Show Notes
Andrés Vega Jaimes is the founder of The Colombian Guy Coffee Van in Sheridan, Wyoming. In this heartfelt episode, we dive deep into the life and philosophy of Andrés from TCG Coffee Van. Andrés shares his inspiring journey from growing up in Colombia to creating a beloved coffee business in Sheridan, Wyoming. We discuss his experiences growing up with a single mother, the impact of his Colombian heritage, the genuine connections he's made through his coffee van, and the invaluable lessons he's learned through Jiu-Jitsu. Andrés' story is a testament to living authentically, building meaningful relationships, and the transformative power of passion and hard work. Whether you're a coffee enthusiast, a Jiu-Jitsu practitioner, or someone chasing a passion, this episode is for you. p.s. every time I leave a conversation with Andrés, I feel reminded that the point of life and business is to build something that's true to myself. I'm thrilled to share his story with you, and hope you walk away feeling a strong conviction that your intuition is a guide worth listening to. Thanks for listening. Be Where Your Feet Are, - Drew Find The Colombian Guy Coffee Van: Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/tcgcoffeevan/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/AndresVegaJaimes/ Find Pressed for Presence: Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/pressedforpresence/ TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@pressedforpresence YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@pressedforpresence Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2vYm3Cw... Find Drew Korf: Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/drewkorf/ TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@drew.korf Show Chapters: 00:00 Growing up in Colombia 02:09 Growing up early 05:15 Appreciation and Gratitude 13:21 Avoiding Bad Influences 21:33 Rock Climbing 34:49 Working a side job to make time for your passion 37:16 Moving to the U.S. 38:50 Dealing with mental health struggles 42:55 Finding Purpose 46:52 Following love 53:31 Starting the Coffee Van 57:24 The importance of genuine relationships 01:01:56 Simple joys 01:07:48 The Coffee Van's Journey 01:10:32 Buy in to your craft 01:14:34 Maintaining high standards 01:16:10 The power of small gestures 01:31:36 Cultural Differences and Friendships 01:37:30 Dealing with Loss 01:41:34 Final Thoughts
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