{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Making Someone Feel Special Through a Cup of Coffee (Nicholas Stone, Bluestone Lane)","description":"Nicholas Stone is the founder and CEO of Bluestone Lane, the fastest-growing premium caf\u00e9 brand in the United States. Almost a decade ago, Bluestone Lane reset the coffee scene, introducing New York to the flat white and its Australian-inspired caf\u00e9 experience. Now with over 65 locations across 8 markets, Bluestone is committed to providing great caf\u00e9 experiences that are focused on human connection. &amp;nbsp; In his conversation with Katie Hankinson, Nick shares how getting coffee in his home in Australia felt more like a communal experience whereas in America it was all about convenience. He started Bluestone Lane to try to recreate the Australian experience in the US. He discusses the challenges of COVID, human connection in a digital world, scaling, and adjusting to a hybrid workforce. &amp;nbsp; In-flight topics:   His origins and the cultural coffee differences in the US and Australia   Getting through COVID   The power of hospitality and making people feel special   Choosing the right brand partnerships   Adjusting to the hybrid workforce   \u2026and more!   &amp;nbsp; Connect with Nicholas Stone: Bluestone Lane Website: https:\/\/bluestonelane.com\/ Bluestone Lane on Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bluestonelane\/ Bluestone Lane on Twitter: https:\/\/twitter.com\/BluestoneLane Nicholas on LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/nicholas-stone-49465767\/ Nicholas on Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/nicholas_j_stone\/ ","author_name":"Building While Flying","author_url":"http:\/\/buildingwhileflying.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/26010198\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/26010198"}