Wesley Wednesdays

Wesley Wednesdays

From Adventures beyond the Horizon by Wesley and Chloe

October 15, 2025 · 14 min · Season 1 · Episode 7

About this episode

Wesley explores the transformation of Starbucks from a local coffee shop to a global brand, sharing lessons for entrepreneurs.

In this Wesley Wednesday episode, Wesley revisits the story of Starbucks — how Howard Schultz transformed a simple Seattle coffee shop into a global brand built on connection, culture, and care. Through fun facts and ten deep lessons for new entrepreneurs, Wesley unpacks how Starbucks turned coffee into community and routine into ritual. Whether you’re just starting your business or redefining your brand, this episode will challenge you to think bigger, simplify your vision, and build something people truly feel a part of.

People in this episode

Host: Wesley

Topics covered

  • Starbucks
  • entrepreneurship
  • branding
  • business strategy

Keywords

  • Howard Schultz
  • coffee culture
  • community building
  • business lessons

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Starbucks

Places: Seattle

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