3. Selling Barista Approved Coffee Gear, Scaling a Wholesale Business and Challenges of Business Ownership with Jen and Wes Farnell from Eight Ounce Coffee

Ever wonder who supplies all the cool equipment a barista uses in your favourite cafe? Jen Farnell and Wes Farnell from Eight Ounce Coffee started off selling Aeropress and Keepcups to a few cafes to now distributing to over 4000 cafes, roasters, hotels across North America. Jen and Wes provide insight on when to transition from a 9 to 5 job to going full time with your own business. Listen to how they balance being married partners, in business together and parents! Time Stamps are as follows: 0:58 - The Origin Story of Eight Ounce 12:20 - Handling the transition from 9-5 to your start up 21:56 - What advice would you give yourself 10 years ago, when you were starting? 30:53 - How have Jen and Wes dealt with the COVID-19 pandemic? 49:14 - The challenges of business ownership 53:53 - Advice for Coffee Pros: Be intentional with the retail aspect of your cafe. 53:53 - Work life balance as married partners, business owners and parents. 1:04:16 - The future endeavours of Jen & Wes Follow David on social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crosbyandcoffee Website: https://www.rossocoffeeroasters.com/ Follow Jen and Wes on social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eightouncecoffee Website: https://eightouncecoffee.ca/