u/BRICKSbyROTATION

Sad but this is the reality

Drop some pics and why it wasn’t good.

I can easily bootstrap this and get it moving again, but that puts all of the pressure and workload back on me.

What I’m trying to do now is optimize and streamline the process so it can operate without being completely dependent on me.

Sorry for the delay. The business itself is actually pretty simple. The challenge is the economics. When coffee is shipped from the roaster to me and then from me to you, the extra shipping costs eat into the margin very quickly.

A standard 20% to 30% wholesale margin isn’t enough to create a healthy business when you’re paying freight twice. That’s really where the model starts to break down.

Most of the issues I’m working through are logistical, not operational. That’s why I wanted to introduce accessories, hardware, and tubes into the mix. The additional margin from those products helps offset the lost margin on the beans and creates a more sustainable business model overall.

I’m just trying to solve it the right way this time instead of forcing it and running into the same problems again.

almost all of the other subscriptions similar already use free labor (their own) and existing infascture (the place the work at etc) on top of getting banned from every coffee subreddit, the growth never hit that point where I can really start calling and negotativing with rosters for bulk etc.

but yeah that's kinda been the blur the past year tying to sold the issue before I gets out of hand like last time. I had to lose 10k, to keep it running. lol so many issues but yeah

Hello,

I’m looking for a mentor for raising capital.

My background is primarily in operations and brand building. I’ve owned and operated multiple multi-million dollar brands and built an audience of millions of followers across Instagram and social media, but everything I’ve done up until now has been completely bootstrapped. I’ve never really understood the world of raising outside capital or structuring investments for growth focused projects.

Over the past 6 months, I’ve heavily invested into the luxury resale space buying, selling, consigning, and sourcing luxury goods. YTD I’ve churned over $500,000 USD in transactions. The business has been growing quickly, and I genuinely believe the opportunity can scale exponentially with access to additional liquidity and buying power.

The biggest challenge I’ve encountered is capital constraints. Right now, the cycle is:
buy inventory → wait 30–45 days for it to sell → recycle capital back into new inventory.

Meanwhile, high-quality deals continue flowing in daily, and I miss strong BUYING opportunities simply because I don’t have enough liquid capital available to move quickly.

A large portion of the inventory I source comes directly acquaintances, and private sellers looking for immediate buyouts on luxury bags. The demand and sourcing pipeline are there the bottleneck is the ability to deploy capital at scale.

I’m trying to better understand:

• How experienced operators raise outside capital for inventory driven businesses
• What structures make the most sense for this type of model
• Whether debt, private investors, inventory financing, or another route would be the most strategic path forward

I know how to build brands, move product, and operate businesses. Raising capital is simply the area where I lack experience. Even my personal banker and private investors are hesitant because they believe the fluctuation of the luxury goods varies so wildly (watches, bags, etc)

Any guidance, insight, or direction would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.