Susie L. Sarich, SusieCakes: How Community-First Growth Scaled to 31 Locations

“So I don't think there's a right way or wrong way to handle it. It's just how you need to handle it for yourself.”In this heartwarming and deeply inspiring episode of The Entreprenista Podcast, we sit down with Susie Sarich, founder and CEO of SusieCakes, the beloved bakery brand known for its nostalgic, made-from-scratch desserts and empowering company culture. From humble beginnings in Chicago to launching over 30 locations nationwide, Susie shares how she turned her grandmothers’ simple wisdom — “work hard and be nice to people” — into the cornerstone of her business and life philosophy. With honesty, humor, and heart, Susie proves that success isn’t just about the bottom line — it’s about building something meaningful, lifting others up, and believing you can do anything you set your mind to. What we talked about:The First Steps [6:06]Opening Multiple Locations [11:20]Hiring the Right Person [18:25]A Unique Interview Style [21:35]How Susie Cake Helps [25:05] Connect with Susie:Instagram LinkedIn Website Are you ready to get the recognition you deserve? Applications close on November 6th. Take the first step toward gaining the visibility and recognition your business deserves. ⁠Start your award application today⁠! Join hundreds of ambitious, purpose-driven founders at The PGA National Resort for a life-changing weekend of inspiration, motivation, and transformation for the 2026 Founders Weekend! Join our Entreprenista League community of women founders! You’ll have access to a private community of like-minded Entreprenistas who are making an impact in business every day, special discounts on business products and solutions, exclusive content, private events, the opportunity to have your story featured on our website and social channels, and access to Office Hours with top founders who have been on our show! We can’t wait to welcome you, support you, and be part of your business journey!Curious about joining the Entreprenista League? Sign up here for a free info session. Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Entreprenista Podcast - the most fun business meeting for women founders and leaders. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart Radio | GooglePlayBe sure to share your favorite episodes across social media to help us reach more amazing female founders, like you.