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Howard Schultz

06/04/24

@ Acquired

Starbucks' success is rooted in creating a community space where people connect over coffee, which was a novel concept in the U.S. at the time.

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Starbucks (with Howard Schultz)

@ Acquired

06/04/24

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Howard Schultz

06/04/24

@ Acquired

Starbucks has successfully created a coffee culture that attracts consumers who may not have engaged with coffee otherwise, expanding the market.

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Zack Scriven Media Cast

06/13/21

@ Zack Scriven Media

Starbucks transformed the coffee experience by providing a comfortable environment that fosters a sense of belonging, making customers feel good about themselves when they visit.

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Howard Schultz

06/04/24

@ Acquired

Starbucks built its reputation primarily through word of mouth, without spending on traditional marketing, by surprising customers in unexpected places.

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Howard Schultz

06/04/24

@ Acquired

The essence of Starbucks is not just about coffee; it's about creating a human connection and providing an experience that transcends mere transactions.

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Howard Schultz

06/04/24

@ Acquired

After a trip to Italy in 1983, I realized that Starbucks needed to transition from selling just beans to offering espresso beverages to create a community experience.

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Howard Schultz

06/04/24

@ Acquired

The coffee culture in America during the early 1980s was dominated by low-quality instant coffee, and Starbucks aimed to educate customers about high-quality coffee.

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Howard Schultz

06/04/24

@ Acquired

The iconic reputation of Starbucks created a strong anticipation in Japan, where customers were eager to experience something they believed was unique and proprietary.

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Howard Schultz

06/04/24

@ Acquired

The success of Starbucks in different countries is due to a universal desire for opportunity, respect, and dignity among young people.

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Howard Schultz

06/04/24

@ Acquired

Starbucks started as a small chain selling only coffee beans, not beverages, and was founded by Jerry Baldwin, Zev Siegl, and Gordon Bowker in 1971.