Map It Forward Middle East Podcast

This is the 5th episode of a new five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by the Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Lee Safar.

Our guest for this series is David "Rabbithole" Lalonde from Rabbithole Roasters, based in Montreal, Canada.

David is best known for his Instagram meme account @davidsrabbithole, where he encourages discussions on various uncomfortable supply chain, social, political, and economic issues within and outside the coffee industry.

In this final episode of The Daily Coffee Pro series with David Rabbithole, David shares his personal insights on how focusing on values can foster customer loyalty, sustainable growth, and long-term industry change.

The conversation explores the challenges and benefits of prioritizing values over mere profitability, touching on issues like commodification, supply chains, and accountability.

Lee and David also discuss the concept of degrowth, the role of employees in supporting ethical businesses, and the significance of open communication and questioning industry norms.

Sponsored by 'Map It Forward,' this episode is a must-watch for anyone passionate about transforming the coffee industry from within.

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This is the 4th episode of a new five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by the Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Lee Safar.

Our guest for this series is David "Rabbithole" Lalonde from Rabbithole Roasters, based in Montreal, Canada.

David is best known for his Instagram meme account @davidsrabbithole, where he encourages discussions on various uncomfortable supply chain, social, political, and economic issues within and outside the coffee industry.

In this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, Lee and David delve into the intersection of politics and the coffee industry.

They discuss how global politics, socio-economic inequalities, and systemic injustices impact coffee production and trade.

David challenges the coffee industry's values, highlighting the lack of response to global crises such as the genocide in Palestine, and criticizes the power imbalance perpetuated by industry practices like cup scoring.

They also explore the political influence within industry organizations like the SCA and emphasize the importance of values-driven business practices.

Lee and David urge the coffee community to become more politically aware and advocate for fairer practices across the entire supply chain.

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This is the 3rd episode of a new five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by the Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Lee Safar.

Our guest for this series is David "Rabbithole" Lalonde from Rabbithole Roasters, based in Montreal, Canada.

David is best known for his Instagram meme account @davidsrabbithole, where he encourages discussions on various uncomfortable supply chain, social, political, and economic issues within and outside the coffee industry.

In this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, Lee and David dive into the complex world of coffee pricing and values-driven business strategies by discussing the importance of relationships in the coffee supply chain, from producers to importers, and how these connections impact pricing decisions.

Tune in for insights on navigating the challenging times in coffee, the importance of strategic partnerships, and what's next in the intersection of politics and coffee.

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This is the 2nd episode of a new five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by the Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Lee Safar.

Our guest for this series is David "Rabbithole" Lalonde from Rabbithole Roasters, based in Montreal, Canada.

David is best known for his Instagram meme account @davidsrabbithole, where he encourages discussions on various uncomfortable supply chain, social, political, and economic issues within and outside the coffee industry.

In this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, Lee and David continue the discussion about running an independent, values-driven coffee roastery during challenging times.

They explore the multifaceted coffee crisis affecting producers and consumers, and David shares his approach to building stable, long-term relationships with coffee farmers to ensure quality and sustainability.

Learn about the importance of a buying philosophy, the impact of market fluctuations, and how to future-proof your coffee business.

Don't miss valuable insights into the economics and ethics of the coffee supply chain.

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This is the first episode of a new five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by the Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Lee Safar.

Our guest for this series is David "Rabbithole" Lalonde from Rabbithole Roasters, based in Montreal, Canada.

David is best known for his Instagram meme account @davidsrabbithole, where he encourages discussions on various uncomfortable supply chain, social, political, and economic issues within and outside the coffee industry.

In this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, Lee and David discuss the importance of running an independent values-driven coffee roastery during challenging times.

They delve into the significance of acting upon knowledge that affects farmers, the industry, and the planet.

The conversation also explores the difficulties and rewards of maintaining consistent, values-aligned relationships with coffee suppliers.

Don't miss this insightful discussion on aligning business practices with strong ethical values and navigating the complexities within the coffee sector.

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