#340 [ENCORE] Andres Felipe Ospina: The Negative Impacts of Koji Coffee | The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast

This is the 3rd in a 5-part series with Japan-based Colombian ecological scientist, coffee expert, and business owner of Colors Of Coffee, Andres Felipe Ospina. This series explores "The dangerous impact of using Foreign Microbes in Coffee Processing"

In this episode of the series, Andres Felipe explains the tests done in his labs on the impact of Koji on ecosystems and the results are an alarming indicator for what scientists will most likely document in the field.

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#339 [ENCORE] Andres Felipe Ospina: Koji Coffee Is Not What It Seems | The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast

This is the 2nd in a 5-part series with Japan-based Colombian ecological scientist, coffee expert, and business owner of Colors Of Coffee, Andres Felipe Ospina. This series explores "The dangerous impact of using Foreign Microbes in Coffee Processing"

In this episode of the series, Andres Felipe helps us understand what Koji and wine yeast are, how they are used in coffee production, and how they are connected to the ecosystem.

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#338 [ENCORE] Andres Felipe Ospina: The Ecology of Coffee and Microbes | The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast

This is the first in a 5-part series with Japan-based Colombian ecological scientist, coffee expert, and business owner of Colors Of Coffee, Andres Felipe Ospina. This series explores "The dangerous impact of using Foreign Microbes in Coffee Processing"

In this first episode of the series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward, Andres Felipe breaks down the ecology of coffee and the role that microbes play in the process of maintaining the delicate balance within the coffee-growing ecosystem.

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#337 Aaron Atkinson: Aligned Coffee Workplace Cultures | The Daily Coffee Pro Middle East Podcast

This is the 5th in a 5-part series with Houston, Texas-based General Manager of Blending Coffee House, Aaron Atkinson. In this series, we'll explore "The role of a General Manager in a coffee workplace".

In this final episode of the podcast series, Aaron and Lee unpack why it's so important to make sure that the culture your staff is looking for is aligned with the workplace culture you're creating.

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#336 Aaron Atkinson: Cultivating Great Coffee Professionals | The Daily Coffee Pro Middle East Podcast

This is the 4th in a 5-part series with Houston, Texas-based General Manager of Blending Coffee House, Aaron Atkinson. In this series, we'll explore "The role of a General Manager in a coffee workplace".

In this episode of the podcast series, Aaron explains his strategy as a General Manager for cultivating the kind of great coffee professionals that fit a thriving professional specialty coffee business.

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#335 Aaron Atkinson: Staff Personal and Professional Development | The Daily Coffee Pro Middle East Podcast

This is the 3rd in a 5-part series with Houston, Texas-based General Manager of Blending Coffee House, Aaron Atkinson. In this series, we'll explore "The role of a General Manager in a coffee workplace".

In this episode of the podcast series, Aaron talks about the importance of nurturing personal and professional development for staff and the overall impact this has on the business and team as a whole.

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#334 Aaron Atkinson: Staff Retention Challenges in Coffee | The Daily Coffee Pro Middle East Podcast

This is the 2nd in a 5-part series with Houston, Texas-based General Manager of Blending Coffee House, Aaron Atkinson. In this series, we'll explore "The role of a General Manager in a coffee workplace".

In this episode of the podcast series, Aaron shares his insights as a GM into his approach to retaining staff and why it's so important to start early in the process.

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#333 Aaron Atkinson: The Role of a Coffee General Manager | The Daily Coffee Pro Middle East Podcast

This is the first in a 5-part series with Houston, Texas-based General Manager of Blending Coffee House, Aaron Atkinson. In this series, we'll explore "The role of a General Manager in a coffee workplace".

In this first episode of the series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward, Aaron breaks down the role of a General Manager in a multi-faceted coffee business.

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#332 Todd McCarthy: Tips For Future Roasting Brand Owners | The Daily Coffee Pro Middle East Podcast

This is the 5th in a 5-part series with Business owner and Coffee Roasting Consultant, Todd McCarthy from Full Spectrum Coffee based in Coffs Harbour, Australia. In this series, having recently launched his latest coffee business, Full Spectrum, Todd gives us insight into 'Launching a Coffee Roasting Brand Today'.

In this final episode of the podcast series, Todd gives 5 tips for future roasting brand owners seeking to take a well-thought-out process to launch a coffee roasting business focused on values as well as profit.

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#331 Todd McCarthy: Travelling To Coffee Origin | The Daily Coffee Pro Middle East Podcast

This is the 4th in a 5-part series with Business owner and Coffee Roasting Consultant, Todd McCarthy from Full Spectrum Coffee based in Coffs Harbour, Australia. In this series, having recently launched his latest coffee business, Full Spectrum, Todd gives us insight into 'Launching a Coffee Roasting Brand Today'.

In this episode of the podcast series, Todd shares what the value of his first origin trip to Colombia contributed to his approach to his coffee roasting brand Full Spectrum and to the way he talks about the coffee he purchases and sells.

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#330 Todd McCarthy: Education Required To Launch Your Coffee Roasting Brand | The Daily Coffee Pro Middle East Podcast

This is the 3rd in a 5-part series with Business owner and Coffee Roasting Consultant, Todd McCarthy from Full Spectrum Coffee based in Coffs Harbour, Australia. In this series, having recently launched his latest coffee business, Full Spectrum, Todd gives us insight into 'Launching a Coffee Roasting Brand Today'.

In this episode of the podcast series, Todd unveils the broad spectrum of knowledge required to launch a coffee-roasting brand. While the obvious seems to be acquiring knowledge to roast coffee the way you want, the actual knowledge base required extends significantly beyond that.

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#329 Todd McCarthy: Deciding How To Roast Your Coffee | The Daily Coffee Pro Middle East Podcast

This is the 2nd in a 5-part series with Business owner and Coffee Roasting Consultant, Todd McCarthy from Full Spectrum Coffee based in Coffs Harbour, Australia. In this series, having recently launched his latest coffee business, Full Spectrum, Todd gives us insight into 'Launching a Coffee Roasting Brand Today'.

In this episode of the podcast series, Todd gives us insight into the decision-making process for arriving at the roasting style you'll choose for your coffee roasting brand.

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#328 Todd McCarthy: Launching a Coffee Roasting Brand | The Daily Coffee Pro Middle East Podcast

This is the first in a 5-part series with Business owner and Coffee Roasting Consultant, Todd McCarthy from Full Spectrum Coffee based in Coffs Harbour, Australia. In this series, having recently launched his latest coffee business, Full Spectrum, Todd gives us insight into 'Launching a Coffee Roasting Brand Today'.

In this first episode of the series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward, Todd outlines the pros and cons he experienced launching a coffee roasting brand in 2023.

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#327 Shivaun Bromley: Workplace Communication Strategies | The Daily Coffee Pro Middle East Podcast

This is the 5th in a 5-part series with new coffee industry human resources consultant, Shivaun Bromley. In this series, we'll explore what role human resources should play in coffee businesses.

In this final episode of the podcast series, Shivaun talks about effective communication strategies that lead to positive outcomes, even when the conversations are difficult to have.

Shivaun recommends as a resource: https://www.radicalcandor.com/

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#326 Shivaun Bromley: The Employee Workplace Experience | The Daily Coffee Pro Middle East Podcast

This is the 4th in a 5-part series with new coffee industry human resources consultant, Shivaun Bromley. In this series, we'll explore what role human resources should play in coffee businesses.

In this episode of the podcast series, Shivaun helps us understand why it's important to look at the workplace from the perspective of the employee.

Shivaun recommends as a resource: https://www.radicalcandor.com/

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#325 Shivaun Bromley: Workplace Compliance in Coffee | The Daily Coffee Pro Middle East Podcast

This is the 3rd in a 5-part series with new coffee industry human resources consultant, Shivaun Bromley. In this series, we'll explore what role human resources should play in coffee businesses.

In this episode of the podcast series, Shivaun breaks down what workplace compliance is and why it's important on many different levels for employers and employees.

Shivaun recommends as a resource: https://www.radicalcandor.com/

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#324 Shivaun Bromley: Coffee Business Workplace Culture | The Daily Coffee Pro Middle East Podcast

This is the 2nd in a 5-part series with new coffee industry human resources consultant, Shivaun Bromley. In this series, we'll explore what role human resources should play in coffee businesses.

In this episode of the podcast series, Shivaun helps us unpack the layers of creating a healthy workplace culture.

Shivaun recommends as a resource: https://www.radicalcandor.com/

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#323 Shivaun Bromley: Human Resources and Coffee Small Business | The Daily Coffee Pro Middle East Podcast

This is the first in a 5-part series with new coffee industry human resources consultant, Shivaun Bromley. In this series, we'll explore what role human resources should play in coffee businesses.

In this first episode of the series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward, Shivaun explains what Human Resources (HR) is and why it's important to small businesses, and what to focus on if you're looking to introduce it to your workplace.

Shivaun recommends as a resource: https://www.radicalcandor.com/

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#322 Simon Gautherin: Critical Thinking Amongst Coffee Professionals | The Daily Coffee Pro Middle East Podcast

This is the 5th in a 5-part series with Coffee Educator, Simon Gautherin. In this series, Simon and Lee will explore the theme "Acquiring Coffee Knowledge".

In this episode of the podcast series, Simon explores the importance of cultivating skills in critical thinking.

Simon's recent article on water chemistry: https://www.zestcoffee.com.au/2023/05/19/the-impact-of-ions-on-coffee-flavours/

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#321 Simon Gautherin: Trends in Coffee Knowledge Transfer | The Daily Coffee Pro Middle East Podcast

This is the 4th in a 5-part series with Coffee Educator, Simon Gautherin. In this series, Simon and Lee will explore the theme "Acquiring Coffee Knowledge".

In this episode of the podcast series, Simon discusses coffee trends and trends in coffee knowledge transfer within the coffee industry.

Simon's recent article on water chemistry: https://www.zestcoffee.com.au/2023/05/19/the-impact-of-ions-on-coffee-flavours/

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