432. From Couture Coffee to Doughnuts to Building a Food Empire with Lin Jerome and Alexandra Lourdes of Cafe Lola

<p>We love sharing inspiring entrepreneurial journeys with you, and this one is a dream! We’re live at Café Lola in Las Vegas, talking with the co-founders Lin Jerome and Alexandra Lourdes, all about how they have grown an unbelievable empire that started with a marketing agency and a dream to own a bright and vibrant coffee shop.</p><p>We dive into their story, partnership, and dynamic: What inspired this dynamic duo to get into business in the first place, and how that has taken off more than they ever imagined.</p><p>They also share advice on making the move from your day job to your passion project, the struggles of dealing with and overcoming imposter syndrome, how creating elevated experiences helps you stand out in a crowded market, and how to launch your business to a warm audience using organic marketing.</p><p>Brought to you by the <a href="https://www.theproductboss.com/shop1in5?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=shop_1_in_5_pledge&amp;utm_content=august_2_podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shop 1 in 5™ Pledge</a>! Commit to making 1 in 5 of your purchases from a small business, whether online or offline. The <a href="https://www.theproductboss.com/shop1in5?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=shop_1_in_5_pledge&amp;utm_content=august_2_podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shop 1 in 5™ Pledge</a> is a way to make an impact together when (and where) it matters most. Join us and take the pledge today!</p><p><strong>Resources:</strong></p><ul><li>Learn more at <a href="https://www.ilovecafelola.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ilovecafelola.com</a></li><li>Follow Lin on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lin_smith_jerome/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@lin_smith_jerome</a></li><li>Follow Alexandra on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alexandra_lourdes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@alexandra_lourdes</a></li><li>Follow Café Lola on Instagram: <a href="https://www.inst