Al Soto

Male

Tahlequah

United States

Profile Information:

What is your position in the coffee industry?
barista, coffee shop owner
Where are you located? ( City and Country )
Tahlequah, United States
How many years have you been in the industry?
1
If you are a barista or shop, are you interested in a barista exchange with another coffee shop/barista?
maybe
Tell us more about your coffee shop or barista skills.
Just starting out
About Me:
http://www.espresso911.com
About My Company:
espresso911.com
What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?
Lots to taste
Website:
http://www.espresso911.com

Comment Wall:

  • Aaron Blanco

    Hey Al. How's everything going? Sorry I have not sent you another sample of Cottonwood yet! I have been awaiting new crops to arrive. Will get it out to you ASAP. Take care.

    Oct 1, 2008

  • Mike Spence

    Hi Al, Welcome to bX! This is a great place to pick up more information about the coffee industry. If there is anything I can help with in the future, please let me know.

    Oct 1, 2008

  • Al Soto

    No Prob. Very busy trying to get my blue prints approved so I can start building my drive thru. In the process of locating quality used equipment and coffee roasters. FETCO extractor anyone?

    Oct 1, 2008

  • Aaron Blanco

    Hey Al. Congrats on the imminent open. I bet it has felt at times like it would never be here. Please let me know if there is anything I can help you with.

    Nov 20, 2008

  • Aaron Blanco

    Hey friend.

    Check your email.

    Thanks.

    Dec 9, 2008

  • Aaron Blanco

    I love all history. I have spent a lot of time reading about the Civil War and WWII; but also have read lots of stuff from South Asia to Europe to Pre-Columbian Mesoamerica. It's all fascinating.

    As for theology, I have a degree in it and have worked in a small number of churches "back in the day." I enjoy reading theological journals and thinking a lot about such things. (and acting on it, where appropriate!)

    Dec 9, 2008

  • Aaron Blanco

    Cottonwood is on its way to you, sir. Would love your feedback. Thanks!

    Dec 16, 2008

  • Gabriel

    business is slower than I expected for the area that I am in, but we are still young and have confidence that things will pick up. If your in a college town you should do well.

    Jan 2, 2009

  • Aaron Blanco

    Thanks for the feedback. I'm very glad you enjoyed Cottonwood. Yeah, a side by side with Ambergris would be interesting. I'd love to hear how you feel about the comparisons when you get them going.

    Jan 2, 2009

  • Gabriel

    We are close to winstar casino and in the beginning we put flyers on the cars of both the employees and the customers. It did OK, but then they told us we could not do it anymore. we also have homemade signs around the area that the wife painted,, she is artistic. We have put ads in the local papers,, which seems to get the most attention.

    Jan 3, 2009

  • Aaron Blanco

    How goes it? How has business been? Hope to hear you're doing well.

    Jan 16, 2009

  • Gabriel

    Al, how are things going with your shop? Business here is picking up a little, the Holiday's slowed us down a little. I am selling more brewed coffee now as opposed to latte's but at least I am selling something. Hope your doing well.

    Jan 31, 2009

  • Aaron Blanco

    Looking good, Al. Hope one day I can visit for a drink! We're doing well. Hoping to get some more new wholesale clients soon. But doing well and having a grand time. Cheers.

    Jun 4, 2009

  • Gabriel

    Things have picked up here as well, I think summer will definitely be good for us. My frozen drinks have really been doing well, we use Big Train and are very happy with them. Where do you get your beans from? The place looks really nice with the outdoor area by the way.

    Jun 5, 2009