barista trainer, industry professional, consultant
Where are you located? ( City and Country )
Seattle, USA
How many years have you been in the industry?
16 years
If you are a barista or shop, are you interested in a barista exchange with another coffee shop/barista?
no
Tell us more about your coffee shop or barista skills.
I have been consulting, helping start-ups and chains, as well as selling high-end espresso equipment since 1992.
I have taught classes on "Starting An Espresso Business" and "Barista I & II" classes at area colleges for 14 years.
What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?
I am open to any possibilities.
About Me:
I moved to Seattle from Montana when Starbucks still had only 40 stores, all in the immediate area. I was very fortunate to have been in on the beginning of the espresso craze. I sold LaMarzocco machine to all the really "passionate coffee shop owners." I am currently also in the real estate business in the Seattle area.
What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?
The passion the true coffee person has about the industry.
Mike Spence
Nov 18, 2008
Rich Abker
Hope all is well for you!
Nov 18, 2008