Is anyone else struggling to get a response from wholesale roasters?

"Hey everyone, we are currently in the process of looking for a roasting partner to be our primary supplier, but we’re hitting a major wall: nobody is getting back to us.

We’ve reached out to several roasters (both local and national) and it feels like our inquiries are just disappearing into a black hole. We’re serious about a partnership and ready to talk volume, but the lack of communication is making it feel impossible to move forward.

• Has anyone else run into this issue when starting out?

• Is there a 'secret' to getting a roaster's attention (certain info they need upfront)?

• Are we potentially reaching out during a specific 'busy season' we aren't aware of?

Would love to hear if this is a common experience or if we need to change our approach. Thanks!"

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