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Welcome to the 5th 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 Myths Around Larger Specialty Coffee Businesses - https://youtu.be/ZUaK-5nixIU

5. The Reality of The Next 10 Years In Coffee - https://youtu.be/ICc19e7xRC4

In this insightful episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, Lee and Anne discuss the future landscape of the coffee industry with a focus on rising costs, specifically the increasing price of green coffee, projected to hit $5 per pound.

The conversation delves into the challenges this poses for coffee businesses, including potential closures, acquisitions, and the necessity for financial strategies to cope with increased overhead.

Predictions on market consolidation, the impact on small to medium-sized roasters, and the evolving role of private equity in the industry are examined.

The episode ends on a note of optimism and resilience, encouraging coffee professionals to adapt, learn, and prepare for a challenging but promising future.

00:00 Introduction to Rising Coffee Prices

00:40 Impact on Specialty Coffee Companies

00:52 Upcoming Mastermind Groups

02:10 Reflecting on 2024 and Future Plans

02:41 Adapting to Market Changes

04:02 Challenges and Strategies for Coffee Businesses

10:29 Consumer Trends and Inflation

18:52 Private Equity and Industry Consolidation

22:25 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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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