{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"We Built This Brand","title":"Grinding Your Way To Success: The U Brew Story with Andrew Ellis","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2596,"description":"Andrew Ellis, the founder of U Brew Coffee Company, sits down with Chris to discuss his entrepreneurial leap into the coffee business. From the origins of U Brew to Andrew's vision for a coffee community, this episode illuminates the struggles and triumphs of starting a coffee business. Chris and Andrew then embark on an immersive coffee cupping session, giving listeners a taste of U Brew's commitment to their craft and community.\nAbout Andrew Ellis: \nAndrew Ellis is a passionate advocate for specialty coffee and the founder of U Brew Coffee Company. After cutting alcohol from his routine, Andrew discovered a vast opportunity to introduce the craft of specialty coffee to those unfamiliar with it. His mission is to travel the nation, building a community centered around small and micro-roasters, and to bring a diverse array of roasts under one roof. Andrew aims to ignite a passion for coffee in others, one mug at a time, inviting everyone to \"Take Control of Your Cup\" and experience coffee like never before\n\n\nShow Highlights: \n(00:00) Introduction \n(02:12) Inspiration Behind U Brew\n(05:04) The Story Behind U Brew's Name and Branding\n(9:50) Validating the U Brew Business Model\n(12:21) Introduction to Coffee Cupping\n(18:48)  Expanding U Brew's Product Line\n(22:20) Coffee connoisseurs & Andres vision for U Brew\n(28:40) The Coffee Cupping Session\n(38:44) Andrew's Current Favorite Brand and Why \n(42:36) Closing Remarks\nLinks: \nU Brew Co Website:https://www.ubrewcoffeeco.com/home\nU Brew TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@thatubrewdude\nU Brew Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ubrewcoffeeco \nU Brew Co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ubrewcoffee/ ","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/ppBW6iNha7gocG1oIpaBZcKUnSJioszdErCw68b_WUk/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzM5MDkzLzE2Nzcw/Mzc1ODQtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}