#744 Abby Munoz: Owning A Kona coffee Farm

This is the first in a 5-part series with Hawaiian Coffee Producer, Abby Munoz of Monarch Coffee. The theme of this conversation centres around Hawaiian coffee (Kona Coffee) as a closed-loop supply chain where the producer sells direct to the consumer.

In this first episode of the series on The Daily Coffee Pro, Abby tells us about Monarch Coffee and what's involved in being a Kona coffee producer.

#743 Yannis Apostolopoulos: The Main Objectives of the SCA

This is the 3rd in a 3-part series with Yannis Apostolopoulos, the CEO of the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA). In this 3 part series, Yannis and Lee explore the role the SCA plays in the specialty coffee association.

In this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro podcast, Yannis gives us insight into the 3 objectives the SCA is looking to achieve this decade.

#742 Yannis Apostolopoulos: Who Does The SCA Represent?

This is the 2nd in a 3-part series with Yannis Apostolopoulos, the CEO of the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA). In this 3 part series, Yannis and Lee explore the role the SCA plays in the specialty coffee association.

In this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro podcast, Yannis and Lee explore the question "Whose interests does the SCA represent?".

#741 Yannis Apostolopoulos: What Does The SCA Do?

This is the first in a 3-part series with Yannis Apostolopoulos, the CEO of the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA). In this 3 part series, Yannis and Lee explore the role the SCA plays in the specialty coffee association.

In this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro podcast, Yannis answers the question, "What Does The SCA Do?"

#740 Nolan Hirte: Hustle Culture In Coffee

This is the 5th in a 5-part series with Nolan Hirte, Co-Founder of Proud Mary's Coffee. In this series, Nolan and Lee discuss the complexity of entrepreneurship (vs. business ownership) in the specialty coffee space under the theme "Being in Business Will Teach You Everything You Never Wanted To Know About Yourself".

In this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by MAP IT FORWARD, Nolan discusses how the path behind him is informing the road ahead of him. Nolan explains how reexamining the role of hustle culture and toxic masculinity in his journey has led to a recalibration of purpose in his personal and professional life.

#739 Nolan Hirte: The Surprises Along The Way

This is the 4th in a 5-part series with Nolan Hirte, Co-Founder of Proud Mary's Coffee. In this series, Nolan and Lee discuss the complexity of entrepreneurship (vs. business ownership) in the specialty coffee space under the theme "Being in Business Will Teach You Everything You Never Wanted To Know About Yourself".

In this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by MAP IT FORWARD, Nolan discusses the surprises that came with his journey as an entrepreneur and what it taught him about himself, and the art of building something important to him.

#738 Nolan Hirte: Learning Who You Are

This is the 3rd in a 5-part series with Nolan Hirte, Co-Founder of Proud Mary's Coffee. In this series, Nolan and Lee discuss the complexity of entrepreneurship (vs. business ownership) in the specialty coffee space under the theme "Being in Business Will Teach You Everything You Never Wanted To Know About Yourself".

In this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by MAP IT FORWARD, Nolan and Lee explore different complexities of the coffee industry and how their journey's as entrepreneurs have shown who they are and what they hope the future of the industry holds while also recognising the inequalities that continue to exist.

#737 Nolan Hirte: What Went Wrong Along The Way

This is the 2nd in a 5-part series with Nolan Hirte, Co-Founder of Proud Mary's Coffee. In this series, Nolan and Lee discuss the complexity of entrepreneurship (vs. business ownership) in the specialty coffee space under the theme "Being in Business Will Teach You Everything You Never Wanted To Know About Yourself".

In this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by MAP IT FORWARD, Nolan gives us insight into some of the challenges he and his wife Shari Hirte experienced building the Proud Mary's brand. He spoke directly to the incident of public shaming that resulted from articles written in the coffee media as Proud Mary's expanded from Australia to the United States.

#736 Nolan Hirte: Building Coffee Businesses

This is the first in a 5-part series with Nolan Hirte, Co-Founder of Proud Mary's Coffee. In this series, Nolan and Lee discuss the complexity of entrepreneurship (vs. business ownership) in the specialty coffee space under the theme "Being in Business Will Teach You Everything You Never Wanted To Know About Yourself".

In this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by MAP IT FORWARD, Nolan gives us insight into why he started as an entrepreneur in coffee and what continues to drive him as he grows his brand.

#735 Lee Safar: Knowing the Coffee Consumer

This is the final episode in a 5-part solo series with Lee Safar focusing on "Preparing for 2023" - a year that is poised to bring significant challenges, transition, and opportunity to the coffee industry, as well as individual businesses and professionals within the coffee industry as the landscape of our industry, changed.

In this episode of the series on The Daily Coffee Pro podcast, we examine the importance of understanding who YOUR specialty coffee consumer is whether you're a business owner or a coffee professional in the specialty coffee industry. We also explore why, in 2023, your ability to clearly define and target your consumer will be a significant determining factor to your success in challenging times.

#734 Lee Safar: Profits vs. People

This is the 4th in a 5-part solo series with Lee Safar focusing on "Preparing for 2023" - a year that is poised to bring significant challenges, transition, and opportunity to the coffee industry, as well as individual businesses and professionals within the coffee industry as the landscape of our industry, changed.

In this episode of the series on The Daily Coffee Pro podcast, we examine the balance between profits vs people in the specialty coffee industry. Is specialty coffee still a viable industry or is it an expensive hobby? There are arguments for and against.

#733 Lee Safar: Barista and Beyond

This is the 3rd in a 5-part solo series with Lee Safar focusing on "Preparing for 2023" - a year that is poised to bring significant challenges, transition, and opportunity to the coffee industry, as well as individual businesses and professionals within the coffee industry as the landscape of our industry, changed.

In this episode of the series on The Daily Coffee Pro podcast, if you’re an employee in the coffee industry, no one could blame you right now for wondering what your future holds. Our upcoming workshop called 'Barista and Beyond' may be useful to you if you’re keen to understand your options ahead.

#732 Lee Safar: Become a Coffee Consultant

This is the 2nd in a 5-part solo series with Lee Safar focusing on "Preparing for 2023" - a year that is poised to bring significant challenges, transition, and opportunity to the coffee industry, as well as individual businesses and professionals within the coffee industry as the landscape of our industry, changed.

In this episode of the series on The Daily Coffee Pro podcast, we explore why you should consider coffee consulting as an additional revenue stream to your strategy for 2023 to cushion the blow that may be caused by the economic downturn.

#731 Lee Safar: Sell More Coffee

This is the first in a 5-part solo series with Lee Safar focusing on "Preparing for 2023" - a year that is poised to bring significant challenges, transition, and opportunity to the coffee industry, as well as individual businesses and professionals within the coffee industry as the landscape of our industry, changed.

In this first episode of the series, we explore the importance of having a sales plan in place for your small business in 2023 and the important role that customer acquisition planning plays in that strategy.

#730 Kyra Kennedy: The Legacy of Great Leaders

This is the 5th episode of a 5-part series with recently retired Baratza CEO, Kyra Kennedy. Kyra is a co-founder at Baratza and was an integral part of building the business over 23 years when it was sold to Breville in 2020.