{"product_id":"ebook-from-idea-to-open-sign-building-a-coffee-shop-people-love","title":"Ebook From Idea to Open Sign: Building a Coffee Shop People Love","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Founder's Field Guide by Shai Wallace, Owner of Sugar \u0026amp; Sip\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThinking about opening a coffee shop? Skip the guesswork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis isn't a textbook full of theory — it's the real playbook Shai Wallace used to build Sugar \u0026amp; Sip from scratch, including real funding numbers, vendor contacts, and the mistakes that cost time and money along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInside, you'll learn:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e☕ How to fund your shop (CDFIs, self-funding, merchant advances — and what lenders actually look for)\u003cbr\u003e📍 How to pick a location and find a realtor who gets food \u0026amp; beverage businesses\u003cbr\u003e🛋️ How to design a space customers want to sit in for hours\u003cbr\u003e🌿 How to source quality coffee and matcha (and build supplier relationships that pay off)\u003cbr\u003e👥 How to hire and run lean without burning out in month one\u003cbr\u003e📋 A full vendor list — the actual suppliers Shai uses for equipment, packaging, and ingredients\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIf you're somewhere between \"I have an idea\" and \"I'm ready to sign a lease,\" this guide shortens the distance — and helps you dodge the costly detours she didn't see coming.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sugar \u0026 Sip","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48902916342015,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0830\/7913\/5487\/files\/IMG_6721.jpg?v=1785253507","url":"https:\/\/sugarandsipclt.org\/products\/ebook-from-idea-to-open-sign-building-a-coffee-shop-people-love","provider":"Sugar \u0026 Sip","version":"1.0","type":"link"}