EP# 52: Transforming a Cottage Business: Mark Walters' Journey with Early Birds Coffee Company

Good Neighbor Podcast: Tri-Cities

What makes Mark Walters with Early Birds Coffee Company good neighbor?

Join us on the Good Neighbor Podcast for an inspiring story with Mark Walters, the dynamic owner-operator of Early Birds Coffee Company. Ever wondered how a mobile coffee business can transform from a single cart at a farmer's market to a bustling enterprise with multiple locations and ambitious plans for a mobile coffee shop and drive-thrus? Mark takes us behind the scenes of Early Birds' journey, sharing the inspiration he drew from thriving espresso shacks out West. Discover the challenges he faced in making specialty coffee accessible and approachable in a region unfamiliar with it and how he simplified the menu to include crowd-pleasers like the Blackberry White Mocha.
Mark opens up about the evolution of Early Birds Coffee Company from a cottage business to a full-scale operation with its own headquarters. He candidly discusses the trials of managing operations from two locations, balancing early morning events, and the delicate act of maintaining family time. Learn the secrets behind the company’s consistency and persistence that helped build a strong brand reputation, and how they’ve expanded into wholesaling and catering for local businesses, hospitals, and schools. Celebrate alongside Mark as he shares the joy of a new family addition and extends his gratitude to the community that supports him. Stay tuned for more on Early Birds Coffee Company through their website and social media platforms!
To learn more about Early Birds Coffee Company go to:

https://www.earlybirdscoffeeco.com/

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1. Local Coffee Company Overcoming Challenges (00:00:00)

2. Building a Successful Coffee Business (00:07:56)

3. Celebrating Success With Early Birds Coffee (00:14:07)