CC - Andrea McClain - Starting and running an independent coffee bar - Feb 22

[Douglas E. Welch]

Douglas E. Welch sits down with Andrea McClain of M Street Coffee for a short interview on the issues involved in starting a building an independent coffee bar.

[Brent Schlenker]

Great conversation! It's so fun to hear others talk about the realities of being a small business owner. So many people just don't understand all of the hard work that goes into building a successful small business. Thanks for reminding us that owners do take out the garbage, and work hard. And also that there are no excuses. There really is a LOT of help out and most of it is free
Good luck with the coffee shop!

[P.J. Emery]

I really enjoyed this conversation, especially the bon mots about the availability of classes and workshops for gritty little details like dealing with the Board of Equalization... But I must admit, the background noise did make this a more challenging listen. It's time to get out those parabolic mics, Doug! (I suspect it's not windy enough in there to also require the "tribbles," tho it would have added a nice touch.)