Show Notes
What do you know about growing a coffee business? Not much? Well Colin Harmon knows a bit, in fact he’s written another book about it! The 3fe Founder shares a taste of the stories and lessons you’ll find in his book: like the scoop mix-up that wiped out a cafe's profit, why he turned down a half-million-euro deal, and how potato bags changed his roastery.
Plus! Colin runs us through real numbers on what scaling costs, the second-shop trap, and why growth might just mean more time with your family.
00:00 Is Growth Actually the Goal?
04:37 What Does Growth Really Mean?
06:52 Should You Open a Second Cafe?
10:35 The Problem With Scaling
14:24 Business FOMO
18:25 What Makes a Good Leader?
22:59 You’re Not a Bank
25:55 Outthink, Don’t Outspend
32:28 Getting More From a Small Cafe
36:58 Does Staying Small Work?
43:16 Keeping Personality as You Scale
50:10 When Is Enough, Enough?
53:20 Fixing Barista Competitions
58:16 Where to Get Colin’s Books
Massive thank-you to Colin for joining the podcast. Make sure you check out his book at https://3fe.com/products/what-i-know-about-growing-a-coffee-business/
Connect with Colin here: https://www.instagram.com/colinharmon/ 3fe Coffee: https://www.instagram.com/3fecoffee/
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