Episode 54 - Wichita Chamber Business Accellerator - Reverie Coffee

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Andrew Gough has shaken up the coffee scene in Wichita with Reverie Coffee Roasters. He shares with Don and Ebony his perspective on empowering and supporting employees and the community.

Andrew Gough started Reverie Coffee Roasters in 2013 while working as an educator in the financial services industry. His curiosity for continued learning drove him to start a specialty coffee business. In just a few years, Reverie grew from a small coffee roaster-retailer concept into an award-winning Midwestern coffee institution. 

Reverie's desire to revitalize the community it serves has created increased demand for specialty coffee in Wichita. In 2018, the business relocated its flagship location into a new permanent home across the street from the historic East High School. Simultaneously, Founders Bakery was created to fulfill the food service and catering operations for the cafes. 

Reverie established Principal Coffee Equipment Solutions, a full-service coffee equipment maintenance and repair company, to keep coffee and water flowing in its own café and many other customers in the region. 

Today, Andrew leads a team of 17 coffee professionals determined make the coffee industry a viable career option though sustainable business practices and shared vision. In his extra time, he works directly with leaders at the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) to develop curriculum to make better coffee business owners. At a local level, Andrew and the Reverie team are committed to improving childhood literacy by directing their giving and volunteer efforts to causes making Wichita the future Literacy Capital of America.

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On this episode we discuss: 

• Expanding to a new location in Newton
• Pivoting to areas with growth
• Getting and supporting employees for your business
• The creation of a “daydream”
• Inspiring others to do their best work
• Creating opportunities for the local community to bloom
• The inspiration Andrew received from his mother and father

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Wichita Chamber Business Accelerator is a weekly podcast devoted to supporting and learning from area business owners. Released every Wednesday, it's produced by Forge Podcast Co, managed by the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Evergy. 

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