As a consultant in the specialty coffee industry, I approach every partnership with deep respect for your business, your vision, and the trust you place in me:

Integrity & Confidentiality

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Integrity & Confidentiality ~

I understand that bringing in an outside consultant means sharing sensitive information about your operations, recipes, training practices, branding, and more. I do not take that lightly.

  • I do not disclose client materials, including logos, documents, or brand-specific strategies, with others.

  • I am always open to signing Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) and practice that level of discretion whether one is in place or not.

  • All recipes, intellect and resources I share are developed from my own knowledge, experience, and training background. I customize these tools to fit each client’s needs.

The Reality of Collaboration

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The Reality of Collaboration ~

The Connecticut specialty coffee scene thrives because it is built on collaboration, transparency, and mutual respect. This is a creative industry with shared trends, seasonal ideas, and community-driven momentum. It is natural — and healthy — for some visual, creative or strategical crossover to occur.

That’s not duplication. That’s growth.

Specialty coffee professionals can speak to this firsthand, collaboration is what elevates the local coffee community. When shops support one another, everyone benefits.

However, if a business chooses fear or secrecy over trust and openness, it may thrive financially but sacrifice its integrity and reputation within the community.

My Commitment to Clients

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My Commitment to Clients ~

I am here to help you stand out — not blend in.

I build custom solutions based on your vision, not someone else’s.

I will never reuse a client’s branding, menus, or internal tools for another business.

I do not view other cafes as competitors, they are potential collaborators, partners, and friends within the same ecosystem.

I encourage clients to find what makes them different, and build around that.

Why This Matters

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Why This Matters ~

Coffee is about people.

It is about third spaces, real human interaction and meaningful experiences.

That starts with trust — between you and your customers, and between you and your consultant. If we work together, I will always show up with honestly, care, transparency, creativity, and a deep respect for your business. That is my promise to you.