Patrick Lau - CEO of Savor Brands
Thank you Patrick and the rest of the @savorbrands team for leading our industry by example in Pono…doing what is right.
I (Luke) am leaving this conversation reminded once again that there is more work to in making our industry and our world a better place.
Xavier Alexander - Co Founder of Metric Coffee
“How much do you need and can I pay more?” - @proleteriat
These kinds of questions we should be asking in our industry to begin to create real conversations around equitable prices.
Thank you Xavier for leading by example, putting your money where your mouth is and reminding us to not lose sight of caring for the people around you today in an effort to make a larger impact on the industry tomorrow.
Sarah Fillmore - Good Intentions Coffee
“Would my mom feel comfortable here?” - Sarah Fillmore
Such a great question to ask when evaluating an environment or experience.
In this interview, we got to chat with Sarah from @good_intentions_coffee about what a good cafe experience looks like, how she got into the coffee industry and the good she’s bringing into the world through her company.
One of the phrases that stood out to us was, “I came for a job and left with a career.” This sentence and sentiment is so familiar to us here at The Lev Co and one we hear often with the folks we work with. The coffee industry is a special place and one that needs all kinds of folks to bring their unique perspectives and gifts to.
Thank you, Sarah, for bringing your unique perspective to our industry through @good_intentions_coffee.
Chris Deferio - Keys To The Shop
Our 🔑 takeaway from our interview with Chris of @keystotheshop is- perspective provides clarity.
Seeking the perspective of our community & team should provide us with the clarity to helps us make decisions from a place if need filling vs. making decisions based on comparison.
Thanks for sharing your story and insights with us Chris!
George Davis Jr. - Muse Coffee Studio
“It wasn’t the coffee, it was the experience that drew me in.” - George of @musecoffeestudio
We couldn’t agree more and see this expressed in the way that you welcome guests and make them feel like family as they go about their day.
The big takeaway from this one for us is to get comfortable with what you don’t know and seeking out advisors who can help you along your journey:
George, thanks for joining us and for sharing about the work you do! Can’t wait to stop back in for a delicious seasonal drink.
Book 📕 recs:
- the fire next time
- atomic habits
Marissa Childers & Ethan Darla - Tanbrown Coffee
The big takeaway from this #GFDGW is to build relationships with the folks you are working with where they be business partners or vendors because the, “Relationship is the guarantee.”
Thanks @marzachan & @ethandarla for sharing how you came together to form @tanbrowncoffee and the beautiful future you are building through it.
Chloe Troub - Social Media Strategist
Luke had the privilege of chatting with Chloe (@campingwithclo) to hear about her path through coffee, fashion, social media to design and travel that led her to The Lev Co.
Sean Warner - Honduran Coffee Alliance
Luke had the privilege of chatting with Sean (@hondurancoffeealliance) to hear about his journey from aerospace into specialty coffee.
Benjamin Montgomery - Yaggy Road Roasting Co.
Luke had the privilege of chatting with the owner of Yaggy Road Roasting Co, Benjamin Montgomery (@yaggyroad) to hear about their path to coffee roasting and their desire to showcase the good work producers are doing at origin.