Blake Ottomeyer, founder of Bean Sprout Coffee Co., a mobile espresso and cocktail coffee cart service talks about redefining coffee and hospitality at events. From corporate gatherings to weddings, Blake has found a way to blend exceptional coffee, meaningful customer interactions, and seamless service to create something truly special. But how did he turn a single coffee cart into a growing business with multiple event bookings in three short years? Tune in to hear the lessons, challenges, and insights behind his journey.
When you think of coffee at an event, you might picture a standard catering setup—functional, but forgettable. Bean Sprout Coffee Co. is changing that.
Founded by Blake Ottomeyer, Bean Sprout Coffee isn’t just about serving espresso; it’s about crafting a hospitality-driven experience that leaves a lasting impression. What started as a pivot from a brick-and-mortar café idea has now become a growing mobile coffee business that partners with local roasters and prioritizes guest engagement over transactions.
In this episode, we dive into:
✅ How Blake turned a café dream into a mobile business with multiple carts
✅ Why customer experience—not just coffee quality—defines success in event services
✅ How Bean Sprout Coffee thrives on referrals and word-of-mouth marketing
✅ The biggest logistical challenges of mobile coffee service (and how they solve them)
✅ What it takes to build a team that shares a passion for service and hospitality
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