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May 21, 2025 10 mins

We talk about how we want to provide an experience for the guest, to connect with them, to make a positive impact. The way to get there though is through embracing what may seem like the opposite of what we want, the transactional. Gasp! 

Today on Shift Break we will be talking about why the transaction between you and the customer, the ordinary exchange of money for goods, is the gateway and foundation to building a truly remarkable business and hospitality experience!

Related episodes: 

In Praise of the "Transactional"

518: How to Run a Coffee Shop w/ Meaningful Hospitality

505: Maintaining Excellence in the Everyday Work of Coffee Shops w/ Maxwell Colonna-Dashwood

SHIFT BREAK: Back to the Basics

SHIFT BREAK: Is Your Love for Coffee Sabotaging Your Success?

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If you are a cafe owner and want to work one on one with me to bring your shop to its next level and help bring you joy and freedom in the process then email 

chris@keystothshop.com

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