Meet Andrew Meo from Rocket Espresso The Remarkable Business Show

Episode 10 of The Remarkable Business Show


Welcome to a special episode - number 10! I could not have done this without Howard and Harry at engine7. If you need audio production, you need to speak to Howard :) Thank you brother!


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In this episode I talk about the fact that time can really fly... and being mindful of how you spend your time.



Not letting good get in the way of great.



I also think about how brands and businesses which tell stories are the ones that succeed and also a little on B Corporations. I love brands that do something really well. McNair Shirts, Plum and Ashby and Bluffworks for example.


What brands do you like?


At the end of the show I cover something that's caught my eye, so much I bought one, and that's an Awair.
It's a device that monitors indoor air and I cannot recommend them enough. Make sure you listen to why it works so well.


Buy Awair on Amazon here




Special guest - Andrew Meo


I’m delighted to welcome Andrew to the show. New Zealander Andrew Meo one of the founding partners of Milan based espresso machine manufacturer, Rocket Espresso.


Self employed since the age of 21, Andrew has developed a number of businesses, predominately within both the hospitality and coffee industries before purchasing a failing Italian espresso machine manufacturing business in 2007 and establishing Rocket Espresso.


Driven by both the technical competence of the machine, combined with machine aesthetic, Rocket Espresso is now a leading espresso machine manufacturer.


When not at his desk, Andrew will undoubtably be riding his bike preparing for forth coming races (or having a coffee and a slice of cake).


What we covered



what Rocket Espresso do and how they started
their range (consumer and commercial) and the market for these type of machines
learning about how to brew good coffee at home and the categories of users
how the market has changed
the design aesthetic for Rocket
design and functionaility
the Rocket brand experience
the connection with cycling and how this started with a special machine and a collaboration with Rapha
Rocket's ambassador programme
the Rocket culture
Italian working culture
avoiding hierarchy and everyone getting their hands dirty
the biggest challenges over the past few years and overcoming these
how to manage change
Andrew's biggest challenge in 2019
new products and the importance of a good grinder
the importance of setting your business apart from the competition
going into business for the wrong reason
the importance of competition
brands Andrew likes and good business models




Quote of the Episode:


This episode’s quote comes from Hunter S Thompson and refers to what I was talking about at the beginning of the show.


That is making sure you don’t stay on autopilot, you become mindful of what you are doing and what you are PLANNING on doing.


Life is short and most people look back and think of the things they wish they did… estimate how many years you have left, even months and days and you soon realise we are not immortal… (not wanting to be morbid, it's reality!).


Hunter summed it up nicely…



“Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!”





What's caught my eye?


Awair


Awair tracks invisible fine dust and chemicals in your air and gives you personalised recommendations to help you stay safe and healthy. Get one for your home and office. Highly recommended.


Buy Awair on Amazon here




Bulb Energy


Time to switch your energy supplier and get £50 using this link.


An excellent app and fair pricing. All advice points towards switching regularly and Bulb make it a very simple process.


What are you waiting for? Go, go go! :)




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