I had no coffee shop experience when I started. If I can do it, you can too!

Season 1

Dec. 8, 2020

5 - Culture, innovation, product launch & pricing tricks at Cafe Chocolat

Interview with my long-time employees Derek James and Gabriel Falk. A trip down memory lane about what worked and what didn’t work. We also talk about some pricing tricks I played there. --- Send in a voice message: http…
Dec. 3, 2020

4 - Know thyself and thy customer

In this episode I talk a bit about Branding and how it relates to everything that you do. I focus on the importance of understanding the consumer journey. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ristrettotime/mess…
Dec. 1, 2020

3 - Your business is not your baby!

We talk about setting up systems in place, so that you can better manage your time and what’s important to you! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ristrettotime/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/…
Nov. 28, 2020

2 - Why this? Why now? Why you?

This episode is designed to discourage anyone from starting a coffee shop! You should thank me for doing you a great service! Your family should thank me for crushing your coffee dreams! ...but remember; weak hands fold firs…
Nov. 26, 2020

1 - Q & A on Cafe Chocolat

How did I start Cafe Chocolat? What are some important things to think about when starting a coffee shop? How much time? How much money does it take? These and more in this episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://a…