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2024 Milken Institute Global Conference
The Black Coffee Company had the honor to be the official coffee sponsor for the 2024 Milken Institute Global Conference held at the...
Leonard Lightfoot
May 10, 20242 min read


The Path Less Traveled
Pursuing a path with well defined career tracks (even if there is a low ceiling) is attractive because the path is well traveled, and...
Leonard Lightfoot
Jul 24, 20232 min read


The Importance of Having Reserves & Community!
Back in 2016 when we established our investment club, little did we know that those investments would grow and be used to fund our business.
Leonard Lightfoot
Jul 23, 20231 min read


Brewing Community, Prosperity and Entrepreneurship — Black Coffee Company Celebrates 5 Years
"Brewing Community, Prosperity and Entrepreneurship — Black Coffee Company Celebrates 5 Years in Business" by Donney Rose (CreActiv)...
Jamin P. Butler
Feb 1, 20238 min read


Get Customer, Stay Lean, Do Things That Do Not Scale!
I listen to a lot of podcasts about startup journeys. From the outside looking in, it just seems that these household name companies (e.g...
Leonard Lightfoot
Jun 11, 20223 min read


Coffee Experience...
It is ironic that the 5 co-founders of The Black Coffee Company all went to undergraduate in New Orleans, but we probably did not drink...
Leonard Lightfoot
Sep 19, 20212 min read


Crowdfunding
As an entrepreneur or small business owner, one of the main challenges to overcome is gaining access to capital to grow your business....
Leonard Lightfoot
Jan 10, 20211 min read


Hov did that... so hopefully, you wont have to go through that
With rapid growth comes challenges, and our business is no exception! Our response and attitude to these challenges is what sets us apart!
BCole
Jun 11, 20202 min read


5 Stages of Entrepreneurship: Clear Guided Path
"Without clarity, we are confused. And when we are confused we are timid. And when we are timid, we do what is safe..."
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Feb 2, 20204 min read


Book Recommendations
Having a list of books to read in your back pocket is always handy.
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Jan 1, 20202 min read


Thankful Thursday
Xavier University Of Louisiana #Edition ....each year that we have travelled back home to #NewOrleans for #XULAHomecoming our team leaves...
Jamin P. Butler
Nov 21, 20191 min read


The #TeaChemist "Joi DeFrantz" General Manager of "Tea's Me Cafe" in Indianapolis, Indiana
Roundtable interview featuring Joi DeFrantz, General Manager of Tea's Me Cafe Indy, and the founders of The Black Coffee Company.
Jamin P. Butler
Oct 2, 201910 min read


Black Restaurant Week: Los Angeles NOSH Culinary Showcase
#BlackCoffeeCrenshaw #PopUp This past Saturday, August 18th we were blessed with the opportunity to participate in the Black Restaurant...
Jamin P. Butler
Aug 20, 20192 min read


S.W.O.T Analysis
Every entrepreneur, business, community group should have a #SWOT analysis 📝👩🏿💻📊💰📈🏁 Whether you are developing your personal...
Jamin P. Butler
Aug 6, 20192 min read


10 Essential Steps to Help you Launch!
“Never depend on a single income. Make investments to create a second source.” -Warren Buffett That quote perfectly describes the...
Jamin P. Butler
Dec 11, 20183 min read
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