Business 101: Starting Out, Growth, and Achieving Success

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Business 101: Starting Out, Growth, and Achieving Success

SEM12LA
August 22, 2025
Conversation Corner

Starting any coffee business comes with a steep learning curve.

In this panel discussion, local café owners and brand founders share what they’ve learned from the ground up – from early missteps to turning points in growth. Hear how they built their businesses, what they wish they’d known starting out, and the lessons they learned along the way. We’ll wrap with a Q&A so you can ask these local leaders what really drives their success – and how you can apply it to your own journey.

This is a free session included in your general admission.

Speakers
Anita Tam, CEO - Slow Pour Supply
Panel Moderator
Eric J. Grimm
Eric J. Grimm, Founder - The Coffee Human Resource

Fee

FREE

Levels

Suitable for All Experience Levels

Language

English

Who is this session for?

Suitable for All Experience Levels in Cafe Owner and Cafe Manager/HR segments. Ideal for those looking to learn from local industry leaders about building, growing, and sustaining a successful specialty coffee business.
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