Episode 104 :: BABOYOT with Jeff Wiguna of Kuju Coffee: How a Clear Vision, Consistency & Patience Lead to Success
The Slow and Steady Path to Business Success(Video + closed caption available on YouTube)This is a testament to the power of building a business on your own terms.
When you focus on YOUR vision, the health of your business and brand loyalty, and have the patience to see those seeds blossom, there is no limit to what you can achieve.
In this episode, Sarah welcomes Jeff Wiguna to the show. Jeff is the co-founder and CEO of Kuju Coffee, the leading single-serve pour over brand in the US built on the foundation of their outdoor roots. They discuss the origins of his outdoor-focused coffee company, which began with a successful Kickstarter campaign in 2015.
Jeff emphasizes the importance of brand consistency, customer trust, and understanding market dynamics. He also talks about the strategic decision to avoid traditional venture capital funding, focusing instead on profitability and organic growth. They touch on the significance of cash flow, forecasting, and honest business relationships. Jeff also highlights the value of patience in business and his vision for using his brand to support children in the foster system.
Tune in to hear:
If a Kickstarter campaign is still a viable method of initial funding
Importance of consistency in what differentiates your business
What it truly means to have a healthy business
The value of patience in business and its impact on long-term vision
An argument for avoiding traditional venture capital funding
And much more!
Bonus Clip from this episode:
Can You Build a Successful CPG Business without Funding?
What Role Does Brand Loyalty Play in Growing Your Sales Channels?
Connect with Jeff
Website: Kuju Coffee
LinkedIn: Jeff Wiguna
Instagram: @kujucoffee
From our News Segment
How Pod Foods is helping Brands impacted by the closure of Foxtrot and Dom’s
Founders supporting each other on Instagram
BABOYOT Member Highlight
Boichik Bagels
Annual Member - Emily Winston
Website: Boichik Bagels
Instagram: @boichikbagels
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