Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Monty Garside.

A full-time attorney turned baker and founder of Confectionist Bakery.

Here are some key highlights from the episode:

🎙️ Guest Background
Monty Garside is a practicing attorney with over 20 years of experience in litigation.
He founded Confectionist Bakery in honor of his grandmother, Ruth Ilene Burns Garside.
The bakery started in his home kitchen and now ships desserts nationwide.

🍰 Bakery Journey
Inspired by nostalgia and family traditions, Monty began baking after his grandmother passed away.
His first successful cake was a pound cake that tasted exactly like his grandmother’s.
He was encouraged to start a business by a client who was the daughter of a professional baker.

🧁 Products & Flavors
Specializes in cheesecakes, pound cakes, layer cakes, and pies.
Unique flavors include:

Peach Cobbler Pound Cake
Amaretto Pound Cake
Banana Pudding Layer Cake
Sweet Potato Pound Cake

🚚 Shipping & Operations
Operates out of a commercial kitchen in Atlanta.
Cakes are wrapped and frozen for freshness and shipped nationwide.
Orders typically take 2 days to process and 3–5 days for delivery.

💡 Business Insights
Challenges included pricing products appropriately and managing holiday demand.
Emphasizes the importance of:

Quality product
Excellent customer service
Knowing your target audience
Target customers are busy professionals who appreciate homemade, Southern-style desserts but lack the time or skill to make them.

📈 Advice for Entrepreneurs
Don’t be afraid to try something new.
Control what you can—especially product quality and customer service.
Trust yourself through the ups and downs.

#SHMS #STRAW #BEST

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Monty Garside.
A full-time attorney turned baker and founder of Confectionist Bakery.
Here are some key highlights from the episode:
🎙️ Guest Background
<ul>
<li>Monty Garside is a practicing attorney with over 20 years of experience in litigation.</li>
<li>He founded Confectionist Bakery in honor of his grandmother, Ruth Ilene Burns Garside.</li>
<li>The bakery started in his home kitchen and now ships desserts nationwide.</li>
</ul>
🍰 Bakery Journey
<ul>
<li>Inspired by nostalgia and family traditions, Monty began baking after his grandmother passed away.</li>
<li>His first successful cake was a pound cake that tasted exactly like his grandmother&rsquo;s.</li>
<li>He was encouraged to start a business by a client who was the daughter of a professional baker.</li>
</ul>
🧁 Products &amp; Flavors
<ul>
<li>Specializes in cheesecakes, pound cakes, layer cakes, and pies.</li>
<li>Unique flavors include:
<ul>
<li>Peach Cobbler Pound Cake</li>
<li>Amaretto Pound Cake</li>
<li>Banana Pudding Layer Cake</li>
<li>Sweet Potato Pound Cake</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
🚚 Shipping &amp; Operations
<ul>
<li>Operates out of a commercial kitchen in Atlanta.</li>
<li>Cakes are wrapped and frozen for freshness and shipped nationwide.</li>
<li>Orders typically take 2 days to process and 3&ndash;5 days for delivery.</li>
</ul>
💡 Business Insights
<ul>
<li>Challenges included pricing products appropriately and managing holiday demand.</li>
<li>Emphasizes the importance of:
<ul>
<li>Quality product</li>
<li>Excellent customer service</li>
<li>Knowing your target audience</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Target customers are busy professionals who appreciate homemade, Southern-style desserts but lack the time or skill to make them.</li>
</ul>
📈 Advice for Entrepreneurs
<ol>
<li>Don&rsquo;t be afraid to try something new.</li>
<li>Control what you can&mdash;especially product quality and customer service.</li>
<li>Trust yourself through the ups and downs.</li>
</ol>
#SHMS #STRAW #BEST

Hi, this is Rushion McDonald. Welcome to the podcast world of Money Making Conversations Master Class. I interview profits and nonprofits to learn their "Secrets to Success."  I'm a former IBM Executive with a degree in Mathematics. I started my entrepreneurial career as a stand-up comic, then became a sitcom writer, award-winning baker, social media influencer, award-winning television Executive Producer, and brand architect for super-successful celebrities and products. Money Making Conversations Master Class interviews a diverse group of celebrities, entrepreneurs, and influencers in the financial and business community with their advice and tips so you can be successful, too. It's time to stop reading other people's success stories and start building your own. People always talk about their purpose or gifts. If you have a gift, Lead with your Gift, and don't let your friends, family, or co-workers stop you from planning or living your dream. Keep Winning!

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Hi, this is Rushion McDonald. Welcome to the podcast world of Money Making Conversations Master Class. I interview profits and nonprofits to learn their "Secrets to Success."  I'm a former IBM Executive with a degree in Mathematics. I started my entrepreneurial career as a stand-up comic, then became a sitcom writer, award-winning baker, social media influencer, award-winning television Executive Producer, and brand architect for super-successful celebrities and products. Money Making Conversations Master Class interviews a diverse group of celebrities, entrepreneurs, and influencers in the financial and business community with their advice and tips so you can be successful, too. It's time to stop reading other people's success stories and start building your own. People always talk about their purpose or gifts. If you have a gift, Lead with your Gift, and don't let your friends, family, or co-workers stop you from planning or living your dream. Keep Winning!
https://www.moneymakingconversations.com
https://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversations
https://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/
https://twitter.com/moneymakingconv
https://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/

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