We recently connected with Kandies Bailey and have shared our conversation below.
Kandies, appreciate you joining us today. We’d love to have you retell us the story behind how you came up with the idea for your business, I think our audience would really enjoy hearing the backstory.
I started KB’S SWEETS because I shared my cupcakes with a few people I knew and they shared them with some they knew. I got a call from them asking what’s the name of my business and if I could make cupcakes for a birthday party. KB’S SWEETS was born!
Kandies, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?
I’m proud of organizing 2 events this year completely sponsored by KB’S SWEETS. In May of 2022 I had a Manifestation Board Lunch. There were guest speakers, poetry, lunch and we created our Manifestation Boards. In September of 2022 I created an event called Rap&Cupcake. This event was similar to the Paint and Sips, instead of painting we decorated cupcakes. There was performances by local hip-hop artists, live DJ, food, drinks and cupcakes!
And I also want to share my participation in The Greatest Baker Contest, I’m currently in the Top 5 getting closer to the grand prize of 10,000.00 and a feature in From Scratch magazine. Voting for the top 5 bakers ends 12-1-22.
https://greatestbaker.com/2022/kandies-bailey
Can you open up about how you funded your business?
KB’S SWEETS is funded by me, I use the money I earn from working a job to fund my dream. I use the money from customer orders to grow the business as well. In the past I’ve had fundraisers and asked for donations. I received an SBA loan back in 2021 to purchase equipment and supplies.
What’s been the most effective strategy for growing your clientele?
The most effective strategy to build clientele is to listen to your clients, get their feedback on your services and if there’s a complaint, make it right. Most importantly provide excellent service.
Contact Info:
- Website: kbs-sweets.myshopify.com
- Instagram: kandybeensweet
- Facebook: KB’S SWEETS LLC
- Other: Tik Tok @kandybeensweet
Image Credits
All of the images used are my personal images