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  • The Whole Business of Beans

  • How to Make Coffee Your Business
  • By: Stella Perry
  • Narrated by: Shannon Lynne
  • Length: 4 hrs and 56 mins
  • 4.3 out of 5 stars (26 ratings)

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The Whole Business of Beans

By: Stella Perry
Narrated by: Shannon Lynne
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Do What You Love

You’ve probably heard the expression “Do what you love, and you’ll never work hard.”

And you probably love coffee, too.

In The Whole Business of Beans: How to Make Coffee Your Business Stella Perry teaches listeners how to incorporate your love of the bean into a thriving coffee-centric business.

Learn How to Select, Roast, and Brew Your Own Perfect Blend of Coffee

Our tastes in coffee vary from person to person. Everyone is looking for the best cup of coffee, from lattes and cappuccinos to French press and drip-brew. Author Stella Perry prepares the listener for a career in coffee with a walk through different types and preparations of coffee, including tips you should always keep in mind to make the perfect cup.

You Could Own Your Very Own Coffee Shop

There are many different types of professions in the world of coffee. You may prefer to be a roaster and develop tasty blends. Or, you might be interested in opening your own cafe. Author Stella Perry takes listeners step-by-step through planning the coffee shop of your dreams.

Your Elevated Coffee Career Is Waiting

The Whole Business of Beans: How to Make Coffee Your Business combines two of “cafe expert” Stella Perry’s most influential texts.

Roasting, Brewing, and More: How to Enjoy Coffee Beyond Your Morning Routine offers listeners insight into what makes the perfect cup of coffee.

From a Great Dream to Grand Opening: How to Start Your Very Own Coffee Shop shows listeners all the steps involved when starting your very own coffee shop or cafe.

©2019 Stella Perry (P)2020 Stella Perry
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Zoning, who needs it? You do!

I honestly did not think about things such as permits and was surprised that something like a coffee shop would need that. This book really covers everything from equipment to operating expenses and needs. This author makes sure you are well prepared to start this venture. Read this book and you'll be well prepared.

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Coffee history anybody?

I was fully prepared to get an entrepreneurs cold business like take on this subject. However the author literally starts at the origin of coffee and brings it all the way to the end while keeping the reader/ listener engaged the entire time.

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Fantastic Book for Drive to Work

I listened to this book during my car ride to work the past week, and I absolutely loved it. The narrator does a great job of drawing the listener in. I also enjoyed learning how to make a coffee bean business and hearing from the experts. This is something that has helped me to consider a career change!

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Coffee Lovers Dream

When I first started listening, I was not sure what to expect. What I found was a riveting book that outlines the coffee business. While I am not looking to start my own business right now, this is something I would definitely consider in retirement and definitely recommend giving a listen.

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Not suited for audiobook format

Not an engaging book. Useful facts and data buried in dull and bullet point like narration. This is probably a nice resource guide for beginners, bit no idea how large the book is in real life, and whether vendor/supplier references provided are not already out of date.

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coffee coffee coffee

Do I love coffee? Yes! Do I know enough to run my own coffee shop? NO! Well not until now, this author answered every question I had and explained things in a way I could easily unerstand. There was nothing left to the imagination and I was able to write down everything I now know I need. This is the book you need to open and operate your own coffee business.

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Grab a cup of coffee and a notebook

As soon as I started and the narrator was describing coffee I had to pause and go grab a cup. Then she started with extremely important informaiton and I had to start writing things done. This is a very helpful guide to starting a business of this type.

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Great read for anyone starting a business

This book is packed full of information. I’m sure I’ll have to listen again to retain some of it. I’m so thankful for this book so I can understand what I should be thinking about before opening my dream café.

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A Great Listen

I found myself drawn in by this book. As a self-proclaimed coffee lover, I have always dreamed of owning my own coffee shop. This book has helped me realize that this dream is closer than I realize. It has great info on how to own your own coffee roasting company or shop, and I highly recommend it.

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Great Book Great Narrator

This narrator has a very even voice that is soothing and keeps you focused on the topics. Her voice is not high-pitched like some narrators. This book explores most of the equipment you will need and even the brands and models of grinders you can use.

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