
After working as a baker on both coasts, Amy Corliss returned to her home state twelve years ago to open her own place in downtown Fort Collins, Colorado. She recently moved down the road to a new space and is focused on building community, growing her team and feeding the people in a converted 1905 heritage house.
In...
Rise Up! #196 - Natasha and Ed Tatton
Nov 7, 2023
Ed and Natasha Tatton have been building an outstanding, 100% plant based bakery in Whistler, BC for several years, and have just launched a stellar cookbook from the bakery. The book is both approachable and very detailed, explaining the intricacies and advantages of vegan baking while bringing Ed's incredible...
Rise Up! #195 - Martha Barber
Aug 23, 2023
Martha Barber began her baking career by taking cookies into the office at Christmas time. Now she's shipping her delicious shortbread all over Vancouver Island and onto the mainland too.
In this episode, Mark and Martha discuss the steady growth of her bakery, how strategic partnerships have helped the business grow,...
Rise Up! #194 - Marie-Luce Denis and Brad Labrenz
Aug 9, 2023
Okotoks, Alberta is a small community south of Calgary that boasts an old-fashioned main street, beautiful views of the Rocky Mountain foothills and, for the past few years, a top notch bakery and cafe.
In this episode, Mark talks to Brad Labrenz and Marie-Luce Denis, owners of French50 Bakery, who are attracting...