Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:48:41 -0400 http://smithislandcake.com en-us © 2026 The Smith Island Baking Co. Podcast yes 0e2853da-a842-5f7d-bc9d-e40afb28c6c0 Brian Murphy episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Baking, Entrepreneurship, E-Commerce, Family Business, Smith Island Cake, Gifts Brian Murphy https://storage.buzzsprout.com/d8zcowbjfj8r98m4bufvstevfltj?.jpg http://smithislandcake.com Episode 3: Happy Birthday, SIBC! A Review of 2020, and a Preview New Projects! In this episode, we look back at what we make, how we make it, who we make it with, who we make it for, and how we work together to innovate. We also discuss new initiatives for 2020 to improve our customer experience, both in the storefront, and online. Finally, we review packaging and flavor innovation. Enjoy! 

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]]> Brian Murphy Buzzsprout-4302965 Wed, 24 Jun 2020 11:00:00 -0400 1156 full false Episode 2: Surviving COVID-19, E-Commerce Trends, and Board Games In this episode, Brian talks about his experience in quarantine, trends in e-commerce, opportunities for growth, and his dislike of board games. 

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]]> Brian Murphy Buzzsprout-4125896 Wed, 10 Jun 2020 21:00:00 -0400 1437 full false Episode 1: How We Met, Founded the Company, and Our Core Values In 2009, Brian was a former commodity trader fresh out of business school, and Joy was a (retired) electrical engineer staying at home to raise their two young daughters. With none of the experiences or training one would expect for success, they threw caution to the wind and set out to make the nation's premier bakery. Through on-the-job training and battlefield promotions, their dream has become a reality. They treat customers like family, employees like stars, and now, the best part, their kids are getting in on the act. 

An overview and history of the Smith Island Cake, the founders backgrounds, and the company's core values and governing philosophies.

]]> In 2009, Brian was a former commodity trader fresh out of business school, and Joy was a (retired) electrical engineer staying at home to raise their two young daughters. With none of the experiences or training one would expect for success, they threw caution to the wind and set out to make the nation's premier bakery. Through on-the-job training and battlefield promotions, their dream has become a reality. They treat customers like family, employees like stars, and now, the best part, their kids are getting in on the act. 

An overview and history of the Smith Island Cake, the founders backgrounds, and the company's core values and governing philosophies.

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