Posts in DCP - Lee Safar 2
#585 Lee Safar: Use Innovation & Technology to Boost Your Coffee Business

This is the final installment in a 7 part series exploring the 7 things we're focusing on fine-tuning with MAP IT FORWARD coffee consulting clients in preparation for the challenging business terrain over the next 24 months.

In this episode, we explore how innovation and technology (AI, e-commerce, automation, etc.) can help us adapt to the challenges of inflation, saturated markets, labour shortages, and more.

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#584 Lee Safar: Navigating Staff Shortages

This is the 6th in a 7 part series exploring the 7 things we're focusing on fine-tuning with MAP IT FORWARD coffee consulting clients in preparation for the challenging business terrain over the next 24 months.

In this episode, we're discussing how to navigate the current challenges around the labour shortages. We've included tips we're sharing with consulting clients right now on how to retain staff and reduce the impact of staff shortages.

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#583 Lee Safar: Profitability During High Inflation

This is the 5th in a 7 part series exploring the 7 things we're focusing on fine-tuning with MAP IT FORWARD coffee consulting clients in preparation for the challenging business terrain over the next 24 months.

In this episode, let's take a look at the relationship between pricing models and inflation and what impact that has on profitability in coffee businesses right now around the globe.

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#582 Lee Safar: Securing Your Supply Chains

This is the 4th in a 7 part series exploring the 7 things we're focusing on fine-tuning with MAP IT FORWARD coffee consulting clients in preparation for the challenging business terrain over the next 24 months.

In this episode, we break down the impact of supply chain chaos on your business and how to start thinking about the relationships you've built, together with the business fundamentals we discussed at the beginning of this series, to help us adapt to an ever-changing inflationary landscape.

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#581 Lee Safar: Growth Planning for Coffee Businesses

This is the 3rd in a 7 part series exploring the 7 things we're focusing on fine-tuning with MAP IT FORWARD coffee consulting clients in preparation for the challenging business terrain over the next 24 months.

In this episode, we're focused on how GROWTH PLANNING can help you navigate challenging times as a coffee business. Specifically two elements of growth planning - 1. customer acquisition planning, and 2. repeat business.

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#580 Lee Safar: Managing Your Coffee Business Through Challenging Times

This is the 2nd in a 7 part series exploring the 7 things we're focusing on fine-tuning with MAP IT FORWARD coffee consulting clients in preparation for the challenging business terrain over the next 24 months.

In this episode, let's explore the 3 (ish) target focuses of managing your business when challenging times hit. We'll focus on 1. budget and capital requirements, 2. the organisational structure of your business, and 3. anticipating the potential problems ahead. We also cover a bonus focus.... your communication strategy (which is tied into so many of the three things mentioned).

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#579 Lee Safar: Reviewing Your Business Fundamentals

This is the first in a 7 part series exploring the 7 things we're focusing on fine-tuning with MAP IT FORWARD coffee consulting clients in preparation for the challenging business terrain over the next 24 months.

In this episode, we're exploring focusing on the business fundamentals - Mission, Vision, and Values. We'll explore the importance of defining them or redefining them for your business to be better prepared for the challenging times ahead.

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