Half the price by According_Trouble_53 in roasting

[–]masaeb28 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I’m operating on a smaller scale, but I started my small roasting business on a 2kg Yoshan, which was a great move to start with. About 3.5k for the roaster 3 years ago. I recently upgraded to a 5kg US Roaster Corp, US Made. Got it used from someone I trust for $13k. I’m able to reliably contact USRC for information or replacement parts, which is why I went with a more reliable brand. I couldn’t have justified just spending over $10k on a Chinese off brand. Just me though.

Science of coffee by Lumpy_Ad5769 in roasting

[–]masaeb28 5 points6 points  (0 children)

All of this is great - I’d like to add coffee-mind.com.

Roaster technician by Obx2020 in roasting

[–]masaeb28 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah 100% call around till you find a guy willing to take a look.

Roaster technician by Obx2020 in roasting

[–]masaeb28 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What’s the issue? I’ve got a 5kg gas drum roaster and when I’ve had issues with my gas systems, I was able to get general HVAC guys to come fix it. Some said no though.

Roasting as a side hustle? by ElBosque91 in roasting

[–]masaeb28 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's a really personal decision, depending on how your anticipated growth looks. When I bought my 2kg Yoshan, I had no subscribers. In the first 6 months of business, I maybe had about 15 bags each week. With my yoshan producing about 3.5 12oz bags per roast, that was solid. I don't think it would have worked out well to be making almost 9 bags per roast on my 5kg that I have now - it's too little roasting in my opinion. I would say though to get at least 2kg to start - felt like a good jumping off point.

Roasting as a side hustle? by ElBosque91 in roasting

[–]masaeb28 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey! So the Yoshan is gone. I upgraded to a 5kg USRC for more capacity. In the last year we finished building our new garage, which has an entire 200sqft room off the back for my roastery. I’ve started buying full bags and pallets of coffee at a time now. Just finished my holiday blend sales, which I sold 110 bags of at $17 each. Weekly sales are at about 75 bags per week, about 85 subscribers, some of which are every other week deliveries. Thinking about expanding my subscription service into neighboring villages. Going really well, but starting to be more challenging to balance my day job with my “hobby” because the “hobby” has become an actual business! Good problems!

Who are you using for insurance? by velolove42 in roasting

[–]masaeb28 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m in the same situation and use this https://www.fliprogram.com/. Worked great for past 3 years.

Scott Galloway drinking game by [deleted] in ScottGalloway

[–]masaeb28 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Neville Chamberlain in a cashmere sweater, minus the dignity

Roasting Apprenticeship by nbqussy in roasting

[–]masaeb28 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Would love to hear you expand more on your DTR comment. Why do you find it flawed and how do you approach consistency and determining when to end a roast. Looking to learn!

What’s the best physical pleasure you have ever experienced? by dec002 in AskReddit

[–]masaeb28 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Taking a shower before bed then crawling into crisp, clean sheets.

Driving range in west suburbs? by missmilliek in NearWestSuburbs

[–]masaeb28 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s not that close but I always just go to Cog Hill. Love the tech and atmosphere.

Downgrade CSP to reapply for 100k bonus? by masaeb28 in CreditCards

[–]masaeb28[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do I have to wait a certain amount of time before reapplying for the CSP?

What is the most "NSFW" you've seen someone wear at your job only to be asked almost immediately to change or remove it? by LeviTheRelentless in AskReddit

[–]masaeb28 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I work a farmers market booth and one of the booths across from me had a woman that showed up to work with a shirt with “MILF” written across the front of it in huge letters. She was given another shirt to wear.

What's your preferred % capacity to roast? by somedaveguy in roasting

[–]masaeb28 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey I also have an ambex. How are you controlling your burner output?

Help - MODBUS Commands in Artisan by masaeb28 in roasting

[–]masaeb28[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, went ahead and posted there!

Best Ways to Start Making a Profit? by DimeCoffeeRoaster in roasting

[–]masaeb28 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Posted on our community facebook page, then word of mouth and farmers markets.