Introduction

Today we’re exploring the careers of three highly impressive individuals in the business of coffee to learn their stories and the secrets behind their success. 

We speak with James Hoffmann, Gregory Zamfotis, and Toby Smith to delve into their different entrepreneurial approaches and discover the motivations and guiding principles that have underpinned their successful careers.

Our conversation with the multi-faceted entrepreneur, James Hoffmann, reveals business learnings and hidden clues into how he built his career across multiple platforms.

Gregory Zamfotis, founder of NYC specialty coffee chain, Gregorys Coffee, shares the influence his family has had on his career and the never-ending importance of hard work and treating people well.

We also speak with Toby Smith, founder of the iconic Toby’s Estate, one of Australia’s first and largest specialty coffee roasters, who sheds light on his pioneering career in coffee.

Credits music: Money Ain't a Thing by R.O.E. runner up for the 2016 Coffee Music Project in New York City.

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