Relative excerpts from the podcast:
Announcer: Coffee on the Couch will be starting in five, four, three, two, one, and we're live.
Chris (Host) Welcome back, everyone. I'm your host, Chris, and you're tuned in to Coffee on the Couch, where the coffee is always dark and the conversations are always enlightening.
Today, we're diving into the world of coffee with someone who knows it inside and out—Chris Keegan, the mastermind behind Coffee Hound Coffee Co. Roastery. From his smalll-town roots to crafting blends that unite communities, Chris has brewed something special.
So grab your favorite mug, settle in, and let's get to know the man behind the beans.
Welcome, Chris.
Chris Keegan: Hi, thanks, Chris. It's nice to see you.
Chris Keegan: It's good to have a very similar name so that we don’t have to stumble over it. Like, is your name Scott, Jeff, or Steve?
Chris Keegan: So it's good to be there.
Chris (Host): Yeah, really. I appreciate it.
Chris Keegan: Nice, nice.
Chris (Host): I'm glad we could get this going. I know we had quite a few scheduling issues from the time we first got connected to now.
Chris (Host): Yeah, which, you know, we’ve managed those pretty effectively.
Chris Keegan: So yeah, it's been pretty easy to—you had one thing, I had one thing, we both had a thing... and then now it’s down to, uh, I had a thing and then—
Chris Keegan: And then we just couldn't put it off anymore.
Chris Keegan: We needed to get together and have a Coffee on the Couch. That way, we can talk about this, get this promoted, get you promoted, and get people to see you as well.
And try to broaden the podcast aspect for you guys.
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Chris (Host): So we met on Alignable, which is one of those sites that actually packs quite a punch when it comes to networking.
Chris Keegan: Yeah, I mean, it's a good company. I remember when it first came out—LinkedIn was already a thing, and we were seeing some traction with that, but not really a ton. We also didn’t really work it either.
And then Alignable came out, and I don’t know what happened. I think somebody sent me a request—it was an old friend—so I jumped on it. And then all of a sudden, it was like notification city.
It was constant—this person wants to send you information, this person, and then another person. It got to be too much, so I left Alignable for about two years.
Chris (Host): Oh wow.
Chris Keegan: Yeah, I had to turn off my notifications. I even tried to change my email address. It was just overwhelming.
But then I decided to embrace it a little more and thought, okay, let’s see what this can do, what it can be. I don’t use it as much as I do regular social media, but it does bring me to opportunities like this—with you. It’s also connected me with some people in different ways.
Not only did I connect with you, but I’ve also connected with a couple of authors. We have a book series by a Canadian author where Coffee Hound is actually the starting point for her characters throughout the story.
Chris (Host): That’s really cool.
Chris Keegan: Yeah, we worked with her on that. If you go to our website—coffeehoundcoffeeco.com—there’s a connection to that author there too.
Coffee Hound has actually been written into six or seven different books now, not just her series, but by other authors as well. It’s been pretty cool.
Chris (Host): And that all came from Alignable?
Chris Keegan: Yep.
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Chris's links:
Coffee Hound Coffee Co.:
Official Website: Explore their range of products and learn more about their story at coffeehoundcoffeeco.com.
Facebook: Stay updated with their latest news and events by following their page: facebook.com/coffeehoundcoffeeco.
Instagram: Discover behind-the-scenes content and product highlights on their Instagram profile: instagram.com/coffeehoundcoffeeco.
Chris Keegan:
Facebook: Connect with Chris Keegan personally on Facebook: facebook.com/ckeegan/.
My Personal links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-lafreniere
Email: cl71088@gmail.com
Calendly: https://calendly.com/cl71088
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