Considering being a cafe owner? Wonder how people choose, start and create a business plan? This episode captures that, and so much more. 

Nodding to Brian Eno’s 1970’s song Baby's on Fire, these two owners Shirlé and David Koslowski share their love of music and the community which surrounds food and espresso drinks. They own a cafe in Baltimore's historic district. Shirlé’s menu, of sweet, savory is much more nuanced than you’d expect from a cafe menu. She’s got culinary skills. Naturally their espresso bar is equally developed, using beans from Open Sea Coffee. David has an equally wonderful contribution to their faithful customers--great music! Come in to listen, and sift through a vast array of vinyl for sale. Don't live locally? Don’t worry, David and the team can help. Consider joining the monthly record club.  

These two wonderful people met while playing in bands, in 1992. David was in Liquor Bike and Shirlé was in Women of Destruction (Baltimore's first Riot Girl band). Their journey was an unlikely starting place for cafe buisiness owners. 

Listen for how their subscription business unfolded. Subscriptions for vinyl, not coffee. How perfect that Shirlé and David have found their niche, and the world is a better place for those who love and want to preserve vinyl.  This show is a real treat. Full of stories, places, vinyl, music and a worderfully tight knit team.  Enjoy listening. 

Baby's on Fire

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