The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by MAP IT FORWARD provides content to the Global Specialty Coffee Industry every weekday. Episodes are released Monday to Friday at 1 am PT.
Each week, a 5-part series is released with a single guest exploring a theme that the guest is an expert in. Series are relevant to current events happening in the specialty coffee industry, including business, logistics, economics, geopolitics, industry challenges, and more.
Episodes are hosted by specialty coffee veteran, entrepreneur, and business advisor, Lee Safar.
All episodes are unedited and typically run 15 - 20 minutes.
The content on this podcast is suited to members of the global coffee industry keen on challenging the traditional narrative within the fast-evolving industry from a constructive and curious perspective.
This is a conversational podcast, and from time to time, you will hear cursing because of the conversational nature of the discussions.
Our values at MAP IT FORWARD are curiosity, integrity, authenticity, and openness.
Our mission at MAP IT FORWARD is "Conspiring to each other's success".
The video version of this podcast is available on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/mapitforward
Find out more about MAP IT FORWARD at https://www.mapitforward.coffee
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This is the 5th of a five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward with Yozo Otsuki from Kurasu.
In this series, we're exploring the journey that Yozo went on, starting, building, growing, and expanding Kurasu within Japan and around the world with a franchise model.
In this final episode of a five-part series, Lee and Yozo deep dive into the significance of maintaining integrity and values while expanding a global brand.
Yozo shares insights on the holistic approach that drives Kurasu, emphasizing customer experience, partner relationships, and the importance of staying true to one's core values.
They discuss the challenges and considerations of global growth, the impact of franchise models, and the complexities of integrating investors.
The episode concludes with reflections on past journeys and advice to future selves, encapsulating the essence of intentional business growth in the specialty coffee industry.
This is the 4th of a five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward with Yozo Otsuki from Kurasu.
In this series, we're exploring the journey that Yozo went on, starting, building, growing, and expanding Kurasu within Japan and around the world with a franchise model.
This week, the Map It Forward Middle East Podcast is also being syndicated to the Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward.
This is the 5th episode in a 5-part series of the new direction of the Map It Forward Middle East podcast. Host Lee Safar is joined by co-founders of Bunni Coffee in Amman, Jordan, Shireen Muhaisen and James Lynes.
In this series, Lee, Shireen, and James discuss what it's like to do business in the Middle East, the birthplace of roasted and brewed coffee.
In the final episode of the Map It Forward Middle East podcast series, host Lee Safar engages with Shireen and James from Bunni Coffee to discuss the future of coffee in the Middle East.
The conversation delves into the cultural significance of coffee, its deep-rooted traditions, and the emerging trends in the region's coffee market, with a focus on Jordan, the GCC (especially KSA and UAE), and beyond.
EP 1280 Carol Salloum - Predictions for 2025 in Coffee - The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward
Introduction to Regenerative Coffee Farming is now Available On-Demand at https://ondemand.mapitforward.coffee for as little as $10. Why not grab a gift card for your team, suppliers or favorite coffee human
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Welcome to the 5th episode of a five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Map It Forward founder, Lee Safar.
Our guest on the podcast in this series is Carol Salloum, co-owner of Three Tomatoes Cafe, a successful neighbourhood cafe in Sydney Australia.
In this series, Lee and Carol explore how a successful cafe owner approaches the challenges of 2025 and the strategies needed to adapt to the year ahead.
In the final episode of a five-part series, host Lee Safar talks with Carol Salloum from Three Tomatoes Cafe in Sydney. They discuss the importance of experience and financial planning for new coffee businesses gearing up for 2025.
EP 1279 Carol Salloum - Strategies To Keep Cafe's Open in 2025 - The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward
Introduction to Regenerative Coffee Farming is now Available On-Demand at https://ondemand.mapitforward.coffee for as little as $10. Why not grab a gift card for your team, suppliers or favorite coffee human
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Welcome to the 4th episode of a five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Map It Forward founder, Lee Safar.
Our guest on the podcast in this series is Carol Salloum, co-owner of Three Tomatoes Cafe, a successful neighbourhood cafe in Sydney Australia.
In this series, Lee and Carol explore how a successful cafe owner approaches the challenges of 2025 and the strategies needed to adapt to the year ahead.
In this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, host Lee Safar discusses the potential future of the coffee industry with Carol Salloum, a successful café owner from Sydney, Australia.
EP 1278 Carol Salloum - The Challenges Ahead For Cafe Owners in 2025 - The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward
Introduction to Regenerative Coffee Farming is now Available On-Demand at https://ondemand.mapitforward.coffee for as little as $10. Why not grab a gift card for your team, suppliers or favorite coffee human
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Welcome to the 3rd episode of a five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Map It Forward founder, Lee Safar.
Our guest on the podcast in this series is Carol Salloum, co-owner of Three Tomatoes Cafe, a successful neighbourhood cafe in Sydney Australia.
In this series, Lee and Carol explore how a successful cafe owner approaches the challenges of 2025 and the strategies needed to adapt to the year ahead.
In this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, host Lee Safar sits down with Carol Salloum from Three Tomatoes and Almond Bar in Sydney, Australia.
EP 1277 Carol Salloum - 2025 Will Be Different For Cafe Owners - The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward
Introduction to Regenerative Coffee Farming is now Available On-Demand at https://ondemand.mapitforward.coffee for as little as $10. Why not grab a gift card for your team, suppliers or favorite coffee human
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Welcome to the 2nd episode of a five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Map It Forward founder, Lee Safar.
Our guest on the podcast in this series is Carol Salloum, co-owner of Three Tomatoes Cafe, a successful neighbourhood cafe in Sydney Australia.
In this series, Lee and Carol explore how a successful cafe owner approaches the challenges of 2025 and the strategies needed to adapt to the year ahead.
In this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, host Lee Safar talks with Carol Salloum of Three Tomatoes and Almond Bar about why entering the hospitality industry today is less appealing compared to 17 years ago.
EP 1276 Carol Salloum - Successful Coffee Shop Owners in 2025 - The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward
Introduction to Regenerative Coffee Farming is now Available On-Demand at https://ondemand.mapitforward.coffee for as little as $10. Why not grab a gift card for your team, suppliers or favorite coffee human
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Welcome to the first episode of a five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Map It Forward founder, Lee Safar.
Our guest on the podcast in this series is Carol Salloum, co-owner of Three Tomatoes Cafe, a successful neighbourhood cafe in Sydney Australia.
In this series, Lee and Carol explore how a successful cafe owner approaches the challenges of 2025 and the strategies needed to adapt to the year ahead.
In this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, host Lee Safar is joined by Carol Salloum, co-owner of Three Tomatoes, a beloved neighborhood cafe in Sydney, Australia. Carol shares her experiences and challenges running a cafe, debunking the myth that opening a cafe is an easy way out of a day job.
EP 1275 Alejandro Cadena - Predictions for 2025 in Coffee - The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward
Introduction to Regenerative Coffee Farming is now Available On-Demand at https://ondemand.mapitforward.coffee for as little as $10. Why not grab a gift card for your team, suppliers or favorite coffee human
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Welcome to the 5th episode of a five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Map It Forward founder, Lee Safar.
Our guest on the podcast in this series is Alejandro Cadena, CEO of Caravela Coffee - a globally recognized green coffee exporter out of Latin America and an importer into consuming regions around the world.
In this discussion, Alejandro and Lee discuss the definitive nature of the year ahead, 2025. This series explores what we should expect, how we got here, and why this is a year that is unlike any other in the history of the coffee industry.
Introduction to Regenerative Coffee Farming is now Available On-Demand at https://ondemand.mapitforward.coffee for as little as $10. Why not grab a gift card for your team, suppliers or favorite coffee human
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Welcome to the 4th episode of a five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Map It Forward founder, Lee Safar.
Our guest on the podcast in this series is Alejandro Cadena, CEO of Caravela Coffee - a globally recognized green coffee exporter out of Latin America and an importer into consuming regions around the world.
In this discussion, Alejandro and Lee discuss the definitive nature of the year ahead, 2025. This series explores what we should expect, how we got here, and why this is a year that is unlike any other in the history of the coffee industry.
In this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, Lee and Yozo discuss the intricacies of building, growing, and expanding a Japanese coffee brand while striking the right balance between expansion and maintaining a conscious supply chain.
Yozo shares insights on the franchise model, how Kurasu compares to % Arabica, and the importance of transparency and intention in the coffee business.
Additionally, the episode announces the launch of Map It Forward Japan, which aims to bring new perspectives to the Japanese coffee industry.
The episode also covers the growing awareness and shifts towards quality coffee in the Levant, the challenges and opportunities in the specialty coffee industry, and the importance of marrying good business practices with coffee expertise.
Additionally, they introduce the upcoming 'Start A Coffee Side Hustle' mastermind group launching in July, designed to help new coffee entrepreneurs navigate the industry.
Connect with Shireen Muhaisen and James Lynes at Bunni Coffee here:
Carol's insights on running a values-driven, successful family business, navigating through challenges, and the significance of building a solid business without heavy VC funding are highlighted.
Additionally, they talk about the strategic positioning of Three Tomatoes as it faces the end of its lease in four years, and the potential impact of digital payment systems on the coffee industry.
Tune in for a deep dive into running a coffee business with resilience and integrity.
00:00 Starting Strong: The Importance of Experience in 2025
🤑 This episode is brought to you by Map It Forward's revised on-demand online workshop "It's Time to Become a Coffee Consultant" available now on our website with additional new bonus material including the coffee consultant career map. Get more details on how you can create an alternative revenue stream today at https://mapitforward.coffee/workshops
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Carol shares her insights into the financial costs of opening and running a cafe, the challenges anticipated for 2025, and how her business plans to adapt.
Discover the importance of careful planning, exploring new revenue streams, and maintaining customer loyalty amidst rising costs and economic uncertainties.
00:00 Understanding the Costs of Opening a Cafe
01:01 Introduction to the Series and Guest
02:28 Anticipating Business Challenges in 2025
03:51 Strategies for New Revenue Streams
10:30 Customer Sentiment and Economic Realities
15:50 The Reality of Running a Cafe Business
17:55 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview
Connect with Carol Salloum and Three Tomatoes Cafe here:
🤑 This episode is brought to you by Map It Forward's revised on-demand online workshop "It's Time to Become a Coffee Consultant" available now on our website with additional new bonus material including the coffee consultant career map. Get more details on how you can create an alternative revenue stream today at https://mapitforward.coffee/workshops
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🤑 This episode is brought to you by Map It Forward's revised on-demand online workshop "It's Time to Become a Coffee Consultant" available now on our website with additional new bonus material including the coffee consultant career map. Get more details on how you can create an alternative revenue stream today at https://mapitforward.coffee/workshops
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They discuss Carol's journey from running Almond Bar, a renowned restaurant, to managing a successful neighborhood cafe. Carol also provides insights into the different business models of neighborhood cafes versus city cafes, price sensitivity, and the importance of building community relationships.
The episode highlights the hard work, stress, and dedication required to run a successful cafe and touches on themes like imposter syndrome and the economic pressures facing the coffee industry.
Tune in to learn more about the realities of hospitality from someone who has been living it for 17 years.
00:00 Opening a Cafe: The Misconceptions
01:30 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest
02:26 Carol Salloum's Journey and Achievements
06:56 Running a Neighborhood Cafe vs. City Cafe
09:44 Challenges in the Coffee Industry
18:59 Imposter Syndrome and Expertise in Hospitality
24:45 Conclusion and Wrap-Up
Connect with Carol Salloum and Three Tomatoes Cafe here:
🤑 This episode is brought to you by Map It Forward's revised on-demand online workshop "It's Time to Become a Coffee Consultant" available now on our website with additional new bonus material including the coffee consultant career map. Get more details on how you can create an alternative revenue stream today at https://mapitforward.coffee/workshops
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In this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro, host Lee Safar and guest Alejandro discuss the anticipated difficulties in coffee production in Brazil for 2025, predicting a tight supply if production falls below 42.
The conversation covers the impact on the coffee market, rising prices, and the distress this will bring across the supply chain.
They emphasize the importance of securing coffee supplies now, the decline in coffee quality, and the innovation needed in machine manufacturing.
Tune in for insights into the potential shifts and predictions for the coffee industry in 2025.
00:00 Brazil's Coffee Production Outlook for 2025
00:53 Introduction to Regenerative Coffee Farming Workshops
02:15 Reflecting on the Podcast Series with Alejandro
03:01 Predictions for Coffee Market in 2025
04:22 Impact of Market Changes on Coffee Quality
06:34 Future Trends and Innovations in Coffee Industry
07:51 Challenges and Innovations in Coffee Farming
🤑 This episode is brought to you by Map It Forward's revised on-demand online workshop "It's Time to Become a Coffee Consultant" available now on our website with additional new bonus material including the coffee consultant career map. Get more details on how you can create an alternative revenue stream today at https://mapitforward.coffee/workshops
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In this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, host Lee Safar continues her conversation with Alejandro Cadena from Caravela.
They explore the importance of long-term success in the coffee industry, drawing parallels to successful sports teams like Real Madrid and Barcelona.
Alejandro emphasizes the need for collaboration and a team mentality among all stakeholders in the coffee supply chain, from farmers to exporters to consumers.
They discuss the challenges of detachment within the supply chain and the increasing individualistic mentality post-pandemic. The episode also highlights the necessity of forming genuine, long-term relationships and the value of having a long-term vision to navigate the complexities of the coffee market.
Tune in for insightful predictions about what 2025 holds for the coffee industry.
00:00 Building a Winning Team in Coffee
01:01 Introduction to the Series
03:59 The Long-Term Vision for Coffee Farming
08:47 The Importance of Relationships in Coffee
12:54 Challenges and Mentalities in the Coffee Industry
🤑 This episode is brought to you by Map It Forward's revised on-demand online workshop "It's Time to Become a Coffee Consultant" available now on our website with additional new bonus material including the coffee consultant career map. Get more details on how you can create an alternative revenue stream today at https://mapitforward.coffee/workshops
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