New Friends

Whether its building a business, building a ministry or building a career, its all about contacts. Jim Griffith, nationally known church-planting consultant from Denver, Colorado told me recently, "Chuck, its all a contact sport. The more contacts you make, the better things go." And so it is with Jamani Java. Over the last few days, I've met at least 25 to 30 people who have happened by the store to "check us out." Some actually came because they thought we were open. Others pulled up to the drive-through expecting to be able to place an order. I make it a habit to welcome everyone in for the grand tour even though we aren't open. So far but one have taken me up on the offer and that one was already running late for work. All who've taken the tour have left excited for our opening day.

Today, we had our preliminary check-up from the health department. All went very well and we are about 99.5% ready to open. Its more exciting than Christmas! Watch for our huge NOW OPEN signs. We are almost there.