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E16: From Fine Dining to Cookie Empire | The Perfect Rise Podcast
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What happens when a fine dining pastry chef faces a career-ending injury? For Tracy Mattson, it became the spark that launched Cookie Take a Bite—a boutique cookie brand built on elevated flavors, thoughtful presentation, and a deep commitment to local partnerships.
In this episode of The Perfect Rise, host Kimberly Houston sits down with Tracy to unpack her inspiring journey:
• How six weeks on the couch turned into the foundation for a thriving bakery.
• The leap from farmers markets to brick-and-mortar success.
• The tough calls behind packaging, pricing, and staying true to your values.
• Why community and creativity are at the heart of her cookie empire.
• What pastry chefs need to know before making the leap into entrepreneurship.
If you’ve ever dreamed of turning your passion into a business—or wondered what it really takes to build a bakery that lasts—this conversation is packed with insight, honesty, and plenty of inspiration.
🎧 Listen now and learn how resilience, flavor, and vision can create the sweetest recipe for success.
Connect with Cookie! Take a Bite
Instagram: http://instagram.com/cookie_take_a_bite
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cookietakeabite
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Chapters
1. E16: From Fine Dining to Cookie Empire | The Perfect Rise Podcast (00:00:00)
2. Crafting a Unique Cookie Experience: Size, Flavor, and Packaging (00:02:29)
3. Navigating Challenges: Supply Chain and Community Support (00:05:39)
4. Creative Flavor Development: Testing and Validation (00:08:37)
5. Customer Feedback: Balancing Passion and Profit (00:11:37)
6. Spreading Joy: The Heart of the Cookie Business (00:14:42)
7. Creating Joyful Experiences Through Cookies (00:21:55)
8. Building Community and Resilience (00:23:16)
9. From Farmers Market to Brick and Mortar (00:24:47)
10. Lessons from the Kitchen: Kindness and Simplicity (00:27:27)
11. Navigating Growth and Community Engagement (00:30:55)
12. Finding Balance in Business Growth (00:34:07)
13. Advice for Aspiring Pastry Chefs and Entrepreneurs (00:39:11)
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