The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by MAP IT FORWARD

This is the final episode of a 5 part series where Lee speaks about the positives she believes comes from barista competitions and the way to go about achieving maximum returns from embarking on the journey of barista competitions.

In this 5th episode, we're exploring the potential ROI (Return on Investment) available when you make the decision to participate in any coffee competition. Understanding the ROI for your competition campaign will help you find stakeholders (e.g. sponsors and teammates) to help you achieve your success markers.

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This is episode 4 of a 5 part series where Lee speaks about the positives she believes comes from barista competitions and the way to go about achieving maximum returns from embarking on the journey of barista competitions.

In this 4th episode, we explore planning for success in coffee competitions beyond simply the binary options of winning or losing. There is so much potential to be gained from doing hard things beyond simply achieving the end goal or not. This conversation focuses on defining the success markers for all the stakeholders of your campaign.

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This is episode 3 of a 5 part series where Lee speaks about the positives she believes comes from barista competitions and the way to go about achieving maximum returns from embarking on the journey of barista competitions.

In this 3rd episode, Lee outlines some strategies for garnering support from your employer, sponsors, coach, roasters, etc if you're looking to compete in any coffee competitions.

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This is episode 2 of a 5 part series where Lee speaks about the positives she believes comes from barista competitions and the way to go about achieving maximum returns from embarking on the journey of barista competitions.

In this 2nd episode, Lee outlines how to manage your expectations going into Barista competitions. This includes how to manage your expectations of the people around you, your costs, time, other resources, your ego, your chance of winning, and how you view success.

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Hell has frozen over and we are speaking positively about barista competitions. This is the first in a 5 part series where Lee speaks about the positives she believes comes from barista competitions and the way to go about achieving maximum returns from embarking on the journey of barista competitions.

In this first episode, Lee outlines 6 positive impacts competing in barista competitions can have for a barista and other stakeholders in their campaign. Thanks to our Patreon community for sharing their thoughts on this episode.

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