#752 Sara Alali: Tips For New Cafes Owners [SWAPCAST]

This is the 4th in a 5-part Swapcast series between The Daily Coffee Pro by MAP IT FORWARD (English version host) Lee Safar and (Arabic version host) Sara Alali. 10 months into the operation of Sara's Saudi-based cafe, THAT Boutique Cafe, Lee and Sara are exploring the theme of this series - "What No-one Tells You About Owning A Cafe".

In this episode of the Swapcast series on The Daily Coffee Pro, Sara and Lee share tips for new cafe owners based on their experience opening (and helping to open) cafes in a post-pandemic economy.

#751 Sara Alali: Does Owning A Cafe Change You? [SWAPCAST]

This is the 3rd in a 5-part Swapcast series between The Daily Coffee Pro by MAP IT FORWARD (English version host) Lee Safar and (Arabic version host) Sara Alali. 10 months into the operation of Sara's Saudi-based cafe, THAT Boutique Cafe, Lee and Sara are exploring the theme of this series - "What No-one Tells You About Owning A Cafe".

In this episode of the Swapcast series on The Daily Coffee Pro, Sara discusses how opening a cafe during a pandemic and global economic challenges shaped her as a person.

#750 Sara Alali: Pop-Up vs. Brick & Mortar Cafes [SWAPCAST]

This is the 2nd in a 5-part Swapcast series between The Daily Coffee Pro by MAP IT FORWARD (English version host) Lee Safar and (Arabic version host) Sara Alali. 10 months into the operation of Sara's Saudi-based cafe, THAT Boutique Cafe, Lee and Sara are exploring the theme of this series - "What No-one Tells You About Owning A Cafe".

In this episode of the Swapcast series on The Daily Coffee Pro, Sara outlines the difference between owning a pop-up cafe compared to a brick-and-mortar cafe with the same brand.

#749 Sara Alali: What No-one Tells You About Owning A Cafe [SWAPCAST]

This is the first in a 5-part Swapcast series between The Daily Coffee Pro by MAP IT FORWARD (English version host) Lee Safar and (Arabic version host) Sara Alali. 10 months into the operation of Sara's Saudi-based cafe, THAT Boutique Cafe, Lee and Sara are exploring the theme of this series - "What Noone Tells You About Owning A Cafe".

In this first episode of the Swapcast series on The Daily Coffee Pro, Sara and Lee (a consultant on the project) discuss the challenges that they anticipated and those they didn't.

#748 Abby Munoz: The Challenges Ahead For Coffee Producers

This is the 4th 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 final episode of the series on The Daily Coffee Pro, Abby gives us insight into the challenges she and her team are focusing on at Monarch Coffee as Kona coffee producers and as small business owners delivering a product direct to consumers.

#747 Abby Munoz: Finding Customers as a Coffee Producer

This is the 4th 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 episode of the series on The Daily Coffee Pro, Abby and Lee talk about who makes up the team at Monarch Coffee and how the approach to customer acquisition planning.

#746 Abby Munoz: The Surprises of Producing Coffee

This is the 3rd 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 episode of the series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast, Abby gives us insight into the surprises the team at Monarch Coffee faced producing coffee and turning their coffee farm into a viable business.

#745 Abby Munoz: The Uniqueness of Hawaiian Coffee

This is the 2nd 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 episode of the series on The Daily Coffee Pro, gives us insight into the uniqueness of Hawaii as a coffee-growing region.

#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.

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