With the cost of living continuing to rise, bakers and other food service workers are finding it harder and harder to make ends meet.  The Living Wage for Families Campaign is focused on identifying the real costs of living in Canadian cities and works with businesses to move toward paying employees a real living wage. In this episode, Mark talks with Anastasia French of the BC arm of Living Wage for Families about the rise in the living wage standard over the past year across the province, the particular challenges within the food service industry, and how her organization can help bakery owners implement living wage strategies at their bakery. Helpful Links Living Wage for Families website @lwforfamilies on Instagram Support the Podcast Here! Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website The Bakers4Bakers Community Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series Mark on Instagram Credits: Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin

With the cost of living continuing to rise, bakers and other food service workers are finding it harder and harder to make ends meet.  The Living Wage for Families Campaign is focused on identifying the real costs of living in Canadian cities and works with businesses to move toward paying employees a real living wage. In this episode, Mark talks with Anastasia French of the BC arm of Living Wage for Families about the rise in the living wage standard over the past year across the province, the particular challenges within the food service industry, and how her organization can help bakery owners implement living wage strategies at their bakery. Helpful Links <a href="https://www.livingwageforfamilies.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Living Wage for Families website</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lwforfamilies/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@lwforfamilies on Instagram</a> <a href="https://donorbox.org/riseuppod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the Podcast Here!</a> <a href="http://riseuppod.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website</a> <a href="https://bakers4bakers.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Bakers4Bakers Community</a> Mark's Blog, with the <a href="https://markdyck.co/blog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bakernomics series</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/madbaker" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mark on Instagram</a> Credits: Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck Orange Boot Human logo by <a href="http://www.unitecoop.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fred Reibin</a>

Rise Up! #193 - Anastasia French of BC's Living Wage for Families Campaign

Tabitha Langel

Ryan Stoesz

Tabitha Langel wanted to serve her community in Winnipeg first and foremost.  After much prayer and deliberation, she decided that baking was the way to do it.  Now, over 35 years later, Tall Grass Prairie Bakery is at the heart of two core neighbourhoods in Winnipeg, Manitoba. In this episode, Tabitha and Ryan Stoesz talk about the origins of Tall Grass, their intentional approach to change and growth, and how they are succession planning for a new generation of owners and bakers.   Helpful Links Tall Grass Prairie Bread Company @tallgrassprairiebakery on Instagram Ayoko Design, creator of Anthologie Magazine Support the Podcast Here! Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website The Bakers4Bakers Community Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series Mark on Instagram Credits: Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin Production Assistance by Leah Hayward

Tabitha Langel wanted to serve her community in Winnipeg first and foremost.  After much prayer and deliberation, she decided that baking was the way to do it.  Now, over 35 years later, Tall Grass Prairie Bakery is at the heart of two core neighbourhoods in Winnipeg, Manitoba. In this episode, Tabitha and Ryan Stoesz talk about the origins of Tall Grass, their intentional approach to change and growth, and how they are succession planning for a new generation of owners and bakers. Helpful Links <a href="https://tallgrassbakery.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tall Grass Prairie Bread Company</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tallgrassprairiebakery/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@tallgrassprairiebakery on Instagram</a> <a href="https://ayokodesign.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ayoko Design, creator of Anthologie Magazine</a> <a href="https://donorbox.org/riseuppod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the Podcast Here!</a> <a href="http://riseuppod.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website</a> <a href="https://bakers4bakers.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Bakers4Bakers Community</a> Mark's Blog, with the <a href="https://markdyck.co/blog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bakernomics series</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/madbaker" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mark on Instagram</a> Credits: Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck Orange Boot Human logo by <a href="http://www.unitecoop.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fred Reibin</a> Production Assistance by <a href="https://smor.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Leah Hayward</a>

Rise Up! #192 - Tabitha Langel and Ryan Stoesz

Black Market Bakers is taking off like a rocket ship in Annapolis, Maryland.  Steve O'Leary, his dad and his brother have grown the business from a home kitchen (with Steve's mom selling the loaves door to door) to a food truck, to a full bakery/cafe to recently launching a second location.  But through it all, the business has had a singular focus on happy people -- happy staff, happy customers and a happy, loving relationship between the business partners. Helpful Links Black Market Bakers @blackmarketbakers on Instagram Support the Podcast Here! Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website The Bakers4Bakers Community Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series Mark on Instagram Credits: Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin

Black Market Bakers is taking off like a rocket ship in Annapolis, Maryland.  Steve O'Leary, his dad and his brother have grown the business from a home kitchen (with Steve's mom selling the loaves door to door) to a food truck, to a full bakery/cafe to recently launching a second location.  But through it all, the business has had a singular focus on happy people -- happy staff, happy customers and a happy, loving relationship between the business partners. Helpful Links <a href="https://www.blackmarketbakers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Black Market Bakers</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blackmarketbakers/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@blackmarketbakers on Instagram</a> <a href="https://donorbox.org/riseuppod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the Podcast Here!</a> <a href="http://riseuppod.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website</a> <a href="https://bakers4bakers.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Bakers4Bakers Community</a> Mark's Blog, with the <a href="https://markdyck.co/blog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bakernomics series</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/madbaker" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mark on Instagram</a> Credits: Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck Orange Boot Human logo by <a href="http://www.unitecoop.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fred Reibin</a>

Rise Up! #191 - Steve O'Leary

Stefan Spicknell

Stefan Spicknell knows who his bakery is for.  All he has to do is look out his door on Great Western Road in Glasgow and look at the flats, the schools and the people walking by.  And his deep focus those people, and his craft, is what keeps Cottonrake Bakery grounded in his community.  In this episode, Mark and Stefan talk about Stefan's journey to the Great Western Road, from a rented kitchen, to a tiny shop, to a tiny shop with a cafe down the road.  And how he's overcome everything from heart surgery to volcanoes to make Cottonrake a mainstay in Glasgow's West End. Helpful Links Cottonrake Bakery @cottonrake on Instagram Support the Podcast Here! Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website The Bakers4Bakers Community Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series Mark on Instagram Credits: Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin

Stefan Spicknell knows who his bakery is for.  All he has to do is look out his door on Great Western Road in Glasgow and look at the flats, the schools and the people walking by.  And his deep focus those people, and his craft, is what keeps Cottonrake Bakery grounded in his community.  In this episode, Mark and Stefan talk about Stefan's journey to the Great Western Road, from a rented kitchen, to a tiny shop, to a tiny shop with a cafe down the road.  And how he's overcome everything from heart surgery to volcanoes to make Cottonrake a mainstay in Glasgow's West End. Helpful Links <a href="https://www.cottonrake.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cottonrake Bakery</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cottonrake/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@cottonrake on Instagram</a> <a href="https://donorbox.org/riseuppod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the Podcast Here!</a> <a href="http://riseuppod.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website</a> <a href="https://bakers4bakers.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Bakers4Bakers Community</a> Mark's Blog, with the <a href="https://markdyck.co/blog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bakernomics series</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/madbaker" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mark on Instagram</a> Credits: Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck Orange Boot Human logo by <a href="http://www.unitecoop.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fred Reibin</a>

Rise Up! #190 - Stefan Spicknell

Maurizio Leo

Maurizio Leo has been writing the excellent Perfect Loaf blog for a decade now, teaching thousands and thousands of people to bake amazing sourdough bread.  His writing and teaching style, paired with top-notch photography, makes his site one of the most important resources in the baking community and his new book is helping him reach an even larger audience. In this episode, Mark learns what drives Maurizio to continually hone his baking craft, why it's important to share what you learn as you go, and how bread and baking keeps his creativity high, even after 10 years of writing and teaching.  Helpful Links The Perfect Loaf @maurizio on Instagram Support the Podcast Here! Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website The Bakers4Bakers Community Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series Mark on Instagram Credits: Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin Production Assistant:  Leah Hayward

Maurizio Leo has been writing the excellent Perfect Loaf blog for a decade now, teaching thousands and thousands of people to bake amazing sourdough bread.  His writing and teaching style, paired with top-notch photography, makes his site one of the most important resources in the baking community and his new book is helping him reach an even larger audience. In this episode, Mark learns what drives Maurizio to continually hone his baking craft, why it's important to share what you learn as you go, and how bread and baking keeps his creativity high, even after 10 years of writing and teaching.  Helpful Links <a href="https://www.theperfectloaf.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Perfect Loaf</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/maurizio/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@maurizio on Instagram</a> <a href="https://donorbox.org/riseuppod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the Podcast Here!</a> <a href="http://riseuppod.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website</a> <a href="https://bakers4bakers.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Bakers4Bakers Community</a> Mark's Blog, with the <a href="https://markdyck.co/blog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bakernomics series</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/madbaker" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mark on Instagram</a> Credits: Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck Orange Boot Human logo by <a href="http://www.unitecoop.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fred Reibin</a> Production Assistant:  <a href="https://smor.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Leah Hayward</a>

Rise Up! #189 - Maurizio Leo

Ron Bokenfohr

Ron Bokenfohr is looking for a new (old) way to grow grain and feed the soil at the same time.  His farming and milling operation north of Edmonton, Alberta is focused on regenerative agriculture: farming with a focus on building a complex, healthy soil. In this episode, Mark and Ron talk about the process of shifting to a regenerative farming model and Ron's progress in building a grain sprouting and milling operation that he hopes will supply bakers from Vancouver to Thunder Bay. Helpful Links Regenerative Grain Support the Podcast Here! Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website The Bakers4Bakers Community Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series Mark on Instagram Credits: Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin Production Assistant:  Leah Hayward

Ron Bokenfohr is looking for a new (old) way to grow grain and feed the soil at the same time.  His farming and milling operation north of Edmonton, Alberta is focused on regenerative agriculture: farming with a focus on building a complex, healthy soil. In this episode, Mark and Ron talk about the process of shifting to a regenerative farming model and Ron's progress in building a grain sprouting and milling operation that he hopes will supply bakers from Vancouver to Thunder Bay. Helpful Links <a href="https://www.regenerativegrain.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Regenerative Grain</a> <a href="https://donorbox.org/riseuppod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the Podcast Here!</a> <a href="http://riseuppod.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website</a> <a href="https://bakers4bakers.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Bakers4Bakers Community</a> Mark's Blog, with the <a href="https://markdyck.co/blog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bakernomics series</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/madbaker" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mark on Instagram</a> Credits: Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck Orange Boot Human logo by <a href="http://www.unitecoop.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fred Reibin</a> Production Assistant:  <a href="https://www.smor.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Leah Hayward</a>

Rise Up! #188 - Ron Bokenfohr

Charlie Muller

Charlie and Hilde Muller were bakers before they moved to the middle of the forest in western Michigan and began carving a home, a bakery and a life from the woods.  Laughing Tree Bakery has been going strong for the past 14 years, feeding the people via the Muskegon Farmers Market and several stores and cafes in the region. In this episode, Mark, Hilde and Charlie swap stories about their shared baking ancestor, Alan Scott, discuss the early days of Laughing Tree and dig into why the Mullers may have a leap or two left in their baking journey.  It's a fun, wide ranging talk that lingers on a core question of life:  why (and how) do we choose our path? Helpful Links Laughing Tree Bakery @laughingtreebakery on Instagram Support the Podcast Here! Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website The Bakers4Bakers Community Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series Mark on Instagram Credits: Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin Production Assistance by Leah Hayward

Charlie and Hilde Muller were bakers before they moved to the middle of the forest in western Michigan and began carving a home, a bakery and a life from the woods.  Laughing Tree Bakery has been going strong for the past 14 years, feeding the people via the Muskegon Farmers Market and several stores and cafes in the region. In this episode, Mark, Hilde and Charlie swap stories about their shared baking ancestor, Alan Scott, discuss the early days of Laughing Tree and dig into why the Mullers may have a leap or two left in their baking journey.  It's a fun, wide ranging talk that lingers on a core question of life:  why (and how) do we choose our path? Helpful Links <a href="https://www.laughingtreebakery.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Laughing Tree Bakery</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/laughingtreebakery/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@laughingtreebakery on Instagram</a> <a href="https://donorbox.org/riseuppod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the Podcast Here!</a> <a href="http://riseuppod.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website</a> <a href="https://bakers4bakers.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Bakers4Bakers Community</a> Mark's Blog, with the <a href="https://markdyck.co/blog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bakernomics series</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/madbaker" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mark on Instagram</a> Credits: Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck Orange Boot Human logo by <a href="http://www.unitecoop.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fred Reibin</a> Production Assistance by <a href="https://smor.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Leah Hayward</a>

Rise Up! #187 - Hilde and Charlie Muller

Nathan Hodges

Moving to an island in the Pacific Northwest is not easy.  Moving intentionally, with a view of contributing to the community is even more difficult.  But Sage Dilts and Nathan Hodges have done just that with their farm and bakery on Lopez Island, Washington. In this episode, Mark learns how Sage and Nathan met in grad school in the Bay Area, where Sage also developed her baking chops, how they found their way to Lopez Island and how the locals embraced their quest to make the best bread from the localist grains.  And how Barn Owl Bakery is feeding their village.  Alan Scott also makes recurring appearances in the journey, as a mentor and guide. Helpful Links Barn Owl Bakery @barnowlbakery on Instagram Support the Podcast Here! Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website The Bakers4Bakers Community Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series Mark on Instagram Credits: Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin Production Assistant:  Leah Hayward

Moving to an island in the Pacific Northwest is not easy.  Moving intentionally, with a view of contributing to the community is even more difficult.  But Sage Dilts and Nathan Hodges have done just that with their farm and bakery on Lopez Island, Washington. In this episode, Mark learns how Sage and Nathan met in grad school in the Bay Area, where Sage also developed her baking chops, how they found their way to Lopez Island and how the locals embraced their quest to make the best bread from the localist grains.  And how Barn Owl Bakery is feeding their village.  Alan Scott also makes recurring appearances in the journey, as a mentor and guide. Helpful Links <a href="https://www.barnowlbakery.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Barn Owl Bakery</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/barnowlbakery/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@barnowlbakery on Instagram</a> <a href="https://donorbox.org/riseuppod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the Podcast Here!</a> <a href="http://riseuppod.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website</a> <a href="https://bakers4bakers.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Bakers4Bakers Community</a> Mark's Blog, with the <a href="https://markdyck.co/blog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bakernomics series</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/madbaker" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mark on Instagram</a> Credits: Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck Orange Boot Human logo by <a href="http://www.unitecoop.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fred Reibin</a> Production Assistant:  <a href="https://www.smor.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Leah Hayward</a>

Rise Up! #186 - Sage Dilts and Nathan Hodges

Tom Giancola

Tom Giancola caught the bread bug watching Netflix seven years ago, and his friends and neighbours have never been happier.  His generous spirit feeds an ever larger group of people in Annapolis, Maryland, through his exceptional basement bakery, Makeathe. In this episode, Mark and Tom talk about the intricacies of building a professional bakery under your living room, how his baking has been embraced by Annapolis food-lovers, how giving is a key part of what makes Tom tick, and how he helped cottage bakers of all kinds by making lasting political change. Helpful Links Makeathe website @makeathe_bread on Instagram Support the Podcast Here! Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website The Bakers4Bakers Community Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series Mark on Instagram Credits: Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck Production Assistant is Leah Hayward Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin

Tom Giancola caught the bread bug watching Netflix seven years ago, and his friends and neighbours have never been happier.  His generous spirit feeds an ever larger group of people in Annapolis, Maryland, through his exceptional basement bakery, Makeathe. In this episode, Mark and Tom talk about the intricacies of building a professional bakery under your living room, how his baking has been embraced by Annapolis food-lovers, how giving is a key part of what makes Tom tick, and how he helped cottage bakers of all kinds by making lasting political change. Helpful Links <a href="https://makeathe.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Makeathe website</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/makeathe_bread/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@makeathe_bread on Instagram</a> <a href="https://donorbox.org/riseuppod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the Podcast Here!</a> <a href="http://riseuppod.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website</a> <a href="https://bakers4bakers.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Bakers4Bakers Community</a> Mark's Blog, with the <a href="https://markdyck.co/blog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bakernomics series</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/madbaker" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mark on Instagram</a> Credits: Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck Production Assistant is Leah Hayward Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck Orange Boot Human logo by <a href="http://www.unitecoop.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fred Reibin</a>

Rise Up! #185 - Tom Giancola

Byron Fry

Fry's Bakery has been a stalwart of Craigflower Road in Victoria for a decade, a shining as an example of how a baker with an old mixer and a brick oven can feed a neighbourhood. In this episode, Mark and Byron sit down at the bakery (well, directly above it) to talk about how the world needs a bakery in every neighbourhood, about starting businesses at a young age, and how leadership is important in the baking industry and around the bench. Helpful Links Fry's Bakery @frysbakery on Instagram Support the Podcast Here! Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website The Bakers4Bakers Community Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series Mark on Instagram Credits: Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin

Fry's Bakery has been a stalwart of Craigflower Road in Victoria for a decade, a shining as an example of how a baker with an old mixer and a brick oven can feed a neighbourhood. In this episode, Mark and Byron sit down at the bakery (well, directly above it) to talk about how the world needs a bakery in every neighbourhood, about starting businesses at a young age, and how leadership is important in the baking industry and around the bench. Helpful Links <a href="https://www.frysbakery.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fry's Bakery</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/frysbakery/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@frysbakery on Instagram</a> <a href="https://donorbox.org/riseuppod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the Podcast Here!</a> <a href="http://riseuppod.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website</a> <a href="https://bakers4bakers.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Bakers4Bakers Community</a> Mark's Blog, with the <a href="https://markdyck.co/blog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bakernomics series</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/madbaker" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mark on Instagram</a> Credits: Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck Orange Boot Human logo by <a href="http://www.unitecoop.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fred Reibin</a>

Rise Up! #184 - Byron Fry

The Rise Up! Podcast is a celebration of bakers, the bakeries they created and the people they serve.  Join Mark Dyck as he talks with bakers and bakery owners from across North America and around the world.  Hear about their struggles and triumphs and learn about the satisfaction that feeding a community can provide.

Love the podcast! I own a small cottage bakery and am growing rapidly, so this podcast has been a huge help in learning more about what other bakers are doing and have gone through. Thanks Mark!

Great podcast!

Hey Mark, a fellow baker told me about your podcast and I love it, thanks for doing it.  I also just went though the Alt MBA, so cool you’re a Coach.  I’m a bakery owner in Panama City, Panama, and if it hadn’t been for bakers from the US and all their generosity, I wouldn’t  be making decent bread. Thanks!

Love it!

Rise Up! The Baker Podcast with Mark Dyck

Josey Baker

When Josey Baker moved West, it was to advance childhood education.  But a lucky gift of some sourdough started changed everything. In this episode, Mark and Josey talk about his rapid rise from Community Supported Baker to building out Josey Baker Bread as part of The Mill in San Francisco.  But throughout it all, there is a much deeper discussion of culture, values, privilege, mentors and leadership.  It's a exceptional chat with a very thoughtful baker.   Some links: @joseybaker on Instagram Josey Baker Bread website  Josey Baker's book on Amazon Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series Mark on Instagram Credits: Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin

When Josey Baker moved West, it was to advance childhood education.  But a lucky gift of some sourdough started changed everything. In this episode, Mark and Josey talk about his rapid rise from Community Supported Baker to building out Josey Baker Bread as part of The Mill in San Francisco.  But throughout it all, there is a much deeper discussion of culture, values, privilege, mentors and leadership.  It's a exceptional chat with a very thoughtful baker.   Some links: <a href="https://instagram.com/joseybakerbread" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@joseybaker on Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.joseybakerbread.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Josey Baker Bread website</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Bread-Bakers-Book-Techniques-Recipes/dp/1118132718/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Josey Baker's book on Amazon</a> <a href="http://riseuppod.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website</a> Mark's Blog, with the <a href="https://markdyck.co/blog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bakernomics series</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/madbaker" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mark on Instagram</a> Credits: Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck Orange Boot Human logo by <a href="http://www.unitecoop.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fred Reibin</a>

Rise Up! #55:  Josey Baker

Jeff McCarthy

Jeff McCarthy is bringing the good stuff to the people of Greensboro, North Carolina.  Bread from his new microbakery is popping up at farmers markets and being dropped off via a new subscription service. And he's also caring for two kids as a stay at home dad at the same time. In this episode, Mark learns about Jeff's wild and crazy journey in food and pastry before getting bitten by the bread bug, what it's like baking in your mother in law's kitchen and why a babysitter will likely be his first bakery employee.  It's a fun chat with a very interesting fellow. Some links: Breadservice Facebook Page @breadservice on Instagram Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website Mark on Instagram Credits: Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin

Jeff McCarthy is bringing the good stuff to the people of Greensboro, North Carolina.  Bread from his new microbakery is popping up at farmers markets and being dropped off via a new subscription service. And he's also caring for two kids as a stay at home dad at the same time. In this episode, Mark learns about Jeff's wild and crazy journey in food and pastry before getting bitten by the bread bug, what it's like baking in your mother in law's kitchen and why a babysitter will likely be his first bakery employee.  It's a fun chat with a very interesting fellow. Some links: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/breadservice/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Breadservice Facebook Page</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/breadservice/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@breadservice on Instagram</a> <a href="http://riseuppod.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/madbaker" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mark on Instagram</a> Credits: Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck Orange Boot Human logo by <a href="http://www.unitecoop.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fred Reibin</a>

Rise Up! #43:  Jeff McCarthy

Jeffrey Hamelman

It took incredible persistence for Jeffrey Hamelman to become a bread baker.  From the time he finally convinced a local bakery owner to hire him, he has grown his knowledge and skills to an immense level.  Thankfully, Jeffrey's life has been as much about teaching as it has been about baking. In this episode,  Mark and Jeffrey talk about the highlights of his illustrious career, from competing in the Coupe du Monde, starting the baking centre at King Arthur Flour and writing arguably the best bread book in the English language so far.  But they also talk about the closeness of the baking community, the evolution of global bread culture and the need to continually build upon the knowledge of the past.   Some links:  Jeffrey Hamelman's book on Amazon Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series Mark on Instagram Credits: Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin

It took incredible persistence for Jeffrey Hamelman to become a bread baker.  From the time he finally convinced a local bakery owner to hire him, he has grown his knowledge and skills to an immense level.  Thankfully, Jeffrey's life has been as much about teaching as it has been about baking. In this episode,  Mark and Jeffrey talk about the highlights of his illustrious career, from competing in the Coupe du Monde, starting the baking centre at King Arthur Flour and writing arguably the best bread book in the English language so far.  But they also talk about the closeness of the baking community, the evolution of global bread culture and the need to continually build upon the knowledge of the past.   Some links: <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Bread-Bakers-Book-Techniques-Recipes/dp/1118132718/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Jeffrey Hamelman's book on Amazon</a> <a href="http://riseuppod.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website</a> Mark's Blog, with the <a href="https://markdyck.co/blog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bakernomics series</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/madbaker" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mark on Instagram</a> Credits: Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck Orange Boot Human logo by <a href="http://www.unitecoop.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fred Reibin</a>

Rise Up! #53: Jeffrey Hamelman

Bakery owners are on a mission.  We want to make the best baked goods we can and both feed and nourish our community.  We want a happy team, happy customers and happy farmers and millers too. But is there room in all this happiness for profit? In this episode, Mark shares his thoughts on the book  Profit First by Mike Michalowicz, which was recommended by Rebecca Channer, founder of the amazing ProsperCity.  The book has changed the way he thinks about money in general and profits in particular.  He discusses how the ideas in the book would've helped him run Orange Boot Bakery and how they can help you run your bakery successfully for the long term.   Don't forget to subscribe to the show! Some links: ProsperCity - the company which caused me to read the book!  Profit First on Amazon Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website Mark on Instagram Credits: Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin

Bakery owners are on a mission.  We want to make the best baked goods we can and both feed and nourish our community.  We want a happy team, happy customers and happy farmers and millers too. But is there room in all this happiness for profit? In this episode, Mark shares his thoughts on the book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Profit-First-Transform-Cash-Eating-Money-Making/dp/073521414X/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Profit First by Mike Michalowicz</a>, which was recommended by Rebecca Channer, founder of the amazing <a href="https://prospercity.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ProsperCity</a>.  The book has changed the way he thinks about money in general and profits in particular.  He discusses how the ideas in the book would've helped him run Orange Boot Bakery and how they can help you run your bakery successfully for the long term. Don't forget to subscribe to the show! Some links: <a href="https://prospercity.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ProsperCity</a> - the company which caused me to read the book! <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Profit-First-Transform-Cash-Eating-Money-Making/dp/073521414X/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Profit First on Amazon</a> <a href="http://riseuppod.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/madbaker" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mark on Instagram</a> Credits: Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck Orange Boot Human logo by <a href="http://www.unitecoop.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fred Reibin</a>

Rise Up #33:  The ProfitCast

Nicky Giusto

Nicky Giusto is a fourth generation baker and miller and is carrying on the Giusto legacy with great aplomb. Nicky competed at the Coupe du Monde and was the coach of Team USA at the most recent competition, in addition to starting the Artisan Baking Center in Petaluma, CA. In this episode, Nicky shares his family history in bread and flour. We talk about the connection between baker and miller, the purpose of the Artisan Baking Center and what it's like to compete at the highest level. Helpful Links: Central Milling Artisan Baking Center Artisan Baking Center on Instagram Support the Show Here! Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website The Bakers4Bakers Community Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series Mark on Instagram Credits: Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin

Nicky Giusto is a fourth generation baker and miller and is carrying on the Giusto legacy with great aplomb. Nicky competed at the Coupe du Monde and was the coach of Team USA at the most recent competition, in addition to starting the Artisan Baking Center in Petaluma, CA. In this episode, Nicky shares his family history in bread and flour. We talk about the connection between baker and miller, the purpose of the Artisan Baking Center and what it's like to compete at the highest level. Helpful Links: <a href="https://centralmilling.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Central Milling</a> <a href="https://centralmilling.com/artisan-baking-center/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Artisan Baking Center</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/artisanbakingcenter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Artisan Baking Center on Instagram</a> <a href="https://donorbox.org/riseuppod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the Show Here!</a> <a href="http://riseuppod.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website</a> <a href="https://bakers4bakers.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Bakers4Bakers Community</a> Mark's Blog, with the <a href="https://markdyck.co/blog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bakernomics series</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/madbaker" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mark on Instagram</a> Credits: Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck Orange Boot Human logo by <a href="http://www.unitecoop.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fred Reibin</a>

Rise Up! #91:  Nicky Giusto

Daniel Leader

Daniel Leader is founder of Bread Alone Bakery and author of three outstanding books on bread and bakeries (in addition to being one of Mark's baking heroes!) His latest book, Living Bread, continues to inform local bakers via innovations in European baking and milling. In this episode, Mark and Daniel talk about the struggles the current micro-bakers face as they build businesses for the long term, in the context of the innovation he's seen in Europe. It's a challenging and compelling talk.   Helpful Links:  Daniel's Book:  Living Bread Daniel Leader's website @danmakesbread on Instagram --- Bread Alone Bakery @breadalonebakery on Instagram --- Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website The Bakers4Bakers Community Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series Mark on Instagram Credits: Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin

Daniel Leader is founder of Bread Alone Bakery and author of three outstanding books on bread and bakeries (in addition to being one of Mark's baking heroes!) His latest book, Living Bread, continues to inform local bakers via innovations in European baking and milling. In this episode, Mark and Daniel talk about the struggles the current micro-bakers face as they build businesses for the long term, in the context of the innovation he's seen in Europe. It's a challenging and compelling talk. Helpful Links: <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Living-Bread-Tradition-Innovation-Artisan/dp/0735213836/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Daniel's Book:  Living Bread</a> <a href="https://www.danleader.com/author" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Daniel Leader's website</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/danmakesbread/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@danmakesbread on Instagram</a> --- <a href="https://breadalone.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bread Alone Bakery</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/breadalonebakery/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@breadalonebakery on Instagram</a> --- <a href="http://riseuppod.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website</a> <a href="https://bakers4bakers.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Bakers4Bakers Community</a> Mark's Blog, with the <a href="https://markdyck.co/blog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bakernomics series</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/madbaker" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mark on Instagram</a> Credits: Produced and hosted by <a href="https://markdyck.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mark Dyck</a> Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck Orange Boot Human logo by <a href="http://www.unitecoop.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fred Reibin</a>

Rise Up! #78 - Daniel Leader

Lisa Somerville

Ask a chef enough questions and you eventually get work in the kitchen.  At least that's what happened to Lisa Somerville.  After always finding extra waitress shifts and asking a ton of questions, Lisa embarked on a varied career as a pastry chef in restaurants and hotels, before finally opening her own bakery in the vacation heartland of the White Mountains in New Hampshire. In this episode, Mark and Lisa talk her baking journey and how raising a family and teaching at the community college all fits into her hectic yet rewarding life.   Helpful Links: @vintagebakingcompany on Instagram @pastrycheflisa on Instagram Vintage Baking Company Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series Mark on Instagram Credits: Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin

Ask a chef enough questions and you eventually get work in the kitchen.  At least that's what happened to Lisa Somerville.  After always finding extra waitress shifts and asking a ton of questions, Lisa embarked on a varied career as a pastry chef in restaurants and hotels, before finally opening her own bakery in the vacation heartland of the White Mountains in New Hampshire. In this episode, Mark and Lisa talk her baking journey and how raising a family and teaching at the community college all fits into her hectic yet rewarding life. Helpful Links: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vintagebakingcompany/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@vintagebakingcompany on Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pastrycheflisa/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@pastrycheflisa on Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.vintagebakingcompany.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vintage Baking Company</a> <a href="http://riseuppod.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website</a> Mark's Blog, with the <a href="https://markdyck.co/blog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bakernomics series</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/madbaker" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mark on Instagram</a> Credits: Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck Orange Boot Human logo by <a href="http://www.unitecoop.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fred Reibin</a>

Rise Up! #63:  Lisa Somerville

Lieschen Moller

Lieschen Moller has a busy career in the health care field, but bread baking has her in its gluten-y tentacles.  Last year, she started Lizzy's Bakehouse, a cottage microbakery that is making awesome bread for her subscription customers. In this episode, Mark and Lieschen talk about starting a microbakery as a side hustle, the connections she's made with bakers, the joy and perils of Instagram and being part of "Rofco Nation."  Then they get into the role of bread in her childhood.  Whew!  What a talk! Some links: Cooking with Butter and Lizzy's Bakehouse on Instagram Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series Mark on Instagram Credits: Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin

Lieschen Moller has a busy career in the health care field, but bread baking has her in its gluten-y tentacles.  Last year, she started Lizzy's Bakehouse, a cottage microbakery that is making awesome bread for her subscription customers. In this episode, Mark and Lieschen talk about starting a microbakery as a side hustle, the connections she's made with bakers, the joy and perils of Instagram and being part of "Rofco Nation."  Then they get into the role of bread in her childhood.  Whew!  What a talk! Some links: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cookingwithbutter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cooking with Butter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lizzysbakehouse/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lizzy's Bakehouse</a> on Instagram <a href="http://riseuppod.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website</a> Mark's Blog, with the <a href="https://markdyck.co/blog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bakernomics series</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/madbaker" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mark on Instagram</a> Credits: Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck Orange Boot Human logo by <a href="http://www.unitecoop.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fred Reibin</a>

Rise Up #47:  Lieschen Moller

Janice Mansfield

Janice Mansfield switched careers from an office to personal chef, caterer and gluten free baker.  Now she is the Bakery Manager of Yonni's Doughnuts, the sweet and leavened counterpart to the excellent Discovery Coffee roasters and coffee shops. In this episode, Mark learns about how Yonni's has risen and evolved alongside Discovery Coffee, Janice's journey from the office to the bake room and how her love of processes and systems has given her bakers an extra hour's sleep every night.   Helpful Links: Yonni's Doughnuts / Discovery Coffee @yonnisdoughnuts on Instagram Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website The Bakers4Bakers Community Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series Mark on Instagram Credits: Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin

Janice Mansfield switched careers from an office to personal chef, caterer and gluten free baker.  Now she is the Bakery Manager of Yonni's Doughnuts, the sweet and leavened counterpart to the excellent Discovery Coffee roasters and coffee shops. In this episode, Mark learns about how Yonni's has risen and evolved alongside Discovery Coffee, Janice's journey from the office to the bake room and how her love of processes and systems has given her bakers an extra hour's sleep every night. Helpful Links: <a href="https://discoverycoffee.com/pages/yonnis-doughnuts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Yonni's Doughnuts / Discovery Coffee</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/yonnisdoughnuts/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@yonnisdoughnuts on Instagram</a> <a href="http://riseuppod.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website</a> <a href="https://bakers4bakers.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Bakers4Bakers Community</a> Mark's Blog, with the <a href="https://markdyck.co/blog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bakernomics series</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/madbaker" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mark on Instagram</a> Credits: Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck Orange Boot Human logo by <a href="http://www.unitecoop.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fred Reibin</a>

Rise Up! #81:  Janice Mansfield

Judith Norell

Judith Norell faced an uphill battle breaking in to the bread baking scene in New York but her tenacity and resilience paid off in the end.  Silver Moon Bakery has been a mainstay in Manhattan's Upper West Side for eighteen years now and Judith and her crew show no signs of slowing down. In this episode, Mark and Judith talk about her first career as a musician, the challenge finding work as a middle aged, female baker and the special place Silver Moon holds in the neighbourhood. Some links: Silver Moon Bakery website @silvermoonbakery on Instagram Douglas Rushkoff's website Bernadette Jiwa's website Seth Godin's website Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website Mark on Instagram Credits: Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin

Judith Norell faced an uphill battle breaking in to the bread baking scene in New York but her tenacity and resilience paid off in the end.  Silver Moon Bakery has been a mainstay in Manhattan's Upper West Side for eighteen years now and Judith and her crew show no signs of slowing down. In this episode, Mark and Judith talk about her first career as a musician, the challenge finding work as a middle aged, female baker and the special place Silver Moon holds in the neighbourhood. Some links: <a href="https://silvermoonbakery.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Silver Moon Bakery website</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/silvermoonbakery/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@silvermoonbakery on Instagram</a> <a href="https://rushkoff.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Douglas Rushkoff's website</a> <a href="https://thestoryoftelling.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bernadette Jiwa's website</a> <a href="https://www.sethgodin.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Seth Godin's website</a> <a href="http://riseuppod.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/madbaker" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mark on Instagram</a> Credits: Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck Orange Boot Human logo by <a href="http://www.unitecoop.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fred Reibin</a>

Rise Up! #41: Judith Norell

Travis Gerjets

Travis Gerjets is the owner of Prairie Sky Breads in Minot, North Dakota.  It's a popular farmer's market and subscription bakery and Travis is working hard to expand into his own production space. In this episode, Mark learns about how Travis got into baking, what life is like in Minot after the Great Flood of 2011 and how Travis is methodically and confidently planning for his expansion.  He's an excellent example of how to go into things with your eyes wide open. Some links: Prairie Sky Breads website @prairieskybreads on Instagram Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website Mark on Instagram Credits: Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin

Travis Gerjets is the owner of Prairie Sky Breads in Minot, North Dakota.  It's a popular farmer's market and subscription bakery and Travis is working hard to expand into his own production space. In this episode, Mark learns about how Travis got into baking, what life is like in Minot after the Great Flood of 2011 and how Travis is methodically and confidently planning for his expansion.  He's an excellent example of how to go into things with your eyes wide open. Some links: <a href="https://www.prairieskybreads.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Prairie Sky Breads website</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/prairieskybreads/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@prairieskybreads on Instagram</a> <a href="http://riseuppod.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/madbaker" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mark on Instagram</a> Credits: Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck Orange Boot Human logo by <a href="http://www.unitecoop.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fred Reibin</a>

Rise Up! #42: Travis Gerjets

Jerod Pfeffer

The pull of craftsmanship is strong in Jerod Pfeffer.  His bakery, 460 Bread in Driggs Idaho, provides exceptional bread throughout the Teton Mountains. And it's drawn him into the world of competitive bread baking as well. Jerod is a member of Team USA , hoping to compete in the Coupe du Monde de la Boulangerie next spring in Paris. In this episode, Mark and Jerod talk about building 460 Bread, what compelled Jerod to compete for a place on Team USA and how the experience is making him a better baker. Helpful Links: @jerod.pfeffer on Instagram 460 Bread website Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series Mark on Instagram Credits: Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin

The pull of craftsmanship is strong in Jerod Pfeffer.  His bakery, 460 Bread in Driggs Idaho, provides exceptional bread throughout the Teton Mountains. And it's drawn him into the world of competitive bread baking as well. Jerod is a member of Team USA , hoping to compete in the Coupe du Monde de la Boulangerie next spring in Paris. In this episode, Mark and Jerod talk about building 460 Bread, what compelled Jerod to compete for a place on Team USA and how the experience is making him a better baker. Helpful Links: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jerod.pfeffer/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@jerod.pfeffer on Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.460bread.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">460 Bread website</a> <a href="http://riseuppod.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website</a> Mark's Blog, with the <a href="https://markdyck.co/blog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bakernomics series</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/madbaker" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mark on Instagram</a> Credits: Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck Orange Boot Human logo by <a href="http://www.unitecoop.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fred Reibin</a>

Rise Up! #60: Jerod Pfeffer

Laura Valli

Laura Valli is taking a long and winding path to her education, whether she's in school or out. She recently left her home in Estonia to study at The Bread Lab at Washington State University and is exploring the deep connection between humans and grains. In this episode, Mark learns about life in Estonia, Laura's world class pursuit of the perfect cup of coffee and what it's like to combine the humanities and wheat breeding. He's also inspired to get over his fear of whole rye loaves!   Helpful Links: The Bread Lab at WSU @1aurava11i on Instagram Travelling Minds Podcast with Libby Jeffrey Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website The Bakers4Bakers Community Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series Mark on Instagram Credits: Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin

Laura Valli is taking a long and winding path to her education, whether she's in school or out. She recently left her home in Estonia to study at The Bread Lab at Washington State University and is exploring the deep connection between humans and grains. In this episode, Mark learns about life in Estonia, Laura's world class pursuit of the perfect cup of coffee and what it's like to combine the humanities and wheat breeding. He's also inspired to get over his fear of whole rye loaves! Helpful Links: <a href="http://thebreadlab.wsu.edu/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Bread Lab at WSU</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/1aurava11i/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@1aurava11i on Instagram</a> <a href="http://libbyj.ca/start-a-podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Travelling Minds Podcast</a> with Libby Jeffrey <a href="http://riseuppod.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website</a> <a href="https://bakers4bakers.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Bakers4Bakers Community</a> Mark's Blog, with the <a href="https://markdyck.co/blog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bakernomics series</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/madbaker" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mark on Instagram</a> Credits: Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck Orange Boot Human logo by <a href="http://www.unitecoop.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fred Reibin</a>

Rise Up! #77:  Laura Valli

Peter Reinhart

Peter Reinhart is the author of many books on bread and pizza in addition to being a stellar baker and teacher. His 2001 book The Bread Baker's Apprentice was the first bread book Mark ever bought and kick-started hundreds of baking journeys around the world. In this episode, Mark learns about Peter's winding and accomplished career in baking, writing and teaching, his love of pizza and the amazing bread symposium "On the Rise", held annually at Johnson and Wales University in Charlotte, NC.   Some links: @pizzaquesting on Instagram Peter's Pizza Quest site On the Rise Symposium channel on YouTube  Get Your Ticket to the Bread Symposium  Peter Reinhart's books on Amazon   Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series Mark on Instagram Credits: Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin

Peter Reinhart is the author of many books on bread and pizza in addition to being a stellar baker and teacher. His 2001 book The Bread Baker's Apprentice was the first bread book Mark ever bought and kick-started hundreds of baking journeys around the world. In this episode, Mark learns about Peter's winding and accomplished career in baking, writing and teaching, his love of pizza and the amazing bread symposium "On the Rise", held annually at Johnson and Wales University in Charlotte, NC.   Some links: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pizzaquesting/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@pizzaquesting on Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.fornobravo.com/pizzaquest/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Peter's Pizza Quest site</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeK8iWlutEAxwGAJHa7UhhA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">On the Rise Symposium channel on YouTube</a> <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/johnson-wales-international-symposium-on-bread-2019-tickets-58884536233" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Get Your Ticket to the Bread Symposium</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/s?k=peter+reinhart&amp;i=stripbooks&amp;ref=nb_sb_noss" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Peter Reinhart's books on Amazon</a> <a href="http://riseuppod.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website</a> Mark's Blog, with the <a href="https://markdyck.co/blog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bakernomics series</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/madbaker" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mark on Instagram</a> Credits: Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck Orange Boot Human logo by <a href="http://www.unitecoop.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fred Reibin</a>

Rise Up! #52:  Peter Reinhart

Mac McConnell

Mac McConnell is a much admired teacher and baking instructor who made the leap to opening his own bakery.  From their facility in Mountain View, California, Mac, his wife Jaime (the midwife) and their crew serve markets and coffee shops all over the Bay Area. In this wide ranging conversation, Mark and Mac talk about Mac's journey in baking,  his teachers and mentors, opening his bakery and how he managed through a rapid growth spurt.  Enjoy the show! Helpful Links:   The Midwife and the Baker website The Midwife and the Baker on Instagram Watch Mac shape bread on YouTube! Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series Mark on Instagram Credits: Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin

Mac McConnell is a much admired teacher and baking instructor who made the leap to opening his own bakery.  From their facility in Mountain View, California, Mac, his wife Jaime (the midwife) and their crew serve markets and coffee shops all over the Bay Area. In this wide ranging conversation, Mark and Mac talk about Mac's journey in baking,  his teachers and mentors, opening his bakery and how he managed through a rapid growth spurt.  Enjoy the show! Helpful Links: <a href="https://www.themidwifeandthebaker.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Midwife and the Baker website</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/themidwifeandthebaker/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Midwife and the Baker on Instagram</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEG1BjWroT0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Watch Mac shape bread on YouTube!</a> <a href="http://riseuppod.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website</a> Mark's Blog, with the <a href="https://markdyck.co/blog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bakernomics series</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/madbaker" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mark on Instagram</a> Credits: Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck Orange Boot Human logo by <a href="http://www.unitecoop.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fred Reibin</a>

Rise Up! #70:  Mac McConnell

Anne Mayhew

Anne Mayhew loves working with her hands. Starting as a costumer and fibre artist, she eventually fell under gluten's spell and started baking bread.  A loaf, then two, then 24 at a time before she realized she really should start a bakery. In this episode, Mark and Anne talk about her long and winding road toward opening LMNOP, being the village baker in a town with some very famous residents, deciding her next moves and how she got such an interesting name for her bakery.   Helpful Links: LMNOP Bakery @lmnopbakery on Instagram Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series Mark on Instagram Credits: Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin

Anne Mayhew loves working with her hands. Starting as a costumer and fibre artist, she eventually fell under gluten's spell and started baking bread.  A loaf, then two, then 24 at a time before she realized she really should start a bakery. In this episode, Mark and Anne talk about her long and winding road toward opening LMNOP, being the village baker in a town with some very famous residents, deciding her next moves and how she got such an interesting name for her bakery. Helpful Links: <a href="https://www.lmnopbakery.com/our-story/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LMNOP Bakery</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lmnopbakery/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@lmnopbakery on Instagram</a> <a href="http://riseuppod.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website</a> Mark's Blog, with the <a href="https://markdyck.co/blog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bakernomics series</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/madbaker" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mark on Instagram</a> Credits: Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck Orange Boot Human logo by <a href="http://www.unitecoop.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fred Reibin</a>

Rise Up! #75:  Anne Mayhew

Amanda Bowers

After leaving the Navy, Amanda Bowers moved to Gainesville, Florida to open a cafe like the ones she loved in Italy.  Instead of the cafe, however, she built several iterations of her bakery over 10 years. It's now a dedicated wholesale bakery serving cafes around town. In this episode, Mark and Amanda talk about her decision to keep her bakery small and family run and the choices that required.  We also learn how forming collaborative partnerships between local businesses helps all businesses to thrive.   Helpful Links: Baker Baker website @amandas_traditional_bakeshop on Instagram Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series Mark on Instagram Credits: Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin

After leaving the Navy, Amanda Bowers moved to Gainesville, Florida to open a cafe like the ones she loved in Italy.  Instead of the cafe, however, she built several iterations of her bakery over 10 years. It's now a dedicated wholesale bakery serving cafes around town. In this episode, Mark and Amanda talk about her decision to keep her bakery small and family run and the choices that required.  We also learn how forming collaborative partnerships between local businesses helps all businesses to thrive. Helpful Links: <a href="http://bakerbaker.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Baker Baker website</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amandas_traditional_bakeshop/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@amandas_traditional_bakeshop on Instagram</a> <a href="http://riseuppod.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website</a> Mark's Blog, with the <a href="https://markdyck.co/blog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bakernomics series</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/madbaker" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mark on Instagram</a> Credits: Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck Orange Boot Human logo by <a href="http://www.unitecoop.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fred Reibin</a>

Rise Up! #76 - Amanda Bowers

Tara Jensen

Tara Jensen is an author and an artist.  Her community is so lucky that bread and pastry are her media. Over her baking career, Tara has built and rebuilt bakeries under her Smoke Signals brand, first in North Carolina and currently in rural Kentucky.  In this episode, Mark and Tara talk about her journey south from her native Maine, her baking and educational retreats and how starting baking for her community brings some social healing to people who have had a rough go in recent years.   Some links: @bakerhands on Instagram Smoke Signals website  Tara Jensen's book on Amazon Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series Mark on Instagram Credits: Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin

Tara Jensen is an author and an artist.  Her community is so lucky that bread and pastry are her media. Over her baking career, Tara has built and rebuilt bakeries under her Smoke Signals brand, first in North Carolina and currently in rural Kentucky.  In this episode, Mark and Tara talk about her journey south from her native Maine, her baking and educational retreats and how starting baking for her community brings some social healing to people who have had a rough go in recent years.   Some links: <a href="https://instagram.com/bakerhands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@bakerhands on Instagram</a> <a href="https://smokesignalsbaking.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Smoke Signals website</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Bakers-Year-Twelve-Months-Signals/dp/1250127386/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Tara Jensen's book on Amazon</a> <a href="http://riseuppod.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website</a> Mark's Blog, with the <a href="https://markdyck.co/blog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bakernomics series</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/madbaker" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mark on Instagram</a> Credits: Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck Orange Boot Human logo by <a href="http://www.unitecoop.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fred Reibin</a>

Rise Up! #56: Tara Jensen

David Norman

David Norman fell in love with bread during a trip to northern Europe.  So much so that it baking became his passion and career for over 30 years.  After baking all over the USA he settled in Austin and opened Easy Tiger Bake Shop and Beer Garden, which has just opened its second location.   In this episode David shares what triggered his bread obsession, the many mentors he's had over the years, the difference between training and teaching and what it's like working with talented business partners.   Some links: Easy Tiger website David Norman (@doughpuncher) on Instagram Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website Mark on Instagram Credits: Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin

David Norman fell in love with bread during a trip to northern Europe.  So much so that it baking became his passion and career for over 30 years.  After baking all over the USA he settled in Austin and opened Easy Tiger Bake Shop and Beer Garden, which has just opened its second location.   In this episode David shares what triggered his bread obsession, the many mentors he's had over the years, the difference between training and teaching and what it's like working with talented business partners.   Some links: <a href="https://www.easytigerusa.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Easy Tiger website</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/doughpuncher/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">David Norman (@doughpuncher) on Instagram</a> <a href="http://riseuppod.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/madbaker" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mark on Instagram</a> Credits: Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck Orange Boot Human logo by <a href="http://www.unitecoop.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fred Reibin</a>

Rise Up! #39:  David Norman

Suzanne Slomin

Green Rabbit Breads isn't Suzanne Slomin's first sourdough bread bakery and it's not her first bakery set on a farm.  However Green Rabbit is her first solar powered bakery, nestled in the picturesque Mad River Valley of Vermont. In this episode, Mark an introduction into running a small year round bakery in tourist country, the fun of getting a commercial oven from the gravel road to the bake house and the challenges of running a business that is bigger than only the owner, but not much bigger.   Some links: Green Rabbit Breads Website @greenrabbitvt on Instagram Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series Mark on Instagram Credits: Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin

Green Rabbit Breads isn't Suzanne Slomin's first sourdough bread bakery and it's not her first bakery set on a farm.  However Green Rabbit is her first solar powered bakery, nestled in the picturesque Mad River Valley of Vermont. In this episode, Mark an introduction into running a small year round bakery in tourist country, the fun of getting a commercial oven from the gravel road to the bake house and the challenges of running a business that is bigger than only the owner, but not much bigger.   Some links: <a href="https://www.greenrabbitvt.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Green Rabbit Breads Website</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/greenrabbitvt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@greenrabbitvt on Instagram</a> <a href="http://riseuppod.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website</a> Mark's Blog, with the <a href="https://markdyck.co/blog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bakernomics series</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/madbaker" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mark on Instagram</a> Credits: Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck Orange Boot Human logo by <a href="http://www.unitecoop.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fred Reibin</a>

Rise Up! #44: Suzanne Slomin

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