Roasting Beans to Leading Teams with Josh Mitchell of Gregoron Coffee

In this episode of the Brews in Business podcast, Josh Mitchell, the mastermind behind Gregoron Coffee Roasters, shares his journey of turning his love for coffee into a thriving business. He discusses the process of coffee roasting, the art of coffee tasting, and building a strong community around his passion. The conversation also touches on the parallels between football and business departments. The episode concludes with a tasting of the Costa Rica and Smoky Dragons brews. In this conversation, the hosts discuss the concept of luck and its relation to business success. They explore different perspectives on luck, including the idea that luck is where opportunity meets action. They also discuss the roles and responsibilities of different positions in a business, drawing parallels to football positions. The conversation emphasizes the importance of teamwork and the need for a strong leader, like a quarterback or CEO, to guide the team toward success. Overall, the hosts encourage listeners to take action, create opportunities, and have faith in their journey.TakeawaysCoffee roasting can be a healing and creative activityCoffee connects people and creates a sense of communityUnderstanding the roles of different business departments is crucial for successFootball and business have parallels in terms of teamwork and goal-oriented approach Luck is often the result of taking action and creating opportunities.Teamwork and strong leadership are crucial for business success.Different positions in a business have specific roles and responsibilities, similar to football positions.Having faith in the journey and being open to new opportunities can lead to success.Sound Bites"Blend insightful conversations with a good brew""As rich and warm as the coffee in your cup""Coffee connects people, it's like food or pizza""Luck is where opportunity meets action.""I don't believe there is luck. I believe in God and I believe God is sovereign over everything.""Luck is forced opportunity."Chapters00:00Introduction and Background of Gregoran Coffee Roasters03:17The Power of Coffee in Building a Community25:21The Parallels Between Football and Business Departments28:13The Role of Luck in Business Success36:52Teamwork and Leadership: The Key to Success42:34Drawing Parallels: Football Positions and Business Roles50:09Taking Action and Creating Opportunities52:00Having Faith in the JourneyGET YOUR FRESH BREWUSE “BREWS” FOR 10% OFF YOUR FIRST ORDERWe are thrilled to welcome Gregoron Coffee Roasters as our newest partner. Locally owned and operated out of Owasso, Oklahoma, Gregoron Coffee Roasters is dedicated to providing fresh, made-to-order coffee. Our special B&B blend varies based on available supply, offering a unique variety of coffee beans from around the world. Order here: https://www.gregoroncoffeeroasters.com/store/p/9pcir1374wjp85k1521en512n6hc9oBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/brews-business--5630487/support.