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House Coffee Podcast41: House Coffee is Pressing Pause For a WhileIt's not you, its us! With so much of our lives wrapped up in our entrepreneurial ventures , its tough (for us at least) to have conversations about our businesses when they are changing. We want to give you 100%, and unfortunately, right now we can't. Thank you for sticking with us for these past amazing 41 episodes. We have grown and learned so much from you and from this experience! This isn't goodbye, but rather see you later. Keep in touch with us: housecoffeepodcast@gmail.comFollow Maggie: @maggiefrommFollow Rich @coffeeposer2024-04-061h 13House Coffee Podcast40: Maggie's Values For Welcome Home CoToday Maggie does a deep dive into her personal values for Welcome Home Co. She talks about how "fast furniture" is a problem for our planet circular design, and why sustainability is a pillar of her business. Key takeaway: "You can control what you buy." Sources mentioned: https://www.cnn.com/style/article/fast-furniture-problem-for-our-planet/index.html IKEA Buyback & Resell Program: https://www.ikea.com/us/en/customer-service/services/buyback-pubfeb6cc00Resale Vintage Furniture:https://www.chairish.com/...2024-03-2758 minHouse Coffee Podcast39: Let's Talk About Australian Coffee CultureGot coffee questions? Send them to Rich at housecoffeepodcast@gmail.com Special thank to TJ McMaster for mixing and producing this episode!2024-03-1748 minHouse Coffee Podcast38: Staging vs Interior Design + Tips For Your HomeThis episode Maggie gives us a lesson on staging vs interior design. Why would you ever need staging? Is it even worth it? We discuss examples from Maggie's personal experience staging houses and it's impact on the owner's bottom line. She also touches on how her staging business operates with all of her inventory, and what allows her to stage multiple houses at once. At the end of this episode, (1:01:55) Rich asks Maggie what her advice would be if someone had 24 hours to stage their home, what should they do? Got any staging or decor...2024-03-081h 09House Coffee Podcast37: Rich's Coffee Manifesto- His Principles and What Drives HimToday we have the pleasure of hearing Rich's Coffee Manifesto! This stream of consciousness, written in April 2023, are Rich's core coffee values and the DNA of what drives him. Rich believes coffee should provide a "sensational exceptional experience." He strives to elevate broader standards of expectations surrounding specialty coffee. The experience of coffee should be modern and be beneficial to both business and our culture, "rooted in overall hospitality." Pull up a chair with us to hear Rich read and dissect his entire 3-paragraph manifesto and learn why he believes coffee (and you!) deserves better. ...2024-03-011h 02House Coffee Podcast36: Eclectic Grandpa and Other 2024 Home TrendsToday's episode we discuss home trends for 2024 including the emerging popularity of the eclectic grandpa trend that is taking over homes. Spoiler alert: Maggie has been staging and decorating with eclectic grandpa for years now and she's here to tell you how you can get the look in your home. Link to the article we discussed: https://theeverygirl.com/eclectic-grandpa-home-decor-trend/Do you have a staging or decorating question for Maggie? Email her at housecoffeepodcast@gmail.com Special thanks as always to TJ McMaster for mixing and producing our podcast! 2024-02-231h 02House Coffee Podcast35: Specialty Coffee At HomeThis week the one and only TJ McMaster joins us to talk about all things coffee. We get into a heated discussion about coffee accessibility, coffee beans, coffee grinders, milk steamers and making specialty coffee at home. Rich makes a great point that we are not here to "yuck someone's yum", but have an open discussion. TJ talks about the best most affordable way to get espresso at home. Maggie talks about her past methods of steaming milk at home, and her current ways of making coffee. Do YOU have any specific questions about specialty coffee for Rich? Send...2024-02-161h 15House Coffee Podcast34: Will the Real House Coffee Please Stand Up? Reboot & RebrandWe're baaaaack!!! And we are THRILLED to be launching a new season and new direction of House Coffee. Consider this show to be two podcasts in one, packed with all things Coffee (Rich) and all things House (Maggie). This episode starts with what we've been listening to and transitions to a summary of how we plan to structure House Coffee into our respective realms of Staging/Real Estate and Specialty Coffee/Hospitality. Rich and I are super passionate about our realms, and we thought it just made sense for us to lean into those kinds of discussions...2024-02-0236 minHouse Coffee Podcast33: Lessons We Learned in 2023Our final episode of 2023 brings you our valuable lessons learned from this year. From becoming parents, closing chapters, learning the hard way and asking ourselves: "As a business owner, to what degree is your presence required to affect your business?" Maggie puts Rich on the spot and asks: "What is your dream?" With the most sincere thanks to YOU our listener who has listened to us for the past 33 episodes. We hope to serve you more amazing stories and behind the scenes in 2024. Email us your suggestions: housecoffeepodcast@gmail.comWe could not have made...2023-12-1545 minHouse Coffee Podcast32: BMB (Series Part 4/4) Conclusion & News From RichWe begin this episode with some news from Rich about a change he's making to shift his focus and presence at Storied. Maggie shares a timely quote by James Clear: "It is not too late to do what you want to do—if you stop waiting for the time to be right." The conclusion to our 4 part series of Business Model Basics using the Business Model Canvas as our template starts at 22 minutes. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IP0cUBWTgpY) We discuss steps 6-9: Assets, Partners/Suppliers, Key Activities and Cost. We've got some great banter bo...2023-12-081h 01House Coffee Podcast31: Holiday Catch-Up & How We Stay InspiredMaggie & Rich take a break from their Business Model Basics series to catch up post-holiday break and riff on the question, "how do you stay inspired"? Also at one point Rich says "non-fiction' but he means "fiction." ;)We'd love to hear your feedback! Email us at housecoffeepodcast@gmail(.)com. Special thanks as always to the amazing TJ McMaster for producing and editing our show! Shoutout to Grizzly Beats for our intro music, "Cafe." https://www.grizzlybeatz.com/2023-12-0153 minHouse Coffee PodcastThank Your Mailman, Pet Your DogWe honestly could not have said it better ourselves! While we are on that note, we, (Maggie and Rich) are so thankful for our engineer and producer TJ McMaster. This show would not be the show it is without you TJ!! 2023-11-2400 minHouse Coffee Podcast30: Even More BMB (Series Part 3) Custy Relationships & Revenue"Your customers (or custys as Rich says) do not exist to buy. You exist for them." We can't stop talking about The Business Model Canvas video. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=Zryr_cTb7apRk3fc&v=IP0cUBWTgpY&feature=youtu.be)We begin with what we are listening to and a happy ending update to the $5 bill that went missing last week. Speaking of revenue, we compare ways that Storied Coffee and Welcome Home Co bring income into their businesses. Maggie puts Rich in the hot seat and proposes a coffee subscription service. Let us know...2023-11-171h 02House Coffee Podcast29: More Business Model Basics (Series Part 2): B2B, DTC, WTH?BMB: B2B, DTC? WTH (what the heck) does it all mean?? In the second of our Business Model Basics (BMB) convos we talk sales channels and how Maggie's 100% referral-based staging business compares with Rich's retail and consulting business. Rich has a hot-take moment explaining the coffee beverage known as a "flat white" and Maggie shares what she does when $5 goes missing. PART 2 OF A SERIESWe'd love to hear your feedback! Email us at housecoffeepodcast@gmail(.)com. Special thanks as always to the amazing TJ McMaster for producing and editing our show! Shoutout to...2023-11-101h 02House Coffee Podcast28: Business Model Basics (Series Part 1): What problem does your business solve?The way we live is different from the way we sell and we are pumped to talk about how that relates to our business models. Guided by a video from The Business Channel on YouTube titled: "The Business Model Canvas - 9 Steps to Creating a Successful Business Model - Startup Tips" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IP0cUBWTgpY, Rich and Maggie begin a conversation on how to think about their real estate, staging, and coffee shop business models based on Rich's hot take that business models are so misunderstood. Starting with the question, "What is the problem that...2023-11-051h 11House Coffee Podcast27: How to Find Your Ideal Client & Mission Statement vs. Positioning StatementWe get into it with a story from Maggie who recently threatened a client. Had she not known the value of her services and had a strong sense of her brand cornerstones, its possible she never would have gotten paid. She shares the steps she took last year to figure out exactly what her brand's core values were. We find her mission statement straight from her website. Rich points out a the key language he uses in Storied Coffee's mission statement and why it was so important to him. He also explains they key difference between Mission Statement and Positioning...2023-10-271h 08House Coffee Podcast26: Meep Morp! Algorithmic Aversion, Evolving Technologies With AI & Future Generations If you've been hesitant about artificial intelligence this one is for you! Today's episode is PACKED with so many hot takes on Artificial Intelligence. We continue the conversation we started last week, answering questions like: "Is AI friend or foe?", "Is AI coming for our jobs?" and "Did Rich communicate with an AI robot?" Spoiler Alert: The answer is not black and white, but actually more gray. AI is here and its here to stay, so how are we going to adapt? In the same way evolving technologies have changed the media industry, this generation of kids won't know a...2023-10-201h 01House Coffee Podcast25: Are You Team AI? Our Opinions on Artificial Intelligence This week we have a heated debate about all things Artificial Intelligence! No, not really, but Rich has his opinions and shares his experience with his social media and the use of AI in the captions. Maggie shares how she utilizes AI in her real estate business and shares some resources for difference uses of AI. We'd love for you to share your thoughts! housecoffeepodcast@gmail(.)comSpecial thanks as always to TJ McMaster for mixing and producing this episode!2023-10-1356 minHouse Coffee Podcast24: Furniture Market Crisis? Giving Thrifting & Second Hand a Second LifeWe kick off the episode right away with what we've been listening to. Rich shares a song that is most relatable to his life right now by the Decemberists. Maggie shares another limited podcast series that has her laughing out loud. Our main topic today is all about furniture! Is thrifting and second hand items gaining a second life in popularity? We discuss the rise of the thrifting from Cheap Old Houses, estate sales, furniture to books! Send us your questions and/or feedback to housecoffeepodcast@gmail(.)com. Special thanks to...2023-10-0654 minHouse Coffee Podcast23: To Stage, or Not to Stage? And the Difference Between Staging & Interior DesignThis week we discuss a question Maggie recently received: "Is it better to stage a house with worn out crappy furniture, or to leave it vacant?" That part of the conversation starts at 23:08. Later in the conversation, Rich asks Maggie the difference between home staging and interior design and she clarifies the important distinction.We begin the episode with Rich sharing one of the hardest things he's ever had to do: Fire someone. He shares the story right in our first segment. Maggie recounts running into an former boss recently from her early twenties who fired her after working at...2023-09-291h 01House Coffee Podcast22: What We've Discovered About Our Audience & Future Episode TopicsAfter the first 2o episodes of House Coffee, we've discovered that YOU, our audience, is much different than we anticipated... in the best way! What started as a podcast about 2 friends navigating the ins and outs of their small businesses, is evolving into so much more as we continue to hear your feedback. In today's episode, we share what we've learned and what has surprised us in the first 20 episodes. We also discuss future topics specifically related to coffee, home staging, vibes of a business, and so much more. Submit your topic ideas or a question you'd like us to...2023-09-221h 00House Coffee Podcast21: Storied Vibe Check & House UpdateWe are so excited to be back! Over the break Storied Coffee had a makeover and Rich discusses all the changes that were made to the shop. Maggie gives an update on her home renovation/addition and reveals her what her siding color will be!Submit your questions and feedback to housecoffeepodcast@gmail(.)comSpecial thanks as always to TJ McMaster for mixing and editing this episode.2023-09-151h 09House Coffee PodcastBack to School TeaserMaggie & Rich will be back next Friday with an update on Storied Coffee's 2 week hiatus, plus discuss upcoming topics for the pod! Submit your questions/feedback: housecoffeepodcast@gmail2023-09-1002 minHouse Coffee Podcast20: Rich's Big RevealMaggie interviews Rich as he finally reveals what he's been up to with his "other job" outside of his own business, Storied. The pair share what they've been listening to before spending time talking about why a business owner might still want to work in someone else's business at the same time. DON'T FORGET: House Coffee is taking a little summer break and will return on FRIDAYS starting September 8th! In the meantime, please get in touch via housecoffeepodcast.com or on social media and let us know what topics you you'd suggest we talk about in the next...2023-08-181h 09House Coffee Podcast19: Staging Tips on Revamping the Vibes at Storied Rich puts Maggie in the hot seat this week, getting her staging advice for revamping the vibes at Storied Coffee. We already know that Storied has the highest quality coffee and milk teas, but Rich wants to draw in more traffic by changing up the vibe. He believes this will happen is if he creates an atmosphere where Storied becomes more of a destination so he turned to Maggie for advice and her expertise in staging. You don't want to miss this fun, light hearted conversation and Maggie's mic-dropping take on the books, drink station, plants and furniture at Storied...2023-08-101h 07House Coffee Podcast18: Unhinged Vibes & Work Life BalancePart 1 of this week's episode starts with Rich talking about the vibes he is curating at Storied Coffee which leads to an impromptu phone call with TJ. We hear his hot take of "unhinged vibes" at the shop while working behind the counter.In Part 2, Maggie and Rich delve into the often challenging and relatable topic of work-life balance. They aim to provide their listeners with a reassuring message: "You are not alone."Join Maggie and Rich as they candidly share their personal experiences, struggles, and triumphs in navigating the delicate balance between their professional and personal lives. As Maggie...2023-08-031h 10House Coffee Podcast17: Business EnvyMaggie and Rich delve into a compelling and relatable topic that affects many entrepreneurs and business professionals - "Business Envy." They explore the common feeling of envy and jealousy in the business and social world and discuss how it can impact individuals and their creative ventures. Spoiler alert: Maggie and Rich experience Business Envy differently! Listen in as they discuss. We would LOVE to get your feedback on topics like this and others. Send us a DM @housecoffeepodcast or email us housecoffeepodcast@gmail.Special thanks as always to TJ McMaster for mixing and producing this episode.2023-07-271h 11House Coffee Podcast16: Catch Up with Maggie & Rich + More Origin Story DetailsMaggie just completed her largest staging project to date, and she can't wait to share her experience with Rich. She shares intricate process of transforming the space and "going rouge" sourcing local works of vintage art. Meanwhile, Rich delves into the captivating building history behind the first Storied Coffee shop location. Rich's anecdotes take us through the evolving coffee culture and the significance of a warm and inviting coffee shop in a community.Email us your feedback: housecoffeepodcast@gmail or submit your feedback on our website: https://housecoffeepodcast.com/submit-a-question/ Special thanks to TJ McMaster for producing and mixing this...2023-07-201h 03House Coffee Podcast15: Tech Talk: Biting the Bullet on Social Media & Cell PhonesThis week our hosts dive into two intriguing tech-related scenarios that often confront us in our daily lives. Maggie recounts her recent experience of biting the bullet and upgrading her cell phone plan, while Rich opens up about his internal struggle with the idea of hiring a social media manager.Join Maggie & Rich in this engaging episode as they explore the importance of embracing change and making difficult decisions in the realm of technology. Through their personal anecdotes and insights, they shed light on the potential rewards and challenges that arise when tackling these tech dilemmas head-on...2023-07-131h 08House Coffee Podcast14: 85% Is Greater Than 100%Today Maggie & Rich talk about getting more done with 85% effort, based on the article published in the Harvard Business Review by Greg McKeown called: "To Build a Top Performing Team, Ask For 85%" They talk about the key points of the article, systematizing workflow, optimizing effort vs maximizing effort and whether or not it is realistic for their particular businesses. It's a GOOD one!!We'd LOVE your feedback! Email us at housecoffeepodcast@gmail or leave us a message at https://housecoffeepodcast.com/submit-a-question/Special thanks to TJ McMaster for mixing and editing this episode!2023-07-061h 06House Coffee Podcast13: How to Avoid BurnoutDo these phrases sound familiar? "You gotta know your cash flow." "If you don't own your numbers, you don't own your business." "Don't fudge the numbers."If you're an entrepreneur or creative (or both!) then you have heard these preached from all the gurus. But when you're in the thick of the grind, (or double grind) pausing to understand and get control of your business seems daunting when you are on the verge of burnout.This week Maggie & Rich introduce the concept of the 25 hour work week and how some businesses have adopted this concept...2023-06-291h 10House Coffee Podcast12: Let's Talk About Burnout CultureThis Episode Is Brought to You By: Burnout. Maggie and Rich both at separate times recently have been experiencing burnout in their small businesses. As we know, creative pursuits and pursuing our dreams can be both amazing and super stressful especially if we are wearing all the hats. This episode isn't meant to be a downer, but simply to let you know- we get you and we see you, friends!We'd love to hear your feedback! Leave us a voice message through our website https://housecoffeepodcast.com/submit-a-question/ or you can alwauys email us at housecoffeepodcast @ gmail...2023-06-2245 minHouse Coffee Podcast11: If it's Meant to Be, it's Up to Me! Assume it Will WorkHave you ever started a new thing and didn't assume it would work? Rich can relate. He takes a deeper dive into opening day of Storied Coffee and how they were grossly under-prepared for the 6-hour rush they had. Maggie shares a conversation she had early on in her real estate career that changed her mindset.Extra special thanks to TJ McMaster for mixing this episode using the audio from our video because someone forgot to hit record. Submit a question or your feedback to: https://housecoffeepodcast.com/submit-a-question/ or housecoffeepodcast@gmail.com2023-06-1559 minHouse Coffee Podcast10: Coffee Shops are Temporary, Hospitality is ForeverToday Maggie & Rich sit down with the infamous TJ McMaster: Audio Engineer and Producer of House Coffee Podcast. This episode is jam-packed! They talk about principles of hospitality and experiences with local businesses. Maggie shares a story of getting a contractor estimate for a client, TJ shares how he helped a 7 year old overcome her fear of heights, and Rich shares an epic experience with another coffee shop interaction he had in DM's on Instagram. Don't forget to email is your feedback at housecoffeepodcast@gmail.com2023-06-081h 04House Coffee PodcastFlipping Houses & Network Marketing/MLMsMaggie & Rich are flipping out over this discussion! Maggie shares her opinion about the concept of flipping houses (hint, its the other half of the reason she got her real estate license) and Rich talk about how he recently almost joined a multi-level marketing business.2023-06-011h 09House Coffee PodcastNormalizing Craziness & Diversifying Income StreamsThe reality of being a entrepreneur is sometimes business is slow. In this episode, Maggie & Rich get unfiltered and talk about the hardships of their business and diversifying income streams. Maggie talks about how we have normalized the craziness in the real estate market. Rich admits he assumed his business would fail from the start and how Storied has evolved since 2018. Visit housecoffeepodcast.com to submit a question or feedback!Special thanks to TJ McMaster for mixing and editing our episode!2023-05-251h 03House Coffee Podcast5-Star ExperiencesA back and forth between Maggie and Rich on what goes into a 5-star (or 1-star) experience. Maggie turns the question back to Rich and he shares his 1-star rant. They also share feedback from Instagram followers and their conclusion about business in general. Spoiler Alert: "Its not about us". Visit housecoffeepodcast.com to submit a question or feedback!Special thanks to TJ McMaster for mixing and editing our episode!2023-05-191h 03House Coffee PodcastHonestly, Maggie! The Origin Story of Her Staging BusinessThis week is all about how Maggie started taking her staging business 'Welcome Home Co' seriously after years of using her own personal furniture and accessories in her client's homes. Does staging actually benefit a home? Maggie tells all.Plus Rich shares some new potential developments in Storied Coffee he is reticent to go public about yet. Visit housecoffeepodcast.com to submit a question or feedback!Special thanks to TJ McMaster for mixing and editing our episode!2023-05-1155 minHouse Coffee PodcastSpecialty Coffee: What We Mean When We Say ItRich does a deep dive on the Coffee Expo that he and his team attended in Portland Oregon. He also goes on a mini soapbox about the phrase “specialty coffee.” Maggie shares her opinions on the subject. At the end, Rich asks for her hot take on what her soapbox issue is. Visit housecoffeepodcast.com to submit a question or feedback!Special thanks to TJ McMaster for mixing and editing our episode!2023-05-0456 minHouse Coffee PodcastThe Enneagram: Love it? Or is it Too Played Out?Maggie & Rich talk about their Enneagram types and how relevant (or irrelevant) it is in their lives. Learn what their core motivations are and how it pertains to business. Maggie shares what number she hates the most and Rich shares a quote from one of his favorite influencers. Visit housecoffeepodcast.com to submit a question or feedback.Special thanks to TJ McMaster for mixing and editing our episode!2023-04-2739 minHouse Coffee PodcastWhat Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up? (Part 2)Maggie and Rich follow up on some talking points from their previous discussion about education and career histories and discuss some of the forces that have influenced them along the way. Starting with Part 1 is recommended! Visit housecoffeepodcast.com to submit a question or feedback!Special thanks to TJ McMaster for mixing and editing our episode!2023-04-1950 minHouse Coffee PodcastWhat Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up? (Part 1)Maggie and Rich re-trace some of life's steps that got each to where they are today in their education and careers. Visit housecoffeepodcast.com to submit a question or leave feedback.Special thanks to TJ McMaster for mixing and editing our episode!2023-04-1944 minHouse Coffee PodcastHouse Coffee's Superhero Origin StoryMaggie & Rich discuss the origins of their friendship and the conception of House Coffee, a podcast idea more than a year in the making.Recorded late February 2023, the pair rip the Band-aid off and maneuver their first on-mic conversation through the awkward pauses and transitions of an inaugural podcast episode to explore what they hope to pour out through House Coffee. Visit housecoffeepodcast.com to submit a question or leave feedback!Special thanks to TJ McMaster for mixing and editing our episode!2023-04-1937 min
Working LunchHere's the Story of Storied Coffee with Christine SarnackiWe are at Storied Coffee speaking with co-owner Christine Sarnacki. You may already know Christine and her husband Rich founded Storied Coffee in 2018, but their story was no instant success. Much like a great cup of coffee, Storied took time to brew from the idea to execution. With the help of the community through their Kickstarter campaign, they successfully raised the remaining funding they needed to open their doors February 2019. Christine joins us today to share about their entrepreneurship journey and what makes Storied Coffee a necessity for your morning cup, no matter what you...2019-12-0231 min