Looking for recommendations on reliable equipment and training center - Barista Exchange2024-03-19T03:03:29Zhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/forum/topics/looking-for-recommendations-on-reliable-equipment-and-training?commentId=1688216%3AComment%3A1322683&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI can recommend Jason as a gr…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2011-11-30:1688216:Comment:13226832011-11-30T15:18:15.850ZPatrick Burnshttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/PatrickBurns
<p>I can recommend Jason as a great trainer who can come into your shop and train you with your equipment. He helped me dial in my GB5 and think through a few aspects of training that I overlooked. He's been a great resource for me in opening up my shop. </p>
<p>I had great luck with some used equipment that i picked up in the classifieds of Barista Exchange. Make sure you get good references of the seller.</p>
<p>Good luck to you.</p>
<p>I can recommend Jason as a great trainer who can come into your shop and train you with your equipment. He helped me dial in my GB5 and think through a few aspects of training that I overlooked. He's been a great resource for me in opening up my shop. </p>
<p>I had great luck with some used equipment that i picked up in the classifieds of Barista Exchange. Make sure you get good references of the seller.</p>
<p>Good luck to you.</p> While Jay's advice is very ac…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2011-11-30:1688216:Comment:13225712011-11-30T15:03:32.652ZJason Haegerhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/JasonHaeger
<p>While Jay's advice is very accurate, it's not always a viable option. I can't help with the equipment, but I have been an independent trainer for several years. </p>
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<p>It's customized, personal training that is cheaper for a variety of reasons. It costs the travel and accomodation of one person, rather than an entire staff, and while most people like to travel to a school, it's not the best option for everyone. Everyone's dream is a little different.</p>
<p>While Jay's advice is very accurate, it's not always a viable option. I can't help with the equipment, but I have been an independent trainer for several years. </p>
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<p>It's customized, personal training that is cheaper for a variety of reasons. It costs the travel and accomodation of one person, rather than an entire staff, and while most people like to travel to a school, it's not the best option for everyone. Everyone's dream is a little different.</p> Andrea,
I sent you a request…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2011-11-30:1688216:Comment:13223872011-11-30T05:24:03.821ZH.Dadonhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/HananDadon
<p>Andrea,</p>
<p>I sent you a request so I can send you a PM. Please send me more details.</p>
<p>Thanks.</p>
<p>Andrea,</p>
<p>I sent you a request so I can send you a PM. Please send me more details.</p>
<p>Thanks.</p> Jay,
Thanks very much for the…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2011-11-30:1688216:Comment:13224672011-11-30T05:22:26.383ZH.Dadonhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/HananDadon
<p>Jay,</p>
<p><br></br>Thanks very much for these useful tips. I will have to check how practical it would be for me to work their but it might be worth it. I will give it a try.</p>
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<p>Please send me a link to your website.</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
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<p><cite>Jay Caragay said:…</cite></p>
<p>Jay,</p>
<p><br/>Thanks very much for these useful tips. I will have to check how practical it would be for me to work their but it might be worth it. I will give it a try.</p>
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<p>Please send me a link to your website.</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
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<p><cite>Jay Caragay said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.baristaexchange.com/forum/topics/looking-for-recommendations-on-reliable-equipment-and-training?commentId=1688216%3AComment%3A1321882&xg_source=msg_com_forum#1688216Comment1321717"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Hanan-</p>
<p>Thanks for the kind words. I'm not too interested in selling much to operators so I'll tell you the straight dope, as I see it.</p>
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<p>I'm in Baltimore and if you're in South Florida and you want to learn then head over to Panther Coffee and beg, plead and offer your life as an indentured servant to Joel and Leticia to learn the business and work for them. Be humble. Lower yourself to menial tasks. Think apprenticeship. Don't be a jag-off, like so many in coffee's "third wave".</p>
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<p>Don't waste your time with anyone else in Southern Florida if truly quality coffee is your game.</p>
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<p>If you decide to continue with opening a shop, don't be too concerned with the location of the roaster, concern yourself with the kind of support you are going to need. How self-sufficient of an operation are you planning? At Spro, we do just about everything in-house (training, development, tech), so there's very little need for us to have a roaster that will do those things for us (in fact, I abhor roaster "barista training" - it's like asking your fish monger to train your chef). That means, all we need our roasters to do is supply us with great, fantastic coffees. Give me great coffees and I'll make sure that they're presented with excellence to our guests.</p>
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<p>But really, unless you like the notion of setting the odds to lose your money, I would beg for a job with Joel (even if I had to work part time for free). Spend a year (or two) with them, learn the business, study other resources and then start your own joint with a clear vision and mission.</p>
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Thanks for the kind wo…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2011-11-27:1688216:Comment:13217172011-11-27T09:39:57.840ZJay Caragayhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/JayCaragay
<p>Hanan-</p>
<p>Thanks for the kind words. I'm not too interested in selling much to operators so I'll tell you the straight dope, as I see it.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>I'm in Baltimore and if you're in South Florida and you want to learn then head over to Panther Coffee and beg, plead and offer your life as an indentured servant to Joel and Leticia to learn the business and work for them. Be humble. Lower yourself to menial tasks. Think apprenticeship. Don't be a jag-off, like so many in coffee's…</p>
<p>Hanan-</p>
<p>Thanks for the kind words. I'm not too interested in selling much to operators so I'll tell you the straight dope, as I see it.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>I'm in Baltimore and if you're in South Florida and you want to learn then head over to Panther Coffee and beg, plead and offer your life as an indentured servant to Joel and Leticia to learn the business and work for them. Be humble. Lower yourself to menial tasks. Think apprenticeship. Don't be a jag-off, like so many in coffee's "third wave".</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Don't waste your time with anyone else in Southern Florida if truly quality coffee is your game.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>If you decide to continue with opening a shop, don't be too concerned with the location of the roaster, concern yourself with the kind of support you are going to need. How self-sufficient of an operation are you planning? At Spro, we do just about everything in-house (training, development, tech), so there's very little need for us to have a roaster that will do those things for us (in fact, I abhor roaster "barista training" - it's like asking your fish monger to train your chef). That means, all we need our roasters to do is supply us with great, fantastic coffees. Give me great coffees and I'll make sure that they're presented with excellence to our guests.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>But really, unless you like the notion of setting the odds to lose your money, I would beg for a job with Joel (even if I had to work part time for free). Spend a year (or two) with them, learn the business, study other resources and then start your own joint with a clear vision and mission.</p> Thanks for the tips. I will p…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2011-11-25:1688216:Comment:13215162011-11-25T23:15:49.581ZH.Dadonhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/HananDadon
<p>Thanks for the tips. I will pay a visit to those coffee shops you mentioned (Delray is pretty close to me). Are you personally familiar with Latitude? I've tried to contact them through their web, I am getting an error. I will probably give them a call on Monday. I didn't see coffee styles that are appealing to me, Espresso variety is limited to Dark roast only and I have had enough of those. But will talk to them.</p>
<p>Do you have a website I can look at? If you want to send me some info…</p>
<p>Thanks for the tips. I will pay a visit to those coffee shops you mentioned (Delray is pretty close to me). Are you personally familiar with Latitude? I've tried to contact them through their web, I am getting an error. I will probably give them a call on Monday. I didn't see coffee styles that are appealing to me, Espresso variety is limited to Dark roast only and I have had enough of those. But will talk to them.</p>
<p>Do you have a website I can look at? If you want to send me some info I'd appreciate it.</p>
<p> </p> Both of these companies have…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2011-11-25:1688216:Comment:13213202011-11-25T15:52:59.188ZMark Jacksonhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/MarkJackson
<p>Both of these companies have great reputations. You may want to go see Panther coffee in Miami to see a good shop or perhaps Spot coffee in Delray for ideas. I would recommend a roaster in Florida Latitude roasters on the west coast. I do also sell equipment and certainly can help. Matt does an great job of training of you have the tome to go to his school.</p>
<p>Both of these companies have great reputations. You may want to go see Panther coffee in Miami to see a good shop or perhaps Spot coffee in Delray for ideas. I would recommend a roaster in Florida Latitude roasters on the west coast. I do also sell equipment and certainly can help. Matt does an great job of training of you have the tome to go to his school.</p> Hi Hanan,
I'd be happy to s…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2011-11-25:1688216:Comment:13212242011-11-25T05:24:12.329ZMatt Millettohttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/mattmilletto
<p>Hi Hanan,</p>
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<p>I'd be happy to send you some references of past students if you like. matt @ bellissimo.net is my email. Thanks.</p>
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<p>Matt Millett</p>
<p>VP of ABC Scool</p>
<p>Hi Hanan,</p>
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<p>I'd be happy to send you some references of past students if you like. matt @ bellissimo.net is my email. Thanks.</p>
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<p>Matt Millett</p>
<p>VP of ABC Scool</p> Thanks for the tips Terry,
I…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2011-11-24:1688216:Comment:13209622011-11-24T21:24:05.143ZH.Dadonhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/HananDadon
<p>Thanks for the tips Terry,</p>
<p>I will shoot them an e-mail.</p>
<p>I've looked at the ABC's program and while the agenda is interesting, it is a bit pricy. I hope it is worth it. Do you know of anyone who has taken their workshop and thought it was beneficial to them?</p>
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<p>Thanks,</p>
<p>Hanan</p>
<p>Thanks for the tips Terry,</p>
<p>I will shoot them an e-mail.</p>
<p>I've looked at the ABC's program and while the agenda is interesting, it is a bit pricy. I hope it is worth it. Do you know of anyone who has taken their workshop and thought it was beneficial to them?</p>
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<p>Thanks,</p>
<p>Hanan</p> Hannan,
Check in with robbi…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2011-11-24:1688216:Comment:13210502011-11-24T17:29:16.185Zu30jxwipu1i1https://www.baristaexchange.com/xn/detail/u_u30jxwipu1i1
<p>Hannan,</p>
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<p>Check in with robbie @espressoparts.com for the equipment piece. he is a Barista sales rep for EP, and can guide you along the way. Saraz @ espressoparets.com can provide you with both Barsita Training and info on tech traings. The American Barista School in Portland Or, is a great resource as well as a sponsor of Barista Exchange.</p>
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<p>Hannan,</p>
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<p>Check in with robbie @espressoparts.com for the equipment piece. he is a Barista sales rep for EP, and can guide you along the way. Saraz @ espressoparets.com can provide you with both Barsita Training and info on tech traings. The American Barista School in Portland Or, is a great resource as well as a sponsor of Barista Exchange.</p>
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