# A Brand Builder Turned Baker on Building Community - Kevin Masse

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Podcast: [Hospitality Daily Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hospitality-daily-podcast-5916452)
Published: 2026-08-01T08:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcast.hospitalitydaily.com/kevin-masse-small-state-provisions/
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Duration seconds: 1350

## Resource

Kevin Masse is the founder and owner of Small State Provisions (IG: @SmallState), a Connecticut bakery and café built around one simple idea: create a place where people want to gather. In this conversation, Kevin shares how a career in marketing, advertising, and food media shaped his approach to hospitality, why thoughtful design and local sourcing matter, and how he's navigating the transition from hands-on baker to visionary leader as the business grows. Listen to hear practical insights ...

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