SUMMARY:

In this episode of the Coffee Experts Club Podcast, the team dives into the chaos many coffee shop owners experience and how to escape it. If you're constantly putting out fires, drowning in to-dos, and losing weekends to burnout, this episode is for you. Aaron, Ben, and Drew talk about how to step out of the weeds, empower your team, and use systems like weekly Level 10 meetings to regain your time—and your sanity. Whether you're just starting out or trying to scale, you'll walk away with actionable insights to help your coffee business grow without you having to be everywhere at once.

Minute by Minute:

00:00 – Introduction 02:00 – Running on Fire: The Reality for New Owners 03:45 – The Burnout Trap 06:40 – Time ROI: A New Metric for Owners 07:45 – Systems That Work Anywhere 08:50 – Empowering Your Managers 10:40 – Accountability = Retention 13:00 – Your To-Do List Isn't Enough 16:40 – The Myth of "Only I Can Do It" 17:45 – Drew's Climb: From Barista to Boss 20:15 – Weekend Texts & Other Nightmares 24:30 – Final Thoughts + Upcoming Webinar