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Small Business | Big Insights
From Flour to Power: The Surprising Strategy That's Revolutionizing the Bakery Industry with Kayla Rochkin at Bond Bakery Brands
In this episode, Eric interviews Kayla Rochkin, the Chief Growth Officer at Bond Bakery Brands. Bond acquires family and founder-run bakeries without succession plans, helping them continue their legacy. Kayla dishes on everything from keeping quality top-notch to building a company culture that’s as warm and welcoming as fresh bread. She also shares tips on getting that B Corp certification and how to balance profits with purpose.
0:28 Introductions
2:20 Bond Bakery Brands
4:10 Portofino Bakery
11:30 B Corp Certification Journey
19:30 Carbon Reduction Initiatives
20:06 Flour Silos
25:27 Competing with Industry Giants
29:54 Consumer Trust
32:30 Advice for Small Businesses
36:58 Final Thoughts
Kayla Rochkin, Chief Growth Officer at Bond Bakery Brands
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaylarochkin/
Portofino Bakery
https://www.portofinobakery.ca/
