Pro tip: I used to run my bakery solo for 3 years before hiring my first part-timer

Back then I was doing all the prep, baking, and counter work myself and burning out by noon. Now I have two part-time staff handling mornings and weekends - anyone else find that letting go of control was the hardest part?

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king.stella1mo ago

I used to be the type who thought nobody could do it as good as me, especially with recipes I spent years perfecting. But after my first helper accidentally proved she could handle the morning rush better than I ever did, I had to admit I was just in my own way. Honestly, handing over the reins made my business healthier and gave me time to actually plan instead of just survive the day.

olivia_bailey1mo ago

Wait, did you say she accidentally proved it? How does someone accidentally show they can handle a morning rush better than the person who created the whole system? That's crazy lol. I feel like that had to be a rough moment to watch unfold but also kind of amazing at the same time. Good for you for being able to step back and see it for what it was. That takes a lot of guts honestly.