My barista taught me business more than my MBA
When they ask about your day? That's not small talk – that's building customer relationships that scale.
February 08, 2025 | Read Online
The other day I was grabbing my morning coffee...
And I realized something that blew my mind.
My barista was giving a masterclass in business strategy – without even knowing it.
Let me explain...
While everyone's out there making business more complicated than quantum physics, the real magic happens when we strip it down to what we already know.
Think about it:
Ever notice how your favorite coffee spot remembers your order? That's not just good service – that's God-tier customer data management in action.
When they ask about your day? That's not small talk – that's building customer relationships that scale.
When they notice you skipped your usual Wednesday visit? That's not being nosy – that's world-class customer retention tracking.
Here's the thing that hit me like a double espresso shot:
We overcomplicate EVERYTHING in business.
We say "optimize your value proposition" when we really mean "make people want your stuff."
We talk about "retention strategies" when we really mean "make them want to come back."
And here's where it gets interesting...
Every business concept has a real-life equivalent that's easier to understand:
Marketing → How restaurants make you hungry with smells
Sales → How your friend convinces you to try their favorite show
Customer Service → How that one retail worker made your day
Product Development → How your mom improved her recipe over time
But here's what nobody tells you...
The pros don't just use these examples to explain things...
They use them to SOLVE problems.
When stuck on a business challenge, they ask:
"Where have I seen this work in real life?"
That's when the magic happens.
This is how you should:
Create your content daily
Talk to your prospects
Share with your team
Learn new skills
Because real life is the ultimate business school.
And the best part?
You're already enrolled.
You just need to start taking notes.
Here's your homework:
Next time you're stuck on a business problem, stop. Look around.
The answer is probably right in front of you, disguised as an everyday experience.
Power to you,
Sabahudin "Life's Best Teacher" M.
P.S.
This isn't just theory.
My clients are using this exact approach to create content that connects and converts.
Whenever you are ready, I can help you with:
1) LinkedIn content that attracts your target audience
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