Not just any coffee...

Hey Robert thank you for the warm welcome. Too bad you closed your espresso business maybe I could have helped you back then ;-). In any case if I can help you with some leads I will definately send them you way.

Hello Barry I will tell you it has been a challenge trying to break into new markets with the big boys controlling almost everything. We have been working hard for 15 years and it seems like it was still yesterday that we got things started. Where does the time go. One of the biggest challenges is trying to get this online coffee club going. So please feel free to join and tell others. This would be a big help.

Hey Dan thanks for that article. I wonder if that is true...I mean I've been accused of being crazy for a long time LoL. But none the less, that was an interesting article. BTW I know of that group you speak of only one per biz, we are currently a part of that group. However, I joined this network hopefully to retain better contacts and better networking to produce better results, like more coffee club members maybe or even commercial accounts.

Hi Dan, thanks for those words. I find that I actually make more connections when I'm out speaking with total strangers. Cold calls or otherwise. I thought I would try some of these network groups to try and gain more contacts.

Hallucinations...Nonsense, I drink about 40 oz before I leave the house each morning & I'm fine, just don't pay attention to the walking trees or the talking bushes ;-0

Hey Scott thanks passing, & passing & passing & passing my name on to your friend. I will be happy to answer any questions for him or even provide him with coffee, coffee, coffee, coffee. Sorry I just could not resist ;-0

And hey Rebecca there's nothing like enjoying a fine cup of coffee while relaxing in the hot tub!

Hey Scott I apologize I did not mean to make light of your comment, it was just that I received multiple entries from you, i.e., it posted about 6 times in a row, and I thought it a bit odd. But thank you I appreciate the fact that you are willing to pass my name on to a friend. I am also more than happy to pass your name on as well.

OK now that I'm home I can respond...Long day roasting and not enough Java drinkin'...LoL. Thank you everyone for your responses. To answer the question regarding retail locations. We do have one, however, it is a drive thru espresso establishment called "Sunshine Espresso"in the North City part of Shoreline just north of the Post Office & Safeway on 175th & 15th Ave NE. Unfortunately we don't have a place to hold a gathering otherwise I would be all over that. But feel free to stop by our espresso drive thru any time. Our staff is very good at preparing any kind of drink your heart desires & customer service that is second to none. Also we are a family business so you will not see any scantly dressed or hanging out of the clothing type of baristas. We and our staff are very proud to produce top quality at all times. And our roasting facility is just down the hill from our drive thru. Feel free to give me a buzz whenever you like. We are always eager to meet and greet; especially me. My partner is more of a bean counter (SMILE)...And me? I kiss the babies, shake the hands & pat the backs. Our goal for 2009 is to broaden our perspective & markets by taking off the blinders that we have been wearing all of these years and come out of the box and do things that our competitors do not do. I'm always open to suggestions, so feel free to visit our website at www.seattlegourmetcoffee.com and send me some feedback, good, bad or otherwise. I look forward to networking with everyone here in one form or another.
Thanks, Your friendly neighborhood coffee roaster...Sean

Hey does anyone out there want some free coffee bags? We generally have burlap coffee bags that we either recycle for packing material, give to people that use them for gardening, or even sometimes people like to use for decorations. If you would like some bags feel free to call me at 206-417-5599 or email me at sean@seattlegourmetcoffee.com and make arrangements so you can pick them up. We always have a good supply so call and let me know.