In the final episode of this series, Carol Salloum shares what makes cafés truly beloved and how systems, values, and cultural hospitality create longevity.
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In Part 4 of this series, Carol Salloum shares what café owners must prioritise to survive continued volatility in 2026.
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In Part 3 of this series, Carol Salloum shares what café owners should truly be nervous about in 2026 and why understanding customers and pricing strategy is critical for survival.
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In Part 2 of this series, Carol Salloum explores how rising costs and economic volatility are reshaping customer expectations and spending patterns in cafés.
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In Part 1 of this five-part series, Carol Salloum from 3Tomatoes reflects on how 2025 actually unfolded for café owners and what rising costs, staffing pressure, and industry shifts mean heading into 2026.
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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.
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.
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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.
They explore the implications of saturated markets, the upcoming challenges for businesses, and the impact of economic pressures on the coffee scene.
The conversation delves into the importance of running a values-driven business, the effects on labor markets, and consumer behaviors.
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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.
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.
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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.
They discuss the rising costs, changing market dynamics, and evolving consumer behaviors in Sydney's coffee culture.
Carol shares her experiences running cafes, the impact of tolls on city living, and the importance of creating meaningful customer connections.
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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.
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.
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