A little about me...

Back in 2016, my friends and I decided to start a coffee business. We were 19. We had no clue what we were getting into.
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But through that ignorance came a genuine desire to learn all we could – about business, coffee, and leadership. I've continued to incrementally replace my ignorance with knowledge in these areas. And I've still got a long way to go, but that's what makes entrepreneurship fun.
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Ross Walters, Ethan Rivers and I started Valor Coffee in August 2016 as a mobile coffee cart. We raised $10,000 through Kickstarter and put another $10,000 on a credit card. I swore I would walk away if the card wasn't paid off in a year.
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We paid it off. And since then, we've continued to slowly grow into two cafes and a roasting headquarters. We employ 25+ people, and we've still got a lot planned. You can visit Valor's website here.
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Over the years at Valor, my roles have been diverse, ranging from barista to manager, bookkeeper, marketer, social media handler, roaster, green coffee purchaser, podcaster, web developer, plumber, and repairman. I consider it so important to stockpile skills, and starting a business has necessitated that I always learn something new.
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Today, I fill the role of Creative Director at Valor, focusing on content creation, branding, social media, and marketing.

Beyond Valor, I am passionate about imparting my experiences in coffee and entrepreneurship to those who need it, through YouTube videos, writing on this website, and (occasionally) consulting services.

I married my best friend, Mikayla, in 2017. We welcomed our son, Jude, in August 2022. We live surrounded by family in North Georgia. In my leisure time, I enjoy reading, playing video games, hitting the gym, fly fishing, and eating out with my wife.