Gjergj Dollani

Ristretto Time: Starting (and running) your own Coffee Shop

Business EN ↓ 32 episodes

http://www.ristrettotime.com This is not a step-by-step guide (buy a book for that)! This is a journey and I walk you through the situations you will face and show you how I did it, where I succeeded or messed up. If you dream of owning your own coffee shop, this podcast is for you! I started my own coffee shop from scratch, without having any experience -- just the dream! First time I made an espresso with a commercial espresso machine, was when I installed one at the shop. Listen up and subscribe. NEW EPISODES every Monday. Hit me up dollani-at-gmail-com

Author

Gjergj Dollani

Episodes

6 - Choosing Coffee Suppliers with Travis Vaughn of La Colombe (Part 1) 14.12.2020 51:18

Travis and I talk about choosing suppliers. What to look for. What consumers are looking for in the coffee experience. We also discuss coffee scene in DC.

5 - Culture, innovation, product launch & pricing tricks at Cafe Chocolat 08.12.2020 39:18

Interview with my long-time employees Derek James and Gabriel Falk. A trip down memory lane about what worked and what didn’t work. We also talk about some pricing tricks I played there.

4 - Know thyself and thy customer 03.12.2020 34:13

In this episode I talk a bit about Branding and how it relates to everything that you do. I focus on the importance of understanding the consumer journey.

3 - Your business is not your baby! 01.12.2020 25:22

We talk about setting up systems in place, so that you can better manage your time and what’s important to you!

2 - Why this? Why now? Why you? 28.11.2020 27:34

This episode is designed to discourage anyone from starting a coffee shop! You should thank me for doing you a great service! Your family should thank me for crushing your coffee dreams! ...but remember; weak hands fold first!

1 - Q & A on Cafe Chocolat 26.11.2020 25:32

How did I start Cafe Chocolat? What are some important things to think about when starting a coffee shop? How much time? How much money does it take? These and more in this episode!

Trailer - How to Start Your Own Coffee Shop 26.11.2020 0:52

Quick Intro in what this podcast is all about. START HERE.