“ If I would have found you first I could have saved $30,000 and a year of my time going through culinary (pastry arts) school. They barely brushed this topic.””
Happy Bakers
I would be lost without the Elite group. The coaching calls are so informative and valuable. I have more confidence in my work as a baker. Melissa is the perfect mentor, down to earth, always willing to help with any questions, valuable critiques. This group is worth every penny spent!
- Janet T
I just started with the Elite Mentorship group and I am blown away by how much value exists here. There is a wonderful support system that I badly needed and I have people that keep me accountable, which is wonderful. The instructors are very knowledgeable and I look forward to every training, even if I have to catch the #replay. I am able to go back and do work from before I joined so that I can play catch up with the parts of my business that I have been behind on. This is the best money I have spent on my business aside from equipment and I cannot recommend this enough!
- Allie M
Awesome courses to take. Whether a veteran or beginner. A home based baker or a brick and mortar. There's a lot of great information contained within Melissa's courses.
-Main Street Bakery
Melissa has always given great advice and has often critiqued my cakes and bakes honestly, which is something I need to hear to be able to grow and move further with my business. She offers great advice on things I hadn’t even thought about! Build a Better
Bakery is a real asset to any new bakers just starting out on their own.
-Kayleigh B
Build a Better Bakery offers some amazing and insightful self-guided online courses that are truly priceless for any bakery business owner. I took a leap of faith when starting my business and didn’t really know what I was doing or what to expect. It was eye-opening to read through these courses and see what I am now doing right that I wish I would have known 10 years ago. I still have a lot to learn but with these courses, I feel a lot more confident in my ability to build a better bakery.
— Monica C
This was a fantastic course. I've never owned a business before, I have a small home based bakery right now, but I want to expand it later on and I have a much better idea of what I need to do to succeed. Thank you so much!
— Melinda K
…this is life changing information for me. This course is giving me the confidence I needed to follow my dream of baking professionally.
Thank you SO MUCH, Melissa!
— Nancy b
So many positive things have come from me joining Build a Better Bakery… I started rethinking my business and reviewing costs, adjusting my prices. I was skeptical that raising my prices would actually help my business but that, along with watching other videos, taking advantage of courses, my business is busier than it ever has been.
- Monica B
Elite Mentorship Program Testimonial:
I've gone from receiving between 1 and 3 orders a month to being fully booked each month. This is absolutely a result of what I learned from the elite program.
I take something away from every single live training and implement it into my business. This has helped me introduce new things, establish business goals, and have better business boundaries which all translate to a more successful business.
I was also able to connect with the organization professional who was recently introduced to the elite mentorship program and she has helped me tremendously in small space organization in my kitchen so I can be more efficient in my daily operations.
- Monica B
You don’t even know how much you helped me! Even when it’s just providing support and encouragement. I don’t have very many people who believe in my dream and that I will succeed. My dad is my biggest supporter… he can not believe how fast I have grown!
- Monica B
The information that you offer and your delivery makes it easy to absorb. There’s so much more to operating a bakery than recipes and sugar roses… Your website offers in-depth and comprehensive information in a one-stop-shop.
- Mary T
Omgosh. So after watching your live video the other day, it really made me think. We as bakers are a bunch of softies… Well no more!… the point of me working from home right now is to make money and to take care of my kids while doing so! I was just so inspired by your video and I have been thinking about it ever since… Just wanted to say thanks for the great advice!😁
- Erika S
The Elite Mentorship group has helped with my confidence in pricing and wording, along with some of my offers. I have more information about getting the business running like it should be and will be implementing all the tips and ideas as soon as I am able :) PLUS the friendships and kind words in the group are just a bonus!
- Heather H
I feel sooo much more confident in running my business than I did a month ago! I have a clearer focus and strategy to accomplish my goals😁
- Tina T
I have done a lot of classes with Melissa and have loved every minute of them! Melissa is a wonderful person and instructor… I recommend her 10 out of 10!!
-Suzy T
Melissa was awesome! Answered questions and was very patient…
-Eutychia A
I just wanted to say thank you for your advice on my business page. I was recently discovered by an upscale bakery owner and hired immediately. I didn't even apply for the job! He called me and said he loved how my page looked and he NEEDED me to come work for him. So thank you again!
— Brandi B
I loved getting the chance to speak with Melissa. I felt very at ease discussing my business and issues... and believe that with Melissa’s guidance I will be able to improve my chances of success.
-Debbie m
Melissa, with Build a Better Bakery, has probably helped more people than she could possibly know! Seriously, I always point other baking entrepreneurs to her articles on her site. This one (https://www.buildabetterbakerynow.com/blog-cake-lady-confessions/hobby-to-business-bakery) in particular, helped me tremendously. Somehow she makes this whole experience a heck of a lot less intimidating! Melissa, thank you for everything you do for our community. You have given so much of your time to us to help us any way you can and one can’t help but see your passion for what you do!!
-Katie M
I signed up for the Elite Mentorship Program… I'm ready to make a change and take myself and my baking skills seriously… I feel like this is the beginning of great things to come.
- Marisel R
I have taken every piece of advice you have offered and will continue to do so. I attribute much of my changed mindset to the tips that you offer along the way.
- Monica B
I’ve really decided that you are some kind of bakery genius because since I listened to you, and increased my prices, my inquiries and bookings have pretty well skyrocketed…
- Monica B
Totally recommend taking classes with Melissa! She’s a wonderful teacher. I learned so much more than I ever would expect…
- Claire T
Melissa possesses a beautiful gift of how she shares her art (through painting and cake decorating) with the community. Whether you come with vast experience or no experience; Melissa is adept at keeping you challenged while working with your level of skill. I highly recommend her classes and I cannot wait to take more.
-Judy W
I have never really decorated a cake before, other than smearing on some icing and hoping for the best. Melissa's class was amazing. She taught us industry standards and was incredibly patient and easy going with her teaching methods. I had a lot of fun and learned quite a bit!…