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Check out our latest video: Life in the “Fast” Lane! #fasting #coffee

Happy #GoodFuture Friday! Here’s a great #coffee story about a couple of business owners conspiring for good! After establishing 2 independent coffee shops over the course of 12 years, Steve and Beth Hines wanted to retire. They had a lot of interest from out-of-town buyers wanting to acquire the business… But they wanted an owner who was invested in the community, someone who could “maintain our vision and improve on it.” My friend Keith Davenport and his wife, Allison, another local couple, ended up buying the business. I love this story, because it teaches a few things: 1) “Empire” business builders are always looking to get their hands on a good thing. The Hines never advertised they were selling the coffee shop. But they got approached by outsiders anyway. 2) Owners of good local businesses often care about more than just the financial transaction. Keeping the business in the community, values alignment… these matter. 3) Business owners need safe spaces to talk about their succession plans and explore options. Hines said “it was a fluke one day having coffee and mentioning it to Keith”. They were having coffee, and it came up unexpectedly. Because they were friends. 4) We need more good people to buy businesses! For all you #entreprenuers and #startup folks— maybe consider buying a local business rather than starting one. They’ve done most of the figuring out for you already! Thanks Keith for sharing— and for continuing a legacy in your community! #smallbusiness #successionplanning #businessforgood

WHICH LOCAL COFFEE LEGEND HAVE YOU LEARNED FROM THE MOST? FLTR Magazine honored me to start a conversation on this beautiful topic. #coffeecommunity #specialtycoffee #coffee #fltrmagazine

Coffee can be a tasty tool for focus and inspiration. Just make sure it fuels your creativity instead of hindering it. I get one caf and one decaf in the morning. That's it! How about you? #coffee #ILoveCoffee #AmWriting #WritingCommunity #coffee #ILoveCoffee #AmWriting #WritingCommunity

I need your help! Advice wanted - I am still getting occasional order for #coffee come through from a business that I stopped. (Website is still live ooops forgot about this!) Do I re-instate this and start promoting again and see what happens? #coffee #coffeelover #businessadvice #helpwanted

There's only one way to start October, and that's with a (branded) cappuccino in celebration of #InternationalCoffeeDay It's the simple things. #Coffee #Property #PropertyInvestment #NPG

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What You Gain from a Business Coffee Service: Link in comment #Coffee #Corporate #Denver #BusinessCoffee #OfficeBeverages #OfficeCoffee #SmallOffice

What You Gain from a Business Coffee Service: Link in comment #Coffee #Corporate #Denver #BusinessCoffee #OfficeBeverages #OfficeCoffee #SmallOffice

Taking a moment to enjoy the crisp fall air and the beauty of changing leaves 🍂 It’s the perfect time to reflect, reset, and recharge. What's your favorite fall activity that helps you unwind and stay motivated for the rest of the year? #FallVibes #WorkLifeBalance #coffee #q4