The Recipe for Centuries of Success with Stokes Tea & Coffee’s Nick Peel and Emma Olivier-Townrow #101

Before Starbucks in 1971 came the first coffee shop in 1919… and decades before that, Robert Stokes launched a brand which would span centuries.

Now under 4th generation leadership with great-grandson Nick, the Stokes Tea & Coffee brand is the perfect example of a family firm sticking to its roots, while moving with the times.

Nick joins us alongside Business Development Manager Emma Olivier-Townrow, to share how the legendary firm has taken on challenges never faced in its 132 year history…

This episode covers:

• How Robert Stokes’ legacy has been passed down through the generations, shaping the business' evolution
• The challenges and opportunities that arise when a new generation takes the helm 
• The importance of balancing tradition and innovation
• Creating a positive dynamic between family and non-family team members
• Stokes’ resilience amid the unprecedented challenges of the pandemic
• The delicate balance Stokes has struck between honoring its rich history and heritage, while embracing modern trends

Stokes Tea & Coffee
https://stokescoffee.com/
https://instagram.com/stokescoffee/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/stokes-tea-&-coffee/

Nick Peel
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-peel-53265313/

Emma Olivier-Townrow
https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-olivier-townrow-ba-hons-0167304b/

Liz Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/lizzielean/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-willingham-09273a3/
Leila Willingham: https://www.instagram.com/leilawillingham/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/leila-willingham-821530a1/