#032: Britty O’Connor on Opening Flour & Salt, Expanding and Embracing New Opportunites, and Hiring the Right People

On today’s episode of The Cultivate Podcast, I am joined Britty O’Connor. Britty is the owner and head baker of Flour & Salt Bakery and Cafe, as well as Martha’s on Madison. She is also the president of the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce.  Britty got her degree in education, but as someone who has been baking since early adulthood, when she was offered the brick-and-mortar for Flour & Salt, she knew she couldn’t pass up the opportunity.  During our conversation, Britty shares insights into her unexpected journey of owning Flour and Salt, sharing how she expanded her business, opened a new location, and adapted to what her market wanted. She emphasizes the importance of hiring the right people and fostering a strong team dynamic.  Additionally, Britty shares the concept of radical candor, and how this management style has allowed her to build a team that is passionate and aligned with the values of the bakery. She also hints about some of her potential future projects, including writing a cookbook and offering consulting for aspiring entrepreneurs.  To check out Flour & Salt on Instagram, click here.  To check out Martha’s on Madison on Instagram, click here.  Flour & Salt Cafe is located at:  37 Lebanon St Hamilton, NY 13346 Flour & Salt Bakery is located at:  7 Maple Ave  Hamilton, NY 13346 Hours:  Wednesday through Friday 7:30 am to 2 pm Saturday and Sunday 8 am to 2 pm Martha’s on Madison is located at:  3 Madison St Hamilton, NY 13346 Hours:  Tuesday through Friday 4 to 11 pm Saturday 12 to 11 pm Monthly No Mic Night Tuesday Tiki Night Wednesday Wine Down Join CNY Women’s Network’s membership community, The Collective by CNYWN: https://www.cnywomensnetwork.com/membership Use the code: CULTIVATE10 for 10% off your premium membership. If you have any questions about The Collective by CNYWN, send us a DM here. Apply to be a guest on this podcast here. To connect with Alex Canavan, click⁠ here⁠.  To connect with the Cultivate Podcast, click⁠ here⁠. To connect with the CNY Women's Network on TikTok, click ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. To connect with the CNY Women’s Network click⁠ here⁠. This episode is brought to you by the ⁠CNY Women’s Network.⁠ AT CNY WOMEN'S NETWORK, WE BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF WOMEN COMING TOGETHER TO CONNECT, GROW, AND ELEVATE THEIR LIVES.   This episode is brought to you by⁠ Kithe Studio⁠. A 1,300 Square-ft creative studio in downtown Syracuse, New York.