The Perfect Rise: Conversations with RBA
"The Perfect Rise: Conversations with RBA" is your all-access pass to the heart of the retail baking industry. Each episode brings you inside the kitchen with leading bakers, educators, and innovators who share their stories, tips, and insights. From the secrets of achieving the perfect loaf to navigating business growth, we explore what it takes to elevate your baking craft and career. Whether you’re a seasoned pro, an aspiring baker, or simply hungry for inspiration, tune in and discover how the Retail Bakers of America helps you rise to every challenge—and savor every success.
Podcasting since 2025 • 26 episodes
The Perfect Rise: Conversations with RBA
Latest Episodes
E25: Legacy Baking & Profit Literacy: Building a Bakery That Lasts | Chad Ecklof
In this episode of The Perfect Rise, we sit down with Chad Ecklof, third-generation owner of Ecklof Bakery, to talk about legacy, leadership, and why profit literacy—not just passion—is the difference between survival and...
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Episode 25
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30:35
Colette Christian on Mastery, Certifications, and Saying Yes to the Hard Stuff
What does real mastery look like when nobody’s watching?In this episode of The Perfect Rise, I’m joined by Colette Christian—chef, educator, and certification powerhou...
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Episode 24
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46:48
Buddy Valastro on Retail Bakeries, Leadership, and Building a Business That Lasts
Buddy Valastro is often introduced as Cake Boss—but long before television, books, and global recognition, he was (and still is) a retail baker.In this episode of The Perfect Rise: Conversations with the Retail Bakers of Ame...
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Episode 23
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28:23
Where Creativity Meets Chemistry: Kelly DeFusco on Bakery Science & the CMB Journey
Most people think a career in baking means spending your life inside a kitchen—but today’s guest proves the industry is far bigger, more innovative, and more full of possibility than most bakers ever imagine.In this episode, Kimberly sit...
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Episode 22
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34:24