EP 1189 David (Rabbithole) Lalonde - Coffee Prices Based On Values - The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward

This is the 3rd episode of a new five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by the Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Lee Safar.

Our guest for this series is David "Rabbithole" Lalonde from Rabbithole Roasters, based in Montreal, Canada.

David is best known for his Instagram meme account @davidsrabbithole, where he encourages discussions on various uncomfortable supply chain, social, political, and economic issues within and outside the coffee industry.

In this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, Lee and David dive into the complex world of coffee pricing and values-driven business strategies by discussing the importance of relationships in the coffee supply chain, from producers to importers, and how these connections impact pricing decisions.

Tune in for insights on navigating the challenging times in coffee, the importance of strategic partnerships, and what's next in the intersection of politics and coffee.

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00:00 Introduction: The Role of Price in Coffee Buying

00:33 Join Our 2024 Business Mastermind Groups

01:49 Welcome to the Daily Coffee Pro

03:11 The Importance of Values-Driven Coffee Business

05:04 Navigating Coffee Prices and Relationships

07:28 Challenges in Coffee Sourcing

09:44 The Complexity of Coffee Relationships

12:04 Spot Coffee and Market Dynamics

18:22 Balancing Importer and Farmer Relationships

21:27 Conclusion: Politics and Coffee

Connect with David and Rabbithole Roasters here:

https://www.instagram.com/davidsrabbithole/

https://www.rabbitholeroasters.com/

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