Cake Boss is a reality TV show in the US that follows family-owned Carlo’s Bakery. The business whose main branch is in New Jersey is known to make unbelievable cakes. The show airs in 220 countries and is available in 45 languages around the globe. It is important to note that the show does not only teach us about cakes as there are real-life lessons you can pick while enjoying the show such as:
Business Lessons
Entrepreneurs or aspiring business individuals can learn tons of business lessons from watching Cake Boss. The first teaching has a lot to do with diversifying. Buddy’s (the cake genius) father, Bartolo, moved to the US without any money. He started out washing pots. By his 26th birthday, he purchased the bakery and grew it from two staff members to thirty. He invested part of his revenues to real estate and died a millionaire. Buddy on the other hand, though talented in baking also owns restaurants. The chef even has a production company that films his TV shows. It is not all as he has massive licensing deals and businesses globally. The show also teaches us to dream bigger than competitors would ever imagine. Buddy demonstrates this by baking some unbelievable cakes making him the best in the industry.
Life Lessons
As Buddy goes about his business baking extra-ordinary cakes, we can pick a few things beneficial to our personal lives. One is that we should always try to be a better version of ourselves. We can see this when Valastro takes on the remodeling and building of a new baking facility. It meant that he had to be more creative and always offer his clients and fans the very best.
The baker also teaches us to believe in ourselves, be risk takers, and always have a vision for our lives. He demonstrates this by consistently introducing innovations that he thinks the market will go crazy for. Believing in his talent, facing his fears, and working hard towards achieving the vision for his business and life are a few reasons he made it to the top.
Families can Successfully work Together
In an interview, Buddy said that the good outweighs the bad when family comes to work together. He continued to say that even though his family members did not see eye to eye at all times, they put this aside their differences when putting the effort to run and be a part of a successful entity.
He also teaches parents the importance of grooming children at a young age. It should be to let them know what they do and not necessarily to force them to take a particular path. He confirmed that his dad took him to work with he was eleven without telling him that he was going to be a baker. He admired his work so much that he wanted to be like his pops when he grew up.
Career Lessons
Cake boss also acts a “career mentor” displaying numerous lessons that individuals can learn about their careers. The most important takeaway is that a person should choose a job that they love and are passionate about. If a person does what they like regardless of their motivations, people out there are bound to notice and earn hefty rewards for their efforts.
The show also teaches that individuals should always aim to grow in their field. It is evident because Buddy with the support of his family has been able to transform Carlo’s into a nationwide chain with branches in several locations. The cake commander in multiple interviews reveals that practice is something that everyone should engage in. It helps a person to be confident in their skills as there is a need to grow and evolve continually.
Leadership Lessons
As much as Buddy is a prosperous businessman, he is an even better leader. It is unmistakable that he values both his staff and staff members. He listens keenly to his customers when coming up with high-concepts and at times vague instructions.
The chef gives his team a chance to shine by allowing them to be part of the creative process that puts his business on the map. He also puts in the work and does not just sit back and let the people that he has employed do all the work. It is what a good leader has to do to propel his business to the next level.
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