Podcast: The Secret to a Thriving Bakery with Marc Anderson of Linda’s Bakery
March 12, 2025 | 1 min to read
In the latest episode of the Retail Bakers of America's podcast, Marc Anderson, president and owner of Linda’s Bakery in West Salem, Wisconsin, shares insights on building a thriving bakery for nearly 50 years. Starting as a teenage bakery employee, he evolved the business into a 10,000-square-foot operation serving retail and wholesale clients. Marc emphasizes the importance of vision and evolution to stay relevant in a changing industry.
Retail Bakers of America’s Podcast, ‘The Perfect Rise,’ Spotlights the President and Owner of West Salem, Wisconsin‘s Linda’s Bakery
How do you build a bakery that stands the test of time? Not just surviving but thriving for nearly 50 years? In this episode of the RBA podcast, we sit down with Marc Anderson, president and owner of Linda’s Bakery, to uncover the lessons, challenges, and game-changing decisions that have shaped his business into a community favorite in West Salem, Wisconsin.
From Teen Baker to Industry Leader
Marc’s story isn’t just about baking—it’s about vision and evolution. Starting as a teenage bakery employee, he quickly realized that the world of baking was where he belonged. Over the years, he helped transform Linda’s Bakery from a small-town shop into a 10,000-square-foot operation serving both retail and wholesale customers. But what’s the secret to staying relevant in an industry that’s seen massive change?
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