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How a Local Coffee Shop Used a Community Board to Build a Third Place
Episode 93 of Small Business Success explores how a local coffee shop in Portland, Oregon, turned a simple community corkboard into a powerful tool for customer loyalty and foot traffic. Owner Maria Torres started by letting regulars pin up lost cat posters, garage sale flyers, and local artist cards. Within six months, the board became a neighborhood hub, driving repeat visits and word-of-mouth marketing. Lucas and Luna break down the numbers: a 22 percent increase in average customer visits per month and a 15 percent boost in average spend from people who stopped to look. They also discuss…
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