Explore every episode of the podcast Stay for Coffee with Joe Marrocco

Joe interviews Eric Schwarz, who is retiring after 22 years at Up Coffee Roasters in Minneapolis. Starting as a warehouse worker and delivery driver, Eric earned the title of Facilities Manager after the former owner polled all staff, asking, “Who do you trust to run this place? “

Over two decades, Eric built what started as an empty facility into a thriving roastery and cafe. He reflects on his time in coffee and the ways the industry shaped him; shares motorcycle stories from his cross-country adventures; and bonds with Joe over their shared passion for playing live music.

Stay For Coffee is presented by List & Beisler with support from La Marzocco.

List & Beisler is offering $125 off the first 20 orders on their new⁠ ⁠US online shop⁠⁠ with code JOE_M_L+B_125.

$125 discount only applies to the first 20 online orders of at least 10 bags. Valid once per customer/roastery, non-transferable and not combinable with other discounts. Limited codes available - first come, first served.

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Joe speaks with Laura Lown, Operations Support Manager at Anodyne Coffee in Milwaukee. Laura emphasizes the value of "tiny, beautiful moments" - the moments that build something powerful over time. She shares a box-breathing technique for staying grounded and discusses how her outside passions - from baking to training her dog in agility - strengthen her communication and ability to stay present in the moment.

Stay For Coffee is presented by List & Beisler with support from La Marzocco.

List & Beisler is offering $125 off the first 20 orders on their new⁠ ⁠US online shop⁠⁠ with code JOE_M_L+B_125.

$125 discount only applies to the first 20 online orders of at least 10 bags. Valid once per customer/roastery, non-transferable and not combinable with other discounts. Limited codes available - first come, first served.

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Joe travels to Ceremony Coffee Roasters in Bethesda, Maryland, to speak with assistant general manager, coffee lead, and theater teacher Tiz Rome.

Tiz teaches Joe a theater-informed approach to de-escalation in the coffee shop environment. They practice through improvisational role-play and discuss how de-escalation helps teams navigate uncomfortable customer interactions, set boundaries with compassion, and protect their team’s safety and dignity.

Stay For Coffee is presented by List & Beisler with support from La Marzocco.

List & Beisler is offering $125 off the first 20 orders on their new ⁠US online shop⁠. Use code JOE_M_L+B_125 at checkout.

$125 discount only applies to the first 20 online orders of at least 10 bags. Valid once per customer/roastery, non-transferable and not combinable with other discounts. Limited codes available - first come, first served.

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Joe visits Black Dog Coffeehouse in Lenexa, Kansas, to chat with general manager Anthony Silva. Anthony teaches Joe how to make his signature drink, the Chocolate Chirp: a mocha with house-made roasted cricket syrup.

Stay For Coffee is presented by List & Beisler with support from La Marzocco.

List & Beisler is offering $125 off the first 20 orders on their new ⁠US online shop⁠ with code JOE_M_L+B_125.

$125 discount only applies to the first 20 online orders of at least 10 bags. Valid once per customer/roastery, non-transferable and not combinable with other discounts. Limited codes available - first come, first served.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.