by Darrin | Jul 1, 2014 | Darrin's Coffee
“No man needs sympathy because he has to work, because he has a burden to carry. Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.” ― Theodore Roosevelt Growing up, I was the kid that always won the award for selling the most...
by Darrin | Jun 29, 2014 | Education
Women get cellulite. As a matter of fact women get cellulite more than men! Whew, there, I said it. Or rather typed it, which is a good thing because Mrs. Darrin’s Coffee can’t hear my writing, though I am one heckuva’ hunt and pecker. So I am certain that she hears...
by Darrin | Jun 28, 2014 | Darrin's Coffee, Education
Now that I have your attention with the Yak reference. If you were to take a stroll through downtown Zionsville on any evening, you’d have to be absolutely blind if you didn’t take notice that there is somewhat of a wine culture present. (Hey, my store in...
by Darrin | Jun 27, 2014 | Darrin's Coffee
1. Something different. Local coffee houses provide a variety of products, services, and experiences right in the local community. Many of these are “one-of-a-kind” businesses that provide your community with its own character. (Not any old non-fat sugar...
by Darrin | Jun 23, 2014 | Darrin's Coffee
I had to take the opportunity to jump onto the World Cup bandwagon. I’m not a fan of soccer. But, being a coffee guy, I am a fan of Brazil. However, I played rugby. There is a saying in rugby, “Soccer is a gentleman’s game played by ruffians, and rugby is a ruffian’s...
by Darrin | Jun 18, 2014 | Education
Entrepreneurship with Bulletproof Coffee I’m considered an entrepreneur. Surprise right? Sometimes people like me, entrepreneurs, sacrifice things like sleep (very easy to do when you sell caffeine for a living), time with family and most importantly health. Why...
by Darrin | Jun 16, 2014 | Darrin's Coffee
When I decided to open up Darrin’s Coffee, I never wanted to have, dare I say a nerdy coffee shop that delivered some really great drinks but made the customer feel like a moron. Going to a coffee shop to get a cup of Joe, shouldn’t feel degrading. But I get the...
by Darrin | Jun 14, 2014 | Darrin's Coffee
I figured I would spend a little bit of time this post to tell you about some of Darrin’s Coffee’s drinks. There’s a method to my madness. Hopes this explains a bit as to why we have these particular drinks on the menu. The Grasshopper The first of...
by Darrin | Jun 13, 2014 | Education
The Specialty Coffee Culture. Let’s face it; there are coffee shops and coffee micro-roasters popping up all over the place. Every business out there is trying to make a buck by taking advantage of the “coffee craze”, trust me, I know, personally. They all are trying...
by Darrin | Jun 12, 2014 | Darrin's Coffee
I would like to believe myself a good employer; flexible hours, fair pay, cool environment. But sometimes, lately, it’s difficult to find the person that has the “right stuff” some would call it an employee. Not, sure what I’m doing, sometimes I wonder if it is...