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

The guest on this podcast series is Caleb Holstein, cofounder of Greensquare, an Australian-based green coffee sourcing and inventory management system.

In this podcast series, Lee and Caleb are exploring the new normal for coffee roasters in the volatility of this current coffee crisis.

In this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward, Lee and Caleb discuss the evolving landscape for coffee roasters, particularly in the Australian market.

They explore the implications of fluctuating coffee prices, scarcity of spot coffee, and increased storage costs. Caleb shares his expertise on how these changes are impacting coffee roasters, emphasizing the importance of forward planning, budgeting, and adapting to market volatility.

They also touch on the broader challenges facing the coffee industry, such as climate change, shipping delays, and the need for better education.

Tune in to learn how to navigate these complexities and thrive in the shifting coffee market.

Don't miss this engaging conversation and practical advice for coffee professionals!

00:00 Introduction to Coffee Market Fluctuations

00:29 Spot Coffee Scarcity in Australia

01:10 Sponsorship Message

01:48 Welcome and Guest Introduction

02:17 Challenges of Starting a Coffee Business

03:41 Introduction to Greensquare

04:48 The New Normal for Coffee Roasters

10:12 Impact of Climate Change and Global Events

14:55 The Role of Education in the Coffee Industry

21:32 Future of the Coffee Industry

23:58 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview

Connect with Caleb and Greensquare here:

https://www.greensquare.co/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/caleb-holstein-7410b0b2/

https://www.instagram.com/greensquare.co/

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The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast Host: Lee Safar

https://www.mapitforward.coffee

https://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffee

https://www.instagram.com/leesafar

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