Profile :: Jack Groot
Across the street from my business is a coffee shop called JP's Coffee. This shop is as involved in my family's weekly life as my own kitchen. For the past 16 years, we have had breakfast nearly every Saturday morning at JP's with my husband's dad. I've laughed and cried with friends at JP's; my husband and I have ended several date nights with something sweet and a cup of coffee at JP's.
I've long admired JP's owners, Jack and Tracy Groot, for having a dream, seeing a need, and working hard to fill that need and serve our community in the process. They are raising a great family and fulfilling more dreams along the way.
Along with JP's Coffee and Espresso Bar, Jack also owns the Midwest Barista School. It appears to me that Jack is the kind of business person who is willing to take a risk, try something new, and then back off if it's not working. But, so many of his ideas work!
Each Friday, I plan to profile a small business owner for the blog. Thanks, Jack, for being the first and for all the memories from JP's Coffee!
Tami :: When and how did you first open your own business?
Jack :: 1993
Tami :: How did you name your business?
Jack :: Was going to be a partnership (Jack and Paul)
Tami :: If you could travel back in time and speak with yourself as you start your business, what is the most important peice of advice you would give yourself?
Jack :: Pay off debt, stay out of debt and build reserves (Editorial Comment :: "YES!")
Tami :: What is the most influential book you have read on small business?
Jack :: "Growing a Business" by Paul Hawken
Tami :: It's 10:00 in the morning on a Monday...where are you and what are you doing?
Jack :: In my office, connecting with my manager, answering emails, working on my current project.
Tami :: It's 6:00 on Friday evening...where are you and what are you doing?
Jack :: Home with my wife and kids, getting ready to go out on a date night or hang with friends or stay in and have pizza and watch a movie.
I've long admired JP's owners, Jack and Tracy Groot, for having a dream, seeing a need, and working hard to fill that need and serve our community in the process. They are raising a great family and fulfilling more dreams along the way.
Along with JP's Coffee and Espresso Bar, Jack also owns the Midwest Barista School. It appears to me that Jack is the kind of business person who is willing to take a risk, try something new, and then back off if it's not working. But, so many of his ideas work!
Each Friday, I plan to profile a small business owner for the blog. Thanks, Jack, for being the first and for all the memories from JP's Coffee!
Tami :: When and how did you first open your own business?
Jack :: 1993
Tami :: How did you name your business?
Jack :: Was going to be a partnership (Jack and Paul)
Tami :: If you could travel back in time and speak with yourself as you start your business, what is the most important peice of advice you would give yourself?
Jack :: Pay off debt, stay out of debt and build reserves (Editorial Comment :: "YES!")
Tami :: What is the most influential book you have read on small business?
Jack :: "Growing a Business" by Paul Hawken
Tami :: It's 10:00 in the morning on a Monday...where are you and what are you doing?
Jack :: In my office, connecting with my manager, answering emails, working on my current project.
Tami :: It's 6:00 on Friday evening...where are you and what are you doing?
Jack :: Home with my wife and kids, getting ready to go out on a date night or hang with friends or stay in and have pizza and watch a movie.
Have A Great Weekend!
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