Comments on: Things To Consider Before Quitting Your Corporate Job

By: Chelsweets

Chelsweets — Sat, 19 Nov 2022 17:41:03 +0000

In reply to Omolara Oyekunle. Hi Omolara, Wishing you all the best with your future cake business! It can definitely be challenging, especially with rising prices. Lots to think about, I'm sure you'll make the right decision for you <3

By: Omolara Oyekunle

Omolara Oyekunle — Sun, 13 Nov 2022 02:32:51 +0000

Wow! This is interesting. So I’ve been thinking of starting my own cake business. Homemade cake though, I believe I still need to gather more experience and perfect my work before venturing into it.
I am currently a year 2 teacher and salary here in Nigeria is quite low. The fear of being unemployed and getting clientele as a home baker is eating me up. I intend to start fully next year January but the prices of groceries here skyrocket daily. Will still give it a good thought factoring all this tips in.
Thank you for sharing this tips and cake pricing tips too. you are a lifesaver. God bless.

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By: Taylor

Taylor — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 21:04:11 +0000

In reply to Taylor. I’m so sorry Chelsey. I typed your name wrong! I’m not sure if it’s Chelsy or Chelsey.

By: Taylor

Taylor — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 21:00:53 +0000

Hi Cheesy! It’s great to see how far you’ve gone in your business! That’s amazing! Our backgrounds are similarXD, I’m an accountant and recently have been thinking about my side business idea. I was originally thinking about if I should quit my job and try out for 6months or 1 year or should I work full time and bake part time. My current job doesn’t really make me have energy to do it at night or on weekends. But after reading your post, I feel it’s too risky to just quit my job since I don’t even have anything going yet. I have the baking skills, but I still need to rent kitchens, get permits and stuff.

One question tho, did you register as a sole proprietorship when you started and then change to LLC later?

Again, thank you very much for sharing your post as I feel the same that it’s a scary change and it’s not a career path to most people but do want to do something I like! Thank you!

Taylor

By: Chelsweets

Chelsweets — Thu, 22 Aug 2019 03:01:32 +0000

In reply to Nikki. aw thank you Nikki!! <3

By: Nikki

Nikki — Wed, 21 Aug 2019 14:03:06 +0000

I love watching your videos!!!! You create some beautiful cakes!

By: Chelsweets

Chelsweets — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 12:12:06 +0000

In reply to Lisa He of Borderlands Bakery.

I’m so happy to hear this resonated with you Lisa! Congrats on winning a Food Network challenge and being on Netflix, that is incredible!

I’ve actually started teaching more too! It’s a great way to connect with people, and have an additional source of income. It also gives you the freedom to get creative when you do bake (rather than doing just orders)! It sounds like you’ve definitely thought it all through, and I wish you the best of luck with Borderlands 🙂

By: Lisa He of Borderlands Bakery

Lisa He of Borderlands Bakery — Mon, 27 May 2019 13:30:02 +0000

Thank you for such a concise post that touches on some of the very real concerns we have about making the shift from a stable, high-paying day job to pursue the “potential” of a passion gig. I’m currently in the process of making Borderlands Bakery a more revenue-generating business — I started out doing custom cookie orders, but also ended up on Netflix and winning a Food Network challenge, which has helped my Instagram grow a ton. In the last 6 months, I’ve moved way more toward teaching, blogging, videos, etc instead of doing, and am starting to revamp my website to optimize it for ads, etc. Eventually, I want Borderlands to be my full time gig, and your posts (about WHY you quit your corporate gig & this one) are some of the best practical advice I’ve ever read for folks like us to desire security/peace of mind but also want to pursue the things we love and can share with others. I have a running list of things I wish to accomplish and definitely need to make some tradeoffs, but for the first time, I’m starting to see how I can potentially make it on my own, so thank you!

By: Chelsweets

Chelsweets — Tue, 09 Apr 2019 01:17:18 +0000

In reply to Laura.

It’s definitely a hard decision to make! But it does come down to more than money when there are other intangible factors like your kids <3 I’m not sure how far along your business is, but I’d say if it’s at a good place try to take the leap, or if it’s not, try to ramp it up in the next couple years and see where it takes you 🙂 You’ll know when it feels right. Being scared isn’t a bad thing, but if it feels wrong, then don’t do it yet. Hope that helps, best of luck with everything Laura!!

By: Laura

Laura — Thu, 04 Apr 2019 07:31:08 +0000

Thank you so much for being so detailed and explicit. I myself am struggling on the decision of pursuing my dream of becoming a full time baker or continuing with my office job. The problem/ blessing is that I have a 2 year old and a newborn! Well actually my matertiny leave will be over in 3 weeks. I definitely want to be with my girls as much as I can and I think I can make it happen. I also saved enough to survive should I attempted to try. But I’m really scared. My husband does have his full time job but it wouldn’t be enough. I’m sorry, I’m venting and it feels like I’m telling my story to the therapist lol. Anyway, thank you again for the insights and I hope to look back at some point and realize you gave me some kind of hope and inspiration. God will guide me in it all. Congratulations by the way on all you have achieved!! And you make amazingly beautiful cakes!!

By: Chelsweets

Chelsweets — Sun, 03 Mar 2019 00:45:31 +0000

In reply to Jennifer Lariviere. I'm so happy this resonated with you!! Changing careers is definitely scary, but if you're already thinking about all these things, I think you're going to be just fine!!! :) Best of luck with your venture!!

By: Chelsweets

Chelsweets — Sun, 03 Mar 2019 00:43:45 +0000

In reply to Heather Rowell.

Hi Heather! Those are all great and important questions! I walk through them all in a YouTube video I shared on starting a baking business from home! here’s the link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iuCJXbO1k30

By: Chelsweets

Chelsweets — Sat, 02 Mar 2019 23:42:52 +0000

In reply to Shay.

Haha thanks Shay! it really is a lot to manage, and it’s definitely not easy! I am still a one woman show, but am considering taking on some help down the road.

I try to just do a little of each everyday, to help mix things up, and not let any area get too out of control. If I don’t respond to comments for more than a week, I totally dread trying to catch up on them!

In general though, I just try to get done my most urgent tasks each day, and always remember that there’s tomorrow. I’m definitely still figuring it all out though 😛

By: Jennifer Lariviere

Jennifer Lariviere — Fri, 01 Mar 2019 22:32:01 +0000

This is so helpful! I’m changing careers to start my own baking business and had all the same thoughts. Thank you so much for easing my mind and the great tips!

By: Heather Rowell

Heather Rowell — Fri, 01 Mar 2019 05:38:27 +0000

Hi! I love your cake videos.. I’ve been baking at home for a while now. I’ve decided I want to try to start making cakes to sell, but I work full time so I was just going to do it on the side. I just have some questions. Like how did you get Chelsweets started? Did you get a business license or have to have a home inspection? Sorry it’s so long I’ve just been trying to figure out what to do and I thought I’d reach out to a fellow baker!

By: Shay

Shay — Thu, 21 Feb 2019 23:55:25 +0000

Ah! This is so exciting! This sounds like a lot to manage on top of all of the baking (i.e. social platforms, content creation, blogging, responding to questions and comments, creating/maintaining contracts and professional relationships). Do you have any advice on how to deal with it all? Have you hired any help? Thank you and best of luck!!

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By: Chelsweets

Chelsweets — Fri, 01 Feb 2019 03:45:25 +0000

In reply to Kelly H. Thanks Kelly :)