Tom Pottiger is the owner of Presidents Coffee in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. From the beginning, his goal wasn’t just to open a coffee shop — it was to build something meaningful for both his team and the community around it.

In this episode, we talk about what it really takes to turn an idea into a coffee shop, the challenges that come with running a business, and why culture and collaboration matter so much behind the bar.

Tom shares the story of how Presidents Coffee came to life, the mindset that helped him bring the vision together, and why creating a great coffee experience goes far beyond what’s in the cup.

This conversation is about leadership, intention, and building something people genuinely care about.

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Show Notes

Guest: Tom Pottiger

Owner of Presidents Coffee – Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

In this episode, Tom shares the story behind opening Presidents Coffee and what it takes to build a specialty coffee shop rooted in quality, community, and teamwork.

We discuss:

• The vision behind starting Presidents Coffee

• The realities of owning and running a coffee shop

• Building a strong team and positive culture

• Why collaboration matters in a café environment

• Creating an experience that goes beyond the coffee

• Growing a coffee business with intention