EP 701 Anne Djerai - 2024 Has Been Different For Coffee CEO's - The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward
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Welcome to the first episode of a five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by the Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Lee Safar.
Our guest in this series is Anne Djerai, the CEO of Metropolis Coffee Company, based in Chicago. Anne was invited to the podcast after a recent LinkedIn post describing the impact of market volatility on a company like Metropolis Coffee Company which has been around for 20+ years.
The 5 episodes in this series are:
1. 2024 Has Been Different For Coffee CEOs - https://youtu.be/cA-tqPCzqoA
2. The Role Change Is Playing in 2024 in Coffee - https://youtu.be/OxJ2_LVAL0A
3. The Impact of Chaos On A Larger Coffee Company - https://youtu.be/PqQAZwMwFz0
4. The Impact of Chaos On A Larger Coffee Company - https://youtu.be/ZUaK-5nixIU
5. The Reality of The Next 10 Years In Coffee - https://youtu.be/ICc19e7xRC4
In this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, Lee welcomes Anne, CEO of Metropolis Coffee in Chicago and they delve into the financial planning challenges faced by Metropolis amidst the unstable coffee market and operational obstacles in 2024.
Anne shares insights from her impactful LinkedIn post, highlighting their struggles with profit margins, increased costs, and unpredictable market dynamics.
The discussion reveals the emotional toll on leaders and the importance of empathy, emotional intelligence, and servant leadership in navigating volatile business environments.
00:00 Introduction to Metropolis Financial Planning
00:51 Upcoming Mastermind Groups for 2025
02:09 Welcome to the Daily Coffee Pro
02:28 Anne Djerai's Inspirational LinkedIn Post
03:13 Challenges in the Coffee Industry
07:43 The Reality of Running a Business in 2024
10:42 Empathy and Leadership
16:57 Metropolis Coffee's Operations
18:36 Market Volatility and Industry Changes
21:44 Conclusion and Next Episode Teaser
Connect with Anne and Metropolis Coffee Company here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-djerai-8b4a63b1/
https://www.metropoliscoffee.com/
https://www.instagram.com/metropoliscoffeeco/
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