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Casey - here is the link to download from buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1390456/8471139 1 00:00:02,500 --> 00:00:07,360 Come join us, explore the impact of small business here in rural Arkansas. 2 00:00:07,360 --> 00:00:13,000 What challenges would you face? Who can help you meet those challenges? How do you get in touch with others like you? 3 00:00:13,000 --> 00:00:21,430 This is Create Bridges, Arkansas, and we invite you to come cross these bridges with us. 4 00:00:21,430 --> 00:00:27,140 Hello, everyone. I am Brandon Matthews, regional program coordinator for Create Bridges in the Ozark foothills. 5 00:00:27,140 --> 00:00:33,920 And today I sat down with Luke Gibson, co-owner of But First Coffee Drive through an Ash Flat, Arkansas. 6 00:00:33,920 --> 00:00:39,560 Luke and his wife, Shelby, opened their coffee business in 2019 with little experience under their belt. 7 00:00:39,560 --> 00:00:42,890 They soon would be met by the Cobh at 19 pandemic. 8 00:00:42,890 --> 00:00:49,580 As with many small businesses in 2020, one would expect their fledgling business to close its doors permanently. 9 00:00:49,580 --> 00:00:57,890 But on the contrary, Luke and Shelby were able to survive and adapt and now have a growing business that serves several cities in the area. 10 00:00:57,890 --> 00:01:03,290 In our interview, Luke shares what he thinks makes their business stand out from others in the area. 11 00:01:03,290 --> 00:01:07,310 How they market and promote their products online through Facebook and Google. 12 00:01:07,310 --> 00:01:11,940 The pros and cons of being an owner and some future plans. 13 00:01:11,940 --> 00:01:18,810 I was a little disappointed I didn't get a chance to speak with Shelby on this episode while Luke was quick to give his wife credit. 14 00:01:18,810 --> 00:01:25,320 I think having the two of them together would have been so much fun. Shelby, maybe we can catch you on a follow up. 15 00:01:25,320 --> 00:01:30,380 Without further ado, here's our conversation. Enjoy. Well, good afternoon, Luke. 16 00:01:30,380 --> 00:01:35,260 Thank you for having me here. But first, coffee. It's a pleasure to get to sit down and talk to you. 17 00:01:35,260 --> 00:01:39,290 It's nice to have you today. Before we get started, just give us a little bit of background. 18 00:01:39,290 --> 00:01:43,940 Tell us who you are, a little bit about your business, how long you guys have been in the area. 19 00:01:43,940 --> 00:01:53,030 OK. My name's Lucas Gibson, the co-owner of But First Coffee in Ash Flight with my wife, Shelby Gibson. 20 00:01:53,030 --> 00:01:57,140 This would be our second year this fall doing this. 21 00:01:57,140 --> 00:02:01,910 And it's been a blast. We've enjoyed it. 22 00:02:01,910 --> 00:02:09,950 We make espressos, lattes, macchiatos, cappuccino you name it. 23 00:02:09,950 --> 00:02:14,720 And we've been adding breakfast sandwiches now, too, as well. 24 00:02:14,720 --> 00:02:18,770 Have you all always wanted to own a coffee shop or what? What drove you to this? 25 00:02:18,770 --> 00:02:26,840 Me and my wife, we met while she was finishing up college and we've always loved coffee. 26 00:02:26,840 --> 00:02:33,800 We've been coffee drinkers since we were young. And, you know, it's always that I daydream. 27 00:02:33,800 --> 00:02:40,400 One day we're gonna own a coffee shop and do that. Well, I mean, the opportunity came in. 28 00:02:40,400 --> 00:02:46,130 We did a we did our research and we just jumped into it. 29 00:02:46,130 --> 00:02:51,860 Going around, I've talked to a lot of people about the lack of espresso and latte options here, not just getting drip coffee, 30 00:02:51,860 --> 00:02:57,140 but, you know, getting a you know, what people think of when they say we're going to a cafe or coffee shop. 31 00:02:57,140 --> 00:03:00,950 And while a lot of people around here say they would support such a place, 32 00:03:00,950 --> 00:03:06,470 there are a lot of critics who say the local population isn't big enough to support that. 33 00:03:06,470 --> 00:03:11,840 Obviously, you're proving people wrong. But why do you think you guys have been successful so far? 34 00:03:11,840 --> 00:03:19,100 Well, a lot of things to go with that. Mostly we try to keep our costs down. 35 00:03:19,100 --> 00:03:28,930 And coffee is a luxury item. I mean. And there's a bunch of people in here that even for the longest time, you know, we got to go to Jonesboro, 36 00:03:28,930 --> 00:03:34,980 we have to drive off somewhere far to get coffee and, ah, you know, Starbucks or whatever. 37 00:03:34,980 --> 00:03:42,910 And we just kind of cater to those people now that can make that part of their everyday routine. 38 00:03:42,910 --> 00:03:48,940 We shop smart with our with all of our ingredients so we can get the lowest price possible. 39 00:03:48,940 --> 00:03:56,410 And it's been incredible to see a lot of people that aren't, you know, the stereotypical, 40 00:03:56,410 --> 00:03:59,740 you know, like soccer mom with a Starbucks cup in their hand come through. 41 00:03:59,740 --> 00:04:11,460 You know, you've got the old cowboy guys and just people from all walks that love coffee, we're catering to a market that's just been. 42 00:04:11,460 --> 00:04:15,180 Not utilized enough with the drive through it. 43 00:04:15,180 --> 00:04:19,350 The drive there is really helpful. It moves people along in the morning.. 44 00:04:19,350 --> 00:04:25,470 You have the drive through here. But talk to our listeners. Tell us how else we can get orders to you. 45 00:04:25,470 --> 00:04:30,000 The easiest way to get an order to us is through Facebook Messenger. 46 00:04:30,000 --> 00:04:39,090 Basically, just just text is exactly what you want. All of our drinks and our promotional drinks are on Facebook. 47 00:04:39,090 --> 00:04:46,500 just send us what you want in this size and we'll have it waiting for you at the window or we'll take it right to you. 48 00:04:46,500 --> 00:04:49,230 What made you guys decide to do, you know, 49 00:04:49,230 --> 00:04:56,800 a drive through only versus maybe opening up a brick and mortar cafe spot, convenience for people. 50 00:04:56,800 --> 00:05:03,840 We want to cater to those people that are in a hurry. You know, we had our you take our kids to school in our fix in the morning. 51 00:05:03,840 --> 00:05:11,550 We've you know, we're trying to get on time to work. We wanted to cater to that and our situation where we're at. 52 00:05:11,550 --> 00:05:17,900 It's the space that was available. I mean, we're just utilizing what we have. 53 00:05:17,900 --> 00:05:22,380 Maybe down the road one day, that could be an option where we're open to anything. 54 00:05:22,380 --> 00:05:31,230 And I suppose it's no coincidence that you're right down from the intersection of 412 and what is a 67 that runs through here? 55 00:05:31,230 --> 00:05:35,430 That that was a huge motivation in putting the coffee shop here. 56 00:05:35,430 --> 00:05:40,260 This is actually our coffee shops attached to my wife's family's business. 57 00:05:40,260 --> 00:05:46,020 It just made sense to take part in an amazing location and then, you know, an established space here. 58 00:05:46,020 --> 00:05:49,920 That was was it being used just. It just made sense. 59 00:05:49,920 --> 00:05:55,500 One of the things we've asked all of our guests here on the Create Bridges podcast is how they survived the pandemic 60 00:05:55,500 --> 00:05:59,760 Obviously, you guys have been resilient. But what was it like for you in the beginning? 61 00:05:59,760 --> 00:06:06,210 And what did you guys decide to do that allowed you to keep your doors open and be here in 2021? 62 00:06:06,210 --> 00:06:13,200 Well, it was terrifying to start with, just like everyone else. I mean, the drive through was the the key component there. 63 00:06:13,200 --> 00:06:21,390 That's why we were able to stay open. But we just had to mean the CDC and the state gave us clear guidelines. 64 00:06:21,390 --> 00:06:30,350 And we just did our best to follow opportunity as much as we could. And as a result, we're we're still going in this crazy time that we're in. 65 00:06:30,350 --> 00:06:36,090 But it was scary there for a minute and we didn't know if we were going to be at work or if we were essential. 66 00:06:36,090 --> 00:06:39,420 But it looks like things are hopefully starting to turn around. 67 00:06:39,420 --> 00:06:47,790 So were there any new policies or technology things that you guys implemented or changed that you weren't doing before the pandemic? 68 00:06:47,790 --> 00:06:53,890 We we basically do our own. 69 00:06:53,890 --> 00:06:59,760 I don't know what the proper term, like door dash, like service is just dropping off coffee to people. 70 00:06:59,760 --> 00:07:07,360 They place an order over the phone. There's no human you know, there's there's no one on one meet with. 71 00:07:07,360 --> 00:07:10,800 We did it a lot for nursing homes and hospitals. 72 00:07:10,800 --> 00:07:17,610 You know, I mean, these are the people that were working the hardest during the pandemic and just dropping off coffee. 73 00:07:17,610 --> 00:07:24,510 We actually had a lot of awesome people that were paying for coffee, for nurses, stuff like that. 74 00:07:24,510 --> 00:07:32,950 And we would do that when we were up here, like at 11 o'clock at night doing the night shift for people dropping off coffee for them. 75 00:07:32,950 --> 00:07:37,800 And I mean, that's basically been our biggest change with the pandemic. 76 00:07:37,800 --> 00:07:45,540 Is that something you guys are still doing now? It still is. We deliver every week to Salem. 77 00:07:45,540 --> 00:07:54,300 on Mondays, if you get your ordering before eight, 30, and we we deliver throughout the week as long as as long as we're both here, 78 00:07:54,300 --> 00:07:59,730 which is most of the time we'll deliver anywhere from here for four. 79 00:07:59,730 --> 00:08:04,770 From Ash Flat to Hyland, Hardy with a four drink minimum. 80 00:08:04,770 --> 00:08:10,950 For our listeners who maybe don't know the lay of the land. Ash ash flat is what, 20 miles from Salem. 81 00:08:10,950 --> 00:08:14,550 Maybe 12, 15 from Hardy when you get down that way. 82 00:08:14,550 --> 00:08:19,680 That's a big delivery area, especially for where we're at. Most of our deliveries are actually pretty big orders. 83 00:08:19,680 --> 00:08:23,910 We have a lot of people that order 12 plus drinks that are delivered. 84 00:08:23,910 --> 00:08:32,070 So, I mean, we have no problem doing it. And it makes people really happy when you show up at their doorstep with a box of coffee. 85 00:08:32,070 --> 00:08:37,050 So are these typically businesses that are doing orders for the office, things like that? 86 00:08:37,050 --> 00:08:42,660 That's exactly it. big shout out to Dr. Scribner's office in Salem. 87 00:08:42,660 --> 00:08:49,080 They are one of our biggest customers, both nursing homes, Ash Flat and Eagle Crest. 88 00:08:49,080 --> 00:08:53,100 All the State Farm people They are awesome. They're like a good neighbor. 89 00:08:53,100 --> 00:08:57,180 Yes, they are. So while we're talking about delivery. 90 00:08:57,180 --> 00:09:02,310 Talk about some of the items on the menu. You mentioned espresso drinks, but you got lattes, mochas, this. 91 00:09:02,310 --> 00:09:11,200 What are kind of all your different offerings? Basically, we do lattes, frappuccinos, macchiato, cappuccinos, Americano. 92 00:09:11,200 --> 00:09:18,820 Smoothie. We have our energy teas, which have been really big right now. 93 00:09:18,820 --> 00:09:24,560 It's an all natural energy. Those have been a big a big boost. 94 00:09:24,560 --> 00:09:30,100 Our sales and all we have. We have chai, chai T's and all that good stuff, too. 95 00:09:30,100 --> 00:09:35,560 So, as you know, Create Bridges focuses on retail, accommodation, tourism, entertainment sectors. 96 00:09:35,560 --> 00:09:41,680 You guys are definitely retail. You're selling something to an extent. You can say coffee falls into that entertainment piece. 97 00:09:41,680 --> 00:09:45,310 But definitely tapping into tourism. What would you say? 98 00:09:45,310 --> 00:09:52,540 The percentage between, you know, the locals versus tourists or people passing by would be as far as sales go? 99 00:09:52,540 --> 00:09:57,880 Locals are definitely, I would say. I mean, no question that the majority of our business. 100 00:09:57,880 --> 00:10:05,020 We have a point system that keeps up with, you know, basically how many drinks one person buys. 101 00:10:05,020 --> 00:10:14,140 And we have I'd say over 25 percent of our business is people passing by or visiting family or tourism. 102 00:10:14,140 --> 00:10:19,870 It's pretty surprising. me and Shelley, we're talking about that earlier today. 103 00:10:19,870 --> 00:10:25,240 Before we start this business, we would have never guessed how much of it would be from people passing through town. 104 00:10:25,240 --> 00:10:30,250 You mentioned the point system. Talk about your rewards program, what that means for customer. 105 00:10:30,250 --> 00:10:34,060 Basically, every drink and bagel is one point. 106 00:10:34,060 --> 00:10:38,290 And whenever you get to 10 points, anything off the menu, any sizes on me, 107 00:10:38,290 --> 00:10:43,510 which I think I've said that probably 100 times or more since I've been working here. 108 00:10:43,510 --> 00:10:49,510 We have some people that have over 100 points and they're just save them up for a rainy day 109 00:10:49,510 --> 00:10:54,880 or week or whenever they want to cash man for their family or whatever whenever they're in. 110 00:10:54,880 --> 00:11:01,480 But we also have a lot of teenagers that steal points from their mom and dad's, which is pretty funny. 111 00:11:01,480 --> 00:11:05,950 But it's really good system. I think people really enjoy it. 112 00:11:05,950 --> 00:11:12,240 You know, you talk about building and loyalty. That's a great way to do it. So how do you market and advertise your business? 113 00:11:12,240 --> 00:11:19,650 Are there certain avenues you use, whether it's, you know, traditional media or social media or or digital online, what you guys do? 114 00:11:19,650 --> 00:11:28,680 It's a little bit a column a, a little bit of Column v. We use a lot of Facebook and Instagram that that catches a lot of our demographic. 115 00:11:28,680 --> 00:11:35,960 You know, we push our new drinks, our specials through there. And the sign out front. 116 00:11:35,960 --> 00:11:39,660 I mean, you only think about that being so important to your business, 117 00:11:39,660 --> 00:11:46,200 but it may catch the eye in a lot of people come see that and swing by. 118 00:11:46,200 --> 00:11:50,630 But Google, Google is a big. 119 00:11:50,630 --> 00:11:58,590 We we get. I didn't believe it till Shelly told me earlier that we get thousands of searches. 120 00:11:58,590 --> 00:12:04,470 I think we had over 5000 last month just looking for where we were. 121 00:12:04,470 --> 00:12:09,000 Yeah. Well, and I this is a perfect place to say this for those listening. 122 00:12:09,000 --> 00:12:15,600 You know, the Create Bridges team, we've put together a few short videos and demonstrations on how to get on Google, 123 00:12:15,600 --> 00:12:19,110 my business, Facebook, TripAdvisor and Yelp. 124 00:12:19,110 --> 00:12:25,230 And so clearly, you see that at least some of those are advantageous and really beneficial for your business. 125 00:12:25,230 --> 00:12:33,360 So if you all haven't had a chance to check out that, go make sure to go over to the Create Bridges Web site and we'll drop that in the show notes. 126 00:12:33,360 --> 00:12:37,890 So, Luke, many of the businesses here have seasonal clientele. 127 00:12:37,890 --> 00:12:41,580 They're only open part of the year. Is it like that for you? 128 00:12:41,580 --> 00:12:48,260 I'm sure it ebbs and flows. But can you talk about how selling coffee year round in winter and summer works for you guys? 129 00:12:48,260 --> 00:12:52,800 Coffee is a year round business. It is. No question about it. 130 00:12:52,800 --> 00:12:57,900 One thing that we do, we adjust our menu quite frequently with the season. 131 00:12:57,900 --> 00:13:02,190 That's something that, you know, keeps people coming, coming back. 132 00:13:02,190 --> 00:13:09,420 You know, we have pumpkin spice season. You get peppermint mocha season and in the fall or in the winter and then, you know, spring, 133 00:13:09,420 --> 00:13:14,640 we're starting to kind of gets more aromatic drinks like lavender and stuff like that. 134 00:13:14,640 --> 00:13:19,750 And then summer, you know, you get to break out all the refreshers and all the tropical stuff. 135 00:13:19,750 --> 00:13:26,890 So let's talk a little bit about ownership. Some of the lessons you guys have learned and what you might impart to other people. 136 00:13:26,890 --> 00:13:32,580 What's been the best part about starting your own business and seeing it be successful and growing? 137 00:13:32,580 --> 00:13:40,600 This is the first business I've ever owned, or co owned. But you get a lot of freedom to be creative. 138 00:13:40,600 --> 00:13:42,490 My my wife would be better at this question. 139 00:13:42,490 --> 00:13:50,410 She handles the business side of things, but from someone that makes the drinks and the coffee is my primary contribution. 140 00:13:50,410 --> 00:13:58,840 You get a lot of freedom with being able to you know, if I want to make a Tiger King frap, I can make a tiger king frap if I want to. 141 00:13:58,840 --> 00:14:02,290 You know, I'm going to stop you there. What does that mean? 142 00:14:02,290 --> 00:14:09,970 What is a Tiger King frap? I know frap is frappuccino. Tiger King FRAPH was something that we did a while back. 143 00:14:09,970 --> 00:14:15,250 It's actually a combination of a couple of things. I took the time. 144 00:14:15,250 --> 00:14:27,490 I made the the chocolate orange frappe from Zoo Lander, that old movie, and then I tiger striped it when Tiger King was popular all over Netflix. 145 00:14:27,490 --> 00:14:36,310 So, yeah, that was a fun drink. And I bet I would be able to do that if I worked for, you know, Starbucks or anywhere else. 146 00:14:36,310 --> 00:14:40,750 And then that's what I like about on my own business. 147 00:14:40,750 --> 00:14:47,080 And on that same hand, you know, you have that control, that freedom comes with a lot of responsibility. 148 00:14:47,080 --> 00:14:55,960 Yes. What have, if you don't mind sharing, been a couple of unforseen responsibilities you've had as a business owner. 149 00:14:55,960 --> 00:15:03,880 My goodness. The number one that is always a pain for me is you never think about restocking. 150 00:15:03,880 --> 00:15:07,660 That is always. You always feel like you're out of something. 151 00:15:07,660 --> 00:15:17,470 It feels like you're constantly my wife is very good supply chain and, you know, make it your stuff coming in. 152 00:15:17,470 --> 00:15:22,450 But with it's my turn to do that job. I am not near as good. 153 00:15:22,450 --> 00:15:29,470 So that that was one of the hardest parts of you taking on all the responsibility of the business. 154 00:15:29,470 --> 00:15:36,130 What would you do differently, knowing what you know now? My biggest thing was I wish we'd utilized more space. 155 00:15:36,130 --> 00:15:43,840 We take up every inch of this little area that we have and we manage it well. 156 00:15:43,840 --> 00:15:53,920 But if I could go back, we would have remodeled it took a long time for us to get how our machines are laid out so that, 157 00:15:53,920 --> 00:15:58,450 you know, when me and my wife work and we're not crossing over each other's paths. 158 00:15:58,450 --> 00:16:06,070 And I think the only way to fix at his trial and error, you know, practice with your business, you know, you get a lot of people coming through. 159 00:16:06,070 --> 00:16:15,280 But that that took a lot of time. That would've been very handy from the get go if we would have known that and then better use first base. 160 00:16:15,280 --> 00:16:20,060 I think we've got all that down right now. 161 00:16:20,060 --> 00:16:27,500 Well, you know, we're sitting here at a small table on a couch. So there's a little bit more space, perhaps. 162 00:16:27,500 --> 00:16:35,930 So a lot of people listening to our podcast may want to start their own business or they've got that entrepreneurial spirit and. 163 00:16:35,930 --> 00:16:40,320 Not necessarily opening up a coffee shop, but what would you say to somebody who's like. 164 00:16:40,320 --> 00:16:44,000 Man, I've got this dream. I've got this vision. I want to start this business. 165 00:16:44,000 --> 00:16:53,080 What advice would you impart to them being where you are? Research, research, research, research, business are great ideas. 166 00:16:53,080 --> 00:16:58,430 I loved it, I mean, I've daydreamed about them my whole life. 167 00:16:58,430 --> 00:17:06,380 What would work? What wouldn't. But you got to just sit down, put pencil to paper, ask around. 168 00:17:06,380 --> 00:17:14,170 There are so many free resources in this community alone that are willing to help you find out, you know. 169 00:17:14,170 --> 00:17:25,270 I mean, what is going to cost to get started up? What's going to you know, how many people are, you know, likely to come see you during the week? 170 00:17:25,270 --> 00:17:33,940 And I mean, just get those numbers down and then decide that if it's a good idea or not. 171 00:17:33,940 --> 00:17:41,620 I mean, just follow your heart. Go for it. I mean, it's me and my wife daydreamed about this for years. 172 00:17:41,620 --> 00:17:50,030 And honestly, I don't regret a single thing about. it's been a good it's been a blast start to finish. 173 00:17:50,030 --> 00:17:52,490 Well, hopefully no finish anytime soon. 174 00:17:52,490 --> 00:18:00,100 Selfishly, I hope you're around for many, many more years and hopefully maybe we can see a couple more locations. 175 00:18:00,100 --> 00:18:06,610 What kind of technologies are you guys using? You think that maybe sets you apart from some your competitors in the area? 176 00:18:06,610 --> 00:18:13,600 I think coffee in coffee shops in general. It's kind of like, you know, everybody's got their own brand of it, you know? 177 00:18:13,600 --> 00:18:22,600 I mean, you wouldn't think just change in the beans on something or, you know, just the way you prepare it makes a huge difference. 178 00:18:22,600 --> 00:18:28,060 But being the Simmi coffee snob than I am, it does. 179 00:18:28,060 --> 00:18:29,740 It's a huge difference. 180 00:18:29,740 --> 00:18:39,610 You and I think that's awesome, though, too, because, you know, I mean, like all the places around here and they all taste different. 181 00:18:39,610 --> 00:18:40,780 And it makes them unique. 182 00:18:40,780 --> 00:18:49,390 And I think we have a just a certain uniqueness about our coffee and the way that we make it that is appealing to a lot of people. 183 00:18:49,390 --> 00:18:57,460 And we really try our best to do quality for the for a reasonable price. 184 00:18:57,460 --> 00:19:04,120 And I think that that's one of the things and I think we have pretty good customer service. 185 00:19:04,120 --> 00:19:10,690 At least that's what that's what Google says. So I think that's what sets us apart. 186 00:19:10,690 --> 00:19:18,940 Can you share any upcoming changes or new offerings that you're maybe looking to roll out as we roll into the, you know, late spring, summer time? 187 00:19:18,940 --> 00:19:23,170 We are really excited, We're finally I've been pushing this for a while. 188 00:19:23,170 --> 00:19:29,560 I finally got it honed in. We're going to be pushing milkshakes in which I'm really excited about. 189 00:19:29,560 --> 00:19:35,110 We're doing two cereal flavored milkshakes, Cinnamon Toast Crunch and Fruity Pebbles. 190 00:19:35,110 --> 00:19:41,790 I think that's gonna be a lot of fun. We've been leaning heavy into our breakfast sandwiches, which are available all day. 191 00:19:41,790 --> 00:19:48,380 And we're bringing in a couple new breakfast sandwiches that are going to be real. 192 00:19:48,380 --> 00:19:55,860 They're incredible. And I wouldn't be surprised if I'm not going to say nothing official yet, 193 00:19:55,860 --> 00:20:05,340 but I wouldn't be surprised if there's another location popping up at some point or possibly a mobile unit very soon. 194 00:20:05,340 --> 00:20:16,240 something to be on the lookout for. Well, I know that's going to excite a lot of listeners in the area, including myself. 195 00:20:16,240 --> 00:20:21,910 Well, Luke, is there anything else that you didn't get a chance to talk about that you wanted to share? 196 00:20:21,910 --> 00:20:28,210 Yeah, I'll go out on say The person that should be here is my wife. 197 00:20:28,210 --> 00:20:38,440 She is the business guru genius that put all the thought and effort into doing this business. 198 00:20:38,440 --> 00:20:51,390 I'm her right hand man. But, um, she, uh, she's been the best I've loved working with her and just want to say, since she's not here. 199 00:20:51,390 --> 00:20:55,390 Just. Thank you for doing this. You're the best. 200 00:20:55,390 --> 00:21:02,530 Love you. That is that is too sweet. Luke will tell us where we can find you on social online. 201 00:21:02,530 --> 00:21:07,480 All that good stuff. How do we get a hold of you? Me and my wife are at But first, coffee. 202 00:21:07,480 --> 00:21:14,650 We take orders through that on Facebook. Well, you can messages your orders. 203 00:21:14,650 --> 00:21:18,070 We can deliver them to you. We can have them waiting for you at the drive thru. 204 00:21:18,070 --> 00:21:21,950 Well, look, I've had a great time getting to sit down and talk with you. 205 00:21:21,950 --> 00:21:29,590 I wish we could have had your wife here with us. You guys have a great business here in town and we hope to see you for many more years. 206 00:21:29,590 --> 00:21:34,210 But thank you for joining me today. Thank you for letting me be on. And we appreciate so much. 207 00:21:34,210 --> 00:21:54,330 Thank you. 208 00:21:54,330 --> 00:22:04,100 For more information about this or any great Bridges podcast or more about Create Bridges, Arkansas, visit uaex.edu/createbridges. 209 00:22:04,100 --> 00:22:09,870 The Create Bridges Arkansas podcast is made possible by Wal-Mart Grant to the University of Arkansas System, 210 00:22:09,870 --> 00:22:14,880 Division of Agriculture, Cooperative Extension, Community, Professional and Economic Development Unit. 211 00:22:14,880 --> 00:22:26,455 And with the cooperation of Spring River Innovation Hub and White River Now productions.