I travel a lot, sometimes for work, sometimes with my family as we bounce between Hawaii and New England. And whether I’m in a hotel, an airport, or a quiet cabin somewhere, I’m somewhat reluctantly not willing to compromise on coffee.
Running a nonprofit or faith‑based ministry means juggling relationships, fundraising, program delivery and communications, all while chasing a mission bigger than the organization itself. In my work with small teams around the world, I see a common theme: leaders care deeply about their cause but often track donations, volunteers and program impact in a patchwork of spreadsheets and disconnected tools. That lack of integration leads to lost donor relationships, siloed data and staff burnout.
If you’re like me, you probably bought a Baratza Encore because everyone said it was the best entry‑level burr grinder. Yet when you first try a pour‑over, the results can be all over the place. That’s because the Encore has 40 settings ranging from extra‑fine to extra‑coarse , and the Hario V60 is sensitive to grind size. After lots of experimentation (and a few over‑extracted cups), I finally dialed in the grind that made my morning coffee sing. Below is what I learned about pairing the V60 with the Encore.
I don’t usually write comparison blogs like this, but after a recent experience with a client using Salesforce, I had to go there.
If you’ve ever bought a bag of “premium” high quality coffee beans at the grocery store and been disappointed, you’re not alone.
So you’re using HubSpot. Maybe even paying for Marketing Pro or Sales Hub. But here’s the question no one wants to ask out loud... or maybe the question your board members are asking each other:
Why isn’t HubSpot working?
You're not alone.
Let’s be honest, most people start their coffee journey with a pod machine or a basic drip brewer. I’ve been there too. And for a while, it works. It’s easy, convenient, and feels like an upgrade from instant.
If you’re heading to Hawaii and want great coffee to go with the views, you’re in luck.