How I Bring In $100K Baking Cakes At Age 19
Justin Ellen, 19, is not just a talented cake artist but also a successful entrepreneur. With a little help from his family members, he runs a thriving baking business Everything Just Baked that grossed over $100,000 in sales in 2021 and is on track to gross over $200,000 in sales by the end of 2022. Justin is also known for his hyper-real cake designs and was featured on the Netflix show “Is It Cake?”
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I Skipped College To Bake Cakes - Now I Bring In $100K
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This is why it’s important to nurture your child’s talent
@johnjones9901
Жыл бұрын
Facts!!! And very well said!! ❤️🙏❤️❤️🙏
@maroonscarlet
11 ай бұрын
true, the people around me killed my talent, saying that there's no money in art.. they let me took accountancy in college and it brought me stress in my life. I am drained, I love creating things where I can express myself.. I just feel lost now..
@mightytunesng
10 ай бұрын
@@maroonscarlet It's never too late to chase your dreams
@maroonscarlet
10 ай бұрын
@@mightytunesng thank you for this :)
@destinyquiroz914
5 ай бұрын
Exactlyyyy
I love that his whole family from his mom, dad, and sisters are all taking part and helping out in different ways! It's so heartwarming
He totally smiled throughout the interview, speaking on his gift and passion!
I love how he has a smile through it all. ❤️
@waynewilliams9442
Жыл бұрын
Your goregeous Krystal holla back with a like if you single beautiful
@waynewilliams9442
Жыл бұрын
Your goregeous Krystal holla back with a like if you single beautiful
@MilenaKoncar
Жыл бұрын
That happens to people that love what they do and are passionate for it, naturally.
He seems like such a nice guy. Happy for his success
@D1Junk
2 жыл бұрын
you mean nice girl?
@ykscanavari4645
2 жыл бұрын
@@D1Junk why u said girl?
@kamal-hassan
2 жыл бұрын
@@D1Junk why you said girl? 🤔
@bluebellbeatnik4945
Жыл бұрын
@@D1Junk grow up. i'm sorry you're sexually attracted to him and cannot cope.
@D1Junk
Жыл бұрын
@@bluebellbeatnik4945 you mean her? sexually attracted to her?
Loved him on the Netflix show! Wishing him even more success.
When you have a family that comes together, the sky is truly the limit. Congrats to this entire family for supporting Justin in becoming such a cake boss, oh no wait, that's taken already, eH?
Wow this kid is making 100k as a 19 year old while others are building up debt in college of working minimum wage. Well done 👏
I like that the whole family is on the business and support him! Wish him lots of success 🎉
Passion meets practice. Promote it then watch the paper come. This young man needs no luck. He's fulfilling his purpose. Hope you all are cultivating what excites you! Go get it!!
Good for him, he seems so pure. I wish him continued success in his business 👏
I just love how laid back and smiley he is the whole video. Wish you success, wealth and health !!
Good for him!! And great that his whole family is supportive!❤
I wish him so much success, he deserves it!
I appreciate him going in detail about his process :)
He seems so sweet. Wishing him all the success!!
@gojosgirl6487
2 жыл бұрын
Hehe, no pun intended
Awww, I loved him on it’s just cake. Good luck to you Justin! I’d love to have him make a cake for me.
I just watched this whole video and his smile made me smile :’)
I just noticed that he said he grossed a 100K. That's a very different from netting a 100K. I hope he is taking home enough money to make this work long term.
@Ellesappellejejeje
2 жыл бұрын
what's the difference between the two??
@laina-brown
2 жыл бұрын
@@Ellesappellejejeje Gross is what you bring in before all expenses like employees, taxes, and materials, and net is what you get to keep after all your bills are paid.
@Goldzwiebel
2 жыл бұрын
can he even do much more? $100,000 and about 300 working days is still $330 a day. expensive cakes are something for special occasions and i think it's great that he got the weekends full (with more expensive cakes) so quickly. if he manages 100k net because he gets more complex orders, he has already reached the maximum. he markets himself and no employees, so hiring others could damage the image and sales.
@kendoman3150
2 жыл бұрын
@@Ellesappellejejeje very happy of his success. I just wonder how does he scale up his business, since it seems very tied to his unique skills.
@CP-qh7om
2 жыл бұрын
@@Goldzwiebel An option would be to raise the price to make the cakes. He has the skill, and it’s knowing your worth plays a big part in this. He is 100% worth it.
AMAZING!! This girl loves CAKE!!! I hope that one day I get a chance to try one of these cakes, they look BOMB! Much love from the BAY AREAAAA! Wishing you great success JUSTIN!!!
This guy has great spirit. Seems like a wholesome beautiful soul.
He is one of the cutest humans on the planet! Love him and his cakes!
Love his energy!
Oh I remember he was a contestant in Netflix, new baking contest. I was impressed by his level. Then it will take more time and reviews to look more professional. His flavors are really good.
It's so nice i stumbled on this video. I learned of this young man a few weeks ago after he posted doing Mary J Bliges birthday cake. He seems so humble & he hope he exceeds his own expectations.
Very Inspiring. Weldone Justin!
He's inspiring not only is he young and doing his thing but he's from my home town.
He looks so happy. Love this !!!♥️🎉
Wow!!! Congratulations and your from New Jersey 🎉🎉🎉🏆
Wishing you continued success!
This video warms my heart! 🥰My 11 year old daughter is a cake artist! 🎂
Justin's Is very Talented and has Incredible Family Support Witnessing the power of a supportive family is always heartwarming. 💛❤️💙
Great job Justin! I remember seeing him on Is It Cake? Glad to see that he's successful.
Going on Netflix only is going to take his business to inane levels. Hope he's ready to scale and teaches friends as well.
Congratulations. This is awesome.
So happy for him and his family 🎉
I saw him on “is it cake?” On Netflix! He was great!
You're juz AWESOME & Talented, So proud of you! Thz is a craft "anyone" who loves being in the kitchen can do! U can make it your own & bring any1 1, 2, or 3 style to it u don't hv 2B like any1 else! Develop your own niche...I'm self-taught. GO FOR IT....MUCH SUCCESS❤👍🏽🙏🏽
His cakes so beautiful
Great smile and story.
Love love this!!
Congratulations.. GREAT JOB may all ur plans succeed..
Congratulations Justin
Good for you bro .. your in the perfect market.. plus your location in Bergen is the best place
I am so happy for this young man
Very inspiring!
Great video. Thought I recognized him then realized he was on the Netflix 'Is it cake' series.
I hate working 😆😆 Happyv& Jealous of this kid! Happy he's made it a Family business ❤❤
LETS GO!!! Passaic Country NJ!!!
He's Amazing wow!
This is amazing !
Wow, this is an innate gift! I love to see this 🍰
Ugh. I love him
doing great kiddo ❤️❤️
Wonderful enthusiasm.
When you do not need a college education…This is it! 👏👏👏👏 way to go buddy. Just be smart about your finances ♥️
Great attitude sir
refreshing to see he’s not a finance guru
Very Nice Much Continued Success Young Man!!!❤❤🎂
I love you work your cakes are amazing I have a question what program you use to design your cakes on your Ipad or is it the iPad that I need to buy. Thank you so much. 💓
You are amazing. I work as a Pastry Chef pastry cook whatever you call it. In the hotels I come from a mixed background. It’s been very tough for me. I want to try to open up something Miami but I’m not sure some people say because of my color of my skin, nothing’s possible in Miami but thank you so much for encouraging me to want to open up something you are my superhero. Thank you so much.
@larrywasserman294
4 ай бұрын
JP from Miami
Lol this popped up right when I was thinking should I focus on the cake industry or.... ❤️🎉
Congratulations!
Watching you on Sherri Shepard Tv show! “ YOU GO BOY😂😂😂😂😂
This is so dope! I’m the only person in my bakery and I’m exhausted after a $40,000 year 😂
That's amazing 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
This man is very talented 👏 👌 ❤❤❤
great work justin,,, your highly intelligent in being able to do what you do ...its so complicated ..well done !!!!!!1
I’m 19 too !!! Nice to see ppl of 2003 is also filled with more Black artists becoming successful!!!!
Smart man 👨👌👏 college is not for everyone.
Beautiful
That’s a good looking family!! And can I get a cake !!!! Wow
Social media is a game changer for businesses now! Easy to market yourself.
Respect
very cool!!
I'm also a baker just like you 🎉❤I really happy for you ... hope one day we can collaborate if you want it 😊. Keep the good job 👏 👍 ❤
Very talented
I learned about him on the Netflix series Is it cake.
Such a great story, to see this young man pursuing his passions and making a nice profit along the way. Thanks for sharing!
Never let people tell you that family and business don't go together. Family and greed don't.
Practicing piano while watching Hoarders. Just so happens, learning the song “Radioactive “ so appropriate. Blessings from Florida.
Awesome! ! You are a role model for all of us! ✌️
🔥🔥🔥 dope business an got the family business!! Respect ✊🏿
Nice
Bro got that wheelchair Jimmy smile!!😁
Wow i hate to see younger people doing better than me it hurts
@mariwatersflowersayyy2823
2 жыл бұрын
Do something about it, let that drive you to do better!
I don't see why the last cake is over 3500$ what's more elaborate vs the previous over the top 1500$ cakes?
@heaven7612
Жыл бұрын
A simple cake with a minimal design could be up to $300 especially if you don’t have a stablished enough business, when you do that price can be lowered for a simple cake. bigger + more design of a cake takes a lot of cake which is money and a lot of decorating that cost money and then to add in the hours of time you spent on the cake it does equal out to high prices. Cakes aren’t cheap or else make it yourself
I’m happy for you I really mean it trust nobody in I'm happy for you I really mean it trust nobody in this business Family number one I said don’t try to get too big to fast like I said don't try to get too big too fast I did that with close friends and they screwed me over Good luck with everything. Good luck with everything I really like you P from MIAMI used to work in the hotel for many years I JP from Miami used to work in the hotel for many years I don't anymore
Amazing Justin!! You are so inspiring!!
Just saw you on #sherritvshow. Congratulations 🎉
I know bulk sugar went up 60.00-80.00
I got a love for cake too 😅🤣
Good for him. Wonder if there's some special selling point about his business other that it's run by a teenager?
You deserve it 🤑🤑🤑🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳
L❤️v e! Practicing and practicing! Perfection! *Look into a true purveyor situation with your ingredients;an egg source who can supply you at cost then you expose them as egg source for their sales. Make your own flour…or find someone to pay hourly there in the kitchen to make your own flour~then sell any extra flour to a local restaurant that makes their own signature desserts:advertising your custom cakes and local purveyor quality.
I'm a student and i want to learn cakery......
I'm not trying to be a hater but the cakes seem very expensive for what they are? the best looking ones are just basic cakes with stuff stuck on and the more complex ones seem sloppy/inexperienced, idk
Looooool my siblings just go into the kitchen and make a mess ha. It’s a tasty mess though
I need to work for him I’m 33 years old I been making Foods for a while now I want to link up I’m from the Bay Area I will work for you to live up my experience and expectations
$3600 for a cake, screams inflation