Common Grounds: An Entrepreneurial Guide to the Coffee Shop Office

by Ancil Lea

“Over the years, I’ve learned to work from a coffee shop out of necessity and my love for coffee. What has happened is something magical and profitable! Clients feel comfortable having meetings, signing agreements, and discussing their business. It is a familiar, professional, safe, creative place to work! A place to come for community. Really, we’re on ‘Common Ground’.

94 pages, Paperback

Published October 10, 2017

Reviews

[Laura Shelton · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you are in a profession that allows you the freedom of not being tethered to specific spot, pick up this quick read about the benefits of working from coffee shop. The author made the prospect seem so appealing that I am trying to figure out how to teach my classes from Starbucks now.

[Todd · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received an advanced copy of this book.

Ancil has tapped into something that is fundamentally a part of solopreneurs, working from coffee shops. I have been working from coffee shops for about seven years. Staying caffeinated and having wifi is a critical part of this journey.

Also, a part of this journey is community, building relationships that work, and connecting with other entrepreneurs that will enable us to be more successful entrepreneurs.

When the dust settles, we realize that entrepreneurship is as much about community as it is making a living. In community, we truly find avenues for success along with support. There are no better places than coffee shops to watch this develop.

So, grab a copy, go to a coffee shop, get a cup of java, and enjoy the stories and thoughts from entrepreneurs who are just like you. While you are there, strike up a conversation with your neighbor. You never know who you will meet.

[Primrose Passage · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was out of the norm of genres I usually read but was intrigued by the idea of socializing and doing business inside of a coffee shop. It had me thinking that maybe I should show up at my local coffee shop just to get of feel of what this Author spoke about. They were many reasons to do business being in that type of establishment, and the one that captured me the most was building relationships with others who are doing the same exact thing. There are days where sitting in my coffee can be tiresome, and felt as if I connected with this read. I definitely look forward to reading more of this Author's work.

[Joylyn Rushing · Rating 4 out of 5]

Common grounds is a collection of anecdotes from Ancil and his connections – most of which he met through his coffee shop office! This book is uplifting and supportive, especially for entrepreneurs. It's a great read if you're looking for some encouragement or need a change of perspective on business. What you won't find in this book is a “how to” for your business. It is not a guide in the sense of informing you how to run your business or effectively budget, but it will provide you inspiration from a community of fellow entrepreneurs, hard workers, and creative thinkers.

[Katy Ames · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an enjoyable quick read extolling the benefits of working in coffee shops. I enjoyed the different perspectives - entrepreneurs, writers, coffee-shop owners - and the positivity of the stories they told. This is a discussion about how supportive your local community can be, especially within your local coffee shop. And when you add the easy access to caffeine, it's true that "coffee shop office" has perks it's hard to find elsewhere. I received an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

[Kassandra Klay · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received an advanced reader copy of the book. This book really speaks to anyone wanting to start their own business. It provides practical yet insightful information for an entrepreneur. Anyone that owns a business or even has an MLM or direct sales needs to read this book.

[Kim McPherson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I also received an advanced copy of the book and I just have to say it is fantastic. As an entrepreneur I hold meetings in coffee shops. This book not only teaches you how to conduct business in a coffee shop but it will also motivate to follow your entrepreneurial dreams.