
Let’s be real — running a bakery or food business is no small thing - it’s hard.
You might be juggling a million details, filling orders, managing a team, navigating supply chain surprises, and still trying to find time to think about big picture… like profit, purpose, and maybe even a nap or read a book for fun.
I’ve been there — and I’m still in it.
I’ve owned a bakery for over 15 years, and I know the pressure of being both the maker, marketer, manager, the visionary and the doer.
Most of the business advice out there? It’s built for service providers, -coaches, consultants, creatives, online brands — not product-based food entrepreneurs. We play by different rules. Perishables. Production. People. And a whole lot of pressure that’s hard to explain unless you’ve lived it.
Our products expire. Our schedules start before sunrise. Our margins are tight, our teams are small, and our customers? They’re everything.
That’s why I’m here — To create the kind of support I wish I had — from someone who gets it.
This isn’t about chasing trends or “just delegating more.”It’s about building a business that actually works — for your life, your numbers, and your team.
Whether you're trying to reclaim your time, simplify your systems, or scale without losing your sanity, you deserve support that’s designed for the world you’re operating in.
You can be profitable. You can build a team you trust. You can take back your time. You can lead with clarity and stay true to your vision. And you don’t have to figure it all out alone.
I’m not here to sell you anything. Just to share what I’ve learned, what’s working, and what I wish someone had told me sooner. Let’s build the next version of your business — and make it one you love running.
No hype. No hustle culture. Just support, strategy, and a whole lot of cheering you on
Hi, I’m Melissa Brue — founder of Blue Moon Bakery, a gluten-free bakery based in Oregon.
I started out baking in my home kitchen and selling at farmers markets. Over time, I moved into my own commercial space, added wholesale accounts, launched nationwide shipping, and built a unique business model during the pandemic that allowed us to grow, not just survive.
Today, Blue Moon is a 7-figure business with a team of 18 and a production bakery, a retail shop, and customers across the country.
It didn’t happen overnight — and it definitely didn’t happen without a lot of trial, error, and lessons learned the hard way. That’s why I’m here now: to help other food business owners grow with more clarity, confidence, and support than I had when I was in it alone.