Threadbare Coffee Consulting @threadbarecoffe

Notes to myself about what it takes to build a profitable coffee business that takes great care of people. threadbarecoffeeconsulting.com Madison, WI Joined July 2017

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Threadbare Coffee Consulting @threadbarecoffe

3 hours ago

Your default answer to the question, “are you free to hop on a call?” should be “No.” Most meetings are a waste of time.

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Threadbare Coffee Consulting @threadbarecoffe

19 hours ago

If you’re feeling discouraged about the state of things, unplug from the internet and go talk to a real person in real life.

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Threadbare Coffee Consulting @threadbarecoffe

2 days ago

Just in case this has to be clarified: The money you spend on shipping is not included in COGS. COGS is Cost of GOODS Sold.

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Threadbare Coffee Consulting @threadbarecoffe

2 days ago

If you hire top talent, they're going to be offered great jobs while they work for you. They'll only stay if your mission & vision are clear & compelling enough.

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Threadbare Coffee Consulting @threadbarecoffe

3 days ago

I’m not disagreeing with your problem statement. I’m disagreeing with your proposed solution. They are different things.

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Threadbare Coffee Consulting @threadbarecoffe

3 days ago

Your espresso and your P&L should both always be dialed in. Don’t wait until I ask for one to start dialing in.

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Threadbare Coffee Consulting @threadbarecoffe

3 days ago

Just remember: Most of your customers just want coffee-flavored coffee.

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Threadbare Coffee Consulting @threadbarecoffe

3 days ago

The advice to “work hard” is vague and unhelpful. Will you need to do hard things like raising your prices even when you’re afraid? Of course. Is there an inherent value in working 10 or 12 hours per day seven days a week? Of course not. Emotionally hard and effortful…

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Threadbare Coffee Consulting @threadbarecoffe

3 days ago

If you think you can grow your business without growing as a person, you’re in for an unpleasant reality check.

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Threadbare Coffee Consulting @threadbarecoffe

3 days ago

I’ve been telling people for years to drop Brazil from their offerings. Hardly anybody actually likes the flavor and the only real reason to buy it was because it was super cheap. But that’s no longer the case. I’ve heard from a lot of roasters that they are finally dropping…

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Threadbare Coffee Consulting @threadbarecoffe

4 days ago

The more you live in alignment with your values, the more you will stand out.

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Alex Hormozi @AlexHormozi

5 days ago

A path to living a life with no regrets. Start with your eulogy and work backwards. 500 words shows you how most things matter little, and how the little things matter the most.