What is considered a Pro.?
A lady came to my house last year, needing an anniversary cake, being sent to me by her friend. I showed her my photo album of my cakes. She was impressed. She asked me if I was a proffesional, I told her no, as I do not know what to consider my work. She said she was looking for a pro. and left. A few months later, Her friend came to my house needing a Birthday cake and said the other lady ended up going to Wal-mart for the anniversary cake. Can someone let me know what is considered a proffesional? Thak you.
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Permalink Reply by Theresa Happe on -
Given the outcome, it was an excuse not to pay whatever you were going to charge her and had absolutely nothing to do with being a pro. She had to make you feel bad instead of admitting she was cheap. That has nothing to do with your being a pro! (That's putting it very nicely!)
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Permalink Reply by yvonne murphy on -
My husband and sisters said the same thing. She was Cheap! After all, the other lady did come back for a birthday cake. So the laugh is on Ms. CHEAP! Every one at the party knows she's cheap, cause both ladies go to the same parties, ha! ha! .... LOL. Thank you for the feedback Terri and Sherry, you guy's are truly encouraging and inspireing..... Yvonne
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Permalink Reply by Sam The Cake Man aka Carl on -
I guess it would be considered someone who has went through specific training courses that would once completed magically turn you into a professional, or someone who does it as a business either in or out of their home. One does not have to have a culinary arts degree or certificate to create great cakes. She lost out by not having you do it. Keep on baking!
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Permalink Reply by yvonne murphy on
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I never took a single class, but I'm still baking and caking. Thanks for the comment Sam The Cake Man.
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Permalink Reply by tracey lopez on -
If she went to Wal Mart, good riddens. If she only what was in those cakes, why they stay on the shelves so long! As long as others are coming back to you for your product, which is created with pride and your personal creativity, I would not give her a second thought!!
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Permalink Reply by Diana Viera on -
I say we are all pros in our own way! We are all unique and just because someone chooses not to go to you because they don't consider you a pro, they can go elsewhere. I'm sure that lady wasn't too impress with Wal-Marts' cake and decided to give you a try.
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Permalink Reply by jeri c on -
I have been at this for over 30 years and I still do NOT consider myself a "pro" however I know that I can run circles around a few others in our area who do call themselves "pros" and have only been at this for a couple years or so.... I guess it is all in one's opinions and all I need to know is that I have the confidence in myself to do what I need to do pro or not.
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Permalink Reply by Angela Wright Pineda on -
My definition for what it's worth (probably not much...lol) is that anyone taking money for their work is a professional. But like Sherri said, even a beginner who takes money could then claim they are a professional. Now as far as artistry I too don't feel I am of a professional level, but I do have a cake business so when I enter a cake competition their rules generally state because I sell my cakes I have to enter the professional division. Sucks too...LOL! At anyrate, I think you have to ask the "asker" what their personal definition of a professional is. If it is some one who is caking for a profit then yes you are a pro, but if it is on an artistry level then that is up to your own personal interpretation. Oh and by judging your gumpaste flowers, you can classify yourself as a pro, but maybe more practice on your buttercream techniques will really place you in that category artistically :)
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Permalink Reply by Nur Ainee Muhammad on -
In our line of work, being considered a 'prp' is subjective. I have received lots of training but will hesistate to go round calling myself a pro. As long your work looks good and your customers are happy, you are a pro in your right. I have seen.. many who claim that they are professionals whose work are far from acceptable. Many of those who work from home can do a far better jo. I have worked in a major retail store like Wal-mart and believe me due to the large scale of the work involved, the cake she bought cant be all that great. Everyone is right .... she was just giving a feeble excuse cos she cant or not willing to pay for your work .... its HER loss... One thing yu must not do is to let people like her dampen your spirits.. Its important not to undersell yourself...forget about her.....
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Permalink Reply by yvonne murphy on
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Thanks to all for your input and encouragement!!!!!!
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Permalink Reply by Kelly Chandley on -
I know I'm WAY behind on this discussion but I did just join the community and am thirsting for knowledge so I've read EVERY discussion on the forum....all 15 pages...lol Anyhoo, to put my 2 cents in, Yvonne, the definition of a pro or professional as defined by Mr. Webster is as follows.....
A professional is a person who is paid to undertake a specialised set of tasks and to complete them for a fee.Based on that definition, I'd say you are most definitely a pro! You don't let that cheap woman get to you and keep doing what you love!
Happy caking!
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Permalink Reply by Goreti on -
Ok let me see if I have this straight. She was looking for a pro and then went to Wal-Mart?! Give me a break. Once she saw your work, she realized she couldn't afford you. She just couldn't think of a way to tell you that. Don't let her get you down. It was her (and her guests) loss.
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