Just Go Grind Jacob Jaber on Scaling Philz Coffee and Building a Beloved Brand (Just Go Grind, Episode #358)
Episode 358: Justin Gordon interviews Jacob Jaber, Co-Founder, former CEO, and current Board Member of Philz Coffee, the company that grew from one neighborhood shop in San Francisco into a beloved national brand known for its personalized blends and people-first approach. Jacob helped scale Philz to over 70 locations across the country, raising venture funding while staying true to its community-driven roots. He’s now the Founder of Humble Lion, where he invests in and supports the next generation of brick-and-mortar businesses built with heart.
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Show Notes:
00:00 What’s coming in the episode…
1:14 Introduction
2:32 The story behind Philz Coffee
7:13 What made Philz stand out?
11:05 Expanding Philz
18:01 Hiring for the new locations
24:19 Challenges of expanding
29:00 Raising capital
36:09 The keys to scaling Philz
40:02 Long-lasting brands
42:57 Starting Humble Lion
51:17 What to look for in a brick-and-mortar
54:29 Contact Jacob Jaber
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