In this episode, I’m talking about something that almost every sourdough micro bakery owner runs into at some point—bottlenecks. Those moments where everything seems to be moving along and then suddenly… everything slows down, stacks up, and you feel like you’re constantly trying to catch up. If your bakery has been feeling harder than it should, there’s likely a bottleneck somewhere in your process. I walk you through the three most common places these show up—production, decision-making, and order intake—and help you start noticing where your time and energy are getting stuck.

We also talk about how to actually fix a bottleneck without overhauling your entire business. Because the answer isn’t working more hours—it’s making your time work better for you. I share a simple way to audit your workflow, the key questions to ask yourself, and how to choose just one area to improve so your business can start to feel lighter, smoother, and more sustainable. This episode is all about helping you move out of that constant “catching up” feeling and into a rhythm that supports both your business and your life.

Resources:

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• Download the FREE Guide and Checklist, Your First Steps to a Successful In-Home Bakery at https://www.carolinebower.com/checklist to begin building YOUR thriving microbakery!