We were lucky to catch up with Ty Howard recently and have shared our conversation below.

Hi Ty, thanks for 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 this Crazy adventure in the Fall of 2015 when a family friend suggested I sell desserts for the up coming Thanksgiving holiday.. If I’m honest I was totally against the idea mainly because although I truly loved baking and making treats I didn’t won’t to do it as a business simply because I felt like wouldn’t enjoy it as much anymore. Well I simple decided to give it a try and we was so busy that Thanksgiving my husband was still delivering cake on Thanksgiving morning. On January 08 2016 Cake Me Crazy was founded and we stared selling cake slices to 5 restaurants in the DFW area over the years Cake Me Crazy has been pivoting to custom preferences , trends etc because our mission is to provide great customer and and providing baked goods and pastries that make sweet moments sweeter. I can’t say we are solving a problem because whenever I’m asked this question I joking say to people really need sweets- so I would say I’m solving a need/ want etc but people can get sweets anywhere so what makes us different is our dedication to making sure our products are pleasing to not only your palate but is also brings a smile to your face cause desserts supposed to make you happy.

Ty, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?

I’m a certified Pastry Chef went back to school to make sure I understood the industry. I literally start by baking day most days between 2:30 am-5am and I truly enjoy it What grounds me is my faith and family I’m married with two adult boys (shout out to boy moms and empty nesters) my gratefulness for both my faith and family is unmatched because it’s why I am who I am both come with great strength and support

Cake Me Crazy is a boutique sweet shop founded by Chef Ty Howard, a Certified Pastry Chef. The boutique sweet shop specializes in custom treats, from cakes, cookies, and cobblers, to fine pastries and desserts, all made with fresh wholesome ingredients.  Along with our amazing products, we offer excellent customer service by paying attention to detail and providing on-line service and door-to-door delivery.  With each product, we guarantee that it will be presented with a smile and after you taste it you will have a smile on your face. Cake Me Crazy is unique and innovative concept that aims to bring delicious baked goods to our customers everyday.

Currently, Cake Me Crazy products are made-to-order, guaranteeing freshness and the best quality for our customers.  With our team delivering the orders, Ty can focus on the day-to-day operations of the business, by maintaining inventory and responding to inquiries and orders, along with the baking duties. The best and freshest ingredients are purchased from wholesale suppliers and vendors, local and online vendors, as well as local grocery stores and supermarkets, and restaurant and bakery suppliers.

Cake Me Crazy solve a number of problems for our customers.Firstly, we provide a convenient way for people to buy freshly baked goods, pastries and desserts.This saves customers time and effort that the would otherwise need if they made it their selves. Additionally, Cake Me Crazy offer a wider variety of custom baked goods that most people can’t make at home,such as specialty treats, cakes and pastries like our dessert inspired Popcorns, Banana Pudding Cake, Bacon Caramel Cinnamon Roll. Another problem we solve is the need for special dietary options. Cake Me Crazy offer gluten-free, sugar-free ,dairy-free or vegan options that actually taste great that can’t always be easy to find. This allow those with dietary restrictions to still enjoy delicious baked goods. Another thing we do is offer convenience with the ease of door to door delivery. Finally, we at Cake Me Crazy also provide a sense of community and tradition. Pasty Chef Ty has fond memories of going to bakeries with her mother and the smells of fresh bakes pastries brings bake great memories and feelings of comfort and nostalgia, and that’s exactly what we our customers to experience. Overall Cake Me Crazy solve a variety of problems for our customers, from convenience to providing a sense of community.

Have any books or other resources had a big impact on you?

Jesus CEO is the book that changed they way I do things in business

But I would tell and entrepreneur to get involved in business centers in your community check with banks to se what program they offer there are a tone of resources out but you will have to network and should up to connect and tell yourself you will walk away with new information from every opportunity

What’s a lesson you had to unlearn and what’s the backstory?

Learn how to run you business and not work your business will help you grow a profitable business.

I spent more time working my business and running the business was not at top of mind but I had to learn how to think like a CEO.

I remember I was in am cohort hosted by Watermark Church and during the cohort received coaches and on day one my coach asked be a question about what I do and I said I’m a Pastry Chef and his response was your an entrepreneur that happens to be a pastry chef and it totally changed they way I started to see myself it was difficult at first because honestly I was proud to introduce myself as a Pastry Chef but now I’m even prouder to introduce my self as the owner of Cake Me Crazy

Contact Info:

• Website: https://cakemecrazyorders.com
• Instagram: https://Instagram.com/cakemecrazy._
• Facebook: https://Facebook.com/cakemecrazyorders.com
• Linkedin: https://LinkedIn.com/Ty-Howard
• Other: [email protected]
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