Maria Baradell is Bringing Bread Back

In this episode of Bread for the People, host Jim Serpico interviews Maria Baradell, founder of Leaf and Loaf, a Blog and sourdough bakery in Dallas, Texas. Maria shares her journey from starting as a cottage baker to teaching sourdough bakers how to launch and grow their home bakery. They delve into Maria's innovative two-pan baking method, her Venezuelan roots in bread making, and her approach to scaling up production. Maria also discusses her consulting work, digital products, and how she balances baking with being a mother of five. The conversation covers diverse topics from marketing strategies, managing orders through platforms like Hotplate.com, to engaging content creation within the sourdough community.00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:11 Maria's Baking Journey02:15 The Two Pan Method04:00 Baking Techniques and Tools16:31 Order Management and Hotplate23:22 Exploring a New Tool for Bakers24:28 Marketing Strategies for Home Bakers25:30 Personal Touches and Unique Offerings26:22 Navigating Social Media and Community Groups28:30 Creative Promotions and Giveaways29:44 Insights from Ebooks and Courses31:48 Scaling and Managing a Home Bakery32:19 Challenges and Solutions in Hiring37:35 Innovative Bread-Based Dishes40:58 The Sourdough Awards and Community Engagement48:05 Upcoming Courses and Final ThoughtsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jim-serpico-bread-for-the-people-sourdough-pizza-life--5704379/support.