small business diaries: opening our own coffee shop ☕️

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brand: joelee.co
coffee shop: cowdog.coffee
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[@justjoelee]

thank you for all the support folks! check out instagram.com/cowdog.coffee for the latest updates 🧡

[@matsaidso]

dude i literally comment on like every vid of yours but only cause i’m so happy and proud of your dedication and accomplishments, congrats to both you and ryan!!

[@justjoelee]

thank you so much!! 🤍

[@DownieLive]

YES! Dreams coming true! Congrats you two! You have both come so far together! It's amazing to watch!

[@justjoelee]

thanks pal! 🤍

[@johncedarleaf224]

So happy for you two! It’s been a long road. Couldn’t happen to two nicer people!

[@lps-emily]

Congratulations! Also !! Please don't apologize for "yapping" ever. It's so normalized to be a slave to short-form content, but I love watching you chat about your business. I have some pistachio loaf, a London fog, and am having a slow relaxing afternoon. I very much enjoy watching you take a break to do the same and I'm sure many others agree! Cheers!

[@paulzoo1016]

Talk about growth! Where did the single, Lululemon wearing, telling me what his bag essentials are, punk ass with below 20,000 subs dude go!?!? Wherever he went, the Jo we see now wouldn’t be here without him. Huge congrats you two. Thanks for letting us experience this growth with you. Looking forward to seeing your next chapter❤

[@cheekynandosss581]

Congratulations!!! I found your videos in 2022 when I had COVID and was sad stuck at home and just wanted to do something more with my life and it’s been so nice seeing you grow while also motivating me to be a better person for myself and for the world. It’s been such an honour watching you 💖

[@Carlossvm]

Wow, you two are goals! People notice passion, and are drawn to it, and that is what makes you succesful. You irradiate love and passion for your business and coffee. Best of luck. Greetings from Mexico.

[@leor7800]

OMG Congrats!!! Can’t wait to see it grow❤❤❤

[@nicoleMA12]

CONGRATS KINGS ❣

[@fr3jya]

been here since the first flat tours, so happy to see you thrive so authentically!

[@wehojm7320]

Congratulations on the opening of your new establishment. Wishing you much success 👍🙏😎❤️

[@stylebysrxgs]

Congrats to you guys! Sending y’all all the love. ☕️☕️☕️

[@ennakarengonzalez3632]

I don’t think there could have been a better choice of a space for CowDog. Timing & chance were on your side. Congrats dear Joe! Your path & growth has been astronomical!

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Y’all are awesome ❤ CONGRATULATIONS on this new chapter 👏🏽

[@seiyafujisawa2464]

Congratulations you two and cowdog as well!!

[@kioshekat7931]

yall have come so far ❤ congratulations!! so happy and proud for you! as an america i can tell you i grew up going to A&W a lot as a little kid. but they've basically gone out of business only holding on by a thread connected to KFCs. now theyve become like an american food place in other countries. ive been told they're popular in japan but i havent traveled there.

[@Latte23749]

I'm so happy for u Joe,Ryan and Japser❤. Hope y'all only get the best in life🎉🎉

[@calvindavis3641]

Congratulations guys. I couldn't be happier for you both. And wishing you grand success. Please try to find time to fill us in on how things are going. After you give us a full walkthrough tour of your new shop.

[@awisemfsaid2845]

Wow that ending was so cute and satisfying knowing how much you both have accomplished over the years… proud to have been by your side and seeing how well u guys are doing in both aspects of life, congrats 🎊

[@kmbranca]

I feel like 5-10 years ago you were so content, bright and passionate, just such a genuine beautiful person livin life, sharing positivity yet every year , with every new transition you become more and more iconic. Your style, your love, your business; Ryan is a literal king, I hope that the coffee shop is everything you wanted and more. Wishing you both prosperity in this next year 🥰🎉

[@miguellehman6951]

Well done Joe and Ryan..you lead a busy but satisfying life..enjoy yet another new venture loll..❤❤❤❤

[@joaqueen]

CONGRATS, DADS!! SO SO PROUD OF YOU TWO!!

[@jeverbever]

It's interesting hearing about your business journey, thanks for sharing all of the details. It puts it into perspective how much work and consideration goes into an endeavor like this.

[@ryujipog2090]

excited for yall's new chapter!! much love ❤

[@roulettesable]

the cafe looks like such a gorgeous space. congrats to you both

[@BAHTATS]

So happy for you two, congrats guys♡

[@Dallas88888]

Congratulations! YAY!

[@iancampbell168]

Can’t wait to see your new space, moving back to Van very soon! Congrats guys!❤

[@RebeccaMokunui]

Always wonderful to see life's progress blossom, Jo! Keep up the great work and congratulations on this new chapter in your lives!

[@remarc69]

Congratulations guys, so happy for you, dreaming, achieving ❤

[@awkwardatlas5623]

CONGRATULATIONS to you both! So happy for you Joe. Seeing your trajectory and growth makes me so happy

[@skiergirl4753]

Amazing!!!! Congrats! I love watching your videos - I am a Canadian living in the US (will be home by the end of the year) and you two bring me joy. Also, A&W in Banff is one of my rituals when I get home

[@tcraigy]

Congratulations on the new shop. Your tenacity paid off!!

[@angeloaguilera1459]

you guys are so brave for starting this. happy for you guys

[@starboyink]

So happy for you and Ryan! Y’all are putting in the work and it’s amazing to see!

[@vir-q2m]

Love that I see you both win at life. Long time supporter here! LOVE YOU BOTH!!!

[@binszbins]

that's so coool, congrats congrats congrats 🎉🤗

[@IamArloFischer]

Tapping my feet waiting for Saturday morning. Thanks for the continued inspiration.

[@funnyent]

congrats! so excited for you

[@wlarsen70]

Congratulations! Very proud of you both. Next time I get up to Vancouver I'll stop by for some great coffee! Be well.

[@disharixex]

Huge congratulations guys, all the best for the future

[@chiaradelia829]

Congrats this is the start of a beautiful project❤ I've been following you for years.. Keep going!

[@yeshpressuh]

So happy for you two!!!

[@anthonyfreeman2147]

So exciting. Congratulations guys!

[@irockimjoey]

congrats kings can't wait to see all the success in yalls new place ....also not you saying I love you to Ryan at the end of the video...ughhh my eyes are wet thanks Joe 😭

[@djiedragon]

Yeayyy!! You are back! New video❤

[@jasminerossette]

Congratulations on getting a space! That’s so exciting 🎉

[@raymondf3670]

A Big big Congratulations you guys are going to be Amazing .

[@KeianaByfield]

omg i was just watching your previous vlog - congrats!!!

[@gboi7703]

You're both an inspiration! Congratulations and best of luck on your new adventure.

[@yellowman5942]

Omg congratulations!!!🎉🎊🍾

[@mainlyyryy13]

I love ur channel sm.. u guys make me smile every time I watch ur videos 🫶🏾💕

[@Deerfoxinthewoods]

Congratulations guys I'm so proud of you and I love the aesthetic of the place ʚ♡ɞ

[@davidleron]

I’m from the states, but was in Toronto this past weekend… A&W soooo good! & open 24 hours… like what?!

[@TLH222]

So happy for you two. Hard work pays off. The hoops are giving.

[@localboi75]

Congratulations to you both on your new Adventures. You both should be proud in all you’ve accomplished in your lives. Thanks for sharing in your endeavors. Love you both. Aloha Hawaii

[@dusdinallen3848]

was just wondering to myself how you two were doing, congratulations guys!

[@lrsamuelson0890]

I so miss A&W drive-in restaurants. I worked at my neighborhood A&W in 1980/81 while in High School in Central Michigan 🤗

[@whatelsewouldyoudo]

You've come a long way!!!

[@donnellc7312]

We've got a few A&Ws still left in the US, I know of one in Charles Town, WV.

[@michaelssmith3524]

Happy for you both but remember in this busy life find time to be together without work ❤❤❤

[@gretx.]

Congrats!!

[@aarontheabc]

Congratulations! 💙💙💙

[@user-cy2nt5kc1e]

congrats!! excited for the baby 🍼

[@sergiovegamillan2101]

congrats guys!!!!!!

[@rj1150]

So happy it’s a 5 minute drive away from my place 🫶🏼

[@michaelhall8586]

Congratulations!

[@FrankMartinCatalla]

Congratulations!!! 🎉

[@indigo769]

Congratulations!!!! We visited Cowdog popup at wine bar few days ago, super cool you have your own space! Hope we can visit it if we come to Vancouver again!

[@iansrv]

I usually don't leave comments because of my broken english but I'M SO HAPPY FOR YOU GUYS!!!!!

[@TheMartinCannon]

Congratulations guys from UK 🇬🇧 ❤

[@_.mon._]

I can't believe I waited for a youtuber to upload a video Ahh finally you uploaded 😊✨ Congratulations 🎉 and Thank you

[@PeytonBourree]

Congrats! So happy you have a home now

[@l0_0l]

“and to my best friend, love you 🧡” 🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹 congratulations to you both on the much deserved success and-more importantly-building such a beautiful life together; thank you for sharing it with us.

[@terryrussell5392]

congrats on your new place

[@BRANDURNSO]

congrats boys!!

[@beqamarsagishvili6988]

Congrats 🎉 Good Luck!

[@BaDazai]

Congratulations ❤❤❤❤

[@matheuspestana8897]

Congratulations, guys! I hope one day I can visit the place. Greetings from Brazil! :D

[@benbvlogs]

congrats!

[@theonlychad9482]

Finally a video from these two! Say hi for me to Jasper! I love him

[@drouinjohnny9036]

❤❤❤❤❤❤yasssssssss!……need to visit Vancouver Stat……

[@Shell1425]

This is probably one of the coolest things I have ever seen. What can he not do?

[@Thelifeofjcs]

Congrats🎉‼️‼️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️

[@felipebueno7096]

Well done, Guys!

[@jacobedmondson2834]

Love the earrings Joe! And I truly wish we had A & W down here

[@ClaireLeslie-eu4tl]

Oh yeah!

[@donnellc7312]

There's still one in Charles Town, WV.

[@erosamuk]

thumbs up for vintage teak shelves! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😊💛

[@gibethegreat]

CONGRATS 🌟🌟 the BEST 👍👍

[@Jake.Gentry]

I wouldn’t think coffee would actually be profitable unless it’s hella expensive but then again it could depend on many factors. In any case I think it would be an uphill battle to get a coffee business going

[@vander9]

Brasil mentioned 🙌

[@natashabolton2338]

Great vlog :] keep it up ❤️💙🙃🤜🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@harvestmoon_autumnsky]

A and W is a thing. Icy cold draft root beer is manna on earth. I grew up with it. Anyway, congrats.

[@AdamJBell]

👏 boss moves 👏 go off kings. congrats🎉

[@davidwave4]

🎉🎉🎉

[@domsalexa]

❤

[@luisj6553]

🍀

[@PerryPerfectPerson]

A&W use to be the second most popular fast food restaurant in America. Now it’s one by me and they are constantly out of French fries

[@WithReggie]

We have a couple A&W's in the US. Alot of time its entwined with another store like Long John Silvers

[@kyleg3588]

I think A&W in the US might only be in the Midwest/Great Plains.