What is your position in the coffee industry?

coffee shop owner, coffee roaster, coffee enthusiast

Where are you located? ( City and Country )

Fairfield, CT, USA

How many years have you been in the industry?

5

Tell us more about your coffee shop or barista skills.

Starting with a bagel shop in 2001, built a small chain of specialty coffee/bakeries. Added coffee roasting in 2003. Sold the business in 2006, and went back to my (less interesting) original profession (investment banking).

About Me:

Met GREAT people in the business, and really miss the shops and the roasting. Just trying to re-connect with the industry a bit in a non-commercial way.

About My Company:

We built 3 successful local brands, and got particularly good at "alternative" sites and partnerships -- a minor league baseball stadium (became their biggest vendor), a submarine base (coffee fanatics!), a local arts council (where we combined a gallery and a coffeehouse with great success).

What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?

Unquestionably, the people. Learned the business from very helpful competitors

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