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Can I tell you something Reader, like a very honest thing as a fellow small business owner?

I just wrapped up my BIGGEST ever 10-day celebration at Redolence — unbelievable discounts, never-seen-before gifts, SO much heart poured into every offer.

But guess what?

👉 Some people STILL asked for “even more” discounts.
👉 Some STILL asked for “free courses.”
👉 Some STILL kept asking for details — that were ALREADY written in bold.
👉 Some STILL haggled.

And this is after 10 YEARS of running a trusted, successful business. So ofcourse it stings a little.🙃

So… was it about me? Was I doing something wrong?

No.
And it’s not about the people being “bad” either.

✨ It’s about alignment. ✨

And if you’re a home baker selling your creations (or dreaming of it), this is the REAL TALK you NEED to hear 👇

Here’s the truth:

1. We live in a world where haggling is NORMAL.
   (Most businesses inflate prices just so they can negotiate down — we don’t do that, because we’re authentic.)
2. Not everyone is meant to be your customer.​
   (And that’s actually a good thing.)
3. People project their own insecurities and scarcity mindset onto you.​
   (“Why is this so expensive?” = “I don’t believe I can afford this”)
4. Clear communication STILL doesn’t guarantee understanding.​
   (Some people will just not read. That’s on them.)

So what did I do? (And what YOU should do too 👇)

✅ Stayed calm. Didn’t second guess my pricing.
✅ Protected my energy — didn’t waste it trying to convince people who aren’t ready.
✅ Kept showing up, kept sharing value, kept trusting the right people would find me.
✅ Accepted: maybe it’s just not the right time for them (and that's okay!). (P.S. — many actually came back later 😉 but even if they didn’t… its FIIIIINE!)

THIS is why I’m always screaming from the rooftops:

👉 Build a premium brand.
👉 Know your value before anyone else does.
👉 Communicate it so clearly that no one deserves to haggle with you.
👉 Price your work with intention — not guilt, not fear.

Because when you stand in your worth?
You ATTRACT better.
You SELL better.
You SERVE better.

✨ And if you want help doing this properly — not just “winging it” like everyone else?

You NEED my Pricing 101 for Home Baker​
(Coming soon — but if you want a headstart? Get your hands on Home Baker’s Brand Audit for free right now.)

💬 I built these tools so you don’t have to spend years battling the wrong mindset, wrong customers, and wrong prices like I did.

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Always rooting for your success!!
Shubhangi
Redolence Baking School

P.S.​
This isn’t about having no hurdles in business.
It’s about having the tools to not fall apart when hurdles come.
And my heart says you deserve that. 💛

Let’s build something real, powerful, and PROFITABLE together. 🚀