CoffeeU

In this episode, Nathan, Brad, Joshua and Wendi dive deep into starting a mobile business. They discuss the benefits to having a mobile component to a cafe as well as what rules and formalities you need to think through before beginning this endeavor. Nathan is the president and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his son, Joshua Parvin in 2018. Nathan serves as t...

In this episode, Nathan, Brad, Joshua and Reuben explain some of the processes necessary for training roasting employees. They also discuss the evolving needs for technology and training on how to process orders. Nathan is the president and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his son, Joshua Parvin in 2017. Nathan serves as the big-picture visionary that pioneers...

Nathan is the president and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his son, Joshua Parvin in 2018. Nathan serves as the big-picture visionary that pioneers strategic growth in all internal and external Baba Java endeavors. Brad is the Vice President of Operations and long-time close friend to Nathan. Brad inspired the business concept at the very heart of Baba Java a...

In this episode, Nathan, Brad, and Joshua discuss what it takes to find the location for a roasting facility. They also discuss the different rules to consider when looking for the right warehouse or shop to host your roasting equipment and materials. Nathan is the president and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his son, Joshua Parvin in 2018. Nathan serves as t...

In this episode, Nathan, Brad and Joshua discuss all of the possible build outs when opening a cafe. From acquiring something preexisting to building something new, they discuss some of the challenges and positives of each kind of layout and their experience with them. Nathan is the president and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his son, Joshua Parvin in 2018....

Nathan is the president and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his son, Joshua Parvin in 2018. Nathan serves as the big-picture visionary that pioneers strategic growth in all internal and external Baba Java endeavors. Brad is the Vice President of Operations and long-time close friend to Nathan. Brad inspired the business concept at the very heart of Baba Java a...

Nathan is the president and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his son, Joshua Parvin in 2018. Nathan serves as the big-picture visionary that pioneers strategic growth in all internal and external Baba Java endeavors. Brad is the Vice President of Operations and long-time close friend to Nathan. Brad inspired the business concept at the very heart of Baba Java a...

Nathan is the president and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his son, Joshua Parvin in 2018. Nathan serves as the big-picture visionary that pioneers strategic growth in all internal and external Baba Java endeavors. Brad is the Vice President of Operations and long-time close friend to Nathan. Brad inspired the business concept at the very heart of Baba Java a...

Nathan is the president and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his son, Joshua Parvin in 2018. Nathan serves as the big-picture visionary that pioneers strategic growth in all internal and external Baba Java endeavors. Brad is the Vice President of Operations and long-time close friend to Nathan. Brad inspired the business concept at the very heart of Baba Java a...

They accessibility Nathan is the president and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his son, Joshua Parvin in 2018. Nathan serves as the big-picture visionary that pioneers strategic growth in all internal and external Baba Java endeavors. Brad is the Vice President of Operations and long-time close friend to Nathan. Brad inspired the business concept at the very h...

In this episode, Nathan, Brad, and Joshua interview Wendi Parvin on how to hire employees. They go into detail about how to hire the right employees even at seemingly the wrong time, how to attract employees and how to begin the onboarding process. Nathan is the president and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his son, Joshua Parvin in 2018. Nathan serves as the...

In this episode, Nathan, Brad, and Joshua dive into the concepts discussed in Jim Collins book Good to Great. They specifically hone in on the details of Level 5 leaders and the hedgehog model. Check out Jim Collins site and purchase Good to Great here Nathan is the president and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his son, Joshua Parvin in 2018. Nathan serves as...

In this episode, Nathan, Brad, and Joshua discuss how to go about building out a café. They talk about who to partner with, potential complications and ultimately why the build out is an important piece to spend time, energy and effort on. Nathan is the president and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his son, Joshua Parvin in 2018. Nathan serves as the big-pictu...

In this episode, Nathan, Brad, and Joshua talk about how to approach launching a business and the purpose behind a soft opening. Nathan is the president and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his son, Joshua Parvin in 2018. Nathan serves as the big-picture visionary that pioneers strategic growth in all internal and external Baba Java endeavors. Brad is the Vice...

In this episode, Nathan, Brad, Joshua and Wendi discuss how to apply your business as the entity you desire and how to hire employees. They discuss some of the ease of hiring for a coffee shop in particular as well as a strategy to get the best employees and reserve them for the right time. Nathan is the president and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his son, J...

In this episode, Nathan, Brad, and Joshua dive deep into the considerations of what a coffee shop should be centered around. They give guidance on how to discover what can be brought to the table and discuss different types of capital that are necessary to start a business. Nathan is the president and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his son, Joshua Parvin in 2...

In this episode, Nathan, Brad, and Joshua discuss where to start as a future business owner. They go over the general concepts of what kind of coffee business you might want to start, how to find a good location and the different kinds of capital to consider when going starting out. Nathan is the president and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founded Baba Java Coffee alongside his son, Joshua Pa...

In this episode, Nathan, Brad, and Joshua discuss the general business concepts that will be introduced in season 2 of CoffeeU. These concepts cover most businesses that would be created in the coffee industry. Each future episode will get into the nitty-gritty of exactly how to operate and begin those different coffee entities. Nathan is the president and co-founder of Baba Java Coffee. He founde...

In this episode, Nathan, Brad, and Joshua interview Wendi Parvin. Wendi is the VP of Administration at Baba Java Coffee and serves as the shops "Mama Java." She speaks on her perspective of the start of BJC and her role now as she navigates being mother, wife and friend to her coworkers.   "Like our meeting we had on Monday. There was a little tension; what he didn't say in that is that it wa...

In this episode, Nathan, Brad, and Joshua interview Alejandro Betancur, our newest employee that is already making an impact since beginning his career with Baba Java. Alejandro talks about his initial interest in Baba Java and how he came to be on the Baba Java International team heading to Dubai in 2023. From his upbringing as a Colombian, to his interest in intercultural studies, to his recent...

In this episode, Nathan, Brad, and Joshua interview Nicholas Hanna, barista for Baba Java Coffee and production assistant to CoffeeU. Nicholas tells us how he came to work at BJC and how his role has changed. We get to know him more as we hear about his previous work experience and journey with coffee, as well as his insight on marriage after a few weeks with his bride. "I feel like Baba Java has...

In this episode, Nathan, Brad, and Joshua interview Rachel Parvin, producer of CoffeeU and the Media Coordinator for Baba Java Coffee. She discusses what it is like to work with family as well as the trust built and reciprocated in the Baba Java work environment.  "I can trust the people I work for, I can trust Brad. And that's another huge, huge, huge thing. The culture that we have at Baba...

In this episode, Nathan, Brad, and Joshua talk with Lee Wideman about joining the Baba Java team. He specifically talks about his sales experience and what he is doing to best serve Baba Java customers through Client Services. "Anybody can sell something," said Lee." But what we want to do is make sure the client is taken care of. And we do want to sell them our product because we believe it’s imp...

In this episode, Nathan, Brad, Joshua and Landon talk about how Landon joined the Baba Java Family. They discuss Landons journey from regular customer to desiring to work for Baba Java during the pandemic and where he is now in his role. "I would say just the...I mean the community is probably the main...the main thing that I enjoy. I do enjoy like creating the coffee drinks and making latte art a...

In this episode, Nathan, Brad and Joshua interview Evie Parvin and Robin Meeks on their experience as college students working at Baba Java. Evie gives us insight on working with family and being a coffee professional while not enjoying the drink herself. Robin shares what brought her to Birmingham and how she has grown to love coffee through BJC. "Everyone that works is great. I have fun with all...