Today we’d like to introduce you to Bri Ashley Williams.
So, before we jump into specific questions about the business, why don’t you give us some details about you and your story.
My great grandmother Marvis taught me how to bake. I stayed in the kitchen with her. When she prepared dinners on family day. I couldn’t grip the concept of cooking to save my life lol but I caught on to baking very quickly. My great grandmother was known for her famous pineapple coconut cake. Fast forward after Highschool I didn’t know what I really wanted to pursue in my life. I figure I’ll be a model or a cop but I’m super shy so neither was an option for me lol. I just went all in on baking and that was all she wrote I’ve been baking for about six years now.
Great, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Nothing that comes easy is worth it you know. Everyday is a learning process. Bakexbri have had a pretty rocky start. I didn’t know how to price my cakes. I didn’t know about setting up deposits so I made quite a few cakes that people didn’t pick up because I don’t have a system in place to secure me and the costumer. I had cakes That melted while delivery when I first started out but I never gave up in fact I went to cake school to learn more and develop my skills through my prior job Heb I had YouTube I had my old cake buddies that took me under their wing and taught me a few cake techniques I appreciate Mr.David, Mrs.Ursula and Mrs. Ena they never gave up on me.
Alright – so let’s talk business. Tell us about Bakexbri – what should we know?
Bakexbri is a cake service. I do costume cakes. Costume Treats such as cake pops, cupcakes. Cookies, dipped Oreos, infused strawberries, dipped pretzel sticks, etc. I’m most known for my Hennessy cake and my 24k gold drip cake.
Is there a characteristic or quality that you feel is essential to success?
I feel like you have to have a positive chill vibe. You have to connect with your clients. They have to trust you, all of my clients now talk to me as if we are family.
Contact Info:
- Phone: 8325919639
- Email: bakexbri@gmail.com
- Instagram: Bakexbri
- Facebook: Bakexbri
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