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Did you know the first coffee houses that opened were in the 1500s, and they were called Schools of the Wise because people would gather there to share ideas, kind of like the original masterminds. Coffee is the second most traded commodity in the world after oil. Over 2.25 billion cups are consumed every single day.

Today, we have Ellie Hugdahl, the founder and CEO of Unity Coffee. Ellie's journey started long before she opened her first drive-through coffee location in Everett, Washington. She's been in the coffee world since her teens, managing stands and learning the ropes across the Pacific Northwest and even Texas. Ellie's mission is big, creating unity within the community, one drink at a time. And she's proud to have mastered building a brand through her authentic personality. Ellie has turned her passion into a thriving business, combining vision, culture, and purpose. Her story is a powerful example of what happens when you bet on yourself and lead with intention.

We're going to dive into her journey, early from coffee, and taking leaps into buying her first coffee shop and scaling with her heart and strategy, whether in business, hospitality, or simply somebody chasing greatness. You're going to love this podcast.

KEY TAKEAWAYS: 

• Historic significance: Coffee houses originated in the 1500s as "Schools of the Wise" where people gathered to exchange ideas
• Global impact: Coffee is the world's second most traded commodity after oil, with 250 million cups consumed daily
• Featured entrepreneur: Ellie Hugdahl founded Unity Coffee after working in the coffee industry since her teens across the Pacific Northwest and Texas
• Mission-driven business: Unity Coffee focuses on creating community connection through authentic branding and intentional leadership
• Growth journey: Ellie scaled her business from managing coffee stands to purchasing and expanding her own drive-through locations in Everett, Washington.

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