10,000 Members on Barista Exchange - Tell us your Stories - Barista Exchange2024-03-29T11:32:04Zhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/forum/topics/10000-members-on-barista?commentId=1688216%3AComment%3A908793&feed=yes&xn_auth=noAwesome! Thanks Becki, and gl…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2013-05-29:1688216:Comment:14681162013-05-29T17:25:42.150ZMatt Millettohttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/mattmilletto
<p>Awesome! Thanks Becki, and glad you are enjoying bX!</p>
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<p>Awesome! Thanks Becki, and glad you are enjoying bX!</p>
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<p>- Mm</p> Barista Exchange has been the…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2013-05-29:1688216:Comment:14677952013-05-29T05:03:44.220ZBecki Klausshttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/BeckiKlauss
<p>Barista Exchange has been the ideal place for me to connect with fellow coffee professionals to exchange information, pick each other's brains, and learn new things. I also have had fantastic luck in hiring people through this site. It's one of my favorite resources for geeking out on the details of coffee life. Thanks Matt!</p>
<p>Barista Exchange has been the ideal place for me to connect with fellow coffee professionals to exchange information, pick each other's brains, and learn new things. I also have had fantastic luck in hiring people through this site. It's one of my favorite resources for geeking out on the details of coffee life. Thanks Matt!</p>
Great job Matt, and to ever…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2012-06-20:1688216:Comment:13908082012-06-20T03:42:59.078ZTom Mohrhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/TomMohr
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</div> Hey Matt I love BX! I've…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2012-06-20:1688216:Comment:13909492012-06-20T00:41:29.833ZNick Leichtentritthttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/NickLeichtentritt
<p>Hey Matt I love BX! I've found awesome info on most of the big decisions i've had to make over the past couple months while trying to get the doors open to my shop. I also like to just read old threads; being a newbie to the industry hearing about how other ppl have dealt with equiptment and service issue has really helped me to plan for opening day. thanks for setting this thing up - an ABC roasting class is on my to do list so hope to see you guys again soon! </p>
<p>Hey Matt I love BX! I've found awesome info on most of the big decisions i've had to make over the past couple months while trying to get the doors open to my shop. I also like to just read old threads; being a newbie to the industry hearing about how other ppl have dealt with equiptment and service issue has really helped me to plan for opening day. thanks for setting this thing up - an ABC roasting class is on my to do list so hope to see you guys again soon! </p> I actually took interest in B…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2012-02-15:1688216:Comment:13530602012-02-15T23:09:14.293ZLucas Viahttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/LucasVia
<p>I actually took interest in Barista Exchange long before I became a member. I began enjoying coffee over the past few years but before that I was not a coffee drinker at all. My newest employment landed me in the POS business and fortunately my new love for coffee came in handy as the product my company sells is geared for cafes. I wanted to get to know more about the coffee industry and the people in it. Reading on BX and speaking in coffee shops, I have really taken to the whole…</p>
<p>I actually took interest in Barista Exchange long before I became a member. I began enjoying coffee over the past few years but before that I was not a coffee drinker at all. My newest employment landed me in the POS business and fortunately my new love for coffee came in handy as the product my company sells is geared for cafes. I wanted to get to know more about the coffee industry and the people in it. Reading on BX and speaking in coffee shops, I have really taken to the whole community and am very happy that my work is [somewhat] intertwined with the industry. </p>
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<p>Thanks Matt for putting together such a great site!</p> Barista Exchange has been a w…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2010-11-01:1688216:Comment:9560942010-11-01T12:13:15.972ZPaul Yateshttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/PaulYates
Barista Exchange has been a wonderful medium in which to meet other coffee fanatics, most of whom have the incredible blessing of being able to work in this industry we call "specialty" coffee. This is my dream job, and I have yet to see this dream realized. But I have committed myself to investing the time and spare dollars in learning all I can in preparation for the day I open my own shop.<br />
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The way the coffee community opens up and welcomes newcomers, willingly shares information and…
Barista Exchange has been a wonderful medium in which to meet other coffee fanatics, most of whom have the incredible blessing of being able to work in this industry we call "specialty" coffee. This is my dream job, and I have yet to see this dream realized. But I have committed myself to investing the time and spare dollars in learning all I can in preparation for the day I open my own shop.<br />
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The way the coffee community opens up and welcomes newcomers, willingly shares information and technique, and helps a novice develop standards about excellence in quality, procedures, and education is truly impressive. I have had the privilege of personally meeting so many great "movers and shakers" who work in coffee, and are members on this site, and look forward to personally meeting more in the future. Jason Dominy, Brady Butler, Brent Hall, Lem Butler, Chris Deferio, James Spano, Matt Milletto...I'm sure there are others...Thanks for the impact you have been.<br />
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This journey into specialty coffee isn't over. I'm looking forward to the next part of the journey. I've found this site to be my…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2010-10-26:1688216:Comment:9523572010-10-26T16:13:23.858ZShellie Adamshttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/ShellieAdams
I've found this site to be my go-to for anything Barista/Coffee Related. I first found out about Coffee Fest and latte art competitions on here. I've learned from the experiences posted by fellow Baristas, and It's also helped keep my passion for the Coffee Industry alive.<br />
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Thanks BX!
I've found this site to be my go-to for anything Barista/Coffee Related. I first found out about Coffee Fest and latte art competitions on here. I've learned from the experiences posted by fellow Baristas, and It's also helped keep my passion for the Coffee Industry alive.<br />
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Thanks BX! Through barista exchange I fo…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2010-08-27:1688216:Comment:9100152010-08-27T01:33:32.956ZDaniel McCombiehttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/DanielMcCombie
Through barista exchange I found my current job with Midcity Caffe in Washington D.C.<br />
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I was working in Gainesville, FL at a group of hospital kiosks when I took a trip to DC to visit a friend. I chanced to meet with the then general manager of my current shop after reading her barista exchange job posting. I had no intent of taking the job but wanted a sense of the DC scene. We chatted, she gave me a list of other DC notables (Pergerine and Big Bear) and then when I moved to DC a month later…
Through barista exchange I found my current job with Midcity Caffe in Washington D.C.<br />
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I was working in Gainesville, FL at a group of hospital kiosks when I took a trip to DC to visit a friend. I chanced to meet with the then general manager of my current shop after reading her barista exchange job posting. I had no intent of taking the job but wanted a sense of the DC scene. We chatted, she gave me a list of other DC notables (Pergerine and Big Bear) and then when I moved to DC a month later she offered me a position.<br />
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Prior to that I'd never worked on a Marzocco or dealt with Counter Culture firsthand, with who I now have access to training and regular laboratories. I owe a lot to BX in providing me with a network of such infinite capacities.<br />
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Nice work. Congrats Matt,
I know everyo…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2010-08-25:1688216:Comment:9091132010-08-25T18:43:39.850ZJP Denyerhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/JPDenyer
Congrats Matt,<br />
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I know everyone at Cirqua supports what you are doing. Great to finally meet you this year in Los Angeles. Rock on!<br />
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JP Denyer<br />
Cirqua Customized Water<br />
<a href="http://www.Cirqua.com" target="_blank">www.Cirqua.com</a>
Congrats Matt,<br />
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I know everyone at Cirqua supports what you are doing. Great to finally meet you this year in Los Angeles. Rock on!<br />
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JP Denyer<br />
Cirqua Customized Water<br />
<a href="http://www.Cirqua.com" target="_blank">www.Cirqua.com</a> Thank Shaun,
I'll email you…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2010-08-25:1688216:Comment:9089582010-08-25T16:39:32.418ZMatt Millettohttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/mattmilletto
Thank Shaun,<br />
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I'll email you soon! Appreciate the support and enthusiasm!<br />
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- Matt<br />
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<cite>MillRock said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.baristaexchange.com/forum/topics/10000-members-on-barista#1688216Comment908936"><div>Baristi Unite! Matt, Add MillRock/Modular Brand Group to the list of "Current Partners" time for us to step up and sponsor the Barista Exchange...we would be proud to support this community. Send my office the paperwork and we'll cut a check today.<br></br> <br></br> I am always…</div>
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Thank Shaun,<br />
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I'll email you soon! Appreciate the support and enthusiasm!<br />
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- Matt<br />
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<cite>MillRock said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.baristaexchange.com/forum/topics/10000-members-on-barista#1688216Comment908936"><div>Baristi Unite! Matt, Add MillRock/Modular Brand Group to the list of "Current Partners" time for us to step up and sponsor the Barista Exchange...we would be proud to support this community. Send my office the paperwork and we'll cut a check today.<br/> <br/>
I am always inspired by your genuine conviction to make our industry a better place for all of us. Thank you for bringing THE platform; larger than I ever imagined possible.<br/>
Congratulations!<br/>
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Sincerely,<br/>
Shaun</div>
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