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/