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Turn Your Coffee Passion into a Thriving Coffee Roasting Business

I have spent years in coffee doing the fun stuff, the hard stuff, and the “why did I think this was a good idea” stuff. This is a place to get inspired, roll up your sleeves, and start building. Through hands on education, one-on-one coaching, and plenty of free content on the blog and podcast, I help you turn ideas into clear next steps, make confident decisions, and move your coffee roasting business forward starting now.

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Random thoughts from the roastery and beyond: coffee roasting, sensory work, business strategy, and the occasional nerdy experiment. I share what I’m learning, the mistakes I’m making, and the small wins that actually move the needle. If you’re figuring this stuff out too, you’re in the right place.
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Coffee is ME Podcast

A podcast for people who want to build a real coffee business, not just talk about one.
We share what worked, what didn’t, and the mistakes that cost us time and money, so you don’t have to repeat them.

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