How to Find the Perfect Business Partner with Ashtin (Her Espresso)

Scaling a catering business is hard—doing it alone is even harder. In this episode of the Flashquotes Podcast, we sit down with Ashtin Billhardt, owner of Her Espresso in Jacksonville, FL, to talk about the reality of mobile coffee catering and the strategic moves that help businesses grow.   Ashtin shares her journey from farmers markets to high-end private catering, her viral TikTok moment that taught her resilience, and most importantly, her experience merging businesses. If you’ve ever wondered if you should bring on a business partner to help you scale, this episode is a must-watch. We dive deep into what makes a partnership work, how to find your "village," and why sometimes the best way to grow is to join forces.   In this episode, we cover: 00:00:00 Welcome + Meet Ashtin from Her Espresso 00:04:12 The Grinder Breaks at a Huge Event (Viral Moment) 00:06:12 How the TikTok Hit 500K Views 00:08:00 Starting a Coffee Cart With Only 2 Weeks’ Experience 00:10:00 Coffee Flights Go Viral + Line Out the Door 00:17:25 Crazy Creative Drinks (Taylor Swift + Themed Menus) 00:18:26 Finding the Right Business Partner 00:20:00 Building a Team + Stepping Back From Solo Events 00:39:17 Why You Shouldn’t Build Your Own Coffee Cart 00:42:27 Vision for 2026: Two Carts, Two Setups, Real Scale     🔗 Connect with Ashtin & Her Espresso Website: https://www.herespresso.com/ Instagram: @herespresso TikTok: @herespresso_   Ashtin’s viral video: https://www.tiktok.com/@herespresso_/video/7586339186563730702       🚀 READY TO GROW? Subscribe for more tips on scaling your mobile service business!   Want to learn more about how Flashquotes can help you book more?   Book a free call with us: https://go.flashquotes.com/demoashtin         🎤 Level 5 Live Conference Join top mobile event operators, caterers, and founders for live strategy, systems, and real-world growth playbooks at our summer conference: https://go.flashquotes.com/L5Lashtin     Follow Us Instagram: @FlashquotesHQ TikTok: @FlashquotesHQ     🎙️ The Flashquotes Podcast brings you insights for modern caterers, exploring the intersection of technology, business strategy, and event catering.