454: Creating a Vibrant Coffee Bar w/ Charles Babinski of Cafe 143 in Sydney, AUS

In our quest for success in the coffee shop business we embrace the busy and frenetic pace that is assumed as necessary to bring us fulfillment. As we work we can often lose touch with the thing that drove our passion in the beginning. While scaling and ambition have many benefits, there always remains the need to connect with deep and meaningful things where skill intersects with heart. It is this simplicity and vibrancy that now drives today's returning Guest to the show, Charles Babinski at his new shop, Cafe 143 in Sydney. Charles Babinski is the former U.S. Barista Champion and the co-founder and former co-owner of the legendary G&B Coffee and Go Get Em Tiger in L.A. In his long and storied career Charles has reached the peak of competition and business success and has now scaled down to pursue a more simple and personally rewarding expression of coffee and coffee service through Cafe 143.  This is a wonderful window into the arc of a career that will be very instructive for new business owners and verans alike.  We cover: Reflecting on career decisions The value of intimate focus Why scaling a business can lead to a loss of connection and impact on a personal level Transitioning to a new opportunity and building cafe 143 in Sydney Applying past experiences and expertise and setting up the business and decision-making Creating a vibrant coffee bar Measuring success and ongoing development The Importance of Education and Communication How success in the coffee industry is measured by the feedback and trust of customers.   Related episodes:  107 : Kyle Glanville & Charles Babinski of G&B Coffee and Go Get em Tiger 296: Holistic Barista Training w/ David Castillo of Go Get Em Tiger , Los Angeles 219 : Building a Winning Food Program w/ Marilei Denila, Culinary R&D Manager, Go Get em Tiger 329 : How to Teach Company Values to Your Staff 380 : Founder Friday! w/ Cary and Cindy Arsaga of Arsaga's Coffee Roasters 327: Founder Friday! w/ Phuong Tran of Lava Java Want to run an amazing coffee shop? Hire Keys to the Shop Consulting to work with you 1:1 to transform your coffee shop operations, quality, and people.   Custom consulting for your unique business. Schedule a free discovery call now! https://calendly.com/chrisdeferio/30min   Thank you to our amazing sponsors! Get the best brewer and tool for batch espresso, iced lattes, and 8 minute cold brew! www.groundcontrol.coffee   The world loves plant based beverages and baristas love the Barista Series! www.pacificfoodservice.com