Josh Parvin turns the tables and interviews Brad Haynes, Baba Java’s Vice President of Operations, in this special episode!
Brad shares his full coffee journey from living in Oman and discovering specialty coffee, to importing beans, navigating early business challenges (including a memorable “smoked meat” coffee incident and the Toro Toro club dinner), and eventually moving back to Alabama to help launch Baba Java. He opens up about the wild early days of roasting in Nathan’s basement, opening the first cafe, building the team, and watching the company grow from a small operation to multiple locations with a strong international presence.
You’ll hear funny stories, lessons learned, what it’s like leading operations, and why Brad is so passionate about Baba Java’s mission.
A heartfelt, insightful, and often hilarious conversation with one of the key leaders behind Baba Java Coffee.