[This Week On The Podcast] "Keeping A Cafe Open During Wartime" with Joseph Sayegh from Levant Cafe in Beruit

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Welcome to another series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward podcast for the week commencing Nov 11, 2024!

Navigating Crisis: Lessons from Levant Cafe

This week on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast, we’re inspired by the resilience of Joseph Sayegh, owner of Levant Cafe in Beirut, Lebanon. Despite the challenges of war in Gaza and Beirut, Joseph has kept his cafe open, offering connection and comfort during a time of immense hardship.

In this five-part podcast series, Joseph and Lee discuss the realities of running a cafe in wartime, from business decisions to supporting employees and customers during a crisis.

Here’s the episode lineup:

  1. 1. Keeping A Cafe Open In War Time - https://youtu.be/7V2FaVx5niY

    2. Cafe Business Decisions In Wartime - https://youtu.be/n09jBncwlPs

    3. Taking Action To Survive As a Cafe in Wartime - https://youtu.be/5r5Q9npwVIw

    4. Supporting Your Cafe Customers In Times of Crisis - https://youtu.be/czXwTAfCgqA

    5. Adapting Your Business Plan In Times of War - https://youtu.be/1KugHjGqpTQ

Through Joseph’s story, we aim to share lessons on resilience and adaptability that cafes and coffee professionals can apply globally.

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