Brewing Success: Colin Harmon's Journey from Spare Room to 3fe Coffee Empire

In this episode, we sit down with Colin Harmon, a visionary entrepreneur who transformed Ireland’s coffee culture. From starting as a barista to building 3fe, one of Ireland's most respected coffee brands, Colin shares his journey of entrepreneurship, branding, and the shifting landscape of social spaces. We explore: Why traditional social spaces like banks, pubs, and churches are declining The power of community in business How Colin built 3fe from a single café to an industry leader The business lessons he learned through scaling and adapting The future of coffee culture and entrepreneurship If you’re an aspiring founder or someone fascinated by how businesses shape culture, this episode is a must-listen! -- Visit my partners Enterprise Ireland: https://bit.ly/EIreland Azure Communications: https://bit.ly/azureEE  Nostra: https://bit.ly/nostraee   -- Show Notes: Guest: Colin Harmon, Founder of 3fe Coffee Topics Covered: The Evolution of Social Spaces Why traditional meeting points are disappearing How coffee shops have replaced banks and pubs as social hubs Colin’s Entrepreneurial Journey How he transitioned from a finance job to coffee The early struggles of starting a coffee business Scaling from one café to a respected brand The Business of Coffee The challenges of running a specialty coffee company How branding and storytelling played a key role in growth Why community-driven businesses thrive Lessons in Leadership & Growth The mindset shifts needed to scale a business Why customer experience is the most valuable asset Future trends in coffee and hospitality Resources Mentioned: 3fe Coffee Website Colin Harmon’s Book: What I Know About Running Coffee Shops Follow Colin on Instagram