I've experienced every single point you made. But what really tics me off is the people that message me for prices of a cake. I have to explain that I will need a day to cost-out the price. I use to just look at a pic and say, "oh, I can do it for....." Not anymore!! I take my time and really try to charge accordingly (but I still think I under-charge for my work.) Only to have them say, " thats too much". AND I KNOW IM NOT CHARGING THE PRICE THAT I SHOULD BE CHARGING! I have even had someone ask me if they could purchase a cake from a grocery store and then they wanted me to decorate it to match a pic they have. "Ahhh, no ma'am, I don't work behind other bakers. I am an all or nothing baking b!&#$!!!!!!"
I agree, I always have to sit with the picture and figure out what it will take to make it. Even cakes I've done in the past, I don't remember how much they were! And I have had a few people ask the same thing about giving me a cake to decorate. Ummmm, ask THAT bakery to decorate it for you! 🙄
Oh, I want praise! I made a 3D SPINNING soccer ball cake that did not garner the reaction I was hoping for. From now on I will charge a "non-fawning fee" of $100.😜
Omg yes. I’ve experienced every single one of these. Especially the rude customer who comes at you aggressively about a quote “can you make this yes or no” 😅 like geeze it’s just a cake calm down lol or the one who goes back and forth with you as to why is it so expensive lol I kindly decline.
Or the time that my friend who runs a store front bakery with lots of overheard post pictures of a cake with the same exact design I have set for a order for the same name and age and I ask the customer "did you double order a cake from X place and also from me?" Silence and then "ya but your half the price so I am just not going to get it from X place!" ...... Umm that's not how this works, yes I have my business but X place does too and actually the bakers world is kind of like a candy land where everyone knows everyone and X place is owned by a close friend, her prices are based on employees, overhead and time and materials. She does not have another full time job this is her only bread and butter and we do not do that to each other in the bakery world so I respectfully decline your order and you will keep your order with X place."
Hi Karolyn, I hope you don’t mind giving me insight and share your experience with me on how to get customers pay on time. Besides cakes, I also sell cookies and other dessert items. I used to accept orders for items like cookies, bread and such (not a cake though), meet up with customers and get paid by cash during the pick up. However, there were time a few customers decided not to show up and I ended up with items unsold. Because of these incidents, I decided to take a full payment online before booking anyone. Even that, I had to follow up with my customers about their late payment. I am frustrated because I will set aside items for them and then do not get paid on time. I am tired of sending them a payment reminder. What should I do or what have I done wrong? I love my customers, I love baking but sometime I feel like quitting. Thank you so much.
It has happened to me and it really sucks. I used to accept cash at pickup, but no longer because I have been ghosted after cakes were completely finished. I finally took control and put strict rules in place. So my policy is I take a $50 deposit to hold a spot and the balance MUST BE PAID IN FULL 10 days prior to pickup / delivery or I will not make the cake. If they really want it, they will pay on time. And just be stern and let them know that if it isn't paid in full by a certain time, you won't be fulfilling their order. If they don't like that policy, let them go elsewhere. They were probably going to be flaky anyway.
@@KarolynsKakes thank you so much! I really appreciated you taking time sharing your tips with me. I definitely will put rules in place. Thank you again Karolyn & happy holidays!
I personally love the eleventh hour attempts at flavor change . . . ummmm, no. LOL Because like you said in your last video, you don't make the cake the day of delivery.
Great video and all things I've experienced! 😂🤗I get people who ask me to bake a cake...but not too sweet 🙁 how do I do that??? I mean no baker bakes cakes that they think are "too sweet" and I can't reduce the sugar in my recipe and compromise the texture of my cake. And how do I know what you think is too sweet? 😩lol. Perhaps if you don't want something sweet, you should just not get a cake 😅 Is this something you've experienced as well?
When I buy ingredients I like to do self checkout if possible to avoid all those questions lol at the beginning I would say I'm baking for my son's class (way before COVID 😂) Your video was very accurate! I have gotten of the same questions.. worse one.. I need a cake for this Friday please! And it's Wednesday night lol
Yes!! I feel like Covid made the last minute celebrations a thing. And I’d do the self checkout but I usually have too much stuff to fit on the scales🤷🏻♀️🤣🤣
Oh Karolyn you make my day, and you always make me laugh, Thankyou for being so upbeat and bubbly. You are spot on with every question. The one that drives me barmy is ‘I only want a small one’ what they really mean is ‘I don’t want to pay alot’!!! Your dead right they have no idea 🤷🏻♀️ 🙄. Same at the checkout 😂, ‘you doing some baking’ 🤦♀️ 🤣 you are a joy to watch Take care Nana
I forgot about that one! "Just a small cake"... with tons of 3D animals on it 😂😂 Or I also get "I just want a simple design" and the design ain't simple at all LOL
I order my birthday cake every year from someone locally. I tell them specifically what I want and always get the “how many are you feeding” question 25 times. So I just started telling the bakers (I’m not baking my own!!) that I just like big cakes, and this is what I want. I’m feeding myself and freezing the rest. Inevitably I always get feedback along the lines of “I can make it smaller for you”. Noooo, I just like big cakes!!!! 😂😂😂😂😂
I had to laugh at no 8 , i work in retail and as a rule avoid commenting on a customers shopping but when i see cake stuff going through i usually ask “ ooh what are you making” better stop that i guess, though i have had great conversations , made new caking friends and shared recipes , 😂.
I know it’s just friendly banter! 😂 There’s a lady at Target who’s always like…the cake girl is here! It’s all good. But I still wanna slip through unnoticed sometimes lol
Yes! Every time I'm going to pay my cake boxes , the cashier, the person ahead or behind me, asks: are you going to make a big cake? SERIOUSLY!!!! A hundred boxes ???? Me: "Yes!, I donate cakes on...(Christmas, Thanksgiving, Halloween....) Because, nobody wants to buy a cake made of a cake box! 😯😯😯🙄🤔😏
I feel people wouldn’t try to negotiate prices at a Bakery, but for some reason fee, they can do it to at home baker. I’m so frustrated and ready to quit, I’ve been giving it some thought and the stress is not worth it. It’s an art that is not appreciated nor is it valued💔 Your cakes are beautiful and worth every penny ❤️💕👍
Awww Maria! I totally get it. It can be super frustrating. When I get stressed like that I usually take time away to regroup. How long have you been doing this for?
I made a cake for a lady, and sent a picture to her to see if she liked it. I did not get a response, because which I did not know until I got to the venue that I made the wrong color. 😯 I was going by the photo that was sent to me, and completely forgot 😤. They were understanding and I refunded so cash back. Ps. Always write things down!!!
I am asked all the time if I can make a super simple cake by tomorrow meaning in less than 24 hours. Then when they send me the picture of what they would like it’s this super extravagant super detailed cake. I’m like this is not a simple easy cake to make!!! Some people have no idea the work involved in making these cakes. This is my number 1 question. I’ve had 2 of these already this week and it’s only Wed. This one man offered to pay double if I would make a cake for him by tomorrow. They just don’t know!
Omg this is one I totally forgot to add! Yes!!! I just need a small simple cake (with tons of fondant decorations) 🤣🤣 And I’ve been told “I’ll pay double” and then when I tell the price, crickets LOL!!
@@KarolynsKakes wow....I must still be seriously undercharging. I just did a 12” 3 layer white cake w/ a raspberry filling, decorated with classic Winnie the Pooh wafer paper characters that I cut out and attached to gumpaste, with a piped tree and grass, fondant flowers, a white chocolate drip... and charged her $200. Would you be willing to go to my Instagram and look at the cake? (It’s just under my name.)I’m curious what you think I should’ve charged. ( There are characters all around the cake...you just can’t see the other ones in this picture. )
@@joannjacquin4983 I can't tell people what they should charge, just because a lot of factors go into it. When I started, I was making cakes for $40 - $60. As I got better, I slowly increased my prices. I have had people tell me that I should have charged a lot more for my cakes and I can't because people in my area don't pay as much as someone who lives in somewhere like NYC. $200 doesn't sound bad for something like that. Here's a video I made on the subject! ruclips.net/video/PmHxyvyfkoQ/видео.html
Karolyn you hit the nail on the head with EVERY question in this video! 🤣🤣🤣 My gooosh! I have gotten all of them! Lol! I love your videos...you're like my cake baking best friend in my head LOL! Keep being YOU! 💯💙✌🏽
I'm new to cakes...but for years I've been a crafter and wreath maker making very elaborate wreaths. Some have lots of ribbon, they may have huge bows, or multiple small ones or both, lots of embellishments or florals, or be VERY minimal with with the sign as the focus and can be made on many different wreath forms and sizes...for years people have asked me...how much for a wreath? Ummm...that is determined by so many factors and remains to this day one of my most dreaded questions. So I'm sure it will be as I delve into cakes as well. I can't post photos but if you are interested AT ALL in seeing them I'm on Candy's Craft Room on FB...but I'm looking forward to cakes and have been totally binge watching you!! You have been my favorite site to binge!!
@Karolyns Kakes so far just fb as far as my crafts and such...I've only ever set up my IG as a personal site. But no...its all of us who seek to sell our customized crafts...at least as far as I can tell. But its hard to compete locally when people can go to their local supercenter and get something cute and serviceable for $25-30 ...and you've put $60-100+ into a wreath...not including time and energy
@@Candy102297 I feel ya. I just saw your pics and OMG! Those wreaths are WAY better than the ones at the store! It's one of those things similar to cakes...you can get a cake at the store for cheaper. But if you want something nicer and custom made, it will cost more. You do beautiful work, I can't wait to see the cakes you make!
@Karolyns Kakes thank you! That means so much to me! I ABSOLUTELY LOVE your page! As a newbie, I've been soaking up info wherever I can, including the online Wilton class, but have watched nobody else since stumbling onto your site! I've found it the most helpful and full of information that a LOT of these sites don't delve into. Thank you again for the compliments!!! 😊😊 ❤❤
This video is sooo on point! I definitely laughed at a few ones. I get the 3 tier cake for 10 people all the time 😂 I have had people ask me if they couldn’t bring me the ingredients or would it be cheaper from a box mix! 😆 (I’m not making this up) I tell them “actually when I use a Dr. mix it’s more expensive for me then when I do it from scratch” You just can’t make this stuff up!!! I love you and your channel keep it coming! 💕
Omg I literally go to self checkout to avoid the “what are you baking?” Like do they comment when people are buying condoms? Or laxatives? None of your business!
After I finished either my 1st or 2nd Wilton class my mother, without asking me, took an order for a chocolate dessert cake and told the people it would be $10. I was so mad at her she said she could make it if I can't. My mother throws things together so I didn't want anyone thinking her baking was mine. I ended up having her pay for all the ingredients. The lady the lady who received the cakes sister still has a nasty attitude because she and her sister wanted yellow cake with this chocolate glaze, a type cake that black southern Americans are familiar with, I'm from Nothern Illinois, I had no idea. What the 2 sisters got was a chocolate cake with chocolate frosting.
Okay I can understand her trying to get business for you but telling them you can do something and giving a price without even asking you?! 😠🤯 And why she still have an attitude?! Geez people really hold a grudge 😂
My mom used to do this to me, usually with only a couple days notice, since I wasn't doing anything ant how. Grrrrrrrr...... I always did my very best work, because my reputation was at stake. Of couse, it's hard to do your best work when you're foaming at the mouth!
😂😂😂 Love this video so much… My biggest pet peeve is when they say I just want a little cake. I never know if they really just need to serve a few people or if they’re just trying to get a very low price. But I am learning to ask the right questions to get the details out of them that they’re trying to convey without them actually telling me😅
Yes! I actually created an album on my website and FB page called "Just a Little Kake" because so many people say that to me. But those cakes are very detailed and by no means cheaper because they are smaller! If they want a cheap small cake, go to the grocery store! 😂
I also love it when a customer requests a really strange combination of cake and frosting flavor and then they tell me that they don’t really eat cake so they’re not really sure and I asked my opinion and I let them know that I would not suggest pairing those two favors together but then they tell me they want to do that anyway😂
Actually, NO, not making cake. I’m planning on making a meatloaf. Meatloaf!! That just brought me right back to All In The Family 😂. Archie calling Mike… “Hey Meatloaf”!! Love watching your channel and wishing I had even 1/4 of your talent. You are definitely an inspiration ❣️
All of these!! Yes, sometimes it's like, really?? But then I try to understand that they just don't know...in most cases anyway. Thank you for the video...love it!
They kill me with the sizes. Someone straight came to me saying they wanted a 2 tier 10 inch / 12 inch. Upon further questioning they only needed it for 30 people 😂😂😂 Like, why just randomly throw out sizes that you know nothing about 😂
The only thing with that is that a dummy cake still takes the same amount of time to decorate. I personally don't offer that just because I don't think it saves a lot of time. Have you had success with it?
@@KarolynsKakes Yeah, it works pretty well. You don't have to add in the time to bake and cool the cake tiers; it's just the time to decorate the dummy tiers. I let them know that they will still have a charge for the time to decorate the dummy cake, but they're not paying for the cake part, so it's a little bit less expensive (little being the important word). You don't have to go all out on the sheet cake or cupcakes, either (I usually suggest doing that since it saves them money). Not everyone wants to go that route, but around half want to do that.
Some people say "whatever the cheapest option is lol" which I honestly prefer rather than giving a price then going in circles when they try to reduce it by suggesting all sorts
I've a lady who keeps asking that the cake be "moist", my least favourite word🙄 she's obviously never gotten one from me that wasn't, because she keeps ordering, always saying the same thing 😄
I got this same request from a hispanic customer. She was actually referring to tres leches. She assumed I didn't know what tres leches was (me being white💁♀️) so she never requested it. Lol! Now that we've cleared up what her "moist" means, we're good! ❤
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What other things have people said to you? I know there are some that I forgot to include!
I've had can i pay in 2 weeks when I get paid (wants cake for the weekend) ... LOL. Absolutely NOT
@@kayblossom8505 yeah good. LOL!! Did they cancel the order or did they find the money?
@@KarolynsKakes I said sorry, no i cant do that and they left it😂
Hi karolyn, I Love your attitude and your Enthusiasm!!! Your one of a Kind! Keep smiling 😀.
Thank you love 💜🙏
I've experienced every single point you made. But what really tics me off is the people that message me for prices of a cake. I have to explain that I will need a day to cost-out the price. I use to just look at a pic and say, "oh, I can do it for....." Not anymore!! I take my time and really try to charge accordingly (but I still think I under-charge for my work.) Only to have them say, " thats too much". AND I KNOW IM NOT CHARGING THE PRICE THAT I SHOULD BE CHARGING!
I have even had someone ask me if they could purchase a cake from a grocery store and then they wanted me to decorate it to match a pic they have. "Ahhh, no ma'am, I don't work behind other bakers. I am an all or nothing baking
b!&#$!!!!!!"
I agree, I always have to sit with the picture and figure out what it will take to make it. Even cakes I've done in the past, I don't remember how much they were!
And I have had a few people ask the same thing about giving me a cake to decorate. Ummmm, ask THAT bakery to decorate it for you! 🙄
How do you determine the cake sizes for your customers? Is there a cheat sheet you have? Love your videos :)
I will make a video on that!
I typically follow Wilton’s serving chart, but I have modified it a bit. So I’ll go over that. ☺️
Oh, I want praise! I made a 3D SPINNING soccer ball cake that did not garner the reaction I was hoping for. From now on I will charge a "non-fawning fee" of $100.😜
🤣🤣🤣🤣 this is hysterical!
You nailed every one of them! 😂 People really have no idea what it takes to build a cake. Great video!!
Thanks girl, I appreciate you!☺☺
Omg yes. I’ve experienced every single one of these. Especially the rude customer who comes at you aggressively about a quote “can you make this yes or no” 😅 like geeze it’s just a cake calm down lol or the one who goes back and forth with you as to why is it so expensive lol I kindly decline.
"Can you make this yes or no?" NO! 🤣🤣
Or the time that my friend who runs a store front bakery with lots of overheard post pictures of a cake with the same exact design I have set for a order for the same name and age and I ask the customer "did you double order a cake from X place and also from me?" Silence and then "ya but your half the price so I am just not going to get it from X place!" ...... Umm that's not how this works, yes I have my business but X place does too and actually the bakers world is kind of like a candy land where everyone knows everyone and X place is owned by a close friend, her prices are based on employees, overhead and time and materials. She does not have another full time job this is her only bread and butter and we do not do that to each other in the bakery world so I respectfully decline your order and you will keep your order with X place."
Whoa! I've never run into that before, that's insane!
My favorite is I was this lavish 2 tier birthday cake for 30 dollars oh and can you deliver it for free?!?!?
Right?! You better go to Costco! 🤣
Yesssss. I get how much is it even before telling what is it that they want 🤦🏻♀️
It doesn't make any sense! LOL
Hi Karolyn,
I hope you don’t mind giving me insight and share your experience with me on how to get customers pay on time. Besides cakes, I also sell cookies and other dessert items.
I used to accept orders for items like cookies, bread and such (not a cake though), meet up with customers and get paid by cash during the pick up. However, there were time a few customers decided not to show up and I ended up with items unsold.
Because of these incidents, I decided to take a full payment online before booking anyone. Even that, I had to follow up with my customers about their late payment. I am frustrated because I will set aside items for them and then do not get paid on time. I am tired of sending them a payment reminder.
What should I do or what have I done wrong? I love my customers, I love baking but sometime I feel like quitting. Thank you so much.
It has happened to me and it really sucks. I used to accept cash at pickup, but no longer because I have been ghosted after cakes were completely finished. I finally took control and put strict rules in place. So my policy is I take a $50 deposit to hold a spot and the balance MUST BE PAID IN FULL 10 days prior to pickup / delivery or I will not make the cake. If they really want it, they will pay on time. And just be stern and let them know that if it isn't paid in full by a certain time, you won't be fulfilling their order. If they don't like that policy, let them go elsewhere. They were probably going to be flaky anyway.
@@KarolynsKakes thank you so much! I really appreciated you taking time sharing your tips with me. I definitely will put rules in place.
Thank you again Karolyn & happy holidays!
I personally love the eleventh hour attempts at flavor change . . . ummmm, no. LOL Because like you said in your last video, you don't make the cake the day of delivery.
Yes!! It’s happened so much that I’ve put a policy in place that absolutely no changes can be made within 10 days prior to pickup! 🤦🏻♀️
Great video and all things I've experienced! 😂🤗I get people who ask me to bake a cake...but not too sweet 🙁 how do I do that??? I mean no baker bakes cakes that they think are "too sweet" and I can't reduce the sugar in my recipe and compromise the texture of my cake. And how do I know what you think is too sweet? 😩lol. Perhaps if you don't want something sweet, you should just not get a cake 😅 Is this something you've experienced as well?
Yesssss!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Like go eat a pretzel then 😂😂
@@KarolynsKakes 😂😂 exactly!!
😂 this one had me in stitches, not too sweet 🤣 maybe they should try a block of cheese! 😂
When they want a sugar free/dairy free cake for their baby… go buy a watermelon or something
You missed the one when they send you a picture of a cake/design that they "want" and then start changing most of the decorations 🤦🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️
Yes!!😂😂😂
This cake, except I want pink instead of red. And don't do that topper either...
Okayyyyy, so what DO you want?! LOL
I also charge per flavor. Vanilla cake is less expensive compared to carrot or fruit cake. Can't be the same price
I want to start doing that for marble cake because it’s a pain in the butt to make!
When I buy ingredients I like to do self checkout if possible to avoid all those questions lol at the beginning I would say I'm baking for my son's class (way before COVID 😂)
Your video was very accurate! I have gotten of the same questions.. worse one.. I need a cake for this Friday please! And it's Wednesday night lol
Yes!! I feel like Covid made the last minute celebrations a thing. And I’d do the self checkout but I usually have too much stuff to fit on the scales🤷🏻♀️🤣🤣
Oh Karolyn you make my day, and you always make me laugh, Thankyou for being so upbeat and bubbly. You are spot on with every question. The one that drives me barmy is ‘I only want a small one’ what they really mean is ‘I don’t want to pay alot’!!! Your dead right they have no idea 🤷🏻♀️ 🙄. Same at the checkout 😂, ‘you doing some baking’ 🤦♀️ 🤣 you are a joy to watch
Take care
Nana
I forgot about that one! "Just a small cake"... with tons of 3D animals on it 😂😂
Or I also get "I just want a simple design" and the design ain't simple at all LOL
I order my birthday cake every year from someone locally. I tell them specifically what I want and always get the “how many are you feeding” question 25 times. So I just started telling the bakers (I’m not baking my own!!) that I just like big cakes, and this is what I want. I’m feeding myself and freezing the rest. Inevitably I always get feedback along the lines of “I can make it smaller for you”. Noooo, I just like big cakes!!!!
😂😂😂😂😂
I had to laugh at no 8 , i work in retail and as a rule avoid commenting on a customers shopping but when i see cake stuff going through i usually ask “ ooh what are you making” better stop that i guess, though i have had great conversations , made new caking friends and shared recipes , 😂.
I know it’s just friendly banter! 😂
There’s a lady at Target who’s always like…the cake girl is here! It’s all good. But I still wanna slip through unnoticed sometimes lol
Yes! Every time I'm going to pay my cake boxes , the cashier, the person ahead or behind me, asks: are you going to make a big cake? SERIOUSLY!!!! A hundred boxes ???? Me: "Yes!, I donate cakes on...(Christmas, Thanksgiving, Halloween....) Because, nobody wants to buy a cake made of a cake box! 😯😯😯🙄🤔😏
I feel people wouldn’t try to negotiate prices at a Bakery, but for some reason fee, they can do it to at home baker. I’m so frustrated and ready to quit, I’ve been giving it some thought and the stress is not worth it.
It’s an art that is not appreciated nor is it valued💔
Your cakes are beautiful and worth every penny ❤️💕👍
Awww Maria! I totally get it. It can be super frustrating. When I get stressed like that I usually take time away to regroup. How long have you been doing this for?
I made a cake for a lady, and sent a picture to her to see if she liked it. I did not get a response, because which I did not know until I got to the venue that I made the wrong color. 😯 I was going by the photo that was sent to me, and completely forgot 😤. They were understanding and I refunded so cash back.
Ps. Always write things down!!!
Yikes!! I’ve been there! But we are all human and things happen. But still…oops! 😂🤷🏻♀️
I am asked all the time if I can make a super simple cake by tomorrow meaning in less than 24 hours. Then when they send me the picture of what they would like it’s this super extravagant super detailed cake. I’m like this is not a simple easy cake to make!!! Some people have no idea the work involved in making these cakes. This is my number 1 question. I’ve had 2 of these already this week and it’s only Wed. This one man offered to pay double if I would make a cake for him by tomorrow. They just don’t know!
Omg this is one I totally forgot to add! Yes!!! I just need a small simple cake (with tons of fondant decorations) 🤣🤣
And I’ve been told “I’ll pay double” and then when I tell the price, crickets LOL!!
I’m curious....you said you have a $200 minimum. Does that mean your smallest cake, like a 4” or 6” tier has a base price of $200?
That’s correct 😊
@@KarolynsKakes wow....I must still be seriously undercharging. I just did a 12” 3 layer white cake w/ a raspberry filling, decorated with classic Winnie the Pooh wafer paper characters that I cut out and attached to gumpaste, with a piped tree and grass, fondant flowers, a white chocolate drip... and charged her $200. Would you be willing to go to my Instagram and look at the cake? (It’s just under my name.)I’m curious what you think I should’ve charged. ( There are characters all around the cake...you just can’t see the other ones in this picture. )
@@joannjacquin4983 I can't tell people what they should charge, just because a lot of factors go into it. When I started, I was making cakes for $40 - $60. As I got better, I slowly increased my prices. I have had people tell me that I should have charged a lot more for my cakes and I can't because people in my area don't pay as much as someone who lives in somewhere like NYC. $200 doesn't sound bad for something like that.
Here's a video I made on the subject!
ruclips.net/video/PmHxyvyfkoQ/видео.html
Karolyn you hit the nail on the head with EVERY question in this video! 🤣🤣🤣 My gooosh! I have gotten all of them! Lol! I love your videos...you're like my cake baking best friend in my head LOL! Keep being YOU! 💯💙✌🏽
We need to do something about people who want 2 tiered cakes to feed 100 🤣🤣🤣
And I love you cake bestie!! 🥰💜
@@KarolynsKakes yes! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣💜💜💜💜💜
I'm new to cakes...but for years I've been a crafter and wreath maker making very elaborate wreaths. Some have lots of ribbon, they may have huge bows, or multiple small ones or both, lots of embellishments or florals, or be VERY minimal with with the sign as the focus and can be made on many different wreath forms and sizes...for years people have asked me...how much for a wreath? Ummm...that is determined by so many factors and remains to this day one of my most dreaded questions. So I'm sure it will be as I delve into cakes as well. I can't post photos but if you are interested AT ALL in seeing them I'm on Candy's Craft Room on FB...but I'm looking forward to cakes and have been totally binge watching you!! You have been my favorite site to binge!!
Awww thank you Candy! So it's not just bakers who deal with that?! 🤣Do you have an IG too or just FB?
@Karolyns Kakes so far just fb as far as my crafts and such...I've only ever set up my IG as a personal site. But no...its all of us who seek to sell our customized crafts...at least as far as I can tell. But its hard to compete locally when people can go to their local supercenter and get something cute and serviceable for $25-30 ...and you've put $60-100+ into a wreath...not including time and energy
@@Candy102297 I feel ya. I just saw your pics and OMG! Those wreaths are WAY better than the ones at the store! It's one of those things similar to cakes...you can get a cake at the store for cheaper. But if you want something nicer and custom made, it will cost more. You do beautiful work, I can't wait to see the cakes you make!
@Karolyns Kakes thank you! That means so much to me! I ABSOLUTELY LOVE your page! As a newbie, I've been soaking up info wherever I can, including the online Wilton class, but have watched nobody else since stumbling onto your site! I've found it the most helpful and full of information that a LOT of these sites don't delve into. Thank you again for the compliments!!! 😊😊 ❤❤
This video is sooo on point! I definitely laughed at a few ones. I get the 3 tier cake for 10 people all the time 😂 I have had people ask me if they couldn’t bring me the ingredients or would it be cheaper from a box mix! 😆 (I’m not making this up) I tell them “actually when I use a Dr. mix it’s more expensive for me then when I do it from scratch” You just can’t make this stuff up!!! I love you and your channel keep it coming! 💕
Dude. It’s not the freakin ingredients, it’s the 50 3D animals you want on there! 🤣🤣
My best one has been.. I would only like to pay half that price but I would also only like the best, but I do understand you need to make money 😂
@@mecheleclasson Wait, what?! How did you reply to that?
“You’re making s’mores with that”” LMAO!!!!! 😅😅Trying NOT TO LAUGH TOO HARd AT 2am
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You have the same people in USA 😂😂😂 I thought I was the only person getting the crazy people 😂😂😂
Nope, they are everywhere!! LOL!
Omg I literally go to self checkout to avoid the “what are you baking?” Like do they comment when people are buying condoms? Or laxatives? None of your business!
😂😂😂 I am always kind, but also want to run out of there LOL!
🤣 #1 all the time 🤣 And the budget. I have had people ask for fancy cakes, and be like "I can pay you $20.
Do you tell them to use that $20 for an Uber to Costco to get their cake?! 😂
After I finished either my 1st or 2nd Wilton class my mother, without asking me, took an order for a chocolate dessert cake and told the people it would be $10. I was so mad at her she said she could make it if I can't. My mother throws things together so I didn't want anyone thinking her baking was mine. I ended up having her pay for all the ingredients. The lady the lady who received the cakes sister still has a nasty attitude because she and her sister wanted yellow cake with this chocolate glaze, a type cake that black southern Americans are familiar with, I'm from Nothern Illinois, I had no idea. What the 2 sisters got was a chocolate cake with chocolate frosting.
Okay I can understand her trying to get business for you but telling them you can do something and giving a price without even asking you?! 😠🤯
And why she still have an attitude?! Geez people really hold a grudge 😂
My mom used to do this to me, usually with only a couple days notice, since I wasn't doing anything ant how. Grrrrrrrr...... I always did my very best work, because my reputation was at stake. Of couse, it's hard to do your best work when you're foaming at the mouth!
😂😂😂 Love this video so much… My biggest pet peeve is when they say I just want a little cake. I never know if they really just need to serve a few people or if they’re just trying to get a very low price. But I am learning to ask the right questions to get the details out of them that they’re trying to convey without them actually telling me😅
Yes! I actually created an album on my website and FB page called "Just a Little Kake" because so many people say that to me. But those cakes are very detailed and by no means cheaper because they are smaller! If they want a cheap small cake, go to the grocery store! 😂
Teenage boys are the best cashiers! I've noticed this as well. They're fast and they bag *correctly *
RIght?! I'll pick them every time!😂
I do feel your pain
I just got a new one a few weeks ago. Since it's my birthday month can you make my order for free?
Oh sureeeee! And you should go to their job and require the same of them LOL
I get that alot at the super market. I'll be buying alot of cake mixes, sugar and butter and they ask about it.
You don't want to be rude but also wish you could get out of there without anyone saying anything! LOL
Have U ever done a cake using Russian buttercream ??
Unfortunately I haven’t yet! Do you prefer that?
Perfect! 😀🤘🏼
Whahaha I love that question.. How much is a cake!! 😂😂
This is great!! Love it!! We’ve all experienced this. Thanks for this!
I love your videos! You talk about all the real things that, we, as cake lovers, suffer!
I had a good laugh because I could relate to so many points🤣🤣
Another one is I know you said 80.00 but I am only going to pay you 50.00
Wait, what?! How did that happen?
I also love it when a customer requests a really strange combination of cake and frosting flavor and then they tell me that they don’t really eat cake so they’re not really sure and I asked my opinion and I let them know that I would not suggest pairing those two favors together but then they tell me they want to do that anyway😂
I think when people ask for a cake much larger than they need they want the artistry and size. They don’t care if there’s extra cake.
Makes sense!
I have a family like this, they just ordered a 3 tiered cake(8”,10”,and 12”) but are only serving like 30-40ish people lol
Actually, NO, not making cake. I’m planning on making a meatloaf. Meatloaf!! That just brought me right back to All In The Family 😂. Archie calling Mike… “Hey Meatloaf”!!
Love watching your channel and wishing I had even 1/4 of your talent. You are definitely an inspiration ❣️
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All of these!! Yes, sometimes it's like, really?? But then I try to understand that they just don't know...in most cases anyway. Thank you for the video...love it!
When I get annoyed, I remember that I am that person to someone else when I'm the customer who has no idea what's going on! LOL
Great video. I didn't want to comment first, that would be weird 😭😭
Noooo you always do!! 🥰🥰
Girl, that is so so true!!😊
They kill me with the sizes.
Someone straight came to me saying they wanted a 2 tier 10 inch / 12 inch.
Upon further questioning they only needed it for 30 people 😂😂😂
Like, why just randomly throw out sizes that you know nothing about 😂
I’d love to know where the rationale comes from! 🤣
I don’t know how I’m just seeing this. But yes!! Where do they even get that info from?! And a 10/12 cake would look ridiculous. 🤦🏻♀️
I never ever could price my cakes,,, always underpriced, what is the fair price calculation
There's a lot to take into consideration...here's a video explaining it!
ruclips.net/video/PmHxyvyfkoQ/видео.html
@@KarolynsKakes thanks
You could do a dummy cake in the design they'd like and then offer other options (cupcakes, sheet cake, etc.) for the number of servings...
The only thing with that is that a dummy cake still takes the same amount of time to decorate. I personally don't offer that just because I don't think it saves a lot of time. Have you had success with it?
@@KarolynsKakes Yeah, it works pretty well. You don't have to add in the time to bake and cool the cake tiers; it's just the time to decorate the dummy tiers. I let them know that they will still have a charge for the time to decorate the dummy cake, but they're not paying for the cake part, so it's a little bit less expensive (little being the important word). You don't have to go all out on the sheet cake or cupcakes, either (I usually suggest doing that since it saves them money). Not everyone wants to go that route, but around half want to do that.
Some people say "whatever the cheapest option is lol" which I honestly prefer rather than giving a price then going in circles when they try to reduce it by suggesting all sorts
I agree! The cheapest option is a lot easier to make so it's easier on us too. :)
@@KarolynsKakes very true! X
OMG! These are spot on!
It’s nice to know I’m not alone 🤣
I've a lady who keeps asking that the cake be "moist", my least favourite word🙄 she's obviously never gotten one from me that wasn't, because she keeps ordering, always saying the same thing 😄
She must’ve had a traumatic experience in the past! 😂
I got this same request from a hispanic customer. She was actually referring to tres leches. She assumed I didn't know what tres leches was (me being white💁♀️) so she never requested it. Lol! Now that we've cleared up what her "moist" means, we're good! ❤
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Good point, we need to clarify to be sure!
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Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes!
Lol ALL the time!
You're awesome 🤩
Even my dog gets excited when I watch your videos 🥰
Awww tell your dog he’s a good boy!! (Or girl) 🤣