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If you care about good coffee, you know the grinder matters. A lot.

My first real experience with a Keurig was at my in-laws’ house. It seemed convenient at the time, but the coffee never tasted great, and over time, it started to feel more like a compromise than a convenient solution. Fast forward a few years, and even they’ve upgraded to a Moccamaster.

AI has, and is, changing how content is created. The area this has had arguably one of the biggest impacts is on copy writing. It wouldn't be a stretch to say most copy written on the internet this month will either be assisted or fully written by AI. I admit I utilize it daily in my business and with clients I work with. And in so many ways it has been a game changer. It has made researching and drafting content exponentially faster. I am a big proponent of using it in a way to assist your ideas. 

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.