Are you strictly a chocolate or vanilla person? Or are there other flavors that you really like? I recently received a question from one of my followers, and I loved it because it really made me laugh! But it also offers a great learning opportunity, so today we're talking flavors! Listen in to find out more about this very sweet question!

The question was: "Why do people always go with either chocolate or vanilla? Is it even really necessary to offer anything else? On the other hand, how many options are too many options? Do we really need strawberry cake with pineapple buttercream and whipped white chocolate ganache on our menu at all times?" Well, personally, I'm not too sure if the idea of strawberry pineapple white chocolate is actually delicious or disgusting, but today I will give you my opinion about why I think people make the kinds of choices that they do when it comes to flavors. Listen in as I offer my advice for the best flavors to have on your menu.

Show Highlights:
Not everyone likes chocolate!
Why I think people tend to pick mostly chocolate.
Why people pick the boring things they do for weddings.
People tend to get overwhelmed by choice.
My choice for my own wedding cake- a choice that most people actually liked.
Go with what you enjoy for your wedding!
All the cool flavors that I used to offer.
What happened with my really fancy menu.
Red velvet doesn't really go down too well in Australia.
Should you have a fancy menu?
What to consider when choosing to have unusual, interesting flavors.
Thinking about your target market when creating your menu.
Rural areas are very different from big cities.
Why I push people towards the less exciting flavors.
I would much rather decorate than bake.
Fancy flavors cost a lot more.
How to make a boring menu much more interesting.
Giving normal things fun, exciting names.
Get people to create their own custom flavors- with boundaries.
Some of the mistakes that I've made in the past.
The lesson that I'd really like you to walk away with.

Are you strictly a chocolate or vanilla person? Or are there other flavors that you really like? I recently received a question from one of my followers, and I loved it because it really made me laugh! But it also offers a great learning opportunity, so today we're talking flavors! Listen in to find out more about this very sweet question!
The question was: "Why do people always go with either chocolate or vanilla? Is it even really necessary to offer anything else? On the other hand, how many options are too many options? Do we really need strawberry cake with pineapple buttercream and whipped white chocolate ganache on our menu at all times?" Well, personally, I'm not too sure if the idea of strawberry pineapple white chocolate is actually delicious or disgusting, but today I will give you my opinion about why I think people make the kinds of choices that they do when it comes to flavors. Listen in as I offer my advice for the best flavors to have on your menu.
Show Highlights:
<ul>
<li>Not everyone likes chocolate!</li>
<li>Why I think people tend to pick mostly chocolate.</li>
<li>Why people pick the boring things they do for weddings.</li>
<li>People tend to get overwhelmed by choice.</li>
<li>My choice for my own wedding cake- a choice that most people actually liked.</li>
<li>Go with what you enjoy for your wedding!</li>
<li>All the cool flavors that I used to offer.</li>
<li>What happened with my really fancy menu.</li>
<li>Red velvet doesn't really go down too well in Australia.</li>
<li>Should you have a fancy menu?</li>
<li>What to consider when choosing to have unusual, interesting flavors.</li>
<li>Thinking about your target market when creating your menu.</li>
<li>Rural areas are very different from big cities.</li>
<li>Why I push people towards the less exciting flavors.</li>
<li>I would much rather decorate than bake.</li>
<li>Fancy flavors cost a lot more.</li>
<li>How to make a boring menu much more interesting.</li>
<li>Giving normal things fun, exciting names.</li>
<li>Get people to create their own custom flavors- with boundaries.</li>
<li>Some of the mistakes that I've made in the past.</li>
<li>The lesson that I'd really like you to walk away with.</li>
</ul>

This is the Business of Baking podcast with Michelle Green, the small business podcast that’s all about successfully running your own sweet food company without losing your mind. If you’ve ever brought dessert to a party and been told, “You can make a fortune selling those!” then you’re in the right place. This is an honest, straight talking podcast about the highs and lows of being in small business. Fuelled by late nights, crazy client stories and a permanent sugar high we’re going to listen, share and learn our way to sweet business success. Your host is writer, speaker, recovering cake decorator and incurable sweet tooth, Michelle Green.

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The Business of Baking Podcast

The Business of Baking podcast is the small business podcast that’s all about successfully running your own sweet food company without losing your mind. If you’ve ever brought dessert to a party and been told, “You can make a fortune selling those!” then you’re in the right place. This is an honest, straight talking podcast about the highs and lows of being in small business. Fuelled by late nights, interesting client stories and a permanent sugar high we’re going to listen and learn our way to sweet business success. The Business of Baking podcast is hosted by writer, speaker, recovering cake decorating addict and incurable sweet tooth, Michelle Green.