29 min
Claire and Andrew Bowen, Coffee Shop Consultants, authors, "The Daily Grind" Your World of Creativity
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Unlocking Your World of Creativity with guests, Claire and Andrew Bowen, a husband and wife team specializing in consulting for profitable coffee shops. Highlighting their book, "The Daily Grind: How to Open and Run a Coffee Shop that Makes Money."
Andrew and Claire's Website
Andrew and Claire on YouTube
@coffeepreneurs on Instagram
Andrew and Claire's Facebook group
1. **Opening a Coffee Shop:**
- Discussing the perception of opening a coffee shop as an easy entry into the hospitality market.
- Highlighting the importance of making money in the coffee shop business.
2. Challenges in the Coffee Shop Business:
- Addressing misconceptions about the ease of opening a coffee shop.
- Emphasizing the significance of getting the basics and fundamentals right to avoid financial pitfalls.
3. Key Considerations for Coffee Shop Success:
- Exploring the concept of being famous for something and finding a unique selling proposition.
- Emphasizing the importance of understanding the target market and tailoring offerings accordingly.
4. Choosing the Right Location:
- Discussing the crucial role of location in the success of a coffee shop.
- Mentioning a 74-point checklist to analyze potential locations.
5. Hiring, Training, and Service:
- Addressing challenges in hiring and retaining good staff in the hospitality industry.
- Highlighting the importance of nurturing a positive workplace culture and providing excellent service.
Crafting the Book:
- Sharing insights into the writing process of "The Daily Grind," including the collaboration between Claire and Andrew.
- Acknowledging the support of a friend with an eye for detail who served as a proofreader.
- Discussing the decision-making process for considering the book complete and ready for publication.
Marketing and Future Plans:
- Sharing marketing strategies, including building an audience on LinkedIn and seeking reviews.
- Mentioning plans for a potential sequel to the book and leveraging existing content for future projects.
Words of Encouragement:
- Encouraging aspiring coffee shop owners to be clear on their goals, target market, and the end game.
- Emphasizing the importance of choosing the right business partner and establishing a partnership agreement.
Key Quotes:
1. "Be very clear on your why, what you want to do, what you're going to be famous for."
2. "Choose the right business partner. You want a yin and a yang. You want somebody to be opposite."
3. "We haven't had any deaths in our coffee shops, just some really stressful owners."
Unlocking Your World of Creativity with guests, Claire and Andrew Bowen, a husband and wife team specializing in consulting for profitable coffee shops. Highlighting their book, "The Daily Grind: How to Open and Run a Coffee Shop that Makes Money."
Andrew and Claire's Website
Andrew and Claire on YouTube
@coffeepreneurs on Instagram
Andrew and Claire's Facebook group
1. **Opening a Coffee Shop:**
- Discussing the perception of opening a coffee shop as an easy entry into the hospitality market.
- Highlighting the importance of making money in the coffee shop business.
2. Challenges in the Coffee Shop Business:
- Addressing misconceptions about the ease of opening a coffee shop.
- Emphasizing the significance of getting the basics and fundamentals right to avoid financial pitfalls.
3. Key Considerations for Coffee Shop Success:
- Exploring the concept of being famous for something and finding a unique selling proposition.
- Emphasizing the importance of understanding the target market and tailoring offerings accordingly.
4. Choosing the Right Location:
- Discussing the crucial role of location in the success of a coffee shop.
- Mentioning a 74-point checklist to analyze potential locations.
5. Hiring, Training, and Service:
- Addressing challenges in hiring and retaining good staff in the hospitality industry.
- Highlighting the importance of nurturing a positive workplace culture and providing excellent service.
Crafting the Book:
- Sharing insights into the writing process of "The Daily Grind," including the collaboration between Claire and Andrew.
- Acknowledging the support of a friend with an eye for detail who served as a proofreader.
- Discussing the decision-making process for considering the book complete and ready for publication.
Marketing and Future Plans:
- Sharing marketing strategies, including building an audience on LinkedIn and seeking reviews.
- Mentioning plans for a potential sequel to the book and leveraging existing content for future projects.
Words of Encouragement:
- Encouraging aspiring coffee shop owners to be clear on their goals, target market, and the end game.
- Emphasizing the importance of choosing the right business partner and establishing a partnership agreement.
Key Quotes:
1. "Be very clear on your why, what you want to do, what you're going to be famous for."
2. "Choose the right business partner. You want a yin and a yang. You want somebody to be opposite."
3. "We haven't had any deaths in our coffee shops, just some really stressful owners."
29 min