It is also important to stay relevant and keep up on what else is out there. It is easy to become insulated, and disconnect from what is going on with the rest of the coffee community. I always like to sample coffee from other coffee roasters. Start a roaster exchange with other roasters in an effort to learn and grow, and have a dialogue exchange with the roasting community. Ask lots of questions and consider the answers. Some of the answers you get may not be good, or what you were looking for, but is important to consider all of them.