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How a Coffee Roaster Uses Prepaid Orders to Fund Expansion
In this episode of Cash Flow Conversations, Lucas and Luna explore how a small coffee roaster in Portland used prepaid subscription orders to fund a new roaster, avoiding traditional equipment financing and bank debt. The roaster, Bean & Ember, offered customers a 'roaster's club' — paying upfront for a year of monthly coffee deliveries — raising $80,000 in just six weeks. This cash injection covered the down payment on a new roasting machine and provided working capital for the transition. Lucas breaks down the mechanics: how the roaster structured the offer, managed the…
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