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It was literally a year ago today that I was sitting in a coffee shop in Santa Barbara, California, with my journal and laptop open. Since I was on the coast, it seemed appropriate to listen to the Beach Fossils on Spotify. I sat there wide-eyed and excited. After selling Loam Coffee three years prior, it was mine again. I just got it back before hopping on a plane to attend a wedding in California. Now what?
Memberships are all the rage. We’ve all collectively subscribed to and are members of more emails, services, clubs, and organizations than we can count. We’re not simply subscribed to one streaming service… you gotta have Netflix, Hulu, Apple+, Prime Video, and more. So why do we do it? Because it adds value to our lives. So, what’s the value or benefit of being part of the Loam Family?
After a little over two months from the night Nacho the Van was stolen, I finally have Nacho back in my possession. It was definitely two months of uncertainty, wondering whether Nacho was fixable, if the finances lined up with the insurance payout to not only keep it but begin fixing it up, and oh yeah … Nacho had to get a drug test. I am excited to share an update on Nacho with you.
Black Friday sales are contentious. As customers, we’re all looking out for them. And why not? But then, there’s a massive cultural pushback to the over-the-top consumerism that this day is known for. The question we then wrestle with is … should we offer a sale or no sale?
Welcome to the Summer issue of LOAM Zine!
Developing this little zine has become a fun and creative project. I’m debating whether to turn it in to print. Maybe someday. Until then, it’s a unique free gift to give away. So what can you expect in this latest quarterly issue?
Coffee is an agricultural product. More than that, the coffee “bean” isn’t actually even a bean. It’s a seed from a coffee cherry. Like anything in agriculture, there are various growing seasons depending on the location. Therefore, when sourcing green coffee, we rotate through different coffee based on what is available and from where. That is why I’m excited to share our latest coffee offerings with you.
