438 : How to Build a Successful Cafe w/ Erin Young of Red Buffalo Cafe

Opening a running a successful cafe is no easy task. I requires passion as well as attention to the details around systems, relationships, and being able to grow yourself as a leader in that environment. Today we are going to be exploring one owners journey who  not only has done this well, but has just published a book about her experience that gives others insights and tools to find success in their shops! Erin Young is the founder and CEO of Red Buffalo Cafe in Silverthorne, CO. A passionate small business owner and advocate, Erin has actively worked to build kind, conscious, and responsible communities. She has experienced the challenges and opportunities faced when considering improvements to business planning, recruitment and hiring, and other features that contribute to long-term business success. In addition to being a business owner, Erin is an active community leader who has served on several local non-profit boards and as a local elected official for various jurisdictions. Erin loves the outdoors and spending time with her family. Erin holds a master’s degree in public administration from the University of Colorado Denver, School of Public Affairs. Erin's new book, The CEOwner, is the chronicle of Red Buffalo Cafe from inception to today. Additionally, it is a checklist for starting and succeeding in a small business. The CEOwner will approach business ownership using the lens of conscious business techniques and community improvement. In it she also covers the process of building and planning your business profile from the very beginning; moves along to suggestions in ethical business management; and finishes with how to create a legacy beyond you as the business owner.  In this conversation we talk about Erin's journey and dive into the books main message and insights. I know this will be an encouraging episode!  Links: https://redbuffalocafe.com/ https://redbuffalocafe.com/order-shipped-1/ols/products/the-ceowner IG: @redbuffalocafe   Related episodes: 239 : 5 Best Practices for the Best Small Business w/ Henry Lopez 387 : Innovation and Building a Better Coffee Business w/ Miranda Caldwell 184 : Making Great Business Decisions w/ Dave Stachowiak 416 : People-First Principles for Growing Your Shop w/ Mike McFall of Biggby Coffee 414: Secret Ingredients for a Successful Coffee Shop Visit our amazing Sponsors! www.groundcontrol.coffee www.pacficfoodservice.com