5THWAVE - The Business of Coffee and Hospitality
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Episode 145
Season 1
The quest for exceptional – A conversation with Paul Ross, Special Guests
In today’s episode we’re speaking with a very special guest – Paul Ross, founder of
Special Guests Coffee, a boundary-pushing specialty coffee business based in the heart of London.
A two-time UK Barista Champion, Paul founded Special Guests in 2022 with a mission to curate rare specialty coffees from around the world and showcase these hidden gems to wider audiences through his coffee venue and online platform.
In this conversation, Paul explains how physical coffee shops play a vital role in fostering community and building a cohesive ecosystem for his business. He also emphasises the importance of carving out a distinct identity by blending personal experience with insights from coffee industry peers.