Tina Putman

Female

United States

Profile Information:

What is your position in the coffee industry?
coffee shop owner
Where are you located? ( City and Country )
Strasburg, VA
How many years have you been in the industry?
7
If you are a barista or shop, are you interested in a barista exchange with another coffee shop/barista?
yes
Tell us more about your coffee shop or barista skills.
Hands-on Owner
Barista, Manager, book-keeper, all aspects of the business
14 employees with one location
What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?
everywhere
About Me:
I love the business & people but I want to increase my skills & profits
About My Company:
We have a lot of tourist & have to have food sales to increase business. We are in a very small town in the Shenandoah Valley and have been fortunate to stay in business the past several years.
Website:
http://no website

Comment Wall:

  • Gabriela Hueck

    Hi Tina:

    I'm from Nicaragua...We're organizing the VIII Ramacafe 2008 International Coffee Conferences... September 1, 2 and 3, in Managua, Nicaragua...
    You are invited!!!
    www.ramacafe.org

    Feb 21, 2008

  • Jennifer Miller

    Hi Tina --
    Thank you! This whole process is so overwhelming, but I 'm just plugging away. I just have to keep reminding myself I don't need to get it all done at once, which is hard to do! What was the biggest challenge for you when you opened your shop?

    Feb 22, 2008

  • Jennifer Miller

    Hi Tina- No roaster finalized yet -- still narrowing down the options. Who do you use?
    Thanks for sharing some of the challenges you had -- I think I have a good foundation: I went to the 6 day ABC management and barista classes, have been reading everything I can get my hands on, and went to Coffee Fest. But, despite all of that, I feel that I'm at a disadvantage because I haven't been in the industry.
    What kind of coffeehouse do you have?

    Feb 25, 2008

  • Jennifer Miller

    Hi Tina -- Thanks for all of the info. Its so helpful to hear what other shop owners are doing. I'm running into a few speedbumps right now, but I'm trying to keep my eye on the prize -- its hard not to get frustrated though.

    Mar 5, 2008

  • Jennifer Miller

    Hi Tina --
    I just wanted to check in and see how things are going for you --
    Things are moving along here -- hope to be open by the end of summer. Its starting to get a bit crazy and overwhelming......

    May 1, 2008

  • Diversity Den Cafe

    hello, i noticed you posted if anyone knows where one can post the selling of a coffee shop. are you selling your shop? are you selling your equipment?if so, i am sorry to hear of your road block.

    Oct 5, 2008