{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"#59: Tait Burge \u2013 Co-Founder of Swimsuit Coffee, How He Opened Four Cafe's Before 30, Creating Community","description":"         Tait Burge, co-founder of Swimsuit Coffee, built one of Wellington\u2019s most recognisable caf\u00e9 brands before turning 30. Frustrated by feeling stuck while his friends graduated from university, he threw himself into coffee, starting with a school course that sparked a lifelong passion. In this episode, Tait shares how he went from making coffee to running a multi-location business, the challenges of rapid growth, and the pressure of learning on the job. He opens up about navigating the relentless hospitality industry, dealing with public scrutiny over pricing, and the realities of scaling a brand. Tait also speaks candidly about his recent ADHD diagnosis, how he\u2019s adapting to life as a business owner rather than just a barista, and why keeping a strong team around him has been crucial.  Go check out Swimsuit if you're in Welly, the coffee's and vibes are awn!&amp;nbsp; Moana Road \u2013 https:\/\/moanaroad.co.nz\/ Kaboose Media \u2013 https:\/\/www.kaboosemedia.co.nz\/          Tait Insta -&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/taitburge\/?hl=en  Beyond the Surface Insta \u2013 https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/beyond_the_surfacenz\/   Beyond the Surface YouTube \u2013 https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@beyondthesurfacenz Spotify \u2013  https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/4ZArq1WSsV1pMID1dkHbBL?si=ae3f007dd7794cde Noa Woolloff Insta \u2013 https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/noawoolloff\/  ","author_name":"Beyond the Surface","author_url":"https:\/\/beyondthesurface.libsyn.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/35955720\/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\/content\/186486685"}