Ever wondered how to turn a coffee shop into a thriving community hub? Join us and Leroy in this part two, as he spills the beans on his journey since 2017—navigating financial hurdles, trust issues with staff, and brewing lasting customer relationships.

In this second part of our conversation, Leroy dives deeper into the art of crafting a welcoming space that goes beyond transactions to foster community, education, and social responsibility. It's an engaging deep-dive filled with real-world lessons and the secret sauce behind a people-driven coffee business.

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In this episode, we sit down with Romero, the founder of BrewBetter, to learn more about his journey and the story behind BrewBetter. As a South African company, BrewBetter is dedicated to making high-quality equipment accessible to everyone. They specialize in providing specialty coffee tools that are not only affordable but also hard to find locally. Be sure to check them out by visiting their website www.brewbetter.co.za, to learn more about their products and services.

In this episode, we talk about prevailing subcultures within the coffee industry. Are specialty coffee shops and the industry as a whole, inclusive, and accessible for everyone else outside this niche market? Is the coffee industry as a whole progressive and welcoming of those who don't classify themselves as fellow coffee snobs and enthusiasts? What's the rhetoric of the Specialty Coffee scene?