The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by MAP IT FORWARD

The coffee industry is changing, our supply chain is changing, society and culture are changing, and we as individuals are changing. With this accelerating change and unprecedented division comes the opportunity to come to the table and use constructive conversations as a mechanism to slow down the trauma of 2020 by trying to understand each other and ease the fatigue. In this episode of the podcast, we'll talk about how engaging in great quality conversations can be used as a tool to help progress us towards mending division rather than creating more of it.

Read More

With unemployment and lockdowns becoming ever increasing across the globe in our industry we're seeing issues like isolation and financial stress taking dramatic tolls on the mental, physical and emotional health of individuals in our industry. One way we're seeing this express itself is of growing concern and not for the reasons you might thing. Tune into this episode to find out more.

Read More

We've said it a million times on this podcast, getting into the coffee industry isn't anywhere near as simple and straightforward as it may appear on face value. There are many complexities and blindspots behind the scenes. So where can you get the support you need to make the journey smother with all the changes that 2020 has served up to our industry? Watch this episode to get great tips to get you started.

Read More

People are often attracted to opening businesses in the coffee industry because of the wonderful sense of community that comes with it. As owners of many struggling and short-lived businesses will tell you, "community" isn't enough to run a viable business that's sustainable and profitable in the short or long term. In this episode we'll explore why being great at building community is just one of the superpowers you'll need to run a successful coffee focused business.

Read More

Uncertainty is the new normal. With that in mind, can we plan for 2021 when ducking and weaving in business and our professions are what we've become accustomed to? Check out this episode for the answers and tips.

Read More

As 2020 progresses, I'm hearing from a number of coffee professionals resentful that they've lost their job in coffee and don't think it's fair that they have been put in this position by their previous employer without any support to make ends meet. Let's discuss some alternatives to feeling this resentment and how you can be more proactive in leading yourself through this if you're in this situation.

Read More

We're planning great things for 2021. There will be some changes happening that won't affect the podcast at all but I wanted to let you'll know because transparency is important to us at MAP IT FORWARD and you gotta walk the [transparency] talk (once you're ready to of course).

Read More

As a result of kicking the can down the road and not operating in a viable value chain that focuses on cultivating long term sustainability for each of the stakeholders, we're not having to deal with those consequences. How did we get here and why did we as an industry allow it to get to this point?

Read More

As the ongoing global disruptors of 2020 continue to unfold and reak havoc in the world, many veils are being lifted on business and value chain models that have existed for decades that seem to be working against most stakeholders. In this episode, we'll talk about what some of those corrections are and how they're coming to light.

Read More

Selling things online brings forward a new learning curve for business owners that can often seem daunting. While the list of things we cover in this episode of the podcast is not by any means complete, it is substantial enough to get you started on things to consider when launching a coffee brand through an online store.

Read More

On our 300th episode of the podcast, the focus is the MAP IT FORWARD tag line "Conspiring to Each Other's Success" and in this episode, we'll discuss the three main steps involved in making sure your idea for a coffee brand goes on to see success and doesn't stall through inaction.

Read More

Many coffee enthusiasts amongst the masses that have been laid off from the corporate sector as a result of the pandemic are contemplating the advantages of a low barrier to entry into the coffee industry as an easy and viable option into business ownership as 2020 progresses. In this episode, we'll uncover some of the blindspots ahead that you may not have considered.

Read More

So, you've decided you want to enter the coffee industry and you don't have any experience in coffee. Perhaps you want to expand your coffee focused business in a direction that you don't have expertise. A consultant who has the knowledge and skill level to fast track your learning may be a great asset that helps to conspire to your ultimate success. The wrong consultant can lead you to a disastrous outcome costing you valuable time and money. Let's unpack how to avoid some of those potential landmines.

Read More

The amount a coffee consultant can charge is as vast as the varying qualifications that may lead you to consider yourself a consultant in the coffee industry. Let's discuss how should you structure your pricing as a consultant in the coffee industry.

Read More

The landscape is shifting in the coffee industry and, as people look to find new revenue streams, they're considering their options of becoming a consultant in the coffee industry. Here are some things you should consider before deciding to become a "coffee" consultant.

Read More