Your energy is your most valuable business asset, and protecting it is the key to building a sustainable microbakery. In this episode of The Bread Winner Podcast, I’m sharing the daily and weekly rhythms that have helped me create a thriving business without sacrificing my well-being. From essential non-negotiables like sleep, meals, and movement to structuring your workweek for better efficiency, these small but powerful changes will help you prevent burnout and keep your business running smoothly.

I’ll walk you through how I optimized my work hours, created better batch-working systems, and built simple lifestyle routines that reduce stress and free up mental space. Whether you’re struggling with exhaustion, feeling like your business is taking over your life, or just want to improve your workflow, this episode is packed with actionable strategies to help you reclaim your time and energy.

Key Takeaways:

• Why your energy is your most valuable business currency.
• The three daily habits that should be non-negotiable for every microbakery owner.
• How to structure your weekly rhythms for better work-life balance.
• The power of batch-working and how to implement it in your business.
• The importance of taking a dedicated day off (and how to make it work for you).
• Small lifestyle shifts that will reduce stress and increase efficiency.

Resources & Links:

• Find links to all of my sourdough microbakery favorites including packaging, pans, and more! www.carolinebower.com/links
• Download the FREE Guide and Checklist, Your First Steps to a Successful In-Home Bakery at https://www.carolinebower.com/checklist to begin building YOUR thriving microbakery!
• Follow me on Instagram (@carolinebower_sourdough) for more microbakery tips! https://www.instagram.com/carolinebower_sourdough

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