Build your gathering place with people who get it.
Weekly coffee education, monthly business deep-dives, live Q&A calls, and a community of aspiring owners building gathering places their neighborhoods actually need — all for less than a bag of specialty coffee a week.
Core Membership
per month · founding member price
- All 8 curriculum modules
- Weekly coffee education sessions
- Monthly business deep-dive calls
- Live member Q&A calls
- Private community forum
- Tools & templates library
- Newsletter archive access
Cancel anytime · Price locks in forever at $37/mo
Everything you need to build a gathering place that lasts
Your membership includes education, community, tools, and accountability — so you stop scattered Googling and start building with people who understand what you're creating.
Weekly Coffee Education
Deep dives into specialty coffee — single-origin regions, extraction science, flavor profiling, and how to develop your palate as a future shop owner. Real education, not YouTube rabbit holes.
Monthly Business Deep-Dives
Financial modeling, location strategy, hiring, operations, and the real numbers behind a profitable coffee shop. Taught from real research so you don't have to start from scratch.
Live Member Q&A Calls
Bring your real questions — your market, your financial picture, your timeline — and get answers live. No canned responses. Real conversation with people who are in it with you.
Full Curriculum — 8 Modules
The complete Coffee Shop Launch System. From validating your concept to signing your lease. Work at your own pace, refer back as your planning evolves. Yours as long as you're a member.
Private Community Forum
People who understand the calling. Ask questions, share wins, form accountability partnerships, and build real relationships with people building their own gathering places.
Tools & Templates Library
Financial models, location analysis frameworks, menu development worksheets, and operational checklists. Stop reinventing the wheel — start with tools built for your exact situation.
This community was built for people who want to create gathering places, not just coffee shops.
This is for you if …
- You've felt called to create a gathering place through specialty coffee but don't know where to start
- You're serious about building community — not just serving drinks — and want structured education to do it right
- You want to build alongside people who share your faith and your calling to serve their neighborhood
- You've tried piecing it together solo and know you need people around you to make it happen
- You want accountability and honest conversation from people who know your story
- You're willing to invest in yourself and your community before the doors open
This is NOT for you if …
- You want a quick shortcut with no real learning or community involvement
- You're looking for a franchise model or someone to do the work for you
- You're not open to faith-grounded principles as part of the conversation
- You want to open a generic coffee shop with no specialty focus or differentiation
What members are saying
"I'd been dreaming about opening a shop for three years and was completely stuck. The curriculum gave me a real framework — and the community kept me honest about actually doing the work instead of just planning."
"The monthly business calls alone are worth it. We went deep on financial modeling and I came away with an actual spreadsheet I'm using for my projections. This is real, actionable education."
"Finding people who understand that a coffee shop is really about community — not just coffee — felt impossible. This group is exactly that. People who get that we're building gathering places, not just businesses. It makes the whole journey feel a lot less lonely."
These testimonials represent the spirit and experience of the community. Real stories coming as the community grows.
Simple, transparent pricing
Start with Core. Add Launch Partner when you want a small-group accountability cohort. Both are currently at founding member pricing — meaning your price locks in the day you join.
Core Membership
🔒 Founding member price — locked in forever
Regular price: $67/mo after founding period closes
- All 8 curriculum modules
- Weekly coffee education sessions
- Monthly business deep-dive calls
- Live member Q&A calls
- Private community forum access
- Tools & templates library
- Newsletter archive access
Cancel anytime · No contracts
Core + Launch Partner
🔒 Founding member price — locked in forever
Regular price: $114/mo · ($37 Core + $47 Launch Partner)
- Everything in Core membership
- Bi-weekly small-group accountability calls
- Dedicated cohort Slack channel (6–8 people)
- One-on-one check-ins with John
- Priority Q&A at group calls
- Goal tracking & milestone celebrations
Cancel anytime · No contracts
Questions? We have answers.
What's the difference between Core and Launch Partner?
Core gives you everything: full curriculum, weekly coffee education, monthly business calls, live Q&A, and the community forum. It's structured but self-paced. Launch Partner adds bi-weekly small-group calls with a dedicated cohort for accountability and personalized feedback. Choose Core if you work well independently — choose Launch Partner if you thrive with consistent accountability and people who know your specific situation.
How long will the founding member price last?
The founding period ends when the community reaches the right size — likely within the first few months of active growth. Once you lock in at $37/mo, that price is yours forever as long as you maintain your membership. There are no retroactive price increases for existing members. Ever.
Can I upgrade or downgrade anytime?
Yes. Start with Core and add Launch Partner whenever you want more accountability. You can also scale back to Core if your schedule changes. Changes take effect on your next billing cycle — no hassle, no penalty.
Do I lose my curriculum access if I cancel?
If you cancel, you keep lifetime access to the curriculum modules you've already worked through. Forum access and live call attendance end with your membership. But the core education is yours — no expiration date.
How big are the Launch Partner cohorts?
Launch Partner groups are limited to 6–8 people. Small enough to build real trust and genuine relationship. You'll meet the same cohort every two weeks — consistent enough that people actually know your story and can give you meaningful, specific input over time.
I'm just exploring the idea. Is this too advanced for me?
Not at all. Exploration is a valid and important stage. Many of our members started with nothing but a feeling they were supposed to do this. The curriculum begins at the foundations, and the community includes people at every stage — from early dreamers to people 6 months from opening. You'll fit right in.
Is this only for people of faith?
We're faith-grounded, meaning the content reflects a perspective that your work has meaning beyond profit. But we don't require any specific beliefs to join. What we ask is that you're open to that perspective being part of the conversation. People of all backgrounds are welcome here.
The community is forming now.
Be one of the first to build with us. Lock in at $37/mo and get full access to everything — the community, the curriculum, and the calls. No contracts. Cancel anytime.
Cancel anytime · Founding price locked in forever · No contracts