In Washington, Missouri, what began as an innovative concept has grown into a flourishing drive-thru coffee business. Led by CEO and co-founder Angela Garland, Exit 11 Coffee exemplifies how vision, adaptability, and customer focus can transform a local venture into a community cornerstone. Angela’s journey provides essential insights for small and medium businesses, on scaling […]
Ian Goodman: The Path to Sustainable Specialty Coffee
Ian’s journey from high school barista to successful coffee roaster and business owner is a testament to his dedication, innovation, and unwavering commitment to quality over the years.
Ian shares his journey from Seattle’s vibrant coffee scene and his numerous travels to coffee farms around the world. These experiences shaped his philosophy and approach to specialty coffee. Central to Ian’s success has been his focus on building strong relationships with coffee farmers, a practice that has become integral to Goodman Coffee’s identity.
How Facilitation and Leadership Drive Team Performance
Matthew Shipp delves into the art of balancing leadership and facilitation to enhance team dynamics. Discover practical strategies for fostering collaboration, improving communication, and driving business success. Learn how leaders and facilitators can navigate their roles to create a more engaged and efficient team, and explore real-world examples of effective problem-solving and innovation in action.
How EIN Supports Strategic Financial Planning for Small Businesses
I recently got to sit down and talk with Ray Jetton on my podcast Harvest to Pour: Business of Beverages. I thought this financial strategy of using your business’s EIN number, would be a good one for small and medium businesses in the beverage industry to learn more about. In many of my past interviews, financial struggles to open their first shop or expand production were some of the top challenges.
Brewing Success: Upshot Coffee’s Growth Journey
In a dynamic market, Upshot Coffee achieved significant growth by applying effective problem solving and strategic design. This case study reveals how, through strategic planning and operational efficiency, a coffee shop and roastery realized a 336.36% increase in revenue over three years. Key to this success was aligning team efforts with customer feedback, optimizing barista workflows, and involving customers in merchandise shelving redesign. The focus was on practical solutions and strategic decisions to improve service and operational flow.
Empowering Your Team with AJANOI: A Guide to Conscious Communication
Explore how Phillip Bogolub’s transition from engineering to developing the Arjuna communication system is changing business communication. Merging mindfulness and music, Bogolub aims to enhance workplace well-being and employee engagement. Learn how his innovative approach is building purpose-driven corporate cultures and improving productivity.
Developing Unique, Premium Products: Menu to Market Mastery
Gail Kurpgeweit’s Guide to Navigating Food Industry Challenges Gail Kurpgeweit, FounderPivot North Consulting Group In the ever-evolving landscape of the food industry, few stories are as compelling and instructive as that of Pivot North Consulting, led by Gail Kurpgeweit. This review delves into the remarkable journey of Pivot North, as featured in the Harvest to […]
From Grapes to Gold: The Sweet Evolution of Martin Brothers Winery
Navigating Change While Growing Your Business In the realm of mead, Derek Martin stands as a testament to passion and dedication. As the owner of Martin Brothers Winery, Derek shares his remarkable journey from graduating high school in 2009 to becoming a key player in the mead industry. In an episode of the Harvest to […]
Effective Team Collaboration: A Guide for Overwhelmed Business Owners
A structured format for teamwork is one of the best ways to get things done and make progress. By using a structured format, we can ensure that all ideas are given equal weight. This can help avoid the problems of groupthink and make sure we look at a lot of different points of view. For teams to work well together, they need to be able to make good decisions. As a facilitator, I’ve learned that it’s important to make sure everyone feels safe and supported. A facilitator can help a team make better decisions and take consistent, daily steps toward reaching its goals.
2 Methods that Harness the Power of Discussing Group Ideas
Have you ever been in a meeting where the point of the idea was to share group ideas and then the two most outspoken members took over pitching their ideas and it just spiraled out of control? There are a few reasons why this might happen. I share my thoughts a discuss two methods to keeping the meeting on track and the ideas flowing.
