Posted on Feb 19, 2017
SFC Evan Hafer here, founder of Black Rifle Coffee. What questions do you have for me?
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From RP Staff: We're honored to welcome SFC Evan Hafer to RallyPoint on Tuesday 2/21 at 4:00pm EST for a live Q&A. SFC Hafer is a model entrepreneur, and leader, who is simultaneously working to grow his business, while helping veterans within his organization learn how to launch and grow their own. Post your questions below.
From RP Staff: We're honored to welcome SFC Evan Hafer to RallyPoint on Tuesday 2/21 at 4:00pm EST for a live Q&A. SFC Hafer is a model entrepreneur, and leader, who is simultaneously working to grow his business, while helping veterans within his organization learn how to launch and grow their own. Post your questions below.
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I'm on board for BRCC at a local retail shop. However, my wife does not drink coffee. She is hooked on the Refreshers at the place that shall not be named... Will you have a non-coffee caffeine option?
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Where can I buy your coffee? Have you been in contact with the founder of Victory Coffees, another vet? Good luck.
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Black Rifle Coffee Company is a SOF veteran owned, small batch, roast to order coffee company. BRCC delivers the finest coffee on the planet to our customers.
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1SG (Join to see), thanks, I'll check again. I didn't see it the first time ot I'd have ordered some.
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Capt Seid Waddell - they call them Coffee Rounds...Available in CAF and Just Black. Look for the ammo cans...
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SFC (Join to see) Good day, thanks for taking the time to visit with us.
As i sit here this morning drinking a third cup of F*CK HIPSTER COFFEE (BTW, ya wana get on the ball here, I'm almost out and it still "sold out" on the site....lol)
Assuming you did not owner finance....Did you use investors? Bank loans or combination for your start up?
How vital was your business plan in your opinion to getting that financing pledged.
Assuming you did not come from a coffee roasting background, family, prior work experience ect...
How did you sell it to your investors (be it bank or personal) that you could create this start up in a no prior experience field and be successful (meaning ROI for them)?
What did you do to entice, encourage and I suppose cause them to trust your vision of how it would go and be successful?
Thanks in advance for your time.
Respectfully;
Erik
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As i sit here this morning drinking a third cup of F*CK HIPSTER COFFEE (BTW, ya wana get on the ball here, I'm almost out and it still "sold out" on the site....lol)
Assuming you did not owner finance....Did you use investors? Bank loans or combination for your start up?
How vital was your business plan in your opinion to getting that financing pledged.
Assuming you did not come from a coffee roasting background, family, prior work experience ect...
How did you sell it to your investors (be it bank or personal) that you could create this start up in a no prior experience field and be successful (meaning ROI for them)?
What did you do to entice, encourage and I suppose cause them to trust your vision of how it would go and be successful?
Thanks in advance for your time.
Respectfully;
Erik
Erik Marquez
Marquez Racing
Solutions to recurring maintenance
Race/Adventure ride event prep
Post event services
Total Rider
Your path to a TX motorcycle license
Advanced Rider training
Court approved Rider Education
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I didn't have investors and I wouldn't recommend them. I started Black Rifle Coffee Company with $1800.00 from my savings account. Also, in my opinion, writing a full blown business plan is a waste of time unless you need to map it out to entice outside capital. I believe in building a business concept, investing the least amount of capital in the concept and refining the plan as you go.
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Due to an increase in demand for black rifle coffee customers are experiencing two week delays in shipping What is your plan to increase supply to meet demand? How soon do you think you will reduce that 2 week delay?
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good question. this is a good "problem" to have for a growing small business.
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We purchased a new roaster (much larger) two months ago and it will be online by the end of the month.
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SFC Hafer, I've just recently discovered your coffees. Luv 'em! And have found one of your franchises here in the local community. Thanks for making your products available to us!
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Congratulations SFC Hafer, on your success and more importantly, showing others there is success after service. You jumped in with both feet, and that is the attitude one needs to be successful. Even if we fail, we need to get back up and hit it again. If it's worth having, it's worth working toward.
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It would be very helpful if you had more information about each specific coffee that you offer. "Single Origin", "organic" and "altitude" are big differentiators these days, and to leave this out just suggests you're not all that interested in coffee. Seems more like you're just riding on the cool theme/logo and don't really care much about being 'great' at coffee.
I really like what you've done with the company and the branding but will spend my money somewhere they seem to really care about the coffee....
I really like what you've done with the company and the branding but will spend my money somewhere they seem to really care about the coffee....
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