Small Business, Coffee, & Government Imposition | Kevin Ballentyne of Americano Ammunition Coffee
“America was not built on fear. America was built on courage, on imagination, and an unbeatable determination to do the job at hand.”
The defining identity of America, first formulated by Thomas Jefferson includes liberty, equality, justice, and humanity. America was founded on revolutionary ideals, transcendental ideology, and a commitment to what was believed to be the ultimate form of freedom. This worldview over the decades trickled into all areas of American culture, from business to entertainment, to religion. American culture and ingenuity are fueled by the desire to be great, a desire that we should never let burn out.
Unfortunately, that desire to be great has been replaced by a desire for safety and comfort. Over the last few years, numerous small businesses and livelihoods were decimated. Be it through sickness, social choices, or government-caused economic disaster, unilateral decisions were made by the unaffected which restricted innovation, quality of service, achievement, and norms - be it social or economic. Many of these problems were caused by bureaucratic inefficiencies, unforeseeable events, and tragedy. Ultimately, the true magnitude of these decisions has yet to be fully understood. Time will tell.
In episode 78, we had the pleasure of speaking with Kevin Ballentyne, owner of American Ammunition Coffee, an incredible small business located in Queen Creek, Arizona. We had a wonderful conversation about Kevin's business, its beginnings, and the current effects that the last few years have had on small businesses. It's a great conversation and we think you'll enjoy it!
Serving true American patriots the means to defend their freedom, one caffeinated caliber at a time, Americano Ammunition Coffee is family owned and operated. They serve up patriotism, exceptional coffee, and ammo at their locally-owned shop and they're proud to serve superior coffee roasted in-house. They also offer a wide range of ammo in stock. If you need some excellent coffee or ammo, make sure to visit Americano Ammunition Coffee located at 1522 W Ocotillo Rd, Queen Creek, AZ, 85140.
You can support Americano Ammunition Coffee via their website ammoandcoffee.com, their Instagram @americanoammunitioncoffee, and their Facebook, Americano Ammunition Coffee. Make sure to order their .338 Federal French Roast and their 9mm Medium Roast online, both of which are excellent!
Make sure to also check out the Big Tin Cotton Gin, a historic wedding venue at 1572 W Ocotillo Rd, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140. It's the perfect venue if you're in need of a location for an event you're planning.
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