025 : Mastering the Art of Training w/ Dave Stachowiak : Coaching, Leadership, education , and how to communicate your coffee and barista knowledge so it sticks

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Dave Stachowiak (STA-HOW-VEE-AK) is the host and founder of Coaching for Leaders, a top 10 careers podcast on iTunes downloaded over 200K+ times monthly. Coaching for Leaders was recently selected by Inc. Magazine as one of the 12 Podcasts That Will Make You a Better Leader. Dave was also listed as one of the 25 professional networking experts to watch …

022 : Founder Friday w/ Colin Harmon of 3fe Coffee, Dublin Ireland & Author of the new book, “What I know About Running Coffee Shops”

Chris DeferioBusiness, Founder Friday, Leadership, Podcast

Colin is a 4 time Irish Barista Champion, 4th place World Barista Championship finalist, and Owner/Founder of 3fe Coffee, one of the world’s most innovative and progressive specialty coffee shops located in Dublin, Ireland. Colin is also the author of the new book, “What I Know About Running Coffee shops”, a book detailing critical information and insights from colin experiences …

019 : 10 Reasons to Love the Customer w/ Chris Deferio

Chris DeferioHospitality, Leadership, Management, Podcast, Training

KTTS 019 : 10 Reasons to Love the Customer w/ Chris Deferio CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE! What do you think of when you think of “The Customer”? All too often it brings to mind annoyance, challenges, irritation, and even anger. I recently read an old article that was being newly shared around social media that was the catalyst for this episode. Tons of lists …

018: Hiring, Culture, and the Future of your Shop

Chris DeferioBusiness, Leadership, Management, Podcast

CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE! The future of your shop depends one more than just the coffee you serve, it depends on the people you hire and how you engage and lead them. This determines how they care for each other,  your customer, and your business. In this episode I present a talk I normally share at Coffee Fest where I give you tips on …

017 : Founder Friday w/ Jonathan Rubinstein of Joe Coffee: Entrepreneurship | Coffee Business | Hiring | Barista Culture | Growth

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Jonathan Rubinstein Bio CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE! Jonathan Rubinstein, President & Founder of Joe Coffee in NYC and Philadelphia joins us on the show today to talk about coffee business, Hospitality, the keys to their success in growing from 1 store in 2003 to 16 locations today, the recent investment from Danny Meyers’, Union Square Hospitality Group, and the challenges and …

011 : Founder Friday w/ Maxwell Mooney, Narrative Coffee : hospitality / building relationships / coffee quality

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It’s the second edition of Founder Friday and today we get to hear the story and learn from the experiences of Maxwell Mooney who owns Narrative Coffee in Everette, WA. We discuss how he got started in coffee, his driving vision for Narrative, how competitions and the coffee community helped shape that vision, and much more! I hope you enjoy …

006 : Founder Friday #1! Taylor & Shem Doupe of Soleil Cafe in Syracuse, NY

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KTTS 006 : Founder Friday #1! Taylor & Shem Doupe of Soleil Cafe in Syracuse, NY CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE! This is the first in a monthly interview series highlighting founders of great cafes on the last Friday of each month. This month we are featuring new owners Taylor and Shem Doupe who own Soleil Cafe (So-lay cafe) in Syracuse, NY! …