Jerome Eberharter

Jerome Eberharter is a seasoned entrepreneur and business coach who founded Be The Boss, a coaching company that helps aspiring entrepreneurs start and grow their own businesses.1

Career Background

Jerome's entrepreneurial journey began in his 30s when he left his corporate banking job in Boise to pursue his passion for coffee.1 In the mid-1980s, he founded White Cloud Coffee, bringing Seattle's coffee culture to Boise. He later co-founded Moxie Java and Moxie Java International, building a network of 85 cafes.1

Entrepreneurial Experience

Throughout his career, Eberharter has:

• Founded and operated three successful Idaho businesses: White Cloud Coffee, Moxie Java, and Moxie Java International1
• Expanded White Cloud Coffee's distribution into supermarkets1
• Gained expertise in franchising and licensing through Moxie Java International1

Current Role: Be The Boss

After selling his White Cloud Coffee business, Eberharter now focuses on his role as an entrepreneur coach with Be The Boss.1 In this capacity, he:

• Helps individuals develop their business ideas and turn them into revenue-generating enterprises1
• Assists clients without specific business concepts by connecting them with network marketing opportunities or partnerships1
• Guides aspiring entrepreneurs through the process of planning, legal considerations, and intellectual property issues1

Coaching Philosophy

Eberharter believes that everyone should have some form of small enterprise.1 His coaching approach includes:

• Encouraging clients to read books by entrepreneurial thought leaders1
• Emphasizing the importance of passion in business ventures1
• Drawing from his own experiences to provide practical advice on common pitfalls, such as hiring challenges and maintaining focus1

Jerome Eberharter's LinkedIn profile confirms his role as the Founder of Be The Boss, and he is based in Boise, Idaho.23