After attending one of the Fresh Cup Road Shows, walking the floor and meeting the dedicated people at it, I realized that this was the industry I wanted to work in. I also saw a need for marketing people, but it was mostly the positive attitude of the people who form the industry that attracted me. I volunteered my services to WEBbeams and I am now the marketing manager with a new found appreciation for all the quality products I get to try at the trade shows which we attend and present at. (i.e. Coffee Fest, SCAA, and World Tea Expo)
About My Company:
We are a nationwide Wi-Fi provider that focuses on the needs of the independent and small chain or franchise cafés in coffee and tea. The company was started by Brian Van Lieshout (Business/Sales) and Chris Olson (Business/Tech) who hired my wife Ericka Rodriquez (Purchasing/Scheduling/Shipping/Sales/) to help grow the business. I signed on to do sales and marketing which means (1) to help educate owners on how Wi-Fi can help attract and maintain customers while still meeting physical & financial demands, and (2) to keep learning what those café owner needs and customer’s demands are so we can start back at (1). If you can’t tell - I love my job!
What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?
All of the friendly people that love sharing and making things better for everyone.
Ericka Rodriquez
Feb 4, 2008