starting my own business (selling banana pudding)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ต.ค. 2024
- hi friends!! I run a small business and sell banana pudding on the weekends, so I thought I'd share the process and financial aspects of running a small business :) It's a great side hustle to do and can even grow into a financially-stable business! Hopefully, it could help any of you on your journey to kickstarting your own business~
Luv u all xoxo
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Congrats on your business. I have some tips on the banana pudding itself, do not mix in the whipped cream, fold it in and you can stop the browning of bananas with lemon juice.
thank you for your suggestions!! ☺️ and yes the lemon juice definitely helps ~
How do you use the lemon juice mixing all together?
@@kconrad7758hi there, I just squeeze fresh lemon juice on my bananas once they are sliced helps a little with the browning but also gives a great flavor❤
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TY U TOO 😌
Thank you for this. It's so stressful not knowing what to do 😢 I started my small dessert business to save money for my medical bills and to help my family, and I had barely any ideas. This is so helpful, thank you ❤
I’m so sorry it’s been stressful for you lately 😢 I hope everything works out for you🤍🤍
@@lisahwangg thank you ❤
Wow this is inspiring! I wanna have my own dessert business when I grow up :)
thank u!! you definitely can ☺️ I believe in u!
Always success for your banana pudding bussiness! Break a leg! ✨
Thank you!! 💕
Hi
I loved your recipe ❤
Please can u let me know that how long the pudding can be kept fresh to eat if stored in the fridge... I wanna know the expiry...
thank you! 🥰 it usually lasts a little under a week with good refrigeration. It can also be freezed and then thawed, but the texture changes a little bit (not as airy and fluffy)
@@lisahwangg Thanks for your reply... Wish u all the best for your business.... You are a sweet and sincere person ❤
Wow, this video was very insightful. I want to start my own pudding business as well. You did an excellent job❤
Thank u so much! I’m glad it was helpful ☺️
Tysmm im planning to open a small business at the weekend selling sweets and suger cookies thank you so much don't worry i wont steal ur Banna pudding it looks so yummy Hope u have a great day Luvysm,("New subscriber *Fan*")
Hi Lisa, this video is super helpful! I’m in the works of starting a small business selling banana pudding as well. How did you choose your pickup location? Did it vary?
thank u Esther!! ☺️ my pickup location was my home or my friend’s house, but I did consider moving to a commercial kitchen near my area as I would have more space, support, resources, and 1 pick up location. I’m still considering doing that right now!
@@lisahwangg oh ok sweet! Thank you for the info, I really appreciate it! I pray the best for you and your business! God bless you!
Hi Lisa. Can you please make a video on how you package your banana pudding jars to be shipped?
Hi Valorie! I don’t actually ship my banana pudding, I had my customers pick up their order :)
Congratulations! Question I wanted to do the same thing but how did you get customers to purchase from you? Did you literally just post on instagram? If so how many times a week?
Very nice video. Do you think being that careful laying the wafers and bananas is effective? Couldn't you just dump them on without being neat just to speed up the process. It would look and taste the same no matter what since you're scooping out large mixed amounts anyway. Just curious. Have you tried different preparation methods? Which one works best for you?
Hi! That’s a great question - I’ve definitely tried the dump method and thought it didn’t matter initially, but I was wrong! I think doing it meticulously and packing it in the container exactly as is gives the customer the same experience in every single bite. At least to me, it made a huge difference
I just wanted to say thank you for doing this video I've learned a lot from watching your video
thank you for your kind words and for watching my video ☺️ I’m so glad it helped you in some capacity!!
Love this!! Congrats!!
If you dont mind me asking, how much did you sell each cup for? Im about to hold a bake sale and was just figuring out a good price range
$8 for 12oz
Thank u! I did size S and M! I would raise it to 9.50 depending on demand sometimes
omg you got me cravin banana pudding now 😭
goodluck on ur business! 💛
Thank you!! ☺️
This video is so informative. Thank you so much!
Where did you find your food scale?
thank you for watching and enjoying! ☺️ the food scale is from Amazon - I’ve linked it in the description for you to check out :)
thank u!!😊
no problem! 😊
Great job Lisa what is the weight of your finished product
I love banana girl, my favourite
My problem is able to rent a small tiny space for a commercial kitchen that won't kill my expenses.
Thanks for think ❤ where did you get your white packaging cups?
I know you’re closed now . But what did you do as far as permits and stuff ?
One more question... Bananas change color when sliced... Do they look and taste fresh in the pudding??
I bought bananas that were just right before they were ripe, so they don’t go bad too quickly, and I find that a little bit of tart in the banana was good since it’ll absorb the sugar in the pudding mix & cookies anyways :) when I put them in the pudding, they last pretty well!
@@lisahwangg Thanks for your input ❤
Hi! My daughters want to start a business like yours because they got inspired by this video of yours. Can you share the measures of the ingredients?
Hi!! The measurements of the ingredients are on Google if u search up magnolias banana pudding! But I add more heavy cream than it calls for to make the cream mixture less sweet since the wafers & bananas add extra sweetness :)
Wow that was nice✨
I wanna start a small business too ..may ik wer did u get those cups from ??
thank you :)) and I searched for them on Amazon!
@@lisahwangg thnkx❣️
hey! this was very helpful indeed. I do have a question though, how do you set a limit to the number of orders? As in, what if someone fills in the Google Form and submits a payment but you're already out of stock for the week? Thanks in advance :)
Hi thanks for asking!! I’m sure other people have a more efficient way, but I just check the number of orders I have frequently, especially in the morning & before I sleep. If I think it’s getting close to the amount I want to produce, I’ll make a cut off & say I’m sold out for the week!
Also i have a friend who runs a business too , she’ll receive an order from Google form, but request payment only after confirmation, so that way if she’s capped, she can let them know that she’s sold out before anyone pays
Pls lmk if U have any other questions! Thanks 🥰
@@lisahwangg Oo. The payment after confirmation thing sounds like it might work. That answers my question, thanks again!
I was just planning to do this. How much are you selling each small and big tub? Where did you get those containers? Thank you 😊
Hey Cindy, I just linked the cups I use in my bio :) I used to sell small (8oz) and medium (12oz), but now only sell the M because it brings in more profit.
I buy the 250 pack of cups from amazon to save money, but when I first started off, I would buy the 50 packs!
Good luck with your business and let me know if you have any more questions!!
Hom much do you sell the medium?
@@Christianlovesbaking 8 dollars per cup!
@@lisahwangg is it the 12 ounces
@@Christianlovesbaking yes 12 oz for M
Hi Lisa, I just came across you video and it's sad to hear that you're no longer selling banana pudding... I was just wondering if you can send me the link where I can see the recipe. Much appreciated. Thank you
www.the-girl-who-ate-everything.com/magnolia-bakerys-famous-banana-pudding/
I add more heavy cream than it calls for because the wafers and bananas already bring in a lot of sweetness!
@@lisahwangg Thank you Lisa, I will try it and look forward to starting what I think would be a nice side business. Would it be possible for you to share your spreadsheet ? if possible of course. Thanks again
Omg where do you get the containers the cups..
Did u need license or trainings to sell the pudding?
Did you have to get any kind of permit or anything before you started selling?
Yes so normally you need a zoning permit, and if your product contains something that requires temperature regulation like cream, you would need a product assessment first
The regulations are different per state and county, so I suggest you look into zoning permits for food production in your area!
Did you make it legal ? Did you go through the selling food laws in your city ?
yes! it was complicated to maintain so I decided to stop producing
This has been my issue. Cottage laws.
Hi! Do you guys mind sharing what made it difficult so I know what to expect? Thank you.
@@MillionDollaSumthin it made if difficult to get a business license because my state requires a letter from the organization that covers cottage law saying my kitchen has been inspected.
Cottage law says we cant sell anything that's highly perishable unless we have done the proper steps and have been inspected.
@@MillionDollaSumthin inspection Cost money and they require food testing, temp control, storage inspection, etc....... more money.
Hi thank you for this! Would you be interested in sharing your excel sheet or explaining a bit more? I want to get more concrete with my cost/profit!
hey girl! ☺️ thank u for watching & I’m glad you were able to get something out of watching!! The excel sheets have all my customer’s information such as emails&phone numbers so sharing may be a hard one - but I can definitely go in depth and answer any questions you may have!! 🤍 any specific questions about cost/profit or running a business?
@@lisahwangg you’re the best! Thank you for getting back so fast. I actually started working on the google form, that’s most of your excel sheet data right? And then you just added a table with your cost? Could you share the formulas? I’m assuming it’s just =(total minus the cost) from the corresponding cells? This video is amazing i literally followed step by step. Thank you a million times!!!!
yes ofcourse!! Do you have an Instagram? I can DM you some photos for the formula & include anything left that wasnt included!!
Also, are you selling banana pudding?
@@lisahwangg Can I get this information too?
@@courtneyjohnson8706 hi yes!! can you DM me on instagram?? my insta is @lisahwangg
hi where can I get those containers?
Where did you order those cups from having a hard time finding a company
I ordered them off Amazon! They’re linked in the description
How much do you sell those for?
This is awesome.
how can I do the financial sheet? I don't know how to calculate my expenses, I sell brownies but I'm facing some troubles. Can you show us how to calculate everything? thanks
i can help! But can you dm me on Instagram? It would be easier for us to chat there @lisahwangg
@@lisahwangg yes sure!🫡🤍
This is amazing and very inspiring , i am dreaming to start one of my favorite desserts business. Thanks for this video..
aww thank u so much!! 🥺 you got this, I know you’ll do great starting your dream business. I’m rooting for you and let me know if you have any questions!! 🤍🤍
I just said I was finna start mine 😍😍
good luck! You got this 🥰 shoot me a DM on Instagram if u ever have any questions
So inspiring!! I might start a small business too....
Do it!!! I think it’s so fun, even for a short period of time, and u learn so much!
Wonderful video
Thank u Jennifer! :)
I was wondering what size and how much were u selling them. With the cost of ingredients going up just sucks lol
I sold a small for 5 and a medium for 8, but if I sold again, I would definitely charge more for them!
I always knew I sold them for relatively cheap, so I would probably do Small for 6.50-7 and medium for 8.5
(The small was still a lot and medium wasn’t too much bigger)
@@lisahwangg was the med a 12oz. Yeah ingredients are getting more expensive n ppl def would still buy
@@jenniferrivera8627 If you ever start selling, I wish you luck
How did your clients discover you?
How many time i can store the pudding in the fridge?
It will last a few days in the fridge after you make it!!! Depends how cold your fridge is but probably 4-6 days
Where do you get your containers
I ordered off Amazon!
Link is in the description~
Hey Lisa where can I find the exact ingredients
Hi! The ingredients can be found online if you type in magnolia banana pudding ingredients!
I think the video also includes them too
I have a vendor show and want to offer banana pudding , how would I keep this chilled?
I normally store them in an ice box if I need to take it to go! It just requires refrigerator temp to be stored
How can I extend pudding shelf life I want to sale in shop in India
Hi!! The best way to store is in a cold refrigerator! If u put in freezer, the texture changes so it isn’t fluffy anymore, just creamy
Where did you get your cups??
I ordered them off Amazon! I’m not sure if they still sell the exact same kind :(
@@lisahwangg it’s ok I found some that will work with it 👍
I need those cups
Hey Lisa do you still sell your pudding?
How much are you selling them for ?
i sold a small for 5 dollar and a medium for 8 dollar!! I was definitely thinking of upping the price though
Wowwwww I love this fr I’m just mad I’m just now discovering you 😢 lol I sell banana pudding in California and I’m trying to figure out how to ship. I followed you on IG
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Nice content. Are you still operating this business?
Thank you! I’ve stopped it for now, but am considering starting again :)
@@lisahwangg You're welcome. I would love to know why you've paused and about other aspects of the business. I don't use IG, but do you have a business email?
@@TreUnplugged Yeah sure! I decided to focus my time on other things for now, but am considering starting it up again sometime soon :) yes, my email is lisahwangx@gmail.com
@@lisahwangg I've emailed you. Subject: Banana Pudding Business. Thanks!
How much do you charge for these?
I used to sell them for $5 small and $8 medium, but if I sold them again, I would definitely increase the price and add a large size :)
@@lisahwangg Thank you so kindly for responding and sharing! Blessings on you! ☺️
Nice
Where do you purchase your heavy whipping cream. I sale pudding too and I’ve noticed heavy whipping cream is very expensive
hi! I also had the same struggle with finding heavy whipping cream for cheap 😞 atleast around me, the cheapest I found was Wegmans or Walmart!
@@lisahwangg 🥲😮 yeah I used a Cheaper one sold for $3.49 at Sams Club yesterday but it has less butter fat so my pudding didn’t come out nice and fluffy like it usually does 🤷🏾♀️
Are you still doing the pudding?
Hi I've stopped it for now! But I've been thinking about getting back to it at one point :)
@@lisahwangg I’m fixing to start lol
@@sylamsyntax23 I’m selling in California😃👋🏿👋🏿. I have like 5 different flavors and no original flavor ☺️🤣I still need to determine the cost to make each on tho so I no how
Much I should sell them.I made all of them this weekend and it took me so long to prep😑. I also had an issue with my bananas tasting a little odd after 2 days. I’m thinking I’m just going to blending bananas into the pudding
@@ccr6088 tally up all the money it took to make the batch of pudding then divide it by a feasible number and sell your pudding over that amount to make a profit. How many did you make? That’s the number you divide by And yes ppl sometimes leave bananas out and just use the extract because bananas go bad so fast. Blending it into the pudding is a pretty good idea
@@sylamsyntax23 lawd I made way too
Much of each batch. I used 8oz deli containers. I learned my lesson. Right now I’m buying from the store but then I plan on buying majority of my food from wholesale suppliers like Restaurant Depot, so I’m going to do my budget off of the pricing from wholesale.
Only thing I’ll by from the store is a spice cake i put in the pudding because it is the cheapest I’ve found.
I add a lot of funky stuff like Magnolia Bakery does
Sprinkles, walnuts, brownies 😬plus I also make fried pies, lemonade, and agua Fresca that’s why it’s taking me too long plus I make life difficult
Thanks its very useful and u beautiful
thank you!! 😌🫶🏻
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