Paige Morris

Female

Spirit Lake

United States

Profile Information:

What is your position in the coffee industry?
coffee shop owner
Where are you located? ( City and Country )
Spirit Lake, IA
How many years have you been in the industry?
0
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.
I lost my office job on February 15, 2008 and went into business baking organic out of my home. Now I'm planning to open a coffee house in a neighboring town. The only problem is I have very limited experience in this field and have lots of questions.
About Me:
I have always wanted to own my own shop and now is the time. The coffee house appeals to me because of the tranquil, inviting setting. I'm anxious to continue my baking business within the store and be my own boss.
About My Company:
I am looking at a building to rent and hope to be up and running the first of July.
What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?
The ambiance
Website:
http://www.okobojiorganic.com

Comment Wall:

  • Jason Calhoon

    My advise would be to checkout the website and they can train, consult and help you with every aspect of opening a cafe. I went to their school and am opening in a few weeks they are amazing.


    http://www.coffeeschool.org/

    May 19, 2008

  • Denise Smith

    If you can't go all the way to Oregon may I recommend the following:

    Bean Business 4-Pack$299.95
    A $405 value! A comprehensive package for starting and running a specialty coffee business with advanced coffee and espresso training. Includes:
    Bean Business Basics [book]
    Espresso 101 [video/dvd]
    Achieving Success in Specialty Coffee [book]
    Espresso 501 [video/dvd]
    (espresso101.com)

    The Bean Basic book is as thick and educational as any of my college text books! It is well worth the money! It was part of the package when we took the class. We also bought a lot of the other books and DVDs. I can not image trying to get into the specialty coffee business without these very valuable materials.
    Please note I do not work for them and I receive nothing from them by recommending them. I just believe in them and what I learned out there. The knowledge I gained wasn't just how to pull a shot or cook a panini (which we did) but how to start, run and operate a specialty coffee business. Do not leave all this valuable information to just anyone. By the way if I had listened to Matt and others at ABCs on other things... well, I would not have hired that consultant that has been such a problem.

    May 20, 2008