Q: “What practical steps would you like to see the restaurant industry take from here on out?”⠀
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A: “Inclusive hiring habits are No. 1. Why aren’t we having job fairs in more diverse communities and getting Black people into the beer world or the coffee world or the food world? It’s our job to get people excited about our industry. We can’t be victims and say, “All the résumés I get are from people who are white.” No, let’s go out and seek those résumés.” - Rob Archie, Co-Owner of Urban Roots ⠀
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Thanks to Curtis Yee and SacTown Magazine for taking the time to speak with Rob about the We Stand With You initiative, the problem with color-blind hiring and the importance of listening. You can read the full Q&A on page 31 in the latest issue which is on the shelves now. ⠀
Barley & Me: Episode 107 ft. Alyssa Cowan, Rob Archie, & Peter Hoey
The latest episode of Barley & Me Podcast is now available on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you might get your podcast fix!
Host Ben Rice travels to Sacramento, CA, to speak with Urban Roots Brewing's Peter Hoey (brewer/owner) and Rob Archie (owner) and host of the Letter Talk Podcast Alyssa Cowan. We tackle the tough topics, like time management, adapting your business plan to your intended audience, learning from failures, and the mystery of Dippin' Dots. Plus! Which type of wrestling is real and which is fake, Rob's astonishing lost and found moment, Netflix obsessions, and international tales of mystery. All this and more, on episode 107 of Barley & Me. Enjoy!
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