Episode 84: On The Importance of Building a Business You Love, Setting Boundaries, Connecting Emotionally and Learning from Experience: An Interview with Beatrix Bakes' Natalie Paull
You’re in for a delicious treat in this small business interview episode! Fiona talks to Natalie Paull about the lessons she learned from owning two previous businesses and applying them to her current business, the incredible North Melbourne cake shop - Beatrix Bakes. Listen now as they talk about deciding which flavours work for the business, learning the difference between passion and hobby, and why standing your ground and setting boundaries is crucial to running a successful and fulfilling business.
My Daily Business Podcast · Natalie Paull, Fiona Killackey
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Show Notes
Topics discussed in this episode:
Introduction
Catching up
On celebrating achievements
About Beatrix Bakes
On having a business before Beatrix Bakes
Trusting her instincts
On baking at a young age
How to know if it's passion or a hobby
On writing the book
On creating an impact
Baking cakes for family or friends during special occasions
On coming up with flavours
On social media
On having mentors, courses and books that helped the business
Tech recommendations
What is she most proud of in her business?
On doing things differently
Getting in touch with Beatrix Bakes
Conclusion
Connect with Natalie Paull and Beatrix Bakes
Episode transcript:
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