Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in coffee but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Alicia Love, Co-Founder & CEO of Coffee Labs Roasters, located in Tarrytown, NY, USA.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
Coffee Roaster Wholesale retail.
Tell us about yourself
20 years ago, we started Coffee labs with the idea of elevating coffee. Through direct farmer connections & training, training, training, training. The connection between the farmers and ever-changing coffee keeps it exciting. Many of the farmers we have known for over 10 years.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
Our connection to farmers. We worked hard to source excellent coffee and keep the relationships going.
What's one of the hardest things that comes with being a business owner?
We have been through 2 recessions and COVID. The hardest thing is managing times like that. Knowing if you stick to your values, you will come out the other side. Survival through Quality. Stay the course; that is the most important lesson I have learned. Do not sacrifice that.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
- Study.
- Ask a lot of questions.
- Keeping learning is never done.
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://www.coffeelabs.com/
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