James Freeman, founder and CEO of Blue Bottle Coffee, talks about dropping the wholesale division of his business that allowed other retailers to sell his products. He explains that the sacrifice was worth the ability to regain control of the brand and how his coffee was served, insisting that what matters most is quality and customer experience.
Video clips from: Subtle Notes of Coffee and Philosophy [Entire Talk]
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