Spreading Good

Ep. 11 Melissa Lutz- Coffee Shops That Change Lives: A For-Profit, For-Purpose Business Model

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Melissa Lutz is the co-owner of Generous Coffee Shop, a for-profit, for-purpose venture dedicated to using a portion of profits to create opportunities in communities that need it most- ranging from healthcare clinics to education facilities and beyond. Melissa moved across the country to pursue a dream and took an unconventional route to making it a reality (cue leaving notes on potential partners doorsteps..BOLD!) All of her efforts point towards her determination to create a better world where her level of joy is measured by the joy she can give others.

In this episode we talk about:

  • The for-profit, for-purpose business model
  • Channeling our creativity for a higher purpose
  • Starting with the resources in front of you
  • The sustainable solution she came up with to help fund her aunt’s nonprofit, Serve With Love
  • Taking a chance on ourselves
  • Why being patient is part of the dreaming process
  • Why asking for help is an indicator of passion
  • Leaning on and learning from mentors
  • The reality of running a coffee shop during COVID
  • Lessons learned from perceived “losses”

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    Connect with Melissa & Generous Coffee Shop:

    • Melissa’s Instagram
    • Generous Coffee Shop's Instagram
    • Generous Coffee
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