Ep. 17 | Risk, Resilience & Building Rugged Coffee from the ground up with Skyler Greyson

Ep. 17 | Risk, Resilience & Building Rugged Coffee from the ground up with Skyler Greyson

Author: Eastvale Chamber February 5, 2026 Duration: 27:27
In this episode, we sit down with Skylar Grayson, owner of Rugged Coffee LLC, to talk about risk, resilience, and building something meaningful from the ground up. With over 18 years in the coffee industry and a background that includes national competition and international training, Skylar shares how a life-altering motorcycle crash redirected his path—and ultimately led him to entrepreneurship. We dive into: Leaving the 9–5 to build a coffee catering businessCompeting on the national coffe...

Behind every storefront, service, and startup in our community is a person with a story. The Local Legends Podcast, presented by the Eastvale Chamber, goes beyond the ribbon-cuttings and grand openings to find those narratives. Each conversation is a deep dive into the real-life arcs of local entrepreneurs-the late-night anxieties, the pivotal breakthroughs, and the hard-won lessons that never make it onto a business card. You’ll hear how a simple idea transformed into a neighborhood staple, or how a personal passion evolved into a sustainable enterprise. This podcast focuses on the human texture of commerce, exploring how individual drive shapes the local economy and creates the unique character of our area. It’s a series for anyone curious about the practical realities of building something from the ground up, offering genuine insight and camaraderie from the people who are doing it every day. Tune in for honest talks that connect the dots between ambition, community, and the day-to-day work of running a business.
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