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Free Rein Coffee: Karl Pfluger, Paul Anderson, and Arlyn Davich
Starting Small
46 minutes 36 seconds
3 months ago
Free Rein Coffee: Karl Pfluger, Paul Anderson, and Arlyn Davich
What happens when a Yellowstone star, a U.S. Marine, a serial retailer, and a seasoned startup CEO decide to roast coffee? You get Free Rein Coffee: a brand born in West Texas, fueled by grit—and pushing into major retail faster than most.
Co-founders Karl Pfluger (Marine veteran), Paul Anderson (retail executive), and Arlyn Davich (multiple exits) teamed up with actor Cole Hauser to acquire a 25-year-old roastery in San Angelo, TX. Since launching in October 2023, they’ve served 250,000+ customers, claimed 10,000+ five-star reviews, and donated over 60,000 cups to veterans, first responders, teachers, and nurses.
By September 2024, they secured their first national rollout, appearing in 1,700+ Walmart stores, and partnered on a custom “Cowboy Coffee Kit” with Stetson. In 2025, they added seasoned retail and brand leaders to the team to scale their omni‑channel presence.
In this episode, they go deep on how they built a premium, purpose-driven American coffee brand in less than two years—and why serving those who serve remains their north star.
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Starting Small
Starting Small, is a podcast hosted by young entrepreneur Cameron Nagle. Tune in, as Cameron interviews CEO‘s, founders, and entrepreneurs, discussing the stories on how their organizations and businesses were created from the ground up.
