EP 1280 Carol Salloum - Predictions for 2025 in Coffee - The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward
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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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