Barista

Barista Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: October 10th, 2024

Starting your day with a fresh brew could be more than just a routine; it might be your next business venture. Becoming a barista involves more than simply making coffee; it's about creating an ambiance where customers can enjoy expertly crafted beverages.

You'll need to master the art of espresso, latte art, and customer service. Besides, invest in quality equipment and source your beans from reputable suppliers. Running a coffee shop means managing inventory, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring a welcoming environment for your patrons.

If making people’s mornings brighter sounds appealing, barista-ing could be your calling. There's something incredibly satisfying about transforming raw beans into someone's perfect cup of coffee. Enjoy the balance of creativity and consistency while establishing your niche in the local coffee scene.

In this list, you'll find real-world barista success stories and very profitable examples of starting a barista that makes money.

1. Little Coffee Place ($96K/year)

Demri Robinson, the website manager and co-founder of Little Coffee Place, came up with the idea for their coffee blog after connecting online with Rodrigo, who had a mutual love for coffee. They decided to start the blog as a compilation of their coffee experiences and it has since grown to make $8k to $10k a month with 80,000 monthly viewers.

How much money it makes: $96K/year
How much did it cost to start: $500
How many people on the team: 4

How We Started A $8K/Month Blog For Coffee Lovers

Little Coffee Place, a website hub of coffee market information founded by Demri Robinson and Rodrigo, generates on average $8k to $10k a month and has 80,000 monthly viewers, with most of their income coming from Amazon affiliation, other coffee affiliates, and Mediavine advertisements.

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