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35. Coffee Culture vs. Business Realities: Lessons from Ethos Bakery with Cody Anderson

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SUMMARY:

In this episode of The Coffee Experts Club Podcast, hosts Aaron, Ben, and Drew sit down with Cody Anderson, a key figure at Ethos Bakery, a unique bakery and café combo.

Cody provides an insider's perspective on the challenges and rewards of managing a business in a bustling area with fluctuating foot traffic. He shares insights into the intricacies of staffing, the difficulties of maintaining quality control, and the impact of not having a drive-thru.

The conversation goes into Cody's journey from a tech-oriented role to people management, highlighting the significant shift in responsibilities and the importance of clear communication. The hosts discuss the delicate balance between fostering a friendly work culture and maintaining professionalism, drawing from their own experiences in the industry. They also explore the concept of structured growth paths for employees, emphasizing the need for businesses to provide clear trajectories for advancement. With engaging anecdotes and practical advice, this episode offers valuable insights for entrepreneurs and managers navigating the complexities of the coffee industry. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, you'll find plenty of inspiration and wisdom in this lively discussion.

Minute by Minute:

0:00 Introduction

3:32 Get to know Cody

7:42 Understanding customer traffic for a bakery AND coffee shop

9:56 How Ethos is doing something very different for the Coffee Experts

12:43 Moving from being production oriented to people oriented

15:13 Trying to hold onto people too long

  continue reading

48 episodes

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SUMMARY:

In this episode of The Coffee Experts Club Podcast, hosts Aaron, Ben, and Drew sit down with Cody Anderson, a key figure at Ethos Bakery, a unique bakery and café combo.

Cody provides an insider's perspective on the challenges and rewards of managing a business in a bustling area with fluctuating foot traffic. He shares insights into the intricacies of staffing, the difficulties of maintaining quality control, and the impact of not having a drive-thru.

The conversation goes into Cody's journey from a tech-oriented role to people management, highlighting the significant shift in responsibilities and the importance of clear communication. The hosts discuss the delicate balance between fostering a friendly work culture and maintaining professionalism, drawing from their own experiences in the industry. They also explore the concept of structured growth paths for employees, emphasizing the need for businesses to provide clear trajectories for advancement. With engaging anecdotes and practical advice, this episode offers valuable insights for entrepreneurs and managers navigating the complexities of the coffee industry. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, you'll find plenty of inspiration and wisdom in this lively discussion.

Minute by Minute:

0:00 Introduction

3:32 Get to know Cody

7:42 Understanding customer traffic for a bakery AND coffee shop

9:56 How Ethos is doing something very different for the Coffee Experts

12:43 Moving from being production oriented to people oriented

15:13 Trying to hold onto people too long

  continue reading

48 episodes

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