In this episode of The Bread Winner Podcast, host Caroline Bower chats with Delaney Peters, a sourdough micro bakery owner in Alaska. Delaney shares her journey from growing up in California and moving to Alaska, to starting her bakery from scratch. They discuss practical tips for managing a home bakery with a young child, the importance of community support, and how Delaney incorporates her family in her baking process. Delaney also dives into her experiences with expanding her business, the benefits of investing in equipment, and finding balance between work and family life.

00:00 Introduction to The Bread Winner Podcast

00:48 Meet Delaney Peters: Sourdough Micro Bakery Owner

02:47 Delaney's Journey into Baking

06:35 Balancing Baking and Family Life

11:05 The Importance of Community Support

17:45 Investing in Equipment for Growth

23:21 Working with an Assistant

29:42 Porch Pickup and Market Sales

30:38 Challenges of Market Sales

31:24 Consistency in Baking Business

32:51 Marketing Strategies for Bakers

34:57 Starting Wholesaling: Tips and Insights

38:06 Building Community and Business Relationships

46:43 Fun Q&A with Delaney

48:37 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Projects

Delaney Peters Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/delaneyssourdough/

Delaney Peters Website: delaneysourdough.com

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Caroline Bower Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolinebower_sourdough