538: The Most Important Things to Focus In The First Year (or any year)

Coffee shops are dynamic places that require a ton of focus on what seems like an endless sea of urgent things. Some are actually more important than others and learning what they are and training yourself and your staff to focus on and cultivate them from the start can help set the next years of your businesses life up for healthy operation and growth. Today we are going to explore what areas you need to be focused on int he first year in order to make best use of your time. Areas that, if given serious investment, will make everything else work together. This is not just for new businesses though. If you have been open a while and want to recalibrate, simplify, focus, and refine, this one is for you too. Related Episodes:  317 : Encore Episode: Death by Comparison 436: Stop Burn Out! and Make Work Effortless w/ Greg McKeown | Best Selling Author “Effortless” 269 : What to Focus on after you Launch 224 : Essentialism: Focusing on what truly Matters w/ Greg McKeown 432 : How to Win in Specialty Retail Coffee 173 : 5 Areas of Focus for Retailers INTERESTED IN 1:1 CONSULTING AND COACHING? If you are a cafe owner and want to work one on one with me to bring your shop to its next level and help bring you joy and freedom in the process then email  chris@keystothshop.com of book a free call now:  https://calendly.com/chrisdeferio/30min  Want a beautiful coffee shop? All your hard surface, stone, Tile and brick needs!  www.arto.com Visit @artobrick The world loves plant based beverages and baristas love the Barista Series!  www.pacificfoodservice.com