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EE 400 - Brewing Success: Colin Harmon's Journey from Spare Room to 3fe Coffee Empire

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In this episode, we sit down with Colin Harmon, a visionary entrepreneur who transformed Ireland’s coffee culture. From starting as a barista to building 3fe, one of Ireland's most respected coffee brands, Colin shares his journey of entrepreneurship, branding, and the shifting landscape of social spaces.

We explore:

  • Why traditional social spaces like banks, pubs, and churches are declining
  • The power of community in business
  • How Colin built 3fe from a single café to an industry leader
  • The business lessons he learned through scaling and adapting
  • The future of coffee culture and entrepreneurship

If you’re an aspiring founder or someone fascinated by how businesses shape culture, this episode is a must-listen!

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Show Notes:

Guest: Colin Harmon, Founder of 3fe Coffee

Topics Covered:

  1. The Evolution of Social Spaces

    • Why traditional meeting points are disappearing
    • How coffee shops have replaced banks and pubs as social hubs
  2. Colin’s Entrepreneurial Journey

    • How he transitioned from a finance job to coffee
    • The early struggles of starting a coffee business
    • Scaling from one café to a respected brand
  3. The Business of Coffee

    • The challenges of running a specialty coffee company
    • How branding and storytelling played a key role in growth
    • Why community-driven businesses thrive
  4. Lessons in Leadership & Growth

    • The mindset shifts needed to scale a business
    • Why customer experience is the most valuable asset
    • Future trends in coffee and hospitality

Resources Mentioned:

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In this episode, we sit down with Colin Harmon, a visionary entrepreneur who transformed Ireland’s coffee culture. From starting as a barista to building 3fe, one of Ireland's most respected coffee brands, Colin shares his journey of entrepreneurship, branding, and the shifting landscape of social spaces.

We explore:

  • Why traditional social spaces like banks, pubs, and churches are declining
  • The power of community in business
  • How Colin built 3fe from a single café to an industry leader
  • The business lessons he learned through scaling and adapting
  • The future of coffee culture and entrepreneurship

If you’re an aspiring founder or someone fascinated by how businesses shape culture, this episode is a must-listen!

--

Visit my partners

Enterprise Ireland: https://bit.ly/EIreland

Azure Communications: https://bit.ly/azureEE

Nostra: https://bit.ly/nostraee

--

Show Notes:

Guest: Colin Harmon, Founder of 3fe Coffee

Topics Covered:

  1. The Evolution of Social Spaces

    • Why traditional meeting points are disappearing
    • How coffee shops have replaced banks and pubs as social hubs
  2. Colin’s Entrepreneurial Journey

    • How he transitioned from a finance job to coffee
    • The early struggles of starting a coffee business
    • Scaling from one café to a respected brand
  3. The Business of Coffee

    • The challenges of running a specialty coffee company
    • How branding and storytelling played a key role in growth
    • Why community-driven businesses thrive
  4. Lessons in Leadership & Growth

    • The mindset shifts needed to scale a business
    • Why customer experience is the most valuable asset
    • Future trends in coffee and hospitality

Resources Mentioned:

  continue reading

416 episodes

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