Feb 19 2025 36 mins
This week on the Titans of Food Service podcast, Nick Portillo speaks with T. Shane Johnson, a Marine Corps veteran and the driving force behind Big Guns Coffee. T. Shane shares how he transformed a simple desire into a high-powered coffee brand inspired by his daughter's entrepreneurial spirit. Big Guns Coffee epitomizes innovation and resilience with a remarkable array of 38 coffee blends and the establishment of the first hydroponic coffee farm in North Carolina. T. Shane's narrative is one of overcoming adversity, from surviving life-threatening challenges to fostering a business that embodies motivation and community. Listen as Nick and T. Shane traverse the landscape of North Carolina's vibrant food service scene and uncover the profound impact of coffee on building connections and supporting local economies.
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
10:36 The Journey into Coffee Entrepreneurship
24:54 The Future of Hydroponic Coffee Farming
34:01 Innovative Farming and Community Impact
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