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Oliver Buchannon
Jimmy MacMillan

Bakery consultant, James Beard semi-finalist, Top Ten Pastry Chef, founder of Successful Bakery.

Smart Cookie Newsletter - Issue #16

Jul 2, 2026

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1 min read

Smart Cookie Newsletter - Issue #16

Successful Bakery on Pastry Arts Podcast

Jimmy MacMillan
Jimmy MacMillan
Smart Cookie Newsletter - Issue #14

Nov 11, 2025

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4 min read

Smart Cookie Newsletter - Issue #14

The Power of Focus: Turning Busy Holidays into Breakthroughs

Jimmy MacMillan
Jimmy MacMillan
Smart Cookie Newsletter - Issue #13

Nov 5, 2025

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8 min read

Smart Cookie Newsletter - Issue #13

What we learned from the Midterm Elections about 2026 for Bakeries

Jimmy MacMillan
Jimmy MacMillan
Smart Cookie Newsletter - Issue #12

Oct 27, 2025

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4 min read

Smart Cookie Newsletter - Issue #12

Why Waiting for January to Plan 2026 Is a Big Mistake

Jimmy MacMillan
Jimmy MacMillan
Smart Cookie Newsletter - Issue #11

Sep 29, 2025

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3 min read

Smart Cookie Newsletter - Issue #11

Why Net Margin Is Your Bakery’s True Health Score

Jimmy MacMillan
Jimmy MacMillan
Smart Cookie Newsletter - Issue #10

Sep 15, 2025

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6 min read

Smart Cookie Newsletter - Issue #10

My Takeaways from the 2025 Chicago Baking & Pastry Forum

Jimmy MacMillan
Jimmy MacMillan
Smart Cookie Newsletter - Issue #9

Sep 1, 2025

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4 min read

Smart Cookie Newsletter - Issue #9

Let’s Get Analytical About Bakery Growth in the Holidays

Jimmy MacMillan
Jimmy MacMillan
Smart Cookie Newsletter - Issue #8

Aug 25, 2025

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4 min read

Smart Cookie Newsletter - Issue #8

The Efficiency Trap: Why Your Net Margin Is Only Half the Story

Jimmy MacMillan
Jimmy MacMillan

Bakery

+3

Smart Cookie Newsletter - Issue #7

Aug 4, 2025

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3 min read

Smart Cookie Newsletter - Issue #7

Why Don’t Bakery Owners and Operators Invest in Their People?

Jimmy MacMillan
Jimmy MacMillan
Smart Cookie Newsletter - Issue #6

Jul 28, 2025

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8 min read

Smart Cookie Newsletter - Issue #6

Building a Bakery That Thrives Without “Hero Dependence”

Jimmy MacMillan
Jimmy MacMillan
Smart Cookie Newsletter - Issue #5

Jul 21, 2025

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5 min read

Smart Cookie Newsletter - Issue #5

Tackling the Impending Bakery Labor Crisis

Jimmy MacMillan
Jimmy MacMillan
Smart Cookie Newsletter - Issue #4

Jul 14, 2025

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6 min read

Smart Cookie Newsletter - Issue #4

2025 Bakery Industry Mid-Year Check-In

Jimmy MacMillan
Jimmy MacMillan
Smart Cookie Newsletter - Issue #3

Jul 7, 2025

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5 min read

Smart Cookie Newsletter - Issue #3

The Smart Bakery Model: How LLMs Turn Data Into Profit

Jimmy MacMillan
Jimmy MacMillan

Bakery Strategy

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Smart Cookie Newsletter - Issue #2

Jun 30, 2025

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3 min read

Smart Cookie Newsletter - Issue #2

Why Summer Planning Secures Your Festive Season Success

Jimmy MacMillan
Jimmy MacMillan
Smart Cookie Newsletter - Issue #1

Jun 23, 2025

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6 min read

Smart Cookie Newsletter - Issue #1

Your Bakery Standards: Why Your Success Lives in the Details

Jimmy MacMillan
Jimmy MacMillan
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