46. The Community You Need to Succeed with Baking Champion Martin Sorge

Hello Friends, I want to thank you so much for coming on this journey with me. We explored the greatest and most challenging parts of entrepreneurship together and I hope you have felt the deep love and support that I have felt in making this for you.

I am making the difficult decision to pause the podcast indefinitely as I focus more of my energy on my business and family. I'm so grateful that you have met me here every week and I hope you use this archive of episodes as inspiration and guideposts in your entrepreneurial journey. Peace!

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Running a small business can feel lonely and overwhelming at times. That’s why it’s so important for entrepreneurs to build a strong network and community. Connecting with other business owners provides valuable mentorship opportunities and helps you avoid feeling isolated in your journey.

In this episode, host Toa Green speaks with Martin Sorge, winner of The Great American Baking Show, about his experience shifting from supporting small businesses to becoming a business owner himself. Martin shares how vital it is for entrepreneurs to reach out to peers for advice, resources and collaborations.

In this episode, you’ll hear Martin’s best tips for entrepreneurs including:

• The importance of connecting with other business owners and building a community of mentors.

• Spending dedicated time working “on” your business, not just “in” your business.

• Being ambitious in setting goals for yourself even if it feels uncomfortable.

 

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Resources and Links Mentioned in Episode

• Listen to Chef Ouita Michel’s episode on turning a disaster into a success

• Check out Martin’s “A-maize-ing Cro-corn-bouche in the finale of the Great American Baking Show”

 

Quotable Moments From the Episode 

“The self-promotion part of entrepreneurship is always hard, especially if that's not something you're used to. I always advise when I talk to people that you're robbing the world of your greatness if you don't share it.” - Toa Green 

“As an entrepreneur, always be connecting with other folks, making sure that you are reaching out both to tell people about your business and what you're doing. And don't hesitate to ask for help or share challenges when you know you have a trusted friend or a partner.” - Martin Sorge

“Look at the big picture and plan for the future. Carve out 20% of your time for it. That might seem like a lot, but it’s important to work on your business and think about how you can do things better, or what the future looks like, or how to improve what you're doing.” - Martin Sorge

“I always tell people when starting a small business, it's not necessarily forever. It's something you try out. If it's something you love, keep it going. But it doesn't have to be forever. You can always change your mind or change course.” -  Martin Sorge

 

Connect with Martin!
Martin's Baking website

Martin's Instagram

Martin's Substack

Martin's Consulting Firm

Martin’s Bio

Martin Sorge is the winner of the sixth season of The Great American Baking Show. He is a home baker, recipe developer, and food writer based in Chicago. 

 

Martin has loved baking since he set the microwave on fire, making a biscuit as a wee youngster. Luckily, he's been doing a little bit of learning since then. As a self-trained baker, Martin was taught by dozens of blogs, a vast cookbook collection, the local public library, and the people around him because he loved the communities where he grew up. He has also spent countless hours helping small businesses thrive within their cities and neighborhoods. As a former economic development coordinator and now small business consultant, Martin understands the vibrancy that small businesses create for their communities.

Connect with Toa!
C&B Podcast website

C&B Ice Cream website

C&B Podcast's Instagram

C&B Substack

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