Today we’d like to introduce you to Shakia Smith.
Shakia, let’s start with your story. We’d love to hear how you got started and how the journey has been so far.
Since I was a little girl, I’ve always wanted to start my own business. In March of 2018, I began reading “The $100 Startup” by Chris Guillebeau to help me brainstorm some ideas. Once I completed my list, starting a bakery was a no-brainer since baking runs in my family. My grandmother, Addie Rhodes, has been my inspiration throughout my journey. One of the main reasons for starting my business was to create a lasting legacy for my family.
Additionally, this is a way for me to share some of my family traditions with the rest of the world. My grandmother has been baking cakes, pies, peanut brittle, etc. since before I was born. She is well known in my hometown, Carrollton, GA. Since I’ve begun baking, I’ve manipulated some of her recipes to make them my own.
We’re always bombarded by how great it is to pursue your passion, etc – but we’ve spoken with enough people to know that it’s not always easy. Overall, would you say things have been easy for you?
I sell my products at various festivals across the state of Georgia. Some of the challenges I have encountered along the way include the festivals being too small and not having enough traffic. Sometimes the festivals are oversaturated with too many similar businesses so that affects how successful I may be on that particular day. Additionally, balancing my business, along with my full-time job and graduate studies can be difficult. At the end of the day, it all boils down to having good time management skills.
So, as you know, we’re impressed with AddiCakes Cupcakes – tell our readers more, for example what you’re most proud of and what sets you apart from others.
AddiCakes Cupcakes specializes in speciality cupcakes. We have a multitude of flavors which include red velvet, key lime, double chocolate, cookies & cream, peanut butter chocolate, strawberries & cream, lemon, carrot, chocolate chip cookie dough, etc. These cupcakes will not disappoint and are packed with lots of flavors. AddiCakes also specializes in mini strawberry shortcake mason jars and mini banana pudding mason jars. In 2020, I am working to expand my menu to include additional delectable treats.
What sets AddiCakes apart from other cupcakeries is that our ingredients are fresh, everything is made from scratch, the cake is always moist, and there is an even frosting to cake ratio. Additionally, we really pride ourselves on quality and building lasting relationships with customers. If the customers are satisfied, they’ll always come back for more. We cater for birthday parties, weddings, bridal and baby showers, etc.
So, what’s next? Any big plans?
Currently, AddiCakes is an online/mobile business. We hope to obtain a storefront within the next couple of years. Once the storefront proves to be successful, the ultimate goal is to franchise and to have locations across all 50 states. We’re also looking forward to selling products at various festivals across the southeastern states.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.addicakescupcakes.com/
- Phone: 678-231-5816
- Email: info@addicakescupcakes.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/addicakescupcakes/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/addicakescupcakes/
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