In this special 150th episode of The Forrager Podcast, we hear from cottage food industry influencers!

The guests on this episode represent over 1.5 million followers across their top platforms! They’ve built communities on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and beyond, all in support of cottage food entrepreneurs.

On this episode, each guest shares a quick tip to help you start, grow, or strengthen your home food business.

The cottage food industry is thriving thanks in large part to individuals like these, who dedicate their time to teaching, supporting, and inspiring others.

This episode not only provides some of the very best advice for cottage food entrepreneurs, but also celebrates the many influencers who continue to help this industry grow!

Guests On This Episode

1. Tiffany Hill (05:33)

• The Pink Crumbb website | Instagram | Facebook
• The Pink Crumbb VIP Membership
• Episode #113 & #114
• Tip: Don’t let fear stop you; do things your own way

2. Nicole Bendig-Lamb (08:45)

• Cake Business School website | Podcast| Instagram | Facebook Group
• Book: Baking Your Way To The Top
• Cake Biz Bootcamp
• Tip: Believe your hobby can be a business

3. Brette Hawks (11:06)

• Out of Home Baker website | Instagram | Facebook| Youtube
• Business School for Bakers
• Episode #83
• Tip: Just get started; don’t wait to be perfect

4. Alina Eisenhauer (14:22)

• Chef Alina website | Instagram| Facebook | Classes | Youtube
•  Cottage Baking Success Academy
•  Gluten Free Baking Boot Camp
• FB Group: Gluten Free Baking Secrets, Tips & Tricks with Chef Alina
• Tip: Build a cohesive brand; your display is your salesperson

5. Cassie Menchhofer (17:09)

• Cassie’s Country Cupboard website | Instagram
• FB Group: Ohio Cottage Food / Home Bakery License Producers
• Episode #64
• Tip: Find gaps in your market; offer something unique

6. Jessi Deily (19:33)

• Colby Jack Rabbit website | Tiktok | Youtube|Instagram | Facebook
• Episode #107
• Tip: Use storytelling in your marketing

7. Kortney Carey (22:32)

• Bakery Tee Co website| Instagram| Facebook
• FB Group: Cookie Society by Bakery Tee Co
• Episode #50
• Tip: Show your face; be local, real, and consistent on social media

8. Tanya Clowers (25:24)

• South Street Cookies website | Youtube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook
• Online Cookie Decorating Classes on Etsy
• Tip: Post consistent & simple YouTube videos; find your own format

9. Stefani Pollack (28:32)

• The Bake Fest website| Instagram | Facebook
• Baker Bosses
• Baking Basics Bootcamp
• Tip: Use AI for marketing, data, and business mentoring

10. Jacy Vinson (31:50)

• Joy-Full Bites website| Instagram | Facebook
• FB Group: Gourmet Cookie Creators: Recipes, Tips & Sweet Support
• FB Group: Cottage Food and Home Bakers: Advice, Tips, and More!
• Tip: Build and nurture an email list

11. Amanda Schonberg (34:56)

• Baking for Business website | Stan Store
• Instagram| Facebook | Podcast
• Digital Product Community
• The Entrepreneur Community
• Episode #80
• Tip: Add digital products for extra revenue

12. Michelle Chesser (38:46)

• Home Sweet Home Baker website |Store| Instagram | Facebook
• The Baker’s Library
• How to Start a Home Bakery Course
• Episode #140
• Tip: Be consistent; be friendly & engaging with customers

13. Wendy House (41:37)

• Little House Bread Co. website | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube
• Little House Bread Co. Stan Store
• Tip: Start small; set boundaries; grow sustainably

14. Lisa He (44:32)

• Borderlands Bakery website | Instagram| Facebook
• My Custom Bakes |Instagram| Facebook
• Tip: Stay disciplined; keep yourself accountable

15. Allyson Grant (49:04)

• The Better Baker Club website | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok | Stan Store
• Better Baker Club Courses & Tools
• FB Group: Home Bakery Business Tips
• Episode #136
• Tip: Track income & expenses regularly; separate business finances

16. Rachel Laukala (53:08)

• Cakepops by Rachel website | Instagram | Facebook
• School of Cakepop website | Instagram
• Episode #135
• Tip: Price for profit; value your time

17. Mal Dell (55:57)

• The Monetization Chef Facebook
• FB Group: Cottage Food Business
• Newsletter: Cottage Foodology
• Tip: Build credit early; prepare for financing before you need it

18. Jenny Berg (01:00:12)

• CRUMB Sourdough Microbakery website | Instagram
• FB Group: Oregon Cottage Food Law & Resource Group
• Episode #74
• Tip: Be confident in wholesale; start small and scale

19. Matt Rosen (01:02:36)

• The Cottage Foodie website | Facebook | Instagram
• CottageFoodieCon 2026 | Facebook | Instagram
• Sergeant Shortbread website | Facebook | Instagram
• Episode #133
• Tip: Join your Chamber of Commerce; show up and network

Cottage Food Pro

Host David Crabill’s Cottage Food Pro membership is a great opportunity to get personalized feedback directly from David and other members.

The membership includes monthly group calls, plus tutorials designed to grow your business without breaking the bank. Learn more at cottagefoodpro.com

Get full show notes and transcript here: https://forrager.com/podcast/150