May 2025 Basecamp Newsletter
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We love celebrating local entrepreneurs who turn big dreams into reality, so on this week's episode of our Making Sense of Money podcast, we sat down with Brittin Fleshman, owner of B's Bakery in Lewiston, Idaho. From baking in an Easy-Bake Oven to selling out her storefront every Saturday, Brittin’s journey is a sweet reminder that with passion, persistence, and a little financial know-how, anything is possible.
The Recipe for Success
Brittin's love for baking started with her grandma. "I also had an Easy-Bake Oven as a child… I baked so much with it that my mom stopped buying the premixed packages and started printing out recipes from the internet. So I would bake from scratch in my Easy-Bake Oven." The real turning point came when she boldly left her teaching path behind and enrolled in a cake-decorating program in Spokane, Washington. That leap set the stage for her career path forward.
From Side Hustle to Storefront
Running a business as a side hustle from home wasn't easy. The days were filled with long hours, limited income, and no real separation between work and life. "I realized I wasn't supporting my family the way I wanted to," Brittin shared. So, she and her husband used a HELOC (Home Equity Line of Credit) to finance the new storefront. It was an important financial decision, allowing her to grow B's Bakery while avoiding traditional business debt.
Want to check out the rest of Brittin's advice to aspiring business owners and much more? Click below to continue reading.
From Math Teacher to Influencer
In a special episode of Making Sense of Money, Tanis sits down with Kayla Zenner of The Farmstyle to discuss her journey from high school math teacher to full-time content creator. Kayla shares how a lack of daycare options sparked her transition into a social media influencer, building her brand around farm life, cooking, and sourdough. Click below to check out Kayla's full story.
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Did someone send you a check? It might be too good to be true.
Fake check scams are still one of the most common fraud attempts. They involve tricking people into depositing bogus checks and then sending money back before the check bounces.
How it works:
- You sell something online or apply for a remote job.
- The buyer or "employer" sends you a check for more than the agreed amount.
- They ask you to send back the difference or use some funds for supplies.
- Days later, the check bounces, and you're on the hook for the full amount.
Protect yourself:
- Never accept checks from people you don't know or trust.
- Don't send money back for overpayments, especially if the check hasn't cleared.
- If in doubt, contact us before depositing anything suspicious.
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