Before Starbucks in 1971 came the first coffee shop in 1919… and decades before that, Robert Stokes launched a brand which would span centuries.
Now under 4th generation leadership with great-grandson Nick, the Stokes Tea & Coffee brand is the perfect example of a family firm sticking to its roots, while moving with the times.
Nick joins us alongside Business Development Manager Emma Olivier-Townrow, to share how the legendary firm has taken on challenges never faced in its 132 year history…
This episode covers:
- How Robert Stokes’ legacy has been passed down through the generations, shaping the business' evolution
- The challenges and opportunities that arise when a new generation takes the helm
- The importance of balancing tradition and innovation
- Creating a positive dynamic between family and non-family team members
- Stokes’ resilience amid the unprecedented challenges of the pandemic
- The delicate balance Stokes has struck between honoring its rich history and heritage, while embracing modern trends
Stokes Tea & Coffee
https://stokescoffee.com/
https://instagram.com/stokescoffee/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/stokes-tea-&-coffee/
Nick Peel
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-peel-53265313/
Emma Olivier-Townrow
https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-olivier-townrow-ba-hons-0167304b/
Liz Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/lizzielean/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-willingham-09273a3/
Leila Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/leilawillingham/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/leila-willingham-821530a1/
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