We’re right in the middle of opening a second location in Bellflower and it’s pretty stressful. Dan, Kevin, and I have done this before but it still provides some serious headaches and a whole new set of challenges every time. Here’s an example. Yesterday I delivered our $2500 under-counter refrigerator to the new location……it didn’t fit UNDER THE COUNTER. Yeah, rookie mistake I know. The manufacturers measurements are based on the size of the refrigerator WITHOUT the casters on the bottom. So now I’m figuring out how to get the caster wheels off the bottom and fit the fridge under...

A vendor is either costing you money or saving you money. Right? Recently I was talking with a friend who owns multiple coffee shops in the area. We were talking about how people go about business and conduct themselves professionally and we were shocked at some of the behaviors we come across in the business world. As the conversation went on, we talked about pricing of coffee and how shop owners approach that topic. In my opinion, the majority of the shops go about it the wrong way. When a potential new vendor approaches me about using their services or...

It’s easy to say, but harder to do. Why did we choose for this to be included in our mission statement? The proof is in the pudding, I guess. First off, our flagship location is in Artesia. A community that Dan, and Kevin both grew up in - or around. My wife (this is Mark writing) went to school and grew up in a neighboring city. It was important for us to keep the first location as close to home as possible. We can get the store from our homes in less than 10 minutes. Our second location in Bellflower...

Studies show that employees want better coffee and it directly relates to their job satisfaction. An Inc.com survey shows that 85% of employees interviewed want this, and demand it. Here at Solid Coffee Roasters, we very often have disgruntled employees that reach out to us asking for help in bringing a better coffee solution to their company. Um yes, we can do that. Gladly. What we can do: Purchase the proper equipment, install it, teach you to use it, give you pricing that matches any wholesale customer. What you have to do: Trust us! Taste the coffee, enjoy. But seriously....

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