Welcome to the next episodes in the “Thinking Differently” series brought to you by Ground Control!
On today’s episode we are going to be talking with the co-founder of Pause Coffee House in Sacramento California, Paul Magda!
Paul and his business partner Edward are 1st generation immigrants who for the past 6 years have worked diligently to create Pause Coffee House and have learned and grown an enormous amount in the process. Their background is primary in construction and fabrication with a dash of medical experience but they entered the coffee space with a dedication to making Pause Coffee House the best experience for their staff and customers possible. Their story is one of managing incredible amounts of change with the mantra of being 1% better everyday.
In today’s conversation with Paul we will be discussing their start-up story, their personal and operational challenges taking on and changing an existing business, and how they have thrived through partnerships, teamwork, and a focus on the operations of the business.
We cover:
- Opening the business and early mistakes
- Being creative in problem solving
- Change management
- Growing as leaders
- Testing vision for authenticity
- Leaning on other people for help
- Learning the coffee business while dealing with cover
- Being 1% better daily
- Developing the operations
Be sure to check out the bonus content only available on www.groundcontrol.coffee/ktts as we continue the conversation with Paul and hear some pretty amazing advice for operators and owners who also want to make a difference with their business!
In the bone episode we cover:
- What keeps Paul going as a business owner
- Developing disciplines
- Inspiration from parents and lessons from scarcity
- Expecting struggle
- Forging attributes of success in business
- Pushing yourself past mediocrity
- Creativity and confidence
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