Jesse describes doing business in Chicago as “daunting”. His neighborhood views him as a huge asset and his business is profitable – so what’s in the way of his business’ growth? To learn more about Jesse’s Back of the Yards-based coffee shop, check out the business on Facebook at @Backoftheyardscoffee.

How’s Business? is created by the Institute for Justice Clinic on Entrepreneurship at the University of Chicago Law School (IJ Clinic) and is hosted by Stacy Massey.Podcast editing services by Andrea Klunder and Edwin Ruiz at The Creative Impostor Studios.Chicago-based business owners who are interested in being featured on How’s Business? are especially invited to reach out to clinic@ij.org!