Mom 'n 'em Coffee Brings Specialty Coffee to Cincinnati, OH - Start Coffee Business Podcast

In this episode, Austin and Colin from Mom and M Coffee share their journey from San Francisco to Cincinnati and the challenges they faced in opening their coffee shop. They discuss their decision to start roasting their own coffee and the process of choosing a roaster. They also talk about the benefits of owning their real estate and the foreign concepts they introduced in Cincinnati. Finally, they explain their coffee offerings and how they make decisions for their portfolio. In this conversation, Valerian and Colleen discuss various aspects of the coffee business, including coffee blends and single origins, the cost and quality of espresso, tips for starting a food business, the importance of passion and entrepreneurship, and future plans for both the business and the host. TakeawaysCoffee blends and single origins offer different flavor profiles and can be used in various brewing methods.The cost of espresso can be higher due to the quality of the beans and the complexity of the blend.Passion and entrepreneurship are essential for success in the food industry.Starting a food business requires hard work, dedication, and a focus on financial management.Future plans for the business include consistent quality, growth, and bridging the gap between farmers and consumers.Consider to own your real estate when launching a businessChapters00:00 Introduction and First Coffee Memories03:14 From San Francisco to Cincinnati06:34 Starting Mom and M Coffee09:30 Challenges of Opening Mom and M Coffee13:42 Joining the Mom and M Coffee Team16:05 Starting with an Airstream Trailer19:32 Introducing Foreign Concepts in Cincinnati21:55 The Offerings at Mom and M Coffee25:12 The Decision to Start Roasting29:15 Learning to Roast and Choosing a Roaster36:19 The Benefits of Owning Real Estate45:01 Roasting Portfolio and Decision-Making45:30 Introduction to Coffee Blends and Single Origins50:00 The Cost and Quality of Espresso52:06 Tips for Starting a Food Business56:23 The Importance of Passion and Entrepreneurship01:01:07 Future Plans for the Business01:04:01 Future Plans for the Host01:07:21 Where to Find Coffees.me This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit valeriancoffee.substack.com