# From Career Pivot to Community Staple: The F'kosh Bakery Story

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Published: 2026-03-23T11:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

From Focaccia to Family Business | Brent Knudson on F'kosh Bakery and Starting Over in Midlife | Roots and Branches of Lehi What does it take to start over in your 40s — and build something your community can’t get enough of? In this episode of Roots and Branches of Lehi, host Ryan Harding sits down with Brent Knudson, co-owner and head baker of F'kosh Bakery on Lehi’s Main Street. Brent shares his journey from growing up near Seattle to moving to Utah in 2013, eventually settling in Lehi — where he discovered his own family’s deep roots tied to the city’s early history and homes. After years working in fields like game and graphic design, Brent made a bold midlife pivot into baking, launching a focaccia-only concept with his wife. What started as sharing bread with neighbors grew into farmer’s markets, and ultimately into a storefront that opened on November 1, 2025 — quickly becoming a local favorite. Brent offers an inside look at what makes F'kosh Bakery special: handmade focaccia prepared daily, long fermentation processes, constantly rotating flavors, and a business built almost entirely through word-of-mouth. He also shares the realities behind the scenes — selling out most days, managing production challenges, working alongside family, and the discipline required to grow something from scratch. Grounded, thoughtful, and honest, Brent’s story is a reminder that it’s never too late to build something meaningful — and that great things often start small, with consistency and care. 📌 Love hearing stories about local entrepreneurs and community builders? Subscribe for more Roots and Branches of Lehi episodes celebrating the people shaping the city. 🏡 Brought to you by Work Hard Mortgage — helping families go from renting to rooted. ⏱ Key Moments in This Episode • 00…

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