Ka’Terra Dettbarn with Sweet Addiction

The Forrager Podcast for Cottage Food Businesses

Ka’Terra Dettbarn lives in Ocean City, MD, and she and her sister Chakirah sell cupcakes, cakes, cookies, and other baked goods with their cottage food business, Sweet Addiction.

Ka’Terra and her sister started the bakery in 2018 and initially thought that they would focus on custom orders of gourmet cupcakes.

However, their business had other plans for them, and they had to adapt through trial and error to find a successful business model.

After a few years, they started selling at a variety of events, and ever since, their business has taken off!

In this episode, Ka’Terra shares how persistence, determination, and listening for guidance ultimately led them on the right path to success.

What You’ll Learn

• That persistence and determination are keys to your business success
• Why you must adapt quickly to market demands and customer feedback
• The value of community support and connecting with others to promote your product
• The importance of branding to catch people’s attention and leave a lasting impression
• How to make the most of the limitations of your cottage food law
• Why maintaining a positive mindset during difficult times is crucial
• How to prepare for large events, including managing inventory and marketing
• How to avoid events and markets that are not as lucrative

Resources

Sweet Addiction (Facebook | Instagram)

Business Spotlight Video

Project Opportunity for Veterans

Maryland Cottage Food Law

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Get full show notes and transcript here: https://forrager.com/podcast/120