Ep 52 - Operating a Business While on a Full-time Job With Brian Gumm

Mar 9

Written By Kristy Abby Yoder

Operating a Business While on a Full-time Job With Brian Gumm

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There are no limits to running a business.

This is what Brian Gumm, Founder and Head Roaster at Ross Street Roasting Co. proved when he started his business as a hobby while working in the higher education field.

In this episode, Brian shares his journey of roasting the best coffee, doing business, and working on a full-time job. How he balances things at every pace is a story you would want to listen to. Kristy’s interview reveals a depth to this entrepreneur’s adventures. Listen and enjoy!

Part-Time CEO

In the early stages of his business, Brian used to do all the hands-on works until his business partners and himself realized that he should be out of the payroll. Basically, because he is too expensive for the business and they needed to put more money on scaling the business.

In 2019, they hired their first employee. Hiring someone to take over the hands-on work like roasting, Brian was able to focus more on sales and marketing while having a full-time job.

Converting coffee drinkers into coffee lovers

Ross Street Roasters Co. managed to have a high-end specialty coffee category. But because they started in a small rural community, his first customers were not big city high-earning coffee snobs but people who are used to consuming regular coffee. Ross Street Roasters Co.'s vision is to turn regular coffee drinkers into coffee lovers, making them fall in love with the aroma, taste, quality, and freshness of their products.

About Brian Gumm

Brian Gumm is the Founder and Head Roaster at Ross Street Roasting Co. founded in 2015. With over 20 years of experience as a working professional, Brian has worked in the diverse field of software, higher education, and specialty coffee.