After 35 years in Corporate roles and rapid change in our circumstances and retirement looming, it was time to ‘take stock’ of our plan. We wanted to find a business, something different, and something that we could own, manage and grow, but more importantly stay local and balance business, semi-retirement and 3 new grandchildren. Residing on the Gold Coast, our options appeared limited. That’s was until I stumbled across a unique and innovative retailer – and coffee with Ron after 20+ years. Retail was the furthest from my mind with years of experience in Telecommunications, Banking and Media. Ron listened to my desire to establish a business and gave me the confidence not only to back myself in Retail, but helped me to assess and evaluate the viability of establishing a retail outlet on the Gold Coast; prepare my business case and plan including financials; assess potential retail locations. Thank you Ron and Ali for all your support.