081 : Founder Friday! w/ David Schomer, Espresso Vivace / Seattle, WA : 30th Anniversary! How he started, Focus, pursuit of perfect espresso, tons of advice to shop owners, traits of a great barista,

It's Founder Friday!!! I am honored to have David Schomer of Espresso Vivace join us on the show as his company celebrates it's 30th year. Since it's founding in 1988 Espresso Vivace has been home to David's groundbreaking and paradigm shifting experiments with espresso coffee and drink presentation. His work has been foundational and formative in the lives of countless professionals around the world. In this interview I get to talk with David about the early years, his philosophy on service and what he wants customers to experience in his stores, why only 3 shops in 30 years, what makes a great espresso, hiring, the secret to longevity, how he has personally grown over these 3 decades of meticulous pursuit of his espresso ideal, and much more!  There is a lot to take away and be inspired by here. Enjoy!  Links: www.espressovivace.com Instagram   Reach out to KTTS! [email protected]