I'd like to say we cleared the $800 mark today, to continue the trend set the last couple of days, but, alas, it was not meant to be. We actually dropped back to a more typical $555 range for today. That's OK, though... We are on pace for a record week! We also will be open from 5:00pm to 10:00pm Saturday night for live music, which is not normally the case. I would expect to clear the $3000 sales mark in one week, which we have not done yet to date...
We started this endeavor with five employees, and we have lost two of them, Dion and Nikki. We have had a number of quality people express interest in working for us (and some not-so-quality people). We hired Robert yesterday, and tomorrow night will be his first orientation shift. He was recommended to us by our friend Paul at the Raven's Nest Coffee Shop during our initial hiring. He had just found another job when we started doing interviews, so we never actually met him. He came in recently to have a double shot of espresso and to hang out and read. We spoke with him for a few minutes and found out that he used to work for Daz Bog, a coffee shop up on North Academy. He had such a great personality, along with prior coffee shop experience, so we asked him if he would like to fill out an application (we had no idea he was the individual Paul had recommended four months ago). He was interested in picking up some hours part time, so it's a done deal!
Don't forget, Jeff Caylor will be here live Saturday night!! Woo Hoo, can't wait!
The Colorado Springs photography meetup group was here last night with about 20 people. The leader of the group did not show up, and no one knew how to get in touch with him. I was unable to spearhead the meeting because I had to work the coffee house side of things. Another member, Deanna, and I coordinated a contact list and put together an agenda of proposed topics for future meetings, as well as proposed photography shoot ideas. I told them that as soon as I get out from under this rental house I will be able to step up as a co-leader of the group in case the organizer (Kelly) can't make it. There are some really great people in the group and I'd love to help solidify the group and make it a long term success! Some left around 9:00pm, but I had about six people stay until 11:00pm. I was in the kitchen making 30 breakfast burritos, but I could hear them laughing and having a great time. They decided to meet twice a month, instead of once a month.
As for the rental house, Tracy and I decided to go ahead and advertise it for sale at a discount. The two major projects that had to be done, that would affect appraisal value, are completed enough to start advertising the house. We want to get it on the market before school starts... If anyone wants a 4 bedroom, 2 bath, 3 car garage home for $152,000 ($25,000 less than market value), just give me a call! It still needs some paint, carpet, and some other TLC, but that is why it is being offered under value. $5k of materials and some effort will gain you $25k in equity!
We are taking the boys to see the Transformers movie with Michelle (one of our employees) this weekend. I've heard it is a really fun show...
Gotta run,
JD
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