March doesn’t look like much from the outside.
There are no major holidays yet.
No packed parking lots.
No long preorder lines wrapping around the building.
But for me — March is the month I think the most.
When you’re responsible for five Uncle Mike’s locations and a full production facility, the in-between months carry weight.
This is where the real work happens.
The Quiet Weight of Responsibility
Most mornings this time of year, I’m walking through production before the stores open.
It’s early. Stainless tables. Ovens humming. Dough being laminated.
And I’m thinking.
About:
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The team counting on steady hours.
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The managers juggling schedules.
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The deliveries heading to five different locations.
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The numbers that have to work if we want to keep growing.
March gives just enough breathing room to evaluate.
Are we forecasting right?
Are we wasting too much?
Are we ready for Easter?
Are we protecting quality across every single store?
When you operate at this scale, small mistakes don’t stay small.
Five Locations Means Five Multipliers
People sometimes ask what’s different about running multiple stores.
The honest answer?
Everything multiplies.
A small ordering error becomes five errors.
A staffing gap becomes five scheduling puzzles.
A product inconsistency becomes five disappointed groups of customers.
And it’s not just five locations anymore.
It’s 220 employees.
220 families.
220 people counting on us to get March right.
That changes how you think.
It changes how you plan.
It changes how seriously you take the “quiet” months.
The Standard Was Set Early
Growing up, I learned that if you’re going to put your name on something, it better be right.
Not rushed.
Not “good enough.”
Right.
My dad didn’t talk much about legacy. He talked about work. About doing it the right way even when no one was watching.
March feels like that kind of month.
No spotlight.
No hype.
Just doing the work right.
Making sure a kringle bought in one store tastes identical to one bought across town. Making sure the production facility runs tight. Making sure our team feels steady and supported.
Reputation isn’t built during the busiest weeks of the year.
It’s built during months like this.
The Production Facility Is the Heartbeat
Our production facility connects everything.
It protects consistency.
It manages timing.
It guards quality.
If we’re off here, we’re off everywhere.
That responsibility sits heavy — in a good way.
Because this business isn’t just about pastries. It’s about families who depend on it. Customers who trust it. A name that means something in the community.
Why I Appreciate March
March reminds me that growth isn’t about flash.
It’s about discipline.
Systems.
Standards.
People who care.
From the outside, it might just look like a normal Tuesday.
Inside five locations and one production facility, it’s preparation season.
And if we do March right —
spring takes care of itself.
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