In this episode, Eric interviews Kayla Rochkin, the Chief Growth Officer at Bond Bakery Brands. Bond acquires family and founder-run bakeries without succession plans, helping them continue their legacy. Kayla dishes on everything from keeping quality top-notch to building a company culture that’s as warm and welcoming as fresh bread. She also shares tips on getting that B Corp certification and how to balance profits with purpose. 

0:28 Introductions 
2:20 Bond Bakery Brands 
4:10 Portofino Bakery 
11:30 B Corp Certification Journey 
19:30 Carbon Reduction Initiatives 
20:06 Flour Silos 
25:27 Competing with Industry Giants 
29:54 Consumer Trust 
32:30 Advice for Small Businesses 
36:58 Final Thoughts 

Kayla Rochkin, Chief Growth Officer at Bond Bakery Brands  
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaylarochkin/ 

Portofino Bakery  
https://www.portofinobakery.ca/