Episode 3: Starting a Coffee Company Right Out of College — Harp & Bowl Coffee Co. | Joseph Arze

In this episode, I sit down with Joseph Arze, co-owner of Harp & Bowl Coffee Co., a specialty coffee company based here in Rockwall, Texas. We talk about Joseph’s upbringing, his time at Dallas Baptist University, and the experiences — including a formative trip to Guatemala — that helped shape his path toward entrepreneurship.Joseph shares what it was really like to start Harp & Bowl, the challenges of building a business from the ground up, and how faith and values influence the way he approaches leadership, operations, and long-term growth. We also walk through the coffee supply chain, from growers and exporters to roasting and distribution, and discuss what actually works — and doesn’t work — when it comes to marketing a product-based business.This conversation offers practical insight and perspective for anyone interested in entrepreneurship, craft-based businesses, or building a company with purpose and discipline. It’s an honest look at what it takes to build something thoughtfully and sustainably.⸻Connect with Joseph / Harp & Bowl Coffee Co.:Website: www.harpandbowlcoffee.comInstagram: harpandbowlcoffee.co⸻Connect with Small Business Strong:Email: [email protected] Startup SystemIf you’re thinking about starting your own handyman business, check out my Handiwork Startup System — a simple step-by-step guide to launching a referral-based handyman company.https://handiwork.gumroad.com/l/HandiworkStartupSystem