Ep. 106: Her Coffee Shop's Biggest Revenue Stream - A Horse Trailer! w/ Mel Clark
About this episode
Mel Clark shares her journey from nursing to founding a successful coffee shop from a horse trailer.
From the NICU to the espresso machine! In this episode, we sit down with Mel Clark , the founder of Vintage Road Coffee Co. , to discuss her incredible journey of turning a rusted-out horse trailer into a thriving coffee empire. Mel shares the raw reality of leaving a stable career in nursing to bet on herself, the "failure" that taught her the most, and how she’s single-handedly helping to rebuild the community of Granger, Iowa. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or a coffee lover, Mel’s story about "bringing color where it’s gray" is the inspiration you need today. In this episode, we discuss: How to pivot from a 20-year career into a brand-new industry. The "Rust Bucket" transformation: Turning a 1970s trailer into a business. Why paying your employees more actually saves you money. The secret to finding off-market real estate for your business. Connect with Mel & Vintage Road Coffee Co: 📍 Visit the shop: 2206 Broadway Street, Granger, IA 00:00 – Starting a business from a horse trailer. 01:58 – Leaving the NICU: Why a nurse started a coffee shop. 04:30 – Building the "Vintage Road" brand from scratch. 09:13 – Why nursing is…
People in this episode
Host: Ryan Snaadt
Guest: Mel Clark
Topics covered
- entrepreneurship
- coffee business
- career transition
- community rebuilding
- business transformation
- employee compensation
- real estate
Keywords
- coffee shop
- entrepreneur
- business success
- community impact
- career change
- horse trailer
- employee pay
- real estate
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Vintage Road Coffee Co.
Places: Granger, Iowa, 2206 Broadway Street, Granger, IA, NICU, Facebook Marketplace
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