<b>In this episode of Bread for the People, host Jim Serpico interviews Maria Baradell, founder of Leaf and Loaf, a Blog and sourdough bakery in Dallas, Texas. Maria shares her journey from starting as a cottage baker to teaching sourdough bakers how to launch and grow their home bakery. They delve into Maria's innovative two-pan baking method, her Venezuelan roots in bread making, and her approach to scaling up production. Maria also discusses her consulting work, digital products, and how she balances baking with being a mother of five. The conversation covers diverse topics from marketing strategies, managing orders through platforms like Hotplate.com, to engaging content creation within the sourdough community.<br /></b><br /><b></b><br /><b>00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome</b><br /><b>00:11 Maria's Baking Journey</b><br /><b>02:15 The Two Pan Method</b><br /><b>04:00 Baking Techniques and Tools</b><br /><b>16:31 Order Management and Hotplate</b><br /><b>23:22 Exploring a New Tool for Bakers</b><br /><b>24:28 Marketing Strategies for Home Bakers</b><br /><b>25:30 Personal Touches and Unique Offerings</b><br /><b>26:22 Navigating Social Media and Community Groups</b><br /><b>28:30 Creative Promotions and Giveaways</b><br /><b>29:44 Insights from Ebooks and Courses</b><br /><b>31:48 Scaling and Managing a Home Bakery</b><br /><b>32:19 Challenges and Solutions in Hiring</b><br /><b>37:35 Innovative Bread-Based Dishes</b><br /><b>40:58 The Sourdough Awards and Community Engagement</b><br /><b>48:05 Upcoming Courses and Final Thoughts</b><br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jim-serpico-bread-for-the-people-sourdough-pizza-life--5704379/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jim-serpico-bread-for-the-people-sourdough-pizza-life--5704379/support</a>.