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

Our guest on the podcast in this series is Carol Salloum, co-owner of Three Tomatoes Cafe, a successful neighbourhood cafe in Sydney Australia.

In this series, Lee and Carol explore how a successful cafe owner approaches the challenges of 2025 and the strategies needed to adapt to the year ahead.

The 5 episodes in this series are:

1. Successful Coffee Shop Owners in 2025 - https://youtu.be/dmQLbHeudJw

2. 2025 Will Be Different For Cafe Owners - https://youtu.be/lFxoJl9c6TU

3. 2025 Will Be Different For Cafe Owners - https://youtu.be/N3JJg9TjFag

4. Strategies To Keep Cafes Open in 2025 - https://youtu.be/wbEe5flX0TQ

5. Predictions for 2025 in Coffee - https://youtu.be/vQnIjHNIIwU

In the final episode of a five-part series, host Lee Safar talks with Carol Salloum from Three Tomatoes Cafe in Sydney. They discuss the importance of experience and financial planning for new coffee businesses gearing up for 2025.

Carol's insights on running a values-driven, successful family business, navigating through challenges, and the significance of building a solid business without heavy VC funding are highlighted.

Additionally, they talk about the strategic positioning of Three Tomatoes as it faces the end of its lease in four years, and the potential impact of digital payment systems on the coffee industry.

Tune in for a deep dive into running a coffee business with resilience and integrity.

00:00 Starting Strong: The Importance of Experience in 2025

00:33 Exciting News: Regenerative Coffee Farming Workshops

01:55 Final Episode with Carol Salloum: A Long-Awaited Conversation

02:35 Building a Business Without VC Funding

03:02 Community Initiatives and Support

04:17 The Reality of Running a Business

06:06 Strategic Planning for the Next Four Years

08:03 Facing Business Challenges with Resilience

16:48 Closing with Dignity: Lessons from Business Failures

18:28 The Impact of Digitization on Business

20:16 Looking Ahead: Defining Success for Three Tomatoes

21:24 Conclusion: A Heartfelt Sign-Off

Connect with Carol Salloum and Three Tomatoes Cafe here:

https://www.instagram.com/3tomatoesau/

https://www.3tomatoescafe.com/

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