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ray peck

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milwaukie, oregon

United States

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What is your position in the coffee industry?: barista, coffee shop owner, consultant
Where are you located? ( City and Country ): milwaukie usa
How many years have you been in the industry?: 18
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.: Coffee shop is very South Western feel. Extremely reputable for its quality products and service. I offer maturity in the industry. Trained in customer service and am open to learning "what I don't know", this is where one has their breakthroughs.
What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?: Rock Mtn. region, Washington, Idaho and Florida.
About Me:: Married. Have a Dobbie named Sedona, cat named Toby. Love to play golf, hike and explore new restaraunts. "Light My Fire" by the Doors is in my top 3 favorite songs. Love to be creative in our yard. 15 years experience in the Temporary Help business, 15 years at retail coffee. I also sale/represent a very quality granola cereal product to commercial accounts. Got a great sense of humor and am a good listener.
About My Company:: We are very focused on customer satisfaction...we listen for "this is the best" from customers as this gives us a measure on how we are doing. We employ 4-5 well trained Baristas....pouring 24sec. shots and steaming milk "thick". We do not offer internet (thank god) and surprisingly people have appreciated our being authentic. We serve 150-200 people per day. We offer panini sans/bakery items and gelato during the summer.
What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?: Creating community and the art of coffee.
Website:: http://www.windhorsecoffee.com

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sophie

yes we have a star bucks in salisbury nc. My vision is to produce great coffee in a nice enviroment with dependable staff. I am from Chicago and i know how people do things theire is way diffrent then in the south. I have not had a chance to put that idea on paper in my business plan yet, I have been more focused on data needed to get a loan. We have like 30,000 people and 2 colleges. There are already 3 coffee shops here. I want to put a shop across from super walmart, becasue of the traffic. Starbucks is across from the street on the highway. The spot is off of a large interstate. I also would be sponsoring a card trading league and they and their parents would be buying my products. I was told by industry councolrs to ask exzisting business owners and ask starbucks customers questions about what they like or dislike. Also if they would go to another coffee shop

Jan 30, 2009
sophie

thank you, I think your advice was great

Jan 31, 2009
sophie

If people did not want to buy it the minute you opened you be in a world of trouble. I am wondering how you chose your perfect location. Some companys use satalites to show where heavy traffic areas are.

Feb 1, 2009