"Hey everyone, we are currently in the process of looking for a roasting partner to be our primary supplier, but we’re hitting a major wall: nobody is getting back to us. We’ve reached out to several roasters (both local and national) and it feels like our inquiries are just disappearing into a black hole. We’re serious about a partnership and ready to talk volume, but the lack of communication is making it feel impossible to move forward. • Has anyone else run into this issue when starting out? • Is there a 'secret' to getting a roaster's attention (certain info they need upfront)? • Are we potentially reaching out during a specific 'busy season' we aren't aware of? Would love to hear if this is a common experience or if we need to change our approach. Thanks!"

Hey everyone I noticed many of us here are in the early stages (same as me), so I thought I’d share where I’m at and also learn from you all. So, I’m planning a small specialty coffee shop of aprox. 20-30m² targeting around 60 cups/day. Right now I’m still researching and focusing on: • Equipment selection • Cost structure (coffee, milk, cups, etc.) • Simple menu design Curious, where is everyone else in their journey right now? Are you: 1. Still researching 2. Looking for a location 3. Already testing coffee / equipment 4. Close to opening Would be great to connect with people at a similar stage so we can share what we’re learning

Yesterday we obtained our EIN Number. We’re one step closer to our dream. Today we will be working on our LLC. We have a business plan done, just hope it is good enough for us to get a small business loan. Does anyone have any suggestions?

I honestly can’t believe how fast this has grown in just a few weeks. Seeing so many people here, interested in building something real, makes me incredibly grateful. So let’s make this milestone count. I’m hosting our very first LIVE Q&A Session — and this is your chance to get real clarity. Bring your questions about: - The course and how it works - Your coffee shop idea - Challenges you’re facing - Or anything you’re unsure about Wednesday, April 1st @ 8pm - 9pm Vienna time SAVE IT IN YOUR CALENDAR UNDER THIS LINK No fluff, no generic advice — just honest, practical answers you can actually use. Got questions? Come join us live and let’s figure things out together ☕🔥

👋 Welcome to The Coffee Shop Launchpad Free Course. Please take a second to introduce yourself Welcome. This community is here to help you open your own coffee shop! Here are your next steps 👇 1. Start the free course: The Coffee Shop Launchpad 2. Book your free 1-1 call: Link 3. Join the weekly Q&A calls: Link 4. Introduce yourself: name, country, and your coffee shop goal. 5. Stay active: ask questions, help others, share wins, make friends, have fun! To your success! Juan ✨ No pressure — keep it simple. This community grows when we know who you are and what you’re building. What's your goal for the next 30 days?