The hosts meet Fake Jake and discuss experiences with impersonation. They talk about acting careers and confusion over claims. Jake shares vulnerable poetry. They share amusing stories of impersonating a TV star at theme parks. They encounter Aaron Paul and introduce a new sponsor. They discuss embracing a naughty niche in their bakery business.
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Quick takeaways
Specializing in adult-themed cakes can be a lucrative market for Burnt Sugar Bakes.
Creating separate branches under Burnt Sugar Bakes and considering a name change can help cater to different markets without compromising the original business.
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Diversifying the Cake Business
Mackenzie, the owner of a baking business called Burnt Sugar Bakes, seeks advice on whether she should specialize in adult-themed cakes. She recently received requests for a boob job cake and a classy penis cake, and has been getting more inquiries for similar cakes. While she's been breaking even in her business, the adult-themed cakes seem to be gaining traction and could potentially become a lucrative market. Mackenzie wonders if she should lean into this niche and expand her offerings in that direction.
Navigating Success and Family Expectations
Mackenzie's concern is how her success in the adult-themed cake market might be perceived by her family. While her parents are supportive, Mackenzie worries about how they would react to her becoming known as the 'dick cake lady.' Jake and Gareth suggest she emphasize her business success and explain that she's catering to a specific demand. They offer to have a conversation with her parents on the show to help navigate and mediate any concerns.
Balancing Traditional and Adult Cakes
The hosts propose the idea of having two separate branches under the Burnt Sugar Bakes umbrella. Mackenzie can continue offering traditional cake options at her brick-and-mortar store, while creating a separate online platform called Baking Bits for the adult-themed cakes. This approach allows her to cater to different markets without compromising the reputation of her original business.
Exploring Potential Business Name Change
As Mackenzie contemplates specializing in adult-themed cakes, the hosts suggest considering a name change for the business to better align with the new direction. They propose a potential name, Baking Bits, for the online platform dedicated to adult-themed cakes. This name change would help differentiate and clearly define the two branches of her business.