Know What You're Getting Into | Derek Davies, Owner of Cafe Conmigo
Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast
English - October 15, 2021 20:51 - 37 minutes - 44.1 MB - ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsEntrepreneurship Business Management how to start a business management sales operations entrepreneurship micro business proprietor small business finance start up founder Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Derek’s inspiration to create Café Conmigo originated from a trip he took to Argentina. It was there that he fell in love with a quaint little cafe, which featured delicious coffee served in a tranquil space and enveloped with ample arrangements of lush green plants. During his time in college, he developed a further affection for Latin American culture through the relationships he nurtured with his many Spanish-speaking friends. Although he attended school in Austin, Texas, he felt as though he was studying abroad due to the highly diverse make-up of the student body. The name of Derek’s coffee shop is Spanish for “coffee with me,” and it pays homage to this significant period of his life.
Derek’s drive to become an entrepreneur began at an early age with his involvement in the family business. His parents’ work ethic made a lasting impression on him, and they often encouraged their son to work for himself. After exploring a few early ventures, including a website that helped university students to buy, sell, and swap textbooks and furniture, he decided to do something that was more suited to his personality. Although he was interested in boutique hotels and restaurants, Derek felt that launching a café allowed him to test his hand at hospitality, albeit in a way that was in better alignment with his current level of food and beverage experience. After consulting with T.J. Fairchild, owner of Commonplace Coffee and a well-known local figure in the café startup scene, Derek built his business and opened his doors in early 2021.
If you have any questions or if you’d like to chat, you can reach me at my contact info below. The purpose of this podcast is to share ideas, inspire action, and build a stronger small business community here in Pittsburgh. So please say hello, tell me what you think, and let me know how I’m doing. It means a ton!
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YOU CAN REACH DEREK DAVIES AT:
Website: https://www.cafeconmigo.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cafeconmigocoffee
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CafeConmigoCoffee
Email: [email protected]