Turning Coffee Into Connection

About this episode

Jim and Kim Fry discuss their journey of building a business and community through Coffee on Raiford.

What happens when two Army veterans follow a calling, not just to build a business, but to build community? In this episode, Jim and Kim Fry share the story behind Coffee on Raiford, their leap into entrepreneurship, and how a simple cup of coffee can create real connection in a fast-moving world.

People in this episode

Host: Jonathan Breeden

Guests: Jim Fry, Kim Fry

Topics covered

• entrepreneurship
• community building
• veterans
• coffee culture
• connection

Keywords

• coffee
• community
• veterans
• entrepreneurship
• connection

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Coffee on Raiford

Places: Johnston County, Raiford

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