Podcast appearances and mentions of mike mckim

Mike McKim: There's No Right Way to Grief | The Hopeaholics PodcastIn this powerful episode of The Hopeaholics Podcast, we're joined by Mike McKim, the visionary behind Cuvee Coffee, one of Texas's most beloved coffee brands. Known for his innovative approach to coffee roasting, Mike shares the journey of building Cuvee from the ground up, focusing on quality and transparency in every cup. From setting industry standards to shaping the nitro cold brew market, Mike has built a brand that stands for more than just coffee—it's a testament to dedication, passion, and the pursuit of excellence. Through this journey, he emphasizes the importance of community, direct trade relationships, and making a positive impact on the lives of coffee farmers.However, beyond the business success, Mike's story takes a deeply personal turn as he opens up about the tragic loss of his son, Connor. In a heart-wrenching recounting of his journey through grief, Mike describes how losing Connor reshaped his world, forcing him to confront life in a way he never expected. This episode goes beyond business as Mike shares the emotional challenges he faced in the wake of his son's death, including grappling with immense pain and searching for ways to honor Connor's memory.Mike's story is one of resilience, hope, and rediscovery. He speaks about the process of redefining his purpose, finding meaning in his pain, and channeling his grief into positive action. For Mike, this journey has been one of growth and reflection, and he's committed to helping others who may be facing similar struggles. Through his vulnerability, he offers listeners a perspective on finding hope amid heartbreak, and how we can all learn to carry forward the legacies of those we've lost.Follow us on all our social media platforms down belowINSTAGRAM : https://www.instagram.com/thehopeaholics/?igshid=Mzc1MmZhNjY%3DSPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4diCrlmIyqrkE2e22mFgU1?si=2df7f5920f944098FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/thehopeaholicspodcast/TREATMENT : https://www.hopebythesea.com

Coffee Lovers grab some caffeine and enjoy this great BoomATX episode where Glenn and Lee sit down for some coffee shop talk with Cuvee Coffee founder Mike McKim!Great entertaining and informative episode has Mike telling the story of a military career inspired by Top Gun and his coffee empire story starting with a Ferrari!  "When we switched over to blue bags, we had a 900% increase in sales at Whole Foods in 90 days" - who knew color of coffee bags were that important!"And I look at it and I go, this is what we need to do with coffee!"  - you can imagine his inspiration for inventing canned Nitro Cold Brew"But we were able to get what is called a hotel license for our liquor license, which is the best license you could possibly get in the State of Texas because we can serve alcohol 24/7/365" - hear how Mike is expanding the coffee empire with hotel beverage programs in the Rainey District!Give this episode a listen and we guarantee you will want to grab a bright blue bag of Cuvee Coffee to support this great local business.... and to stay highly caffeinated of course!BoomATX - Interesting Austinites Doing Interesting Things!

I'm stoked for the following episode of the Transition where I chat with U.S Veteran and Coffee Entrepreneur, Mike Mckim, Founder of Cuvee Coffee, a nationally recognized Austin-based, coffee brand known for roasting exceptional, ethically sourced, sustainable coffee. Cuvee is made up of a roastery and distribution arm, including online and wholesale, as well as a Vibrant, down-to-earth cafe & retail space serving up specialty coffees, teas & more, plus snacks. I love coffee and I enjoy spending my free time at Coffee shops, reading, writing, and drawing, and when I came across Cuvee on Linkedin, I knew I had to get Mike on the show. Mike's entrepreneurial journey has lasted over 25 years, so he's seen the good, the bad, and the ugly, keeping the dream alive. On the show, we talk about the origins of Cuvee and what led to his love of coffee, the ups and downs of his journey over the last 25 years, and some of the misconceptions people have about being an entrepreneur. Mike brings a wealth of knowledge and experience so make you've got some pen and paper out to take notes. Be sure to subscribe to the Transition Newsletter on Substack here: https://bit.ly/37Bb8NeOrder my book, “Black Veteran Entrepreneur” here: https://amzn.to/3gme7kgWatch Marc Andressen's interview with business insider here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfOsP3PmI1ULearn more about Cuvee Coffee here: https://cuveecoffee.com/

Mike, a now coffee mogul, gives us his journey from a struggling student to the industry force that he is today as the President and CEO of Cuvee Coffee! Him and Jeff journey through the milestones of their careers and laugh at past mistakes. Give it a listen and come learn with us!Download Our Podcast:http://thebulletproofworkshop.com/Learn More About Daniel Defense: https://linkin.bio/danieldefenseFollow Cuvee Coffee Roasting Company:https://cuveecoffee.com/

Episode 260 of InterBrews is a conversation with Cuvee Coffee founder Mike McKim. We discussed Cuvee's founding, how Mike came to roast and love coffee so much, his mutual love for great beers, Crowler-gate, what makes great coffee and so much more. Of course you can go visit Cuvee Coffee in Austin, TX and have your choice of a wide array of coffee drinks and craft beers, but you can also get Cuvee Coffee at any reputable grocer and online, including Amazon. You can't get to your 5PM beer until you've had your morning coffee, and there is no better brew than Cuvee. We hope you enjoy this episode with Mike as much as we did making it. Pour yourself a steaming cup of coffee or a creamy nitro cold brew or go with a beer, perhaps an Austin Beerworks Sputnik Stout. Thanks for listening, this is InterBrews. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/interbrews/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/interbrews/support

Episode 260 of InterBrews is a conversation with Cuvee Coffee founder Mike McKim. We discussed Cuvee's founding, how Mike came to roast and love coffee so much, his mutual love for great beers, Crowler-gate, what makes great coffee and so much more. Of course you can go visit Cuvee Coffee in Austin, TX and have […] The post InterBrews 260: Cuvee Coffee founder Mike McKim first appeared on InterBrews: A Craft Beer Centric Podcast Based in Texas.

Like most of us, Mike McKim fell into coffee after a life of moving, learning, and travels. Mike shares the stories and turning points that propelled him and his wife, partner, and creative partner Michelle towards innovation and consistent growth for Austin's finest: Cuvée Coffee. Mike shares the human experience behind CEOing, business decisions, and a lifelong pursuit of balance in business; and key business takeaways: Remain productive, go into debt, diversify business lines, stay in the game. Oh yea, and we talk coffee. Enjoy peace with every sip!

Persistence and persuasion open doors. This combination took Mike McKim from the Navy to sales in the midst of the dot-com boom and eventually to his real passion: high-quality coffee.Whether working his way into a Naval academy, selling telecoms or espresso machines, or starting his own coffee company, Mike doesn’t take ‘no’ for an answer. Mike joined the Navy after high school, as a path to admission in a service academy. He took college classes for three years — and made sure his superior officers noticed his hard work. Eventually he got a place at Kings Point, the United States Merchant Marine Academy, but dropped out after a year. Today, Mike doesn’t regret leaving, “but I do consider it my biggest failure.”A move to Dallas, TX, reunited Mike with his friend Patrick, who set him up selling telecoms hardware at the height of the dot-com boom. “That's when I really got bit by the entrepreneurial bug,” Mike says.Mike and Patrick came up with several business ideas. But it was when Mike’s uncle showed them his coffee roaster that Mike recognized a winning product.The people of Texas, however, disagreed. They weren’t prepared to pay the high prices attached to his high-quality products.With bills to pay and a new baby at home, Mike talked his way into a job selling espresso machines. He did that for five years, still roasting and selling coffee on the side. As the coffee-selling side gig started to take up his weekdays, Mike took the plunge, quit his day job, and committed to Cuvée Coffee full time.He’s still innovating. Cuvée Coffee was the first to sell nitro cold brew, and then the first to sell it in widget cans that recreate the frothy texture produced by kegs.“What I've learned about myself over the years is that the best thing somebody can do [to motivate me] is tell me, ‘You can't do this.’”  Featured Entrepreneur

Mike McKim is the founder and CEO of Austin-based coffeehouse and roastery, Cuvee Coffee. He joins us on this episode to talk about how his side hustle became his career. In our discussion, we cover how he balances priorities as a business owner, what it's like to be a pioneer in an industry, and how his ego was humbled early on in his career.

Cuvee Coffee founder and Navy Veteran Mike McKim shares how a ski trip led to discovering a love for coffee and how persistence helped him endure in the face of adversity. 

When he lost his telecom job in the Dot-Com crash, Mike McKim was inspired to get in early in one of today's hottest business trends: gourmet coffee.  When he started, coffee was coffee to most people. But now he roasts high quality beans sourced from the best plantations on the planet and sells them all over the country. But being a pioneer wasn't easy… far from it. What kept him going? Maybe it's like his dad told him: “You're too stubborn to quit and too lazy to start over.” There's more to it, of course. And Mike gets into all the details, including…  The attitude that kept him going after his first startup failure – and those that came later How he changed his business model early on – and why it made him stronger than ever The innovative product he invented that revolutionized the industry Why he's happy to be competing with Starbucks  How thinking like the consumer transformed his entire approach to business

Mike McKim started Cuvée as an experiment in craft – one that continues to this day. It began in 1998, when he started building his own direct trade network to ensure higher quality and more consistent access to his favorite coffee. It continued into his world-class lab in Austin, TX where they custom-dial every roast to enhance each unique bean. More recently, their curiosity led us to pioneer Nitro Cold Brew in a widget-activated Nitro can.

Today’s guest is Mike McKim, founder and CEO of Cuvée Coffee in Austin, Texas. We sit down at the Geekdom Audio Lab and chat about the origins of the company and his early days as a coffee roaster, the benefits of developing direct trade relationships with coffee farmers, the genesis of Cuvée’s signature Black and Blue Nitro Cold Brew, growing the wholesale operation and gaining national distribution, and how he went from selling La Marzocco espresso machines to running one of the most popular and influential coffee companies in the U.S. Enjoy.

Mike Mckim is the CEO and Founder of Cuvee Coffee, Austin Texas. Sat down with Mike Mckim at his Cuvee Coffee bar on East 6th street in Austin Texas last week and had a great time hearing his story, vision for the company, lessons learned (some the hard way) successes and failures. Mike is a Navy Veteran, Entrepreneur, Husband, Father, Philanthropist and all around great guy. Aside from being the CEO and Founder of Cuvee Coffee, a brand that is largely credited as pioneering the craft coffee business in Austin, he’s the pioneer of Nitro Cold Brew and the Board Chairman of Operation Supply Drop. Really down to earth and genuine my main takeaway is that Mike is really just a guy trying to do a little better each day. We talked about managing expectations, the importance and value of living by this mantra and how it leads towards developing a positive mindset, corporate culture and an overall sense of balance. Mikey’s story is also one of hardship and perseverance and we can all learn from it. Make that call. Make it again at the same time everyday until you finally break thru. Keep moving forward. Try, try again. All of which has enabled Mike to ultimately succeed and now, set his future goals even higher.

Mike McKim is the co-founder of Cuvee Coffee Roasting Company. Cuvee Coffee Roasting Company has been providing independent coffee houses and coffee enthusiasts with sustainable artisan blends, single origin, and estate coffees since 1998. Mike is also a board chairman at the non-profit, Operation Supply Drop that supports today's active duty military and their families. Cuvee Coffee is a nationally recognized specialty coffee roaster with its roots firmly established in Texas. Cuvee Coffee and cold brew can be found at their website, Whole Foods, Heb, Central Market, Target, and soon to be limited Safeways. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [1:35] Jeremy introduces his guest, Mike McKim. [2:45] What is Bunker Labs? How did Mike get involved? [5:45] Why does Mike introduce himself including his failures? [9:30] Mike talks about serving in the military. [11:45] What was post-military life like for Mike? [16:45] How did Mike end up starting his own coffee business? [20:00] What are Cuvee Coffee popular products? Why cold brew coffee? [28:00] Misconceptions about CBD products. [30:45] Why high-quality ingredients can make all the difference. [36:00] Mike talks about his wife’s role in the business. [37:30] Coming up with new products and ideas for the business. [39:00] Expanding the team at Cuvee Coffee. [40:30] Mike shares how the business has evolved over the years. [43:30] Tools and resources that Mike and his team use to succeed. [45:20] Mike’s lowest moment in his career. [47:00] The power of networking. [48:20] Mike shares some proud moments in his career. [50:00] What led Mike’s son to follow his footsteps? [51:45] What is Operation Supply Drop? [54:30] How to connect with Mike and Cuvee Coffee. In this episode… Does persistence pay off or is that just a common lie we’ve all believed? Should you keep working toward something that you struggle to gain ground with or move on to something more promising? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you’ll hear from entrepreneur and business leader, Mike McKim. In his conversation with Jeremy, Mike opens up about his time in the military, why he mentions his failures, what led him to start his own coffee company, challenges he has faced along the way, and much more. Don’t miss a minute of this powerful episode featuring Mike’s story!  As you survey the values you hold, which one stands out more than the others? What would the people you work with and your close friends and family say are your closely held values? Drawing on his time in the military, Mike McKim points to persistence as the trait that has stuck to the core of his development as a leader. Through all the ups and downs of his military career, Mike is thankful for the lessons learned, the most important one being that persistence pays off. This value didn’t just transfer over to Mike’s personal life; it is cemented in the foundations of his business, Cuvee Coffee.  When most people think of coffee, they think of Seattle, not Austin. When most people think of the beverage of Texas, they think of sweet tea or Shiner Bock. Why would a military veteran decide to go into the coffee business in Texas of all places? Following his passion for coffee, Mike McKim decided to expand the passion project and take it from roasting coffee beans out of his garage and to a larger platform. Mike went to work making cold calls and drumming up any business he could to get his new venture off the ground. As it often does in Mike’s story, persistence paid off! Now Cuvee Coffee is a thriving coffee roaster based out of Austin, TX. What can you learn from Mike’s journey?  What is more important to an organization, profits or integrity? It all depends on the character and values of the person at the top of the organizational chart. At Cuvee Coffee, Mike McKim leads an amazing team that is willing to adapt and change as the market demands while holding to its values. Heeding the words of wisdom he received from his uncle, Mike is dedicated to keeping his ingredients high quality, refusing to cut corners to increase the bottom line. This attitude in business doesn’t just happen overnight; you have to bake this dedication to quality into the very foundation from the start. To learn more about Cuvee Coffee, make sure to check out the link in the resources section at the end of this post!  Have you figured out how to play to your strengths and minimize your weaknesses in your career? How did you identify your strengths? What led you to notice your weaknesses? Any successful business leader will be able to tell you pretty quickly where they excel and where they delegate, can you say the same? Learning the hard way, Mike McKim discovered that he should stay away from the financial side of his business and yield to his wife’s strengths on that front. Having learned that valuable lesson, Mike and his wife thrive in their current roles at Cuvee Coffee. Don’t be afraid to admit when you need to play to your strengths; it’s not a sign of weakness, it’s a sign of wisdom! Resources Mentioned on this episode Cuvee Coffee Slack Cropster Operation Supply Drop Bunker Labs Pour Your Heart Into It Intro Music by Kidd Russell Sponsor for this episode Rise25’s mission is to connect you with your best referral partners and customers. We do this in 3 ways… Our Done for you Media - We help your company completely run and launch your own podcast. we distribute your show across more than 11 different channels including a dedicated blog post and social media. You simply show up and talk and we do everything else. Our team has been working with podcasters since 2009. 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Evan Hafer and Mike McKim take time with Jeff Gonzales to explore his background from his military experience with Naval Special Warfare to his current position as director of training at The Range in Austin, Texas. Jeff and Evan discuss tactical training and exploring how to progress training forward with new ideas and SOPs. 

Evan Hafer invites Cuvee Coffee CEO, Mike McKim, for a discussion about growing a coffee company from developing a custom roast profile, to competing for shelf space in the retail environment. The two share similar experiences as they transitioned from a military career to coffee. 

[One Question] Charting a Way Forward and The Power of Networking with Mike McKim Co-Founder of Cuvee Coffee Mike McKim is the co-founder of Cuvee Coffee Roasting Company. Cuvee Coffee Roasting Company has been providing independent coffee houses and coffee enthusiasts with sustainable artisan blends, single origin, and estate coffees since 1998. Mike is also a board chairman at the non-profit, Operation Supply Drop that supports today's active duty military and their families. Cuvee Coffee is a nationally recognized specialty coffee roaster with its roots firmly established in Texas. Cuvee Coffee and cold brew can be found at their website, Whole Foods, Heb, Central Market, Target, and soon to be limited Safeways. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [1:35] Jeremy introduces his guest, Mike McKim. [3:00] Tools and resources that Mike and his team use to succeed. [4:50] Mike’s lowest moment in his career. [6:30] The power of networking. [8:00] Mike shares some proud moments in his career. [9:45] What led Mike’s son to follow his footsteps? [11:20] What is Operation Supply Drop? [14:00] How to connect with Mike and Cuvee Coffee. In this episode… What does it take to get out of a funk and chart a way forward? What role does networking play in sustained, long-term success? How do you know that you have what it takes to thrive in the business world? On this episode of Inspired Insider, you’ll hear from entrepreneur and business leader, Mike McKim. In his conversation with Jeremy, Mike opens up about helpful tools and resources they use at Cuvee Coffee, how he endured one of the lowest moments in his career, what he has learned about the power of networking, why his son is following in his footsteps, and so much more! You don’t want to miss a moment of this engaging episode featuring Mike and Cuvee Coffee! Have you ever hit rock bottom in life or business? What was it like? How did you recover and press forward with your career? Where you able to turn that difficult chapter into a helpful life lesson? For Mike McKim, that low moment came early in his career when he had recently left college. He had no idea what he was going to do with his life and ended up taking a job delivering pizzas. Through this frustrating time where it seemed like there was no way out, Mike held out a small glimpse of hope. Looking back, Mike can see the thread that led him out of that dead end job and back toward charting a way forward. More often than not, most people achieve the level of success they enjoy in life due to their connections. Not many people are quick to admit that they only have the position they have or the opportunities they’ve enjoyed based on who they’ve been fortunate to know. What about your career? Can you see how your network has helped you get into the position you enjoy today? When Mike McKim looks back at the chapter in his life that he considers the low point, he also admits that the way out was due to his connections. From delivering pizzas to telemarketing with AT&T, Mike was able to chart a path forward with the help of his network. What can you learn from Mike’s story? How will you leverage your network and connections to make a positive impact? Resources Mentioned on this episode Cuvee Coffee Slack Cropster Operation Supply Drop Intro Music by Kidd Russell Sponsor for this episode Rise25 creates 100% outsourced VIP days for software companies and conference organizers to serve their highest level customers. Rise25 VIP Days have a proven track record of helping companies to get more referrals, increase retention with their VIP customers, and get more engaged new customers without adding extra work to that company’s plate. Rise25 partners and collaborates with entrepreneur-focused communities, with particular emphasis on creating events for high volume Amazon sellers, Walmart sellers, multichannel ecommerce sellers, and founders who want to take their business to the next level. Rise25 has hosted VIP events in cities such as Austin, Chicago, Santa Barbara, San Diego, New York, Sonoma, and Las Vegas to name a few. If your company appreciates the value of bringing your highest level customers together to connect and collaborate, you can learn more and contact us to find out if your company qualifies at Rise25.com. Rise25 was cofounded by Dr. Jeremy Weisz and John Corcoran.

What is it like for two individuals to be married that work for competing breweries?! We talk with Josh Samples of Greenflash Brewing and his lovely new bride Briley Taylor of Community Brewing. We get an update on Crowlers from Mike McKim of Cuvee Coffee. Will they be making a return soon? All this and much more on this episode of WOTR! Enjoy!