I'm glad i watched this video. I have already quit my cake business due to clients not willing to pay. I have been lowering and lowering my prices until I practically give them away for free. It seems as though people don't take me serious since I'm only 20. I look forward to videos in this series. Hopefully I will gain tips to reopen my cake business!
Hi Lorenza! Thank you for watching! Sorry to hear you quit but it's not quitting if you pick it up again. No more lowering your prices girl. You can have a successful cake business no matter your age. You are a SERIOUS Cake Artist and people will begin to see that your age has nothing to do with it. Look forward to to discussing "clients unwilling to pay", which by the way are not your clients. You want WILLING clients who are MORE than happy to pay what you are charging. :)
Im so excited for this series. I struggle with pricing but my biggest struggle is finding a wholesale supplier so I can stop running to the craft stores for over priced supplies. Any good suggestions?
What a gracious couple. May god bless your business. The more you give, the more you get. Love your tutorials. The videos are awesome, your explanation is on spot. Thank you for sharing with us. Your honesty is so humble. May your subscribers grow!
Hi guys. Just started listening to you guys recently from Namibia. Awesome couple and yes thanks for sharing the faith and encouragement Im super encouraged! I just want you to share on how I can deal with the work load of being a solopreneur home baker (cake creator). I sometimes get so overwhelmed with so much washing up although I really enjoy baking and decorating. Plus with two little one's its really not easy. How do I remain sustainable Im working fultime and have a familyy to take care of but I really belief in what I am doing!
Hi Ester! Thanks for watching our tutorials. We really appreciate it! :) It's our pleasure to share and encourage. The best way to deal with a heavy workload when you're a one woman show is to get REALLY GOOD and knowing how to manage your time. As long as you are organized, not a procrastinator, and learn to manage your time, no matter how much work you have, you should be able to get it done without stressing out. Sit down and make a "set schedule" for when you will complete certain tasks and stick to it no matter what. I hope that helps Ester! God bless you!
That's a great question! The more one promotes their business the more orders. This can be accomplished by word of mouth (self-promotion), referrals, and advertising your business online through social media and things like YP. All of things combined work great to keep a steady flow of business coming. :)
Hey GUYS👋💜👋💚👋, I JUST recently found YOU...I have ALWAYS wanted to have a CAKE business, but I have NO IDEA where to start!!! I ran a successful FLORIST for 17 years and sold it because my MOM was diagnosed with VASCULAR disease and she NEEDED my FULL ATTENTION!!! My SWEET HUSBAND & I took care of HER for several years until SHE LOST her BATTLE!!!😔 Then, I started a DECOR business, I staged large MODULAR HOMES for 8 years...I LOVED it, but then, my DAD had several STROKES and HE NEEDED my FULL attention!! He moved in with my PRECIOUS HUSBAND and I and we took care of HIM for 8 years and SADLY, HE passed away last MAY!!!😞So NOW, here I am, I am NOT old enough to RETIRE!!!!!! I WANT to go back to WORK NOW....I have ALWAYS wanted to learn HOW to do CAKES, I KNOW HOW to BAKE and I also have a GOD given CREATIVE FLAIR, I THINK I could REALLY do this for a LIVING!!! I have already learned alot watching Y'ALL💕on RUclips and plan to C-O-N-T-I-N-U-E watching until I've seen EVERY VIDEO and then, I'm gonna start over and WATCH 'em ALL again!!!😂🤣😂🤣😂So, with ALLLLLLL that said, I'm not sure exactly HOW to get started??? Are Y'ALL STILL OFFERING YOUR FB Live CLASS and do YOU think that would be a GOOD FIT for ME??? THANK YOU BOTH, sooooooo MUCH for E-V-E-R-Y-T-H-I-N-G YOU do, it has already been a PURE PLEASURE starting to get to know you!!! YOU are PRECIOUS & VERY GIVING FOLKS....THANK YOU for your GENUINE CONCERN for EVERYONE!!!!🙏 THANK YOU for YOUR TIME & CONSIDERATION!!!! I look VERY FORWARD to HEARING from YOU!! GOD BLESS YOU BOTH!!!!!😘 P.S. P-L-E-A-S-E FORGIVE my LONG WINDEDNESS!!!!!!!!! 🤐🙃🙄
Hi Vicki! So happy you found us! That's awesome! WELCOME! Good for you for wanting to start your cake business. I think you can be very successful at it. If God is doing it for US, HE WILL do it for you my friend! I'm sorry to hear about your Mom and your Dad. Arnie and I have gone through a similar situation. One of the HARDEST times of our lives for sure. Thank God for God's grace and help. We spent 8 years taking care of my beautiful Mom and she passed away a little over a year ago. She was totally healed from stomach cancer thank God, but several years later her little body was too tired and it was time for her to go home. I'm so happy for her knowing she's healthy and happy, and more importantly with God. Thank you for watching our tutorials. I really hope they provide you with a lot of help. :) I'd love to offer you a private consultation to help you get started as I am no longer offering public webinars. The last one was in November. I really think I can help you avoid a lot of mistakes, plus teach you everything you need to know about running a successful cake business. If you're interested in setting up your consultation, please feel free to email me to krazykoolcakes@gmail.com Thank you for your very kind words and look forward to hearing from you. God bless you! :)
Hi! Ok so this is my very 1st question: I never know exactly how much frosting to make when I'm making cakes. Can you offer a "rule of thumb" depending on the diameter and layers? Thank you!! For me, baking is therapy. My daughter wants me to make her wedding cake so I'm nervous about transporting it & keeping it fresh. Any tips or suggestions would be awesome. Y'all are awesome! God bless you
Hi Laura & Arnie! Nice to finally see your faces.I live in San Elizario.I somewhat started my cake business,here in this side of town,really no one is willing to pay what the cake is worth. l'm up to suggestions,ideas,feedback. anything will help.Thankyou for taking the time to talk to your subs.Really appreciate it!Congrats on your cake business!👍👍😃
Hi Lorie! San Eli!!! You're my neighbor!!! We'd love to have you come to our April 22nd class here in El Paso! It'd be great to meet you in person!!! If you want some info, please email me to krazykoolcakes@gmail.com Even in San Elizario there ARE people willing to pay for quality work. I really believe there are. We look forward to giving you suggestions and ideas! :)
You guys are so cool. I'm a newbie and I'm starting to get 2-3 orders a week, and I don't think I'm not that good yet and want to get better. Thx for helping us. My husband says exactly that, and I say that too.... hubby says I'm probably making 2.00/hr when u factor in hydro, water, gas etc.... Nice to put a face to Arnie and Laura. I'm trying to convince my hubby I can make money in time. I love cake/cupcake decorating.
Thank you Kimberly! 2 to 3 orders a week is great if you are charging correctly. LOL. But if hubby says $2 an hour is what you're making, he may be right. LOL. You CAN make money. We'll help you with learning how to charge correctly for your work. You may make less cakes but in the end make more. :) I'd like to invite you to register for one of our webinars for thorough individual help. We have one this Sunday! :)
Hoping you have some advice....I am a talented Cake Artist, but I can't seem to get clients. I don't have the extra funds to advertise on other web sites, like Wedding Wire and the Knot, (to the tune of $100's per month) I have a company web site, Facebook, pintrest but nothing brings in clients. How can I advertise on a limited budget?
Hi Kristie! We don't advertise on any of those websites either. The fastest and best way to obtain clients (and be sure they are the right clients who are willing to pay what your work is worth, not just anyone) is to spread the word yourself. Facebook, Instagram and all those are great, but when it comes to paying clients, you want to TALK to as many people as possible. Hand out business cards like CRAZY! We get TONS of orders this way. This is the topic for one of our upcoming videos. Oh! Advertising with your local Yellow Pages is a HUGE plus. Be sure to link your listing to your website as well. Hope that helps a little. :)
So happy to be coming along this video. I've watched your decorating and sculpting videos but never came to find a business video until now. I've struggled so much on pricing my cakes and look fwd to watching the next 10 videos. My now fiancé and I are in the Military and plan to start a family soon and wanted to dedicate some time to really making my in home cake business a small door front. I've learned throughout your tutorials that you only specialize in fondant cakes and my fiancé said it before"just specialize in what you love." I live in Florida and he's stationed in Virginia which ill soon be moving to and its just extremely hot to make buttercream cakes here in Florida and I've had so many crying moments were it just wont budge and your videos have helped me to wipe my tears and re-think things and adjust what I'm doing. I learned I have greater talents and it comes naturally for me to work with fondant then it is decorating a cake with buttercream. So I thank you for giving it your all and wanting us to have a struggle free baking zone and having done this for 3 years I don't mind sitting here for hours at a time watching your business videos because I know its going to be worth it. My fiancé is Asian he is from Vietnam and I am Hispanic born and raised in Florida but my parents and sisters are from Colombia. When my Fiancé and I came along your video we started laughing. I said wow its like looking into a mirror, only diff. is we are just starting out. Thankfully he handles money and numbers well; He does the pricing and the breakdowns now that we are together and well I do the baking and decorating. We hope to be just as functional in our baking business and marriage as well as you guys. Thank you for all that you do! - Andrea
Hi guys, I love your videos! I'm in the uk and I'm just starting out after building my portfolio doing cakes for family and friends. I would like to know please how to get the word out and get customers in. Also I can do both big cakes and cupcakes but prefer cupcakes so is there a way of targeting those specific customers? Thanks, Helen xx
Hi Helen! Thank you so much for enjoying our videos! We have so many great ideas for marketing your business and your niche! We look forward to taking about this as well! :)
Finally, faces to go with the voices. I thought that you Louda (if i spell that right!) were of chinese descent and Arnie was American. Your tutorials are brilliant! You have helped me so much. I've given up cake decorating, I don't have the time and not making enough money. But, I still watch the tutorials.
Finally! Haha! Thank you for your kind words! Glad you enjoy our tutorials and you feel they have helped. Maybe these videos will help you see how you can make more money and you can pick it up again. :) Either way, we're confident you'll enjoy them. :)
Laura and Arnie, love you both. You are such an awesome power couple. May God continue to bless your union and your artistry. If you have not taken Laura's price cake webinar, I highly recommend you take the class; this is for beginners and experienced cake artists. It is well worth the cost and more. Laura provides with you so much info, that you will never under price a cake again. Glad I took her webinar when I was just starting to charge for my cakes. xoxo
I Love you guys!!! You r so beautiful. And I love that you love Jesus. I have been following you guys for a couple years..and I am so very excited about these videos. Ii am just an amature, but love sculpting with gumpaste and have learned alot from you. I am a stay at home wife and mother of 8, so finding time to get serious is not easy. But it is a dream of mine. I oftern feel intimidated about things like pricing and worry I will make a mistake.it keeps me from going for it. My husband , children and friends r always telling me to do it, I am now so very excited and encouraged and can't wait for these videos to start. I am also waiting for marvel super hero cupcake topper tutorials ;) ( similar to your star wars ones) you guys r awesome! Thank you so much for sharing your talents and gifts. God Bless you both xoxo
Awww!!! We LOVE YOUTOO!!! Thank you! Yes! WE LOVE JESUS!!! We give HIM ALL the glory and honor for everything we have done and everything we WILL DO! We're so excited about these videos too! Keep dreaming girl and don't EVER feel intimidated. We're going to help you with everything you need help with. God bless you! :)
Please address tools and supplies. I know you must have all kinds of things, but I get overwhelmed feeling like I need another (or a different) "this" or "that" when I watch videos from various people. It has gotten extremely expensive and has begun to stifle my enthusiasm to decorate. I'd really like to hear how you went about deciding what items you would purchase. I'd also really like to know what items you have and where you got them from. There are sooo many online stores that it's hard to know which suppliers are really good to shop with. Thank you!
Thank you for your comment Cheryl! Don't let anything steal your joy and you just enjoy what you do. You really don't need that much. There are very few "necessary" tools. Most of what you see are just "extras" but not absolutely necessary. We'll cover these topics as well. :)
Wow, you guys don't look like I imagined you'd look. Thank you so much for your contribution to the cake industry. I'm currently in Nigeria and I always look forward to your videos. I'm looking forward to seeing you guys when I'm in El Paso. God bless you and love you both.
Hi Arnie and Laura! I have been with you guys a long time from Austin, Tejas! I have been making cakes on the side and I know I am not charging enough because I factor in my heart. I recently started turning down making cakes for folks because I spend more to make the cakes than I charge. So, I know you will address that. Another question I have is going "legit"; what are the health department requirements if I work out of my home? Do I need a sales tax license? Stuff like that is what I am interested in knowing.
Hi Melissa! Thank you for being with us! A fellow Texan!!! How awesome! Yes, so we definitely should be making MUCH MUCH MORE than we spend. Yes, we will definitely address this issue. You have great questions in reference to your own home business. I had all the same questions. You can find answers to all of those questions if you visit the Texas Cottage Food Law website. They outline all the do's and dont's of a home business.We'll of course cover many of these things. :)
Hi Laura and Arnie!! Thank you for doing these videos! I have tons of questions!!! How do you feel about an online cupcake business? Any suggestions on how to get started? Thank you in advance for taking the time to share your talent and knowledge!! Love ya guys...god bless!
Hi Clouds! An online cupcake business sounds awesome! If these will be shipped, you just need to figure out how to make sure they are not damaged during shipping. I'm sure there's a way? Have you thought about that aspect? Do you live in a state where they do allow shipping baked goods out of state?
Thank you for doing this series, I am really looking forward to seeing your videos. I am a relative newbie when it comes to baking and make mainly cupcakes or cakes with buttercream decorations (although having just seen your gorgeous poppy field cake this morning, I may try some hand painting also!) I have been thinking of trying to sell cupcakes etc though, but am not sure where to start, so I hope you will be covering that... going to go and check out your facebook page now and look at the tips you have posted there... thanks again for helping, will be looking out for your videos!
I'm so excited for this series. It's so generous of you guys to be doing this for free. I would love to know the best places to buy supplies like icing sheets, gum paste, fondant, large icing scrapers, isomalt, food coloring, highlighters, sculpting tools, acrylic disc, and molds. I would also like to learn how to make cakes for hot weather, how to package them securely and what should I bring on deliveries. Could you give tips on the color wheel and how to get bright colors when coloring fondant. Tips on how to take pictures of your work. What are the must have things you need when trying to start a cake business. Lastly how do you know when it's time to move from your home and invest into a bakery. Thank you so much!
How do you find out what the going rate/ charge in your area for cake is when fellow baker or decorators don't or won't let you know what they are charging because they see you as competition? I have no idea where to start BC I'm just starting out. Thank you so much for your videos and for being willing to help!! 😍💖
Hi Michelle! You are very welcome! We personally have ZERO interest in what others are charging. Neither should you. LOL. What you charge is nobody's business. You are a UNIQUE Cake Artist and your work is different from anyone else's and your TIME is worth what it's worth to YOU. Congratulations on your new business Michelle! We are definitely going to be covering this topic in our series. Thank you for your questions! :)
thank u for this video I've been watching u guys for a couple of years and I would like to say that when I started making cakes u inspired me to do what I loved and not quit when I didn't think I was good enough , I learned so much from u guys and very thankful for all that u do , but like u have mentioned I was definitely one of those people that did not know how to price cakes and I was practically giving them away for free if not I did give them for free , but but unfortunately I had to stop doing what I loved just because I was not making it !!! I now have a new baby with no job I been laid off for 2 months and I been thinking of starting again on making cakes and this video couldn't have come at a better time to inspire me again thank you guys and God bless everything that you guys do ......
You're very welcome Carolina! Thank you for watching us! We are very thankful for YOU! :) You have the talent and the POWER to make a prosperous life with your cakes! You can make MORE making your cakes for you and your family than you would from whatever job you got laid off from! 100% GUARANTEED! We look forward to showing you how. :)
omg. Thank you thank you thank you. I remember at the beginning of the year you did to respect your work enough to charge for it but it's so difficult. You said everything in this video that I have said to myself. Thank you. Pricing is the problem
Hello, I'm so excited for these series. I'm always looking for ways to make my business grow and get to the next step. I worked for a couple people who were also in the process of starting or growing their business so I learned a good bit as they went thru it but learning more never hurts 😁! I feel like my thing is pricing and buying supplies for cheaper so I'm not putting most my money right back to that.
I have to say I've watched so many videos and you guys are truly blessed. The love between you is incredible and even though I don't know you personally I feel the love you have for one another. I can only hope to one have that kind of love. On the business side your both very talented and I am so grateful for the videos you post. I get to learn so much. I look forward to the videos to come and for the webinars. I am a mother with 3 jobs one being my own cake business. I struggle with pricing and getting more clients but I dream of one day being able to just do cakes.God bless you both with your business and marriage.
Thank you so much Elissa and for having watched our tutorials! Your words have put a HUGE smile on our faces. We appreciate you taking the time to let us know how our videos touch you. We look forward to helping you with your business. God bless you. :)
You both are Fantastic! I think this will be a Awesome series! Thanks for being so transparent and having a big heart to help others. God Bless you guys!❤
Thank You so much for this and all the videos you have shared with us. As I sat here and watched it I was trying to figure out how many years ago I started following you. Many for sure since I still remember that you were a teacher and then started getting busier with the cakes to the point that you left 8th grade to then teach all of us. So happy for you and for all of us that you made that decision. ;) I have recently made the decision to commit myself to doing cake as a business after being asked for a cake. I was scared since I had not decorated in a really long time but I took the order and just did it. Just accepted another order yesterday and always come back to see your tutorials to make it happen. Looking forward to Mondays now.
Hi you guys from Athens, Greece! I just wanted to say that I love all of your tutorials and I love this idea of helping! You guys are the cutest couple! Thank you so much for your help and support!
I love you guys... thank you so much for your wonderful tutorials. I'm super excited to see these new videos coming. my issue is always pricing the cakes. so I can't wait to see your answers. once again. thank you. love u guys
Awww! Thank you Saira! We love you too! You're very welcome! We look forward to helping you with cake pricing and of course I'd also like to encourage you and invite you to sign up for one of our online cake pricing webinars. That is very thorough and specific help for you. We have one this coming Sunday if you're interested the link is in the "show more" section under our video. :) Look forward to reading more of your comments in future videos! :)
I love this! it's so cool to finally see the faces behind the art. My question is... how do you store your equipment? I only have a small home and no garage and I feel that I overlook things or don't keep them organized enough
Thank you so much! :) We had to purchase some storage racks and now we are very well organized. You can order restaurant style racks online or even places like Sam's or Costco have nice stainless steel or aluminum racks. They're nice and tall so don't take up a lot of space. :)
how do you get licensing to decorate with charaters such as Disney, Marvell, Hello Kitty, and sports team images, so you can avoid lawsuits? when decorating a cookie for instance you can not add a toy the customer buys? what is the right way to going about this?
Hmmm.... Has somebody scared you Shannon? Don't be afraid to create any beautiful cakes your clients request. Don't ever let anyone put fear in you ok? :)
I have always enjoyed your videos and i am especially looking forward to this video series. I appreciate your willingness to share your wealth of knowledge with us. God Bless
you guys are such a blessing for the cake business world!!!! May God bless you with all that you hearts desire because i know that the first thing that made your business to be that successful is your faith in God! Have a good day! a girl in Paris,france
Thank you so much for this video. I love your openness and your honesty. I 'm encouraged to give cake decorating another try and not let my fear of failing cause me to give up. Also people not honoring the time and money it takes to make a custom cake. Thank you so much looking forward to many more.
I am so excited for this series. I am just starting out my cake business. I have as well been looking on RUclips for cake business ideas but there are not many so glad you guys have made videos
Thank you Tessa! We're glad you're excited about them We look forward to hearing from you in the comments and maybe even have you in one of our upcoming webinars! If you're a beginner, NOW would be the perfect time for you to join in one! :)
This is such an amazing idea! I really want to set up a cake business in the future and I am just wondering what you need to do in order to start a cake business? As in what tools and materials should you have when you start out? Also, how do you start to find clients? Thank you so much, it is so great that you are willing to help those who want to get into or already are in the cake business!
It was very interesting to see the persons behind the voices which were already known to me and although I don't want to start a cake business it was very interesting to me. It is apart from that much more difficult to start such a business in Germany due to the special rules here.
Our business is totally stress free! LOL. We don't deal with customers who are hard to please. We deal with polite, well-mannered people who are more than happy to deal with us. This all has to do with knowing HOW to choose your clients right. Don't choose to work with clients who are hard to please. That'll definitely cause A LOT of stress. LOL.
Hi Marlene! You are NOT OLD AT ALL!!! Don't think about the number. That has absolutely nothing to do with it! We are supposed to get BETTER, WISER, and STRONGER with age. Not old, weak, and definitely not taking a back seat. God RENEWS our strength daily. He gives you YOUTH, both physically and mentally. Look to the future and think of ALL that God STILL HAS TO DO in your life! He wants to bless you and give you a HOPE and a FUTURE! If you have it in your heart to start a cake business, it's because God PUT IT THERE! And if He put it there, He WILL supply the provision and will help you do it! He's your partner in everything you do! I'm so EXCITED for you! There is no reason in the world why you can't accomplish GREAT THINGS in the years to come! We are here to support you and we'll always cheer you on! Don't ever entertain negative thoughts in your mind ok? The second your start to doubt yourself, you just open your mouth and tell your doubt to SHUT UP! You say out loud "GOD HAS A GREAT FUTURE IN STORE FOR ME!!!" You can do it Marlene! :)
Yes pls help me with the prices .Because i feel bad charging alot but then i see all the work that i put in a cake n i feel like i didnt charger enough .But then people dont wanna pay either i luv doing cakes n is one of my passions put i feel like im not even making money out off it . Plz help 🙁
We'll DEFINITELY be discussing pricing! You have to get over "feeling bad". Think of it this way, if you "feel bad" for charging "a lot", you're basically saying you don't think you work is worth it... right? What do you consider to be "a lot"? You have to believe your work is worth it before others believe it too! :) This is such an excellent topic to discuss in a video! Thank you for your input Jazy Jazz!
Jazy Jazz Hi Jazy Jazz! I am the same way but I'm double your age and a little more. My problem is I feel guilty charging a lot of money for anything! Maybe in my subconscious I feel like it's not worth that kind of money because money doesn't come easy and I don't want to cause the client hardship after paying for the cake I made for them. I feel guilty! I end up telling them to pay me what they can afford. After, I'm angry with myself because I didn't make what I wanted to make. Maybe charging a certain price per hour and reminding myself of every hour I worked so hard and knowing my prices are correct and not too high. Just my two cents.
Krazy Kool Cakes & Designs louda (I probably butchered your name I'm sorry). I pictured you to be very tiny and maybe of Asian descent because your voice is so sweet and Asian people in my eyes are very talented in art! I pictured you maybe 5 feet tall and very tiny. Your voice is just sweet. Is it Arnie? What a great hubby and person. You picked a good one! You have taught me a lot. Thank you both. I hope my Asian comment didn't offend anyone you just never know these days.
I am so inspired by the videos that I have been watching today of your process. I have been in business for 8 years at this location but have been doing cakes for over 30 years. I know I don't make enough money doing cakes especially since I have given up so much time and life just trying to get them completed. I would love to know how many cakes you do in an average week? I know your prices are much higher than what I charge especially since I am constantly finding myself trying to find ways to help the customers cut their costs down. I would love to be able to start doing all of my cakes with fondant. I want to be able to find the time to give my cakes the time that I need instead of cutting down the labor to keep the costs down. Looking forward to following you more. Baked Euphoria Cake & Pastries, Endwell, NY
Hi Bonni! We're so happy you're inspired! :) I would really like to suggest that you stop trying to find ways to help customers cut their costs down. Those are exactly the kind of clients you don't want. We do a max of 2 cakes per week. We like to keep our stress level down and doing only 2 cakes a week that were well priced works great for us. :) Look forward to hearing more from you in future videos! :)
You guys are amazing, everything you said is spit on with frustration, quitting thoughts! I am beyond thankful for all the videos you guys put out. I still need to follow you on social media but I've been watching your videos for quite some time now and they've helped me tremendously. I am now going through your business playlist, and I truly appreciate you again both.
Mirna Nono thank you so much! 😃 We’re glad you are watching them. Hopefully they are helping you. ♥️ Yes, please follow us on social media. That would be awesome! Thanks for watching! 💕
Yes! Definitely! Thank you Crystal! In the meantime, here's a link that'll help: facebook.com/krazykoolcakes/photos/a.182417265151148.46403.174592105933664/907206366005564/?type=3&theater
You guys are awesome!! I love watching your videos, they are very helpful, I have a question about tinting butter cream iv seen your video many times on how you make it and mine came out wonderful thank you but i dont know if im slow but when i want to tint my butter cream i get a seperation of the sugar grands and food color gel paste how can i not get that horrible seperation of the gel past color and sugar looking grands in my butter cream frosting i either add more powder sugar n milk im all over the place then my frosting taste way to sugar like im about to get diabetes with a pinkey taste haha help please.
Thank you Crystal! Thank you for watching! I know exactly what you're talking about. I've experienced that "separation" of sugar and color as well. I think it may have a lot to do with the consistency of the sugar. That happens a lot less if the sugar is sifted many many times. :)
Krazy Kool Cakes & Designs oh thank you so much im sure it will work next time i make butter cream frosting i tend to sift once or twice i will try more and be patient as well..thanks so much for ur advice love u guys ❤
OMG!! Laura it's been many moons since I've commented on a video. This has made my day. I have been following you guys since I started in 2008. Since I have started, stopped & started again with my business. I'm excited to watch the other videos because I love doing my cakes but like others, sometimes customers can be discouraging. Thank you & Earnie, I look forward to learning.
Hola! Ya le di like a todos los vídeos para verlos mas tarde cuando este en silencio jiji, yo horneo y decoro pasteles es lo que me encanta hacer, pero no tengo ni idea de como. cobrar cuando digo un precio hacen cara de quee¡! y así es como regalo los pasteles por el miedo a que piensen que es mucho y aparte no soy profesional he hecho muchos pasteles pero no estudie repostería lo que hago es porque busco veo practico, pero tengo que apreciar mas mi trabajo y mas que nada mi tiempo, porque tengo hijos y los descuido a ellos por hacer un pastel que no me pagan como debe de ser 😢
Hola Leslie! Gracias! Hay que combatir el miedo. Es el enemigo del progreso. No es necesario estudiar repostería para considerarse uno un Artista De Pasteles profesional. Yo tampoco estudie repostería. Todo lo que hacemos es de pura experiencia y practica. Si uno va descuidar a su familia, aunque por solo unos minutos, hay que asegurar de que estamos ganando bastante dinero, para poder usarlo para nuestras familias. Gracias por ver nuestros videos Leslie! Dios te bendiga! :)
Thank you so much for this video! My name is Laura Villafani, born in Venezuela. Half Polish, half Bolivian with a brother born in Argentina. United Nations! I live in Houston and would love to know more about the cake business. I am at a point where I am asking myself if to keep going or stop. Would love to make this bigger but I can't do it by myself. I love the cake business and I love the decorating of the cakes. I consider myself a sugar artist more that a cake decorator. I wish I had more clients and I wish I had clients that would pay for what I do. Thank you again and would love to meet you both in person someday!
Hi Laura! Haha! United Nations! :) You can have clients that will pay you what you're worth. Those clients are everywhere! We hope to meet you in person as well! We'd like to invite you to join our April 22nd class here in El Paso, TX. Take a flight or drive down and join us! :)
I would love to join you on April 22nd! Let me check work and family schedule! Would love to meet you both in person. Love watching your videos. Is the class all day? where can I find information on it? Are there any future classes??
I have been entertaining the idea of starting my own business, but have NO clue what to do to get started. Could you talk about what the best beginning steps would be?
Step #1 would be to let those around you know that you are making cakes as a business. Talk to everyone about what you do and let them know that if they'd ever like to order a cake from you, you are available. Be sure to start charging correctly for your work from the very beginning. Don't offer free cakes. Have photos of your work on your smart phone or on your business card so you can actually show them what you do. That sparks the conversations and gets the business rolling. To this day, us speaking to everyone we meet and see out in the public is one of the top ways that brings us lots of orders.
Finally someone willing to help!! My biggest issue is pricing, people want the nice cake but don't want to pay! So I normally just don't bother!! I don't do them often because again people don't want to pay and I do have a full time job! But would love to learn how to price correctly.
Thank you Beba! In case you didn't know, we are registering for our April 30th Cake Pricing Webinar. Would love to teach you how to charge correctly for your work. If you're interested in info/registering, you can find the link in the "show more" section underneath our video. :)
Hi JoJo! We've had a few disasters! Not any melting but we have had a few wedding cake disasters and a tall 3 tier cake topple over due to the suspension in our truck not acting right over a HUGE speed bump. In those situations the customer is not to blame and we offered a full refund. Our clients are awesome and never accepted the refund of course, but we did make it up to them by fulfilling their next order absolutely free. :)
Hello from an El Pasoan who loves your videos. I'm not at all in the cake business but I love the craft. I'm in Real Estate but wish I had this craft. What do you recommend for someone who wishes to begin this craft?
Hi Alma! A fellow El Pasoan! That's awesome! The beginning of this journey I think is the most exciting! Dive into it! Start watching lots of tutorials and create away! You just need some very basic tools to get started. I want to invite you to register for our April 22nd class here in El Paso! We'll be creating a beautiful faux cake complete with a handmade sugar doll and the dress of the doll will be hand-painted. Even if you've never done anything like this before, you WILL be able to do it! Promise! If you'd like some info on the class, please email me to krazykoolcakes@gmail.com Would love to meet you and have you in class Alma! :)
HI Alma! Yes our webinar is LIVE and ONLINE. We'd love to have you join! We're registering for our April 30th Cake Pricing Webinar and there's still some spots left. Please register as soon as possible! :)
Hi Sherry! You haven't missed a thing girl!!! You haven't even begun!!! You are YOUNG and are BLESSED! Now, you can start a NEW LIFE! You haven't missed any windows! It's time for you to WALK THROUGH THAT GIANT DOOR that is BEFORE YOU! God's blessings are RENEWED EVERY DAY!!! :)
That's an AWESOME idea Kendra! We used to have a "studio tour" video but I took it down a few years ago because the song was apparently "copyrighted", but we'll definitely do another one! :)
Hola Maria! Te invito a que te inscribas en nuestro proximo Cake Pricing Webinar. Sera el 28 de Mayo. Puedes encontrar el link debajo de este video donde dice "show more". :)
Hi Laura and Arnie!!! What a wonderful surprise when I had to look something up for school on RUclips and saw our lovely faces as the first video on my screen! I am looking forward to our Price Charging class on the 26th. I've been doing this on the side since 2010 and due to some circumstances (decided to weed out the poison - negative people from my life), I've decided it was time to take care of me. The reason why I did this is because I've been stagnant and I want to succeed. With your help, and encouragement, I can see this happening. Thank you for doing this! Love you both ~ Diana
Hi Diana! Glad you saw this video! Can't wait to meet you in person on Sunday! We're going to have an AWESOME webinar! Good for you! Sometimes we have to do a good "weeding out"! LOL. So great to get RID of negativity. Life has enough of it on its own, the last thing we need are negative people surrounding us as well. You WILL succeed Diana! Love you too! See you Sunday! :)
Krazy Kool Cakes & Designs Your very welcome! 😘😘. I have learned so much from you and in my opinion, you are the best! You strive for perfection and you always get there! Your skills are awesome! When I want to know something I go straight to you and your hubby. What a wonderful guy to be by your side doing so much. You are a lucky lady to have such a good man. I just enjoy you both and your work is always just perfect. I just can't say thank you enough to both of you!💐 P.S. I don't hear that well and I'm wondering how to pronounce your name. My ears hear loww da. Am I close?
Thank you SO much for this, guys! The Lord knows this comes at a perfect time for me and I'm sure for others as well! Thank you a million times! Xoxo I will think of some questions and will post them soon.
OMG! I've been watching your videos for SOOO long, but had no idea what you guys looked like! 😅 It's not quite what I imagined, based on your voices! Your videos are awesome! 💙
I'm so excited for this new series!! You guys are awesome! Thank you for all your great tips and support. You guys are not just cake artists, but are truly mentors and role models!
thank you so much for your tutorials ..I finally get to see your faces I love baking and humbling I can tell I am good but I don't know how to manage my business I just love decorate I am sure I will love this new videos of yours God bless you
I've said this before but you guys are awesome..I have been following you for yearssss..I have been caking for years (9/10) but it's still a struggle😥.. 80-90% of the time people think your expensive😯but is a custom cake!!..my husband says am giving my cakes away😶
Kai ora from N.Z Laura and Arnie....I love you guys and the fantastic tutorials you so generously share with us. I have made many of your cakes and toppers for my 3 granddaughters and for our family friends ,with great success which has brought a lot of joy and happiness....and many complements to me 😊 now I can place your lovely faces to your voices,especially your cute giggle Laura 😂😘😍
Saludos Laura y Ernie, mi nombre es Rosmaury Diaz, tengo 33 años, Venezolana, madre de 3 niños, soy ing. civil y repostera desde hace 4 años, los sigo desde hace muuuuucho tiempo, uno de las primeras tortas que hice fue una de Big Big Friend o como lo conocemos aquí: Amigazazo, y fue de gran ayuda ver tus figuras de gumpaste que uds publicaron, los amo de verdad, desde entonces no pierdo ninguno de sus videos, escribo en español porque ya se que hablas perfecto español. Les comento, no me quiero rendir, pero a estas alturas en mi país ya es muy difícil desempeñarse como repostera viviendo de las tortas, los altos costos de los ingredientes en comparación con el bajo poder adquisitivo de las personas, simplemente han hecho que las tortas de cumpleaños del tipo artísticas sean todo un lujo, así que pasé de hacer unas 5 tortas al mes en 2014-2015 a hacer cero (0) este año, bueno Laura, no tenía encargos en tres meses y me sentía muy mal, porque pensé que lo que más me gusta hacer se convertiría en solo un recuerdo, de trasnochos y satisfacciones, ya que durante el dia trabajo en una oficina como ingeniero y cuando tengo que hacer una torta, dispongo solo de la noche.. ... muchas personas me aconsejan que con lo que yo puedo hacer con una torta, refiriéndose a la calidad visual y de sabor, podría ser exitosa en cualquier parte del mundo, pero menos en Venezuela, por la inflación, escasez de ingredientes básicos para la elaboración de una torta, o simplemente por falta de clientes ya que la mayoría de mis paisanos ahora somos pobres, luchadores por el alimento del dia a dia... Esperaré con ansias cada video que suban de esta serie para ayudar a los otros cake artist, y que sé, estoy segura que seran tan excelentes como todos sus productos, ya sean de artesanias, tortas o tutoriales, una vez más, los amo. Besos, Rosmaury
Hola Rosmaury! Saludos a Venezuela! Gracias por seguirnos!!! Si me acuerdo de esos monitos! My Big Big Friend! Jaja! Gracias por tus lindas palabras y por ser tan linda! Te lo agradecemos! :) Dios te bendiga!
Pricing, pricing, pricing and getting customers. I was a stay home mom of our 2 yearold and trying to start my Cake/Cake-pop business, I was never able to make enough money, so I had to go back to work and my husband doesn't believe anymore that I can have a successful business :( Thank you for all your awesome tutorials, can't wait for your new videos!
Hi Dulce, I can see why your hubby would have a hard time believing you can have a successful business. But, don't let that get you down or discourage you. Remember that ALL SITUATIONS are temporary. EVERYTHING is subject to CHANGE. You CAN have a successful business. You have to do things differently. You can do it! These videos will help you see how you can make the money you want to make. It all comes down to setting your prices correctly and CHOOSING the right clients. If we ACCEPT cheap clients, we'll never make $. :)
Hello from la isla bonita , Belize!!!! I think all of us (your subscribers) are also thankful for your great ideas and helpful tips! I've been a baker for little over a year... and I've struggle so much on the charging I do the cost of ingredients and triple it. I always miss your online cake costing class :(
Hello to you in Belize! Gorgeous island indeed! Thank you for your wonderful feedback. It's our pleasure to share what we know. We want to see you all succeed! We have our Cake Webinar THIS Sunday Letty! You still have time to sign up! Don't miss it again! The help is here for you. You can find the link to the webinar registration in the "show more" section under the video. No reason to miss it again. :)
you guys are just so wonderful! I'd really love to know how to get started, go from side jobs to a real job? sometimes I get frustrated as well when I'm turned down for over pricing when I'm actually 50% if not more, under charging from my local bakery. it's really confusing as to why that happens. thanks so much! again you guys are doing such a great thing for so many people & I really appreciate your time! I look forward to your future videos!
Thank you Lorrie! You're always so very kind to us. We appreciate you! Don't ever feel you have to charge less than anyone else just to get business Lorrie. In fact, it should be the other way around. You are ONE person making an entire cake with YOUR TWO HANDS. You're not a machine and you're not a bakery. You work is worth much more than that! If you know you're undercharging, don't do it anymore. The faster you stop undercharging, the faster you'll start seeing QUALITY clients finding you. :)
Hello, my name is Hanna, I am 21 but I've always been an artist and fast learner. I learned how to do cakes a year ago and already I make beautiful cakes at home now, even with out all the "proper" tools (since we can't afford them) other people have seen my cakes and wish for me to make theirs but I'm horrified. I worked at Sam's club doing cakes where people yelled at you constantly, critiqued every little thing trying to make us and the managers to give them free cakes. I know our cakes were always beautiful but it makes me fearful to deal with people. How do you chose the right customers? Ones that won't bash your name to give them a cheaper cake? and how do you box your cakes? do the clients come pick them up or do you hand deliver to reassure nothing is wrong with the cake? Sorry for such a long comment y'all are my Inspiration. I wish I could be as happy as y'all, doing what we all love.
HI Hanna! You have to get rid of the fear my friend. It's just a CHOICE you have to make. I'll tell you right now that if you have fear, you'll never be able to see your dreams come true. Fear is a DREAM STOPPER. I'm so sorry for the horrific experiences you had at Sam's but remember that it doesn't always have to be that way. The great thing about having your own business is that YOU CHOOSE your clients. You don't have to accept every order that comes along. You only CHOOSE TO DEAL with people YOU want to deal with. It's your business and you do whatever YOU WANT. Stop the fear, nip it in the bud, and take control of your own destiny. God has a GREAT PLAN for your life and your business and it does not include being ruled by fear. We'll discuss all of these things and choosing clients correctly in our videos. I'm sure it will help you gain the confidence you need. I CAN be happy! Just trust God with all your heart. Everything He's done and is doing for us, HE WILL do for you! :)
I watch your tutorials and I can't wait for this series! Like you mentioned, there is not videos helping with the business side of things. I have been debating on even quitting baking cakes (which makes me sad). I started baking again to be able to stay at home with my toddler but it has completely taken over all aspects of my life. I sleep 2-4 hours a night.. work all day.. and miss out on so many things :( How do you go about taking orders? Do you recommend a website or a form to get all the information from the customer? I am having a lot of trouble with social media messages because it's a lot of back and forth trying to get all the necessary information. Thank you!
Thank you so much for watching Jorden! We can't wait either! Don't quit! If it makes you sad, then you shouldn't quit! We'll talk about time management in a lot of these videos! You'll be surprised just how much you can get done in a short period of time if you just break up your tasks into small chunks. I know how overwhelming things can get. We look forward to discussing this subject! Thanks for your input! :)
Yaaay!!! I finally get to see the friendly faces behind the huge talent! I have already learned and put into practice your gracious and generous advice & tutorials that I'm so grateful for. U guys really do make a Great team not to mention a handsome couple! I can't wait to keep learning from U & see more of your videos, God bless U Laura & Ernie!
Pull out the pots and pans... how do you portion each cake to figure out the serving size? example for like 20, 50, or even 100 people. When is it enough cake?
This knowledge is gained from experience. Just baking cakes and seeing how much batter will fill up at least 1/2 of the height of the cake pan you are making. Keep a little journal or log each time you bake and write down the amounts so you can always have them for future reference. You may waist a little batter in the beginning but after a short while you'll have it down! :)
I'm glad i watched this video. I have already quit my cake business due to clients not willing to pay. I have been lowering and lowering my prices until I practically give them away for free. It seems as though people don't take me serious since I'm only 20. I look forward to videos in this series. Hopefully I will gain tips to reopen my cake business!
Hi Lorenza! Thank you for watching! Sorry to hear you quit but it's not quitting if you pick it up again. No more lowering your prices girl. You can have a successful cake business no matter your age. You are a SERIOUS Cake Artist and people will begin to see that your age has nothing to do with it. Look forward to to discussing "clients unwilling to pay", which by the way are not your clients. You want WILLING clients who are MORE than happy to pay what you are charging. :)
Im so excited for this series. I struggle with pricing but my biggest struggle is finding a wholesale supplier so I can stop running to the craft stores for over priced supplies. Any good suggestions?
Thank you Lacee! What type of supplies are you purchasing at craft stores?
What a gracious couple. May god bless your business. The more you give, the more you get.
Love your tutorials. The videos are awesome, your explanation is on spot. Thank you for sharing with us.
Your honesty is so humble. May your subscribers grow!
Thank you so much Hamideh! God bless you too and we receive all of your blessings and well wishes! :)
Hi guys. Just started listening to you guys recently from Namibia. Awesome couple and yes thanks for sharing the faith and encouragement Im super encouraged! I just want you to share on how I can deal with the work load of being a solopreneur home baker (cake creator). I sometimes get so overwhelmed with so much washing up although I really enjoy baking and decorating. Plus with two little one's its really not easy. How do I remain sustainable Im working fultime and have a familyy to take care of but I really belief in what I am doing!
Hi Ester! Thanks for watching our tutorials. We really appreciate it! :) It's our pleasure to share and encourage. The best way to deal with a heavy workload when you're a one woman show is to get REALLY GOOD and knowing how to manage your time. As long as you are organized, not a procrastinator, and learn to manage your time, no matter how much work you have, you should be able to get it done without stressing out. Sit down and make a "set schedule" for when you will complete certain tasks and stick to it no matter what. I hope that helps Ester! God bless you!
How do you go about getting more orders to ensure a more regular income?
That's a great question! The more one promotes their business the more orders. This can be accomplished by word of mouth (self-promotion), referrals, and advertising your business online through social media and things like YP. All of things combined work great to keep a steady flow of business coming. :)
Hey GUYS👋💜👋💚👋, I JUST recently found YOU...I have ALWAYS wanted to have a CAKE business, but I have NO IDEA where to start!!! I ran a successful FLORIST for 17 years and sold it because my MOM was diagnosed with VASCULAR disease and she NEEDED my FULL ATTENTION!!! My SWEET HUSBAND & I took care of HER for several years until SHE LOST her BATTLE!!!😔 Then, I started a DECOR business, I staged large MODULAR HOMES for 8 years...I LOVED it, but then, my DAD had several STROKES and HE NEEDED my FULL attention!! He moved in with my PRECIOUS HUSBAND and I and we took care of HIM for 8 years and SADLY, HE passed away last MAY!!!😞So NOW, here I am, I am NOT old enough to RETIRE!!!!!! I WANT to go back to WORK NOW....I have ALWAYS wanted to learn HOW to do CAKES, I KNOW HOW to BAKE and I also have a GOD given CREATIVE FLAIR, I THINK I could REALLY do this for a LIVING!!! I have already learned alot watching Y'ALL💕on RUclips and plan to C-O-N-T-I-N-U-E watching until I've seen EVERY VIDEO and then, I'm gonna start over and WATCH 'em ALL again!!!😂🤣😂🤣😂So, with ALLLLLLL that said, I'm not sure exactly HOW to get started??? Are Y'ALL STILL OFFERING YOUR FB Live CLASS and do YOU think that would be a GOOD FIT for ME??? THANK YOU BOTH, sooooooo MUCH for E-V-E-R-Y-T-H-I-N-G YOU do, it has already been a PURE PLEASURE starting to get to know you!!! YOU are PRECIOUS & VERY GIVING FOLKS....THANK YOU for your GENUINE CONCERN for EVERYONE!!!!🙏 THANK YOU for YOUR TIME & CONSIDERATION!!!! I look VERY FORWARD to HEARING from YOU!!
GOD BLESS YOU BOTH!!!!!😘
P.S. P-L-E-A-S-E FORGIVE my LONG WINDEDNESS!!!!!!!!!
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Hi Vicki! So happy you found us! That's awesome! WELCOME! Good for you for wanting to start your cake business. I think you can be very successful at it. If God is doing it for US, HE WILL do it for you my friend! I'm sorry to hear about your Mom and your Dad. Arnie and I have gone through a similar situation. One of the HARDEST times of our lives for sure. Thank God for God's grace and help. We spent 8 years taking care of my beautiful Mom and she passed away a little over a year ago. She was totally healed from stomach cancer thank God, but several years later her little body was too tired and it was time for her to go home. I'm so happy for her knowing she's healthy and happy, and more importantly with God. Thank you for watching our tutorials. I really hope they provide you with a lot of help. :) I'd love to offer you a private consultation to help you get started as I am no longer offering public webinars. The last one was in November. I really think I can help you avoid a lot of mistakes, plus teach you everything you need to know about running a successful cake business. If you're interested in setting up your consultation, please feel free to email me to krazykoolcakes@gmail.com Thank you for your very kind words and look forward to hearing from you. God bless you! :)
I. Just amazed still. I think I finally watched all the videos and I’m so glad I saw them cause I was WAY undercharging! 😩
Glad you had a chance to see them Katie! Thank you for watching! :)
Hi! Ok so this is my very 1st question: I never know exactly how much frosting to make when I'm making cakes.
Can you offer a "rule of thumb" depending on the diameter and layers?
Thank you!!
For me, baking is therapy. My daughter wants me to make her wedding cake so I'm nervous about transporting it & keeping it fresh. Any tips or suggestions would be awesome.
Y'all are awesome! God bless you
Thank you for your questions Gricelda! God bless you too! :)
Hi Laura & Arnie! Nice to finally see your faces.I live in San Elizario.I somewhat started my cake business,here in this side of town,really no one is willing to pay what the cake is worth. l'm up to suggestions,ideas,feedback. anything will help.Thankyou for taking the time to talk to your subs.Really appreciate it!Congrats on your cake business!👍👍😃
Hi Lorie! San Eli!!! You're my neighbor!!! We'd love to have you come to our April 22nd class here in El Paso! It'd be great to meet you in person!!! If you want some info, please email me to krazykoolcakes@gmail.com Even in San Elizario there ARE people willing to pay for quality work. I really believe there are. We look forward to giving you suggestions and ideas! :)
You guys are so cool. I'm a newbie and I'm starting to get 2-3 orders a week, and I don't think I'm not that good yet and want to get better. Thx for helping us. My husband says exactly that, and I say that too.... hubby says I'm probably making 2.00/hr when u factor in hydro, water, gas etc....
Nice to put a face to Arnie and Laura. I'm trying to convince my hubby I can make money in time. I love cake/cupcake decorating.
Thank you Kimberly! 2 to 3 orders a week is great if you are charging correctly. LOL. But if hubby says $2 an hour is what you're making, he may be right. LOL. You CAN make money. We'll help you with learning how to charge correctly for your work. You may make less cakes but in the end make more. :) I'd like to invite you to register for one of our webinars for thorough individual help. We have one this Sunday! :)
Hoping you have some advice....I am a talented Cake Artist, but I can't seem to get clients. I don't have the extra funds to advertise on other web sites, like Wedding Wire and the Knot, (to the tune of $100's per month) I have a company web site, Facebook, pintrest but nothing brings in clients. How can I advertise on a limited budget?
Hi Kristie! We don't advertise on any of those websites either. The fastest and best way to obtain clients (and be sure they are the right clients who are willing to pay what your work is worth, not just anyone) is to spread the word yourself. Facebook, Instagram and all those are great, but when it comes to paying clients, you want to TALK to as many people as possible. Hand out business cards like CRAZY! We get TONS of orders this way. This is the topic for one of our upcoming videos. Oh! Advertising with your local Yellow Pages is a HUGE plus. Be sure to link your listing to your website as well. Hope that helps a little. :)
So happy to be coming along this video. I've watched your decorating and sculpting videos but never came to find a business video until now. I've struggled so much on pricing my cakes and look fwd to watching the next 10 videos. My now fiancé and I are in the Military and plan to start a family soon and wanted to dedicate some time to really making my in home cake business a small door front. I've learned throughout your tutorials that you only specialize in fondant cakes and my fiancé said it before"just specialize in what you love." I live in Florida and he's stationed in Virginia which ill soon be moving to and its just extremely hot to make buttercream cakes here in Florida and I've had so many crying moments were it just wont budge and your videos have helped me to wipe my tears and re-think things and adjust what I'm doing. I learned I have greater talents and it comes naturally for me to work with fondant then it is decorating a cake with buttercream. So I thank you for giving it your all and wanting us to have a struggle free baking zone and having done this for 3 years I don't mind sitting here for hours at a time watching your business videos because I know its going to be worth it. My fiancé is Asian he is from Vietnam and I am Hispanic born and raised in Florida but my parents and sisters are from Colombia. When my Fiancé and I came along your video we started laughing. I said wow its like looking into a mirror, only diff. is we are just starting out. Thankfully he handles money and numbers well; He does the pricing and the breakdowns now that we are together and well I do the baking and decorating. We hope to be just as functional in our baking business and marriage as well as you guys. Thank you for all that you do! - Andrea
Thank you for the wonderful feedback! God bless you! :)
Hi guys, I love your videos! I'm in the uk and I'm just starting out after building my portfolio doing cakes for family and friends. I would like to know please how to get the word out and get customers in. Also I can do both big cakes and cupcakes but prefer cupcakes so is there a way of targeting those specific customers? Thanks, Helen xx
Hi Helen! Thank you so much for enjoying our videos! We have so many great ideas for marketing your business and your niche! We look forward to taking about this as well! :)
Finally, faces to go with the voices. I thought that you Louda (if i spell that right!) were of chinese descent and Arnie was American. Your tutorials are brilliant! You have helped me so much. I've given up cake decorating, I don't have the time and not making enough money. But, I still watch the tutorials.
Finally! Haha! Thank you for your kind words! Glad you enjoy our tutorials and you feel they have helped. Maybe these videos will help you see how you can make more money and you can pick it up again. :) Either way, we're confident you'll enjoy them. :)
Laura and Arnie, love you both. You are such an awesome power couple. May God continue to bless your union and your artistry.
If you have not taken Laura's price cake webinar, I highly recommend you take the class; this is for beginners and experienced cake artists. It is well worth the cost and more. Laura provides with you so much info, that you will never under price a cake again. Glad I took her webinar when I was just starting to charge for my cakes. xoxo
We love you too Trish! You're always so good to us friend! God bless you too! :) Thanks for the awesome feedback on our webinar! :)
I Love you guys!!! You r so beautiful. And I love that you love Jesus. I have been following you guys for a couple years..and I am so very excited about these videos. Ii am just an amature, but love sculpting with gumpaste and have learned alot from you. I am a stay at home wife and mother of 8, so finding time to get serious is not easy. But it is a dream of mine. I oftern feel intimidated about things like pricing and worry I will make a mistake.it keeps me from going for it. My husband , children and friends r always telling me to do it, I am now so very excited and encouraged and can't wait for these videos to start. I am also waiting for marvel super hero cupcake topper tutorials ;) ( similar to your star wars ones) you guys r awesome! Thank you so much for sharing your talents and gifts. God Bless you both xoxo
Awww!!! We LOVE YOUTOO!!! Thank you! Yes! WE LOVE JESUS!!! We give HIM ALL the glory and honor for everything we have done and everything we WILL DO! We're so excited about these videos too! Keep dreaming girl and don't EVER feel intimidated. We're going to help you with everything you need help with. God bless you! :)
Please address tools and supplies. I know you must have all kinds of things, but I get overwhelmed feeling like I need another (or a different) "this" or "that" when I watch videos from various people. It has gotten extremely expensive and has begun to stifle my enthusiasm to decorate.
I'd really like to hear how you went about deciding what items you would purchase. I'd also really like to know what items you have and where you got them from. There are sooo many online stores that it's hard to know which suppliers are really good to shop with.
Thank you!
Thank you for your comment Cheryl! Don't let anything steal your joy and you just enjoy what you do. You really don't need that much. There are very few "necessary" tools. Most of what you see are just "extras" but not absolutely necessary. We'll cover these topics as well. :)
Wow, you guys don't look like I imagined you'd look. Thank you so much for your contribution to the cake industry. I'm currently in Nigeria and I always look forward to your videos. I'm looking forward to seeing you guys when I'm in El Paso. God bless you and love you both.
Hi Adeola! You're very welcome! We hope to meet you here one day! Maybe for a class! God bless you too. :)
Hi Arnie and Laura! I have been with you guys a long time from Austin, Tejas! I have been making cakes on the side and I know I am not charging enough because I factor in my heart. I recently started turning down making cakes for folks because I spend more to make the cakes than I charge. So, I know you will address that. Another question I have is going "legit"; what are the health department requirements if I work out of my home? Do I need a sales tax license? Stuff like that is what I am interested in knowing.
Hi Melissa! Thank you for being with us! A fellow Texan!!! How awesome! Yes, so we definitely should be making MUCH MUCH MORE than we spend. Yes, we will definitely address this issue. You have great questions in reference to your own home business. I had all the same questions. You can find answers to all of those questions if you visit the Texas Cottage Food Law website. They outline all the do's and dont's of a home business.We'll of course cover many of these things. :)
Hi Laura and Arnie!! Thank you for doing these videos! I have tons of questions!!! How do you feel about an online cupcake business? Any suggestions on how to get started? Thank you in advance for taking the time to share your talent and knowledge!! Love ya guys...god bless!
Hi Clouds! An online cupcake business sounds awesome! If these will be shipped, you just need to figure out how to make sure they are not damaged during shipping. I'm sure there's a way? Have you thought about that aspect? Do you live in a state where they do allow shipping baked goods out of state?
Thank you for doing this series, I am really looking forward to seeing your videos. I am a relative newbie when it comes to baking and make mainly cupcakes or cakes with buttercream decorations (although having just seen your gorgeous poppy field cake this morning, I may try some hand painting also!) I have been thinking of trying to sell cupcakes etc though, but am not sure where to start, so I hope you will be covering that... going to go and check out your facebook page now and look at the tips you have posted there... thanks again for helping, will be looking out for your videos!
You're very welcome Lulu! Glad you enjoyed the Poppy cake video. :) We look forward to helping you with your business! :)
I'm so excited for this series. It's so generous of you guys to be doing this for free. I would love to know the best places to buy supplies like icing sheets, gum paste, fondant, large icing scrapers, isomalt, food coloring, highlighters, sculpting tools, acrylic disc, and molds. I would also like to learn how to make cakes for hot weather, how to package them securely and what should I bring on deliveries. Could you give tips on the color wheel and how to get bright colors when coloring fondant. Tips on how to take pictures of your work. What are the must have things you need when trying to start a cake business. Lastly how do you know when it's time to move from your home and invest into a bakery. Thank you so much!
We are too Destinee! Thank you! Awesome topics and questions! Thank you! :)
How do you find out what the going rate/ charge in your area for cake is when fellow baker or decorators don't or won't let you know what they are charging because they see you as competition? I have no idea where to start BC I'm just starting out. Thank you so much for your videos and for being willing to help!! 😍💖
Hi Michelle! You are very welcome! We personally have ZERO interest in what others are charging. Neither should you. LOL. What you charge is nobody's business. You are a UNIQUE Cake Artist and your work is different from anyone else's and your TIME is worth what it's worth to YOU. Congratulations on your new business Michelle! We are definitely going to be covering this topic in our series. Thank you for your questions! :)
thank u for this video I've been watching u guys for a couple of years and I would like to say that when I started making cakes u inspired me to do what I loved and not quit when I didn't think I was good enough , I learned so much from u guys and very thankful for all that u do , but like u have mentioned I was definitely one of those people that did not know how to price cakes and I was practically giving them away for free if not I did give them for free , but but unfortunately I had to stop doing what I loved just because I was not making it !!! I now have a new baby with no job I been laid off for 2 months and I been thinking of starting again on making cakes and this video couldn't have come at a better time to inspire me again thank you guys and God bless everything that you guys do ......
You're very welcome Carolina! Thank you for watching us! We are very thankful for YOU! :) You have the talent and the POWER to make a prosperous life with your cakes! You can make MORE making your cakes for you and your family than you would from whatever job you got laid off from! 100% GUARANTEED! We look forward to showing you how. :)
omg. Thank you thank you thank you. I remember at the beginning of the year you did to respect your work enough to charge for it but it's so difficult. You said everything in this video that I have said to myself. Thank you. Pricing is the problem
You are VERY welcome Autumn! We look forward to covering pricing! :)
Hello,
I'm so excited for these series. I'm always looking for ways to make my business grow and get to the next step. I worked for a couple people who were also in the process of starting or growing their business so I learned a good bit as they went thru it but learning more never hurts 😁!
I feel like my thing is pricing and buying supplies for cheaper so I'm not putting most my money right back to that.
Hi Mercedes! Thank you! We are too! We look forward to sharing with you lots of helpful advice that will help you grow your business. :)
I have to say I've watched so many videos and you guys are truly blessed. The love between you is incredible and even though I don't know you personally I feel the love you have for one another. I can only hope to one have that kind of love. On the business side your both very talented and I am so grateful for the videos you post. I get to learn so much. I look forward to the videos to come and for the webinars. I am a mother with 3 jobs one being my own cake business. I struggle with pricing and getting more clients but I dream of one day being able to just do cakes.God bless you both with your business and marriage.
Thank you so much Elissa and for having watched our tutorials! Your words have put a HUGE smile on our faces. We appreciate you taking the time to let us know how our videos touch you. We look forward to helping you with your business. God bless you. :)
You both are Fantastic! I think this will be a Awesome series! Thanks for being so transparent and having a big heart to help others. God Bless you guys!❤
Thank you Terry! We appreciate that! Yes! It's gonna be awesome! We're very excited about it! It's our pleasure to help! God bless you too! :)
Thank You so much for this and all the videos you have shared with us. As I sat here and watched it I was trying to figure out how many years ago I started following you. Many for sure since I still remember that you were a teacher and then started getting busier with the cakes to the point that you left 8th grade to then teach all of us. So happy for you and for all of us that you made that decision. ;) I have recently made the decision to commit myself to doing cake as a business after being asked for a cake. I was scared since I had not decorated in a really long time but I took the order and just did it. Just accepted another order yesterday and always come back to see your tutorials to make it happen. Looking forward to Mondays now.
Thank you so much for being with us so long Gianna! We appreciate it! I wish you much success with all of your orders! :)
Thank you for this! I love you guys! God Bless you for being so open and creating a community of bakers that can operate in love and trust!!
You're VERY welcome Karmen! It's our pleasure friend! God bless you! :)
Hi you guys from Athens, Greece! I just wanted to say that I love all of your tutorials and I love this idea of helping! You guys are the cutest couple! Thank you so much for your help and support!
Hi Ellen! Thank you so much! We appreciate your kind words! :)
I love you guys... thank you so much for your wonderful tutorials. I'm super excited to see these new videos coming. my issue is always pricing the cakes. so I can't wait to see your answers. once again. thank you. love u guys
Awww! Thank you Saira! We love you too! You're very welcome! We look forward to helping you with cake pricing and of course I'd also like to encourage you and invite you to sign up for one of our online cake pricing webinars. That is very thorough and specific help for you. We have one this coming Sunday if you're interested the link is in the "show more" section under our video. :) Look forward to reading more of your comments in future videos! :)
I love this! it's so cool to finally see the faces behind the art. My question is... how do you store your equipment? I only have a small home and no garage and I feel that I overlook things or don't keep them organized enough
Thank you so much! :) We had to purchase some storage racks and now we are very well organized. You can order restaurant style racks online or even places like Sam's or Costco have nice stainless steel or aluminum racks. They're nice and tall so don't take up a lot of space. :)
how do you get licensing to decorate with charaters such as Disney, Marvell, Hello Kitty, and sports team images, so you can avoid lawsuits? when decorating a cookie for instance you can not add a toy the customer buys? what is the right way to going about this?
Hmmm.... Has somebody scared you Shannon? Don't be afraid to create any beautiful cakes your clients request. Don't ever let anyone put fear in you ok? :)
I have always enjoyed your videos and i am especially looking forward to this video series. I appreciate your willingness to share your wealth of knowledge with us. God Bless
Thank you so much for being with us! We appreciate you. God bless you! :)
Just wanted to re-watch this video! Even the second time around I learned something new! Thanks you two!
That's so wonderful to hear Auntie's Cakery! :)
you guys are such a blessing for the cake business world!!!! May God bless you with all that you hearts desire because i know that the first thing that made your business to be that successful is your faith in God! Have a good day! a girl in Paris,france
Thank you so much Berlitz! Amen! God bless you too! Hugs to you in Paris, France! :)
Thank you so much for this video. I love your openness and your honesty. I 'm encouraged to give cake decorating another try and not let my fear of failing cause me to give up. Also people not honoring the time and money it takes to make a custom cake. Thank you so much looking forward to many more.
It's our pleasure Nancy! Good for you! You have our full support! :)
I am so excited for this series. I am just starting out my cake business. I have as well been looking on RUclips for cake business ideas but there are not many so glad you guys have made videos
Thank you Tessa! We're glad you're excited about them We look forward to hearing from you in the comments and maybe even have you in one of our upcoming webinars! If you're a beginner, NOW would be the perfect time for you to join in one! :)
This is such an amazing idea! I really want to set up a cake business in the future and I am just wondering what you need to do in order to start a cake business? As in what tools and materials should you have when you start out? Also, how do you start to find clients? Thank you so much, it is so great that you are willing to help those who want to get into or already are in the cake business!
Thank you Sofia! It's our pleasure! We'll definitely cover all of these topics! :)
It was very interesting to see the persons behind the voices which were already known to me and although I don't want to start a cake business it was very interesting to me. It is apart from that much more difficult to start such a business in Germany due to the special rules here.
Thank you! :)
Really looking forward to this new series of videos. I have been doing cakes for 5 years and am still learning. So great to put a face to the voices.
Thank you so much Velma! We appreciate you watching! :)
How can you be stress free in a cake business? Lol. People are SO hard to please. I make cakes for my family only for that reason.
Our business is totally stress free! LOL. We don't deal with customers who are hard to please. We deal with polite, well-mannered people who are more than happy to deal with us. This all has to do with knowing HOW to choose your clients right. Don't choose to work with clients who are hard to please. That'll definitely cause A LOT of stress. LOL.
Finally faces. You guys look great!! Always excited about your videos!
Thank you Adilene! We appreciate it! :)
I made my first decorated cake after I retired and now I will be 75 in June. Do you think I am too old?
Hi Marlene! You are NOT OLD AT ALL!!! Don't think about the number. That has absolutely nothing to do with it! We are supposed to get BETTER, WISER, and STRONGER with age. Not old, weak, and definitely not taking a back seat. God RENEWS our strength daily. He gives you YOUTH, both physically and mentally. Look to the future and think of ALL that God STILL HAS TO DO in your life! He wants to bless you and give you a HOPE and a FUTURE! If you have it in your heart to start a cake business, it's because God PUT IT THERE! And if He put it there, He WILL supply the provision and will help you do it! He's your partner in everything you do! I'm so EXCITED for you! There is no reason in the world why you can't accomplish GREAT THINGS in the years to come! We are here to support you and we'll always cheer you on! Don't ever entertain negative thoughts in your mind ok? The second your start to doubt yourself, you just open your mouth and tell your doubt to SHUT UP! You say out loud "GOD HAS A GREAT FUTURE IN STORE FOR ME!!!" You can do it Marlene! :)
Hi there! I m your new subscriber from Phoenix..so glad to have you.. thanks a tonnn
Thanks for joining us Madhusmita! :)
I. love the idea of these type of videos. I bake from home but I have also been having a hard time with pricing. I would love to expand
Thank you Paula! We look forward to helping! :)
I was s Gladbach to See you in Person 😘, You are really Love the too of you wish God,s blessings
Thank you Esi! Love you too!! God bless you. :)
Just subscribed to your channel and I'm loving it! Thank you!
I appreciate that Laura! Thank you so much! :)
Yes pls help me with the prices .Because i feel bad charging alot but then i see all the work that i put in a cake n i feel like i didnt charger enough .But then people dont wanna pay either i luv doing cakes n is one of my passions put i feel like im not even making money out off it . Plz help 🙁
Ps: i ❤️ya n all ya cakes videos n everything ya do thank ya so much !!!!😘
You're very welcome! :)
We'll DEFINITELY be discussing pricing! You have to get over "feeling bad". Think of it this way, if you "feel bad" for charging "a lot", you're basically saying you don't think you work is worth it... right? What do you consider to be "a lot"? You have to believe your work is worth it before others believe it too! :) This is such an excellent topic to discuss in a video! Thank you for your input Jazy Jazz!
Jazy Jazz Hi Jazy Jazz! I am the same way but I'm double your age and a little more. My problem is I feel guilty charging a lot of money for anything! Maybe in my subconscious I feel like it's not worth that kind of money because money doesn't come easy and I don't want to cause the client hardship after paying for the cake I made for them. I feel guilty! I end up telling them to pay me what they can afford. After, I'm angry with myself because I didn't make what I wanted to make. Maybe charging a certain price per hour and reminding myself of every hour I worked so hard and knowing my prices are correct and not too high. Just my two cents.
Sidebar - you have BEAUTIFUL HAIR! 😍😍😍
So kind of you! Thank you so much! :)
I love your videos..you 2 look nothing like I thought you did!! I pictured you guys looking nerdy or something 💕
By the way you guys are very talented 🎂
Erika Serrano I thought the same thing lol
Thank you Erika! My hubby looks pretty nerdy when he puts his glasses on. LOL. Just don't tell him. LOL! :)
Aww! Thank you so much Erika! We appreciate that. :)
Krazy Kool Cakes & Designs louda (I probably butchered your name I'm sorry). I pictured you to be very tiny and maybe of Asian descent because your voice is so sweet and Asian people in my eyes are very talented in art! I pictured you maybe 5 feet tall and very tiny. Your voice is just sweet. Is it Arnie? What a great hubby and person. You picked a good one! You have taught me a lot. Thank you both. I hope my Asian comment didn't offend anyone you just never know these days.
Thank you! I do have issues pricing my cakes. So nice to put a face to the voices. ❤️
You're very welcome Marible! We hope this helped. Thank you for watching! :)
Thank you so much for helping us with the business aspect....love the idea of this series.
It's our pleasure! Thank you! :)
I love it. Finally a face behind the voices
Yes, we'd like to know how you met and everything about your journey since!
Thank you for your interest Cheryl! We look forward to sharing our story! :)
I am so inspired by the videos that I have been watching today of your process. I have been in business for 8 years at this location but have been doing cakes for over 30 years. I know I don't make enough money doing cakes especially since I have given up so much time and life just trying to get them completed.
I would love to know how many cakes you do in an average week? I know your prices are much higher than what I charge especially since I am constantly finding myself trying to find ways to help the customers cut their costs down. I would love to be able to start doing all of my cakes with fondant. I want to be able to find the time to give my cakes the time that I need instead of cutting down the labor to keep the costs down. Looking forward to following you more.
Baked Euphoria Cake & Pastries, Endwell, NY
Hi Bonni! We're so happy you're inspired! :) I would really like to suggest that you stop trying to find ways to help customers cut their costs down. Those are exactly the kind of clients you don't want. We do a max of 2 cakes per week. We like to keep our stress level down and doing only 2 cakes a week that were well priced works great for us. :) Look forward to hearing more from you in future videos! :)
Wow, I wondered about that. I do probably 30 cakes a week but they aren't all detailed. A lot of them are basic cakes.
You guys are amazing, everything you said is spit on with frustration, quitting thoughts! I am beyond thankful for all the videos you guys put out. I still need to follow you on social media but I've been watching your videos for quite some time now and they've helped me tremendously. I am now going through your business playlist, and I truly appreciate you again both.
Mirna Nono thank you so much! 😃 We’re glad you are watching them. Hopefully they are helping you. ♥️ Yes, please follow us on social media. That would be awesome! Thanks for watching! 💕
Krazy Kool Cakes & Designs I'm totally following now, I love everything you out. You guys are amazing and wish or more people like you in this world
Great job thank you for all the support and info 😍😍😍✨✨✨✨✨✨
You're very welcome! Thank you for watching! :)
I’m so happy I found you. I love your videos and your personality so much ❤️
Thank you Nguyen! We're glad you found us too! Thank you for your kind words. God bless you! :)
I'd like to know more info on pricing for doing toppers like characters and modeled toppers
Great question! Will be certainly covered! Thank you! :)
can you talk about cake timeline like what your work week consist of
Yes! Definitely! Thank you Crystal! In the meantime, here's a link that'll help: facebook.com/krazykoolcakes/photos/a.182417265151148.46403.174592105933664/907206366005564/?type=3&theater
Great intro video ! Love watching your talent on youtube!
Thank you Fhoua! :)
You guys are awesome!! I love watching your videos, they are very helpful, I have a question about tinting butter cream iv seen your video many times on how you make it and mine came out wonderful thank you but i dont know if im slow but when i want to tint my butter cream i get a seperation of the sugar grands and food color gel paste how can i not get that horrible seperation of the gel past color and sugar looking grands in my butter cream frosting i either add more powder sugar n milk im all over the place then my frosting taste way to sugar like im about to get diabetes with a pinkey taste haha help please.
Thank you Crystal! Thank you for watching! I know exactly what you're talking about. I've experienced that "separation" of sugar and color as well. I think it may have a lot to do with the consistency of the sugar. That happens a lot less if the sugar is sifted many many times. :)
Krazy Kool Cakes & Designs oh thank you so much im sure it will work next time i make butter cream frosting i tend to sift once or twice i will try more and be patient as well..thanks so much for ur advice love u guys ❤
You both are very sweet and wonderful to share your knowledge. Thank you 😉
That's very kind of you Linda! Thank you! :)
OMG!! Laura it's been many moons since I've commented on a video. This has made my day. I have been following you guys since I started in 2008. Since I have started, stopped & started again with my business. I'm excited to watch the other videos because I love doing my cakes but like others, sometimes customers can be discouraging. Thank you & Earnie, I look forward to learning.
Hi Jay! Thanks for coming back to watch our videos! God bless you! :)
Krazy Kool Cakes & Designs my pleasure, I ordered my cake artist guide this morning. Thank you guys for helping others like myself.
That's wonderful Jay! It's our pleasure my friend! Look forward to hearing more from you in the future! :)
Hola! Ya le di like a todos los vídeos para verlos mas tarde cuando este en silencio jiji, yo horneo y decoro pasteles es lo que me encanta hacer, pero no tengo ni idea de como. cobrar cuando digo un precio hacen cara de quee¡! y así es como regalo los pasteles por el miedo a que piensen que es mucho y aparte no soy profesional he hecho muchos pasteles pero no estudie repostería lo que hago es porque busco veo practico, pero tengo que apreciar mas mi trabajo y mas que nada mi tiempo, porque tengo hijos y los descuido a ellos por hacer un pastel que no me pagan como debe de ser 😢
Hola Leslie! Gracias! Hay que combatir el miedo. Es el enemigo del progreso. No es necesario estudiar repostería para considerarse uno un Artista De Pasteles profesional. Yo tampoco estudie repostería. Todo lo que hacemos es de pura experiencia y practica. Si uno va descuidar a su familia, aunque por solo unos minutos, hay que asegurar de que estamos ganando bastante dinero, para poder usarlo para nuestras familias. Gracias por ver nuestros videos Leslie! Dios te bendiga! :)
Thank you so much for this video! My name is Laura Villafani, born in Venezuela. Half Polish, half Bolivian with a brother born in Argentina. United Nations! I live in Houston and would love to know more about the cake business. I am at a point where I am asking myself if to keep going or stop. Would love to make this bigger but I can't do it by myself. I love the cake business and I love the decorating of the cakes. I consider myself a sugar artist more that a cake decorator. I wish I had more clients and I wish I had clients that would pay for what I do. Thank you again and would love to meet you both in person someday!
Hi Laura! Haha! United Nations! :) You can have clients that will pay you what you're worth. Those clients are everywhere! We hope to meet you in person as well! We'd like to invite you to join our April 22nd class here in El Paso, TX. Take a flight or drive down and join us! :)
I would love to join you on April 22nd! Let me check work and family schedule! Would love to meet you both in person. Love watching your videos. Is the class all day? where can I find information on it? Are there any future classes??
Hi Laura! Hope you're able to make it! You can find info on it in the "show more" section underneath our video. :)
I have been entertaining the idea of starting my own business, but have NO clue what to do to get started. Could you talk about what the best beginning steps would be?
Step #1 would be to let those around you know that you are making cakes as a business. Talk to everyone about what you do and let them know that if they'd ever like to order a cake from you, you are available. Be sure to start charging correctly for your work from the very beginning. Don't offer free cakes. Have photos of your work on your smart phone or on your business card so you can actually show them what you do. That sparks the conversations and gets the business rolling. To this day, us speaking to everyone we meet and see out in the public is one of the top ways that brings us lots of orders.
Wow....I did think about doing them for free for experience because I don't have credentials yet... 😕
Finally someone willing to help!! My biggest issue is pricing, people want the nice cake but don't want to pay! So I normally just don't bother!! I don't do them often because again people don't want to pay and I do have a full time job! But would love to learn how to price correctly.
Thank you Beba! We are MORE than willing! Yes, that is always the main issue. We look forward to helping you. :)
Thank you!! Btw love watching ur videos!!
Thank you Beba! In case you didn't know, we are registering for our April 30th Cake Pricing Webinar. Would love to teach you how to charge correctly for your work. If you're interested in info/registering, you can find the link in the "show more" section underneath our video. :)
what do you do if you the cake fell or melt right before pick up or delivery
Hi JoJo! We've had a few disasters! Not any melting but we have had a few wedding cake disasters and a tall 3 tier cake topple over due to the suspension in our truck not acting right over a HUGE speed bump. In those situations the customer is not to blame and we offered a full refund. Our clients are awesome and never accepted the refund of course, but we did make it up to them by fulfilling their next order absolutely free. :)
Hello from an El Pasoan who loves your videos. I'm not at all in the cake business but I love the craft. I'm in Real Estate but wish I had this craft. What do you recommend for someone who wishes to begin this craft?
Hi Alma! A fellow El Pasoan! That's awesome! The beginning of this journey I think is the most exciting! Dive into it! Start watching lots of tutorials and create away! You just need some very basic tools to get started. I want to invite you to register for our April 22nd class here in El Paso! We'll be creating a beautiful faux cake complete with a handmade sugar doll and the dress of the doll will be hand-painted. Even if you've never done anything like this before, you WILL be able to do it! Promise! If you'd like some info on the class, please email me to krazykoolcakes@gmail.com Would love to meet you and have you in class Alma! :)
Sounds awesome!! Is this a webinar class because I live in Las Vegas?
HI Alma! Yes our webinar is LIVE and ONLINE. We'd love to have you join! We're registering for our April 30th Cake Pricing Webinar and there's still some spots left. Please register as soon as possible! :)
You are absolutely the sweetest. As sweet as your cakes!
Thank you so much Betsy! YOU are a Sweetheart! :)
Beautiful couple can you please do Easter cupcakes pleasee 💕
Thank you Jessica! We have a great Easter theme tutorial planned! Have you seen our Easter tutorial from 2 years ago? It's awesome! :)
you guys are wonderful !!!! God bless you both 😘
Thank you so much Ester! God bless you too! :)
I am just retired and 55 and I love baking but think I may have missed this window. I just don't know how to get started.
Hi Sherry! You haven't missed a thing girl!!! You haven't even begun!!! You are YOUNG and are BLESSED! Now, you can start a NEW LIFE! You haven't missed any windows! It's time for you to WALK THROUGH THAT GIANT DOOR that is BEFORE YOU! God's blessings are RENEWED EVERY DAY!!! :)
Krazy Kool Cakes & Designs GOD BLESS YOU BOTH and I believe I can do this. I can't wait to register for your webinar
Thank you Sherry! We look forward to having you! We're NOW registering for our April 30th webinar. Please register soon. :)
will you do a video of your bakery? Like a bakery tour.
That's an AWESOME idea Kendra! We used to have a "studio tour" video but I took it down a few years ago because the song was apparently "copyrighted", but we'll definitely do another one! :)
Laura ojalá hagas algún día videos en español para entender
Hola Amiga! Tenemos pensado empezar otro canal en Español. Haber si muy pronto! :)
necesito su ayudaa, quiero crecer en este negocio es lo que mas me apasiona no se por donde comenzar
Hola Maria! Te invito a que te inscribas en nuestro proximo Cake Pricing Webinar. Sera el 28 de Mayo. Puedes encontrar el link debajo de este video donde dice "show more". :)
Hi Laura and Arnie!!! What a wonderful surprise when I had to look something up for school on RUclips and saw our lovely faces as the first video on my screen! I am looking forward to our Price Charging class on the 26th. I've been doing this on the side since 2010 and due to some circumstances (decided to weed out the poison - negative people from my life), I've decided it was time to take care of me. The reason why I did this is because I've been stagnant and I want to succeed. With your help, and encouragement, I can see this happening. Thank you for doing this! Love you both ~ Diana
Hi Diana! Glad you saw this video! Can't wait to meet you in person on Sunday! We're going to have an AWESOME webinar! Good for you! Sometimes we have to do a good "weeding out"! LOL. So great to get RID of negativity. Life has enough of it on its own, the last thing we need are negative people surrounding us as well. You WILL succeed Diana! Love you too! See you Sunday! :)
estoy emocionada!! veré toda la serie, gracias!!
Que bueno Juliana! Ojalá lo disfrutes! De nada! :)
Thank you for all that you do. You do the best work. Glad to see you finally! Beautiful people
It's our pleasure Kat! Thank you so much! :)
Krazy Kool Cakes & Designs Your very welcome! 😘😘. I have learned so much from you and in my opinion, you are the best! You strive for perfection and you always get there! Your skills are awesome! When I want to know something I go straight to you and your hubby. What a wonderful guy to be by your side doing so much. You are a lucky lady to have such a good man. I just enjoy you both and your work is always just perfect. I just can't say thank you enough to both of you!💐
P.S. I don't hear that well and I'm wondering how to pronounce your name. My ears hear loww da. Am I close?
Thank you so much Kat! That means a lot! :)
Thank you SO much for this, guys! The Lord knows this comes at a perfect time for me and I'm sure for others as well! Thank you a million times! Xoxo
I will think of some questions and will post them soon.
You're very welcome Nataly! God bless you too! :)
OMG! I've been watching your videos for SOOO long, but had no idea what you guys looked like! 😅 It's not quite what I imagined, based on your voices! Your videos are awesome! 💙
Thanks for watching our videos Sara! It's never what we imagine. LOL. :)
Wow! Faces to the voices. Hello! Lol!
Hi Erica! :)
I'm so excited for this new series!! You guys are awesome! Thank you for all your great tips and support. You guys are not just cake artists, but are truly mentors and role models!
Thank you so much! We are too! It's our pleasure to help! Thank you for your kind words. They mean A LOT! :)
Congrats on reaching 100,000 Subscribers!!!
Thank you so much Ellen! :)
thank you so much for your tutorials ..I finally get to see your faces I love baking and humbling I can tell I am good but I don't know how to manage my business I just love decorate I am sure I will love this new videos of yours God bless you
You're very welcome Alicia! Thank you for watching them! We can't wait to help you with managing your business! God bless you as well! :)
I've said this before but you guys are awesome..I have been following you for yearssss..I have been caking for years (9/10) but it's still a struggle😥.. 80-90% of the time people think your expensive😯but is a custom cake!!..my husband says am giving my cakes away😶
Hi Kalida! Thank you for being with all this time! That just means that 80-90% of people aren't your clients. :)
I just found you guys! Your so cute!
Thank you Shawanna! We appreciate that! :)
Kai ora from N.Z Laura and Arnie....I love you guys and the fantastic tutorials you so generously share with us.
I have made many of your cakes and toppers for my 3 granddaughters and for our family friends ,with great success which has brought a lot of joy and happiness....and many complements to me 😊 now I can place your lovely faces to your voices,especially your cute giggle Laura 😂😘😍
Kai ora Di! Love you too and thank you for watching! :) So wonderful to hear our tutorials have helped you. That's wonderful! God bless you Di! :)
Saludos Laura y Ernie, mi nombre es Rosmaury Diaz, tengo 33 años, Venezolana, madre de 3 niños, soy ing. civil y repostera desde hace 4 años, los sigo desde hace muuuuucho tiempo, uno de las primeras tortas que hice fue una de Big Big Friend o como lo conocemos aquí: Amigazazo, y fue de gran ayuda ver tus figuras de gumpaste que uds publicaron, los amo de verdad, desde entonces no pierdo ninguno de sus videos, escribo en español porque ya se que hablas perfecto español.
Les comento, no me quiero rendir, pero a estas alturas en mi país ya es muy difícil desempeñarse como repostera viviendo de las tortas, los altos costos de los ingredientes en comparación con el bajo poder adquisitivo de las personas, simplemente han hecho que las tortas de cumpleaños del tipo artísticas sean todo un lujo, así que pasé de hacer unas 5 tortas al mes en 2014-2015 a hacer cero (0) este año, bueno Laura, no tenía encargos en tres meses y me sentía muy mal, porque pensé que lo que más me gusta hacer se convertiría en solo un recuerdo, de trasnochos y satisfacciones, ya que durante el dia trabajo en una oficina como ingeniero y cuando tengo que hacer una torta, dispongo solo de la noche..
... muchas personas me aconsejan que con lo que yo puedo hacer con una torta, refiriéndose a la calidad visual y de sabor, podría ser exitosa en cualquier parte del mundo, pero menos en Venezuela, por la inflación, escasez de ingredientes básicos para la elaboración de una torta, o simplemente por falta de clientes ya que la mayoría de mis paisanos ahora somos pobres, luchadores por el alimento del dia a dia... Esperaré con ansias cada video que suban de esta serie para ayudar a los otros cake artist, y que sé, estoy segura que seran tan excelentes como todos sus productos, ya sean de artesanias, tortas o tutoriales, una vez más, los amo.
Besos, Rosmaury
Hola Rosmaury! Saludos a Venezuela! Gracias por seguirnos!!! Si me acuerdo de esos monitos! My Big Big Friend! Jaja! Gracias por tus lindas palabras y por ser tan linda! Te lo agradecemos! :) Dios te bendiga!
Pricing, pricing, pricing and getting customers. I was a stay home mom of our 2 yearold and trying to start my Cake/Cake-pop business, I was never able to make enough money, so I had to go back to work and my husband doesn't believe anymore that I can have a successful business :( Thank you for all your awesome tutorials, can't wait for your new videos!
Hi Dulce, I can see why your hubby would have a hard time believing you can have a successful business. But, don't let that get you down or discourage you. Remember that ALL SITUATIONS are temporary. EVERYTHING is subject to CHANGE. You CAN have a successful business. You have to do things differently. You can do it! These videos will help you see how you can make the money you want to make. It all comes down to setting your prices correctly and CHOOSING the right clients. If we ACCEPT cheap clients, we'll never make $. :)
Omg yay!!!!! I'm one of the shocked followers! You guys look great! I'm super happy about this right now! THANK YOU!!
Haha! Thank you Jenny! We appreciate that! We're super happy about it too! Very exciting! Thank you for watching! :)
Hello from la isla bonita , Belize!!!! I think all of us (your subscribers) are also thankful for your great ideas and helpful tips! I've been a baker for little over a year... and I've struggle so much on the charging I do the cost of ingredients and triple it. I always miss your online cake costing class :(
Hello to you in Belize! Gorgeous island indeed! Thank you for your wonderful feedback. It's our pleasure to share what we know. We want to see you all succeed! We have our Cake Webinar THIS Sunday Letty! You still have time to sign up! Don't miss it again! The help is here for you. You can find the link to the webinar registration in the "show more" section under the video. No reason to miss it again. :)
you guys are just so wonderful! I'd really love to know how to get started, go from side jobs to a real job? sometimes I get frustrated as well when I'm turned down for over pricing when I'm actually 50% if not more, under charging from my local bakery. it's really confusing as to why that happens. thanks so much! again you guys are doing such a great thing for so many people & I really appreciate your time! I look forward to your future videos!
Thank you Lorrie! You're always so very kind to us. We appreciate you! Don't ever feel you have to charge less than anyone else just to get business Lorrie. In fact, it should be the other way around. You are ONE person making an entire cake with YOUR TWO HANDS. You're not a machine and you're not a bakery. You work is worth much more than that! If you know you're undercharging, don't do it anymore. The faster you stop undercharging, the faster you'll start seeing QUALITY clients finding you. :)
Hello, my name is Hanna, I am 21 but I've always been an artist and fast learner. I learned how to do cakes a year ago and already I make beautiful cakes at home now, even with out all the "proper" tools (since we can't afford them) other people have seen my cakes and wish for me to make theirs but I'm horrified. I worked at Sam's club doing cakes where people yelled at you constantly, critiqued every little thing trying to make us and the managers to give them free cakes. I know our cakes were always beautiful but it makes me fearful to deal with people. How do you chose the right customers? Ones that won't bash your name to give them a cheaper cake? and how do you box your cakes? do the clients come pick them up or do you hand deliver to reassure nothing is wrong with the cake? Sorry for such a long comment y'all are my Inspiration. I wish I could be as happy as y'all, doing what we all love.
HI Hanna! You have to get rid of the fear my friend. It's just a CHOICE you have to make. I'll tell you right now that if you have fear, you'll never be able to see your dreams come true. Fear is a DREAM STOPPER. I'm so sorry for the horrific experiences you had at Sam's but remember that it doesn't always have to be that way. The great thing about having your own business is that YOU CHOOSE your clients. You don't have to accept every order that comes along. You only CHOOSE TO DEAL with people YOU want to deal with. It's your business and you do whatever YOU WANT. Stop the fear, nip it in the bud, and take control of your own destiny. God has a GREAT PLAN for your life and your business and it does not include being ruled by fear. We'll discuss all of these things and choosing clients correctly in our videos. I'm sure it will help you gain the confidence you need. I CAN be happy! Just trust God with all your heart. Everything He's done and is doing for us, HE WILL do for you! :)
I watch your tutorials and I can't wait for this series! Like you mentioned, there is not videos helping with the business side of things. I have been debating on even quitting baking cakes (which makes me sad). I started baking again to be able to stay at home with my toddler but it has completely taken over all aspects of my life. I sleep 2-4 hours a night.. work all day.. and miss out on so many things :(
How do you go about taking orders? Do you recommend a website or a form to get all the information from the customer? I am having a lot of trouble with social media messages because it's a lot of back and forth trying to get all the necessary information.
Thank you!
Thank you so much for watching Jorden! We can't wait either! Don't quit! If it makes you sad, then you shouldn't quit! We'll talk about time management in a lot of these videos! You'll be surprised just how much you can get done in a short period of time if you just break up your tasks into small chunks. I know how overwhelming things can get. We look forward to discussing this subject! Thanks for your input! :)
Yaaay!!! I finally get to see the friendly faces behind the huge talent! I have already learned and put into practice your gracious and generous advice & tutorials that I'm so grateful for. U guys really do make a Great team not to mention a handsome couple! I can't wait to keep learning from U & see more of your videos, God bless U Laura & Ernie!
Hi Adriana! So happy you've enjoyed our tutorials. That's AWESOME! Thank you for the compliment! God bless you Adriana! :)
Pull out the pots and pans... how do you portion each cake to figure out the serving size? example for like 20, 50, or even 100 people. When is it enough cake?
This knowledge is gained from experience. Just baking cakes and seeing how much batter will fill up at least 1/2 of the height of the cake pan you are making. Keep a little journal or log each time you bake and write down the amounts so you can always have them for future reference. You may waist a little batter in the beginning but after a short while you'll have it down! :)