In this episode, Austin and Colin from Mom and M Coffee share their journey from San Francisco to Cincinnati and the challenges they faced in opening their coffee shop. They discuss their decision to start roasting their own coffee and the process of choosing a roaster. They also talk about the benefits of owning their real estate and the foreign concepts they introduced in Cincinnati. Finally, they explain their coffee offerings and how they make decisions for their portfolio. In this conversation, Valerian and Colleen discuss various aspects of the coffee business, including coffee blends and single origins, the cost and quality of espresso, tips for starting a food business, the importance of passion and entrepreneurship, and future plans for both the business and the host.   Takeaways Coffee blends and single origins offer different flavor profiles and can be used in various brewing methods. The cost of espresso can be higher due to the quality of the beans and the complexity of the blend. Passion and entrepreneurship are essential for success in the food industry. Starting a food business requires hard work, dedication, and a focus on financial management. Future plans for the business include consistent quality, growth, and bridging the gap between farmers and consumers. Consider to own your real estate when launching a business Chapters 00:00 Introduction and First Coffee Memories 03:14 From San Francisco to Cincinnati 06:34 Starting Mom and M Coffee 09:30 Challenges of Opening Mom and M Coffee 13:42 Joining the Mom and M Coffee Team 16:05 Starting with an Airstream Trailer 19:32 Introducing Foreign Concepts in Cincinnati 21:55 The Offerings at Mom and M Coffee 25:12 The Decision to Start Roasting 29:15 Learning to Roast and Choosing a Roaster 36:19 The Benefits of Owning Real Estate 45:01 Roasting Portfolio and Decision-Making 45:30 Introduction to Coffee Blends and Single Origins 50:00 The Cost and Quality of Espresso 52:06 Tips for Starting a Food Business 56:23 The Importance of Passion and Entrepreneurship 01:01:07 Future Plans for the Business 01:04:01 Future Plans for the Host 01:07:21 Where to Find Coffees.me