188 : Founder Friday! w/ Jon Allen of Onyx Coffee Lab

Keys To The Shop : Equipping Coffee Shop Leaders · www.keystotheshop.com

November 28, 20191h 9m

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Show Notes

In just 7 years, Onyx Coffee Lab has become one of the industry's most recognizable, respected, and progressive coffee companies. Whether you know them from their championship performances on the barista, brewers, or roasting competition stage - their multiple Good Food Awards and Golden Bean coffees - or their effort in transparency and exquisite retail shops, Onyx Coffee Lab is an inspiration in presentation AND in substance to the global community of specialty coffee.

Today we get to talk with one of the founders of this awesome company, Jon Allen, and dive into the details of how he and his wife, Andrea Allen, built, grew, and operate this business.

I am thrilled to have been able to talk with Jon and to present this very insightful conversation to you all!

Enjoy be sure to check the links below to learn more!

In this episode you will learn about their:

Vision and business philosophy
Early and current expansion
Discovery of strengths and weakness
Delegation and appointing of leadership
Development of their roasting program
Approaches to hospitality
Who they are aiming to serve as their primary audience
Hiring practices
Marketing and branding

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