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EPISODE · Oct 4, 2023 · 36 MIN

Course Coffee - Seek and You Shall Find

from The Business of Whats Next · host Brandon Ruck

Key Takeaways- Having a clear vision and values is important, but also being flexible to allow the business to grow.- Building strong community relationships from the beginning, whether through farmers markets or local businesses, is crucial for success.- Connecting personally with coffee farmers to understand their processes and challenges helps develop unique coffee offerings.- Communication is key at every level, from suppliers to staff to customers, to ensure quality and growth.- Staying true to providing a quality specialty coffee experience while also experimenting with new ideas and flavors keeps customers engaged.- Continuing to support and be involved in the local community as it grows is important for small businesses. "I think some of the things that I've learned, is that be open to making mistakes, that's going to be part of a business, you're going to try things that you're like, hey, is this a good idea? "  -Brandon Runk Course Coffee1218/1220 N 2nd St.St Charles, MO 63301217.481.6244InstagramFacebook   Connect with the HostMatthew ShippBe a guest: https://emberisolutions.com/harvest-to-pour/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewshipp/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matthewjshipp/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emberisolutionsEmberi Solutions: https://emberisolutions.com/ Connect with the HostMatthew ShippBe a GuestLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewshipp/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matthewjshipp/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emberisolutionsEmberi Solutions: https://emberisolutions.com/Buy me a coffee ☕ https://buymeacoffee.com/mattshipp

Brandon Runk, owner and roaster of Coarse Coffee in St. Charles, Missouri. Brandon shared the story of how he got into coffee roasting as a hobby and then started Coarse Coffee with his wife in 2017. He discussed their journey from farmers markets to finding a building for their coffee shop. Brandon also talked about sourcing unique coffees from around the world and his approach to roasting. He described educating baristas and ensuring customers enjoy the coffee. It was fascinating to hear about Brandon's goals for Coarse Coffee and continuing to grow the business in St. Charles.

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