This is the 4th of a five-part podcast series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward with Osamah Alawwam, co-founder of The Roasting House based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This series first aired on the Map It Forward Middle East Podcast.

In this series, Osamah and Lee explore the challenges of running a business in the Middle East.

In this episode of the podcast series, Lee and Osamah discuss the cultural barriers and challenges faced by business owners in the Middle Eastern specialty coffee industry.

They cover difficulties such as initiating customer interactions across genders, the impact of cultural awareness, and the importance of owner involvement in the success of businesses.

The episode also touches upon the role of social media in the coffee industry and delves into generational business dynamics and the complexities of entrepreneurship.

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This is episode five of a 5-part podcast series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward, hosted by Lee Safar and featuring returning guest Carley Garner.

Carley is a commodity broker and the founder of US-based commodity brokerage firm, DeCarley Trading.

In this series, Lee and Carley discuss the coffee futures market in 2025 and 2026.

No information in this series is financial advice and trading comes at the risk of losing money.

In this final episode of the podcast series, Lee and Carley discuss the volatility of the coffee market and what producers can expect for 2025 and 2026.

They delve into factors affecting coffee prices, including market trends, speculation, and economic influences.

The conversation also covers the challenges smallholder farmers face and the impact of technology on commodity pricing.

Additionally, they explore how recent geopolitical factors and market behaviors could drive future price fluctuations.

The episode concludes with advice on how small businesses in the coffee industry can navigate these turbulent times.

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This is episode four of a 5-part podcast series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward, hosted by Lee Safar and featuring returning guest Carley Garner.

Carley is a commodity broker and the founder of US-based commodity brokerage firm, DeCarley Trading.

In this series, Lee and Carley discuss the coffee futures market in 2025 and 2026.

No information in this series is financial advice and trading comes at the risk of losing money.

In this episode of the podcast series, Lee and Carley explore hedging strategies for coffee producers to manage risk in the volatile coffee market of 2025 and 2026.

They discuss the use of options as a tool for both producers and roasters to navigate market fluctuations, emphasizing the importance of not being fully in or out of hedging.

Carly offers detailed insights into the costs and complexities of hedging, and practical examples for producers looking to protect themselves from market downturns.

Join the next episode to learn about the role of speculators in the coffee market.

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This is episode three of a 5-part podcast series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward, hosted by Lee Safar and featuring returning guest Carley Garner.

Carley is a commodity broker and the founder of US-based commodity brokerage firm, DeCarley Trading.

In this series, Lee and Carley discuss the coffee futures market in 2025 and 2026.

No information in this series is financial advice and trading comes at the risk of losing money.

In this episode of the podcast series, Lee and Carley explore hedging strategies for coffee producers to manage risk in the volatile coffee market of 2025 and 2026.

They discuss the use of options as a tool for both producers and roasters to navigate market fluctuations, emphasizing the importance of not being fully in or out of hedging.

Carly offers detailed insights into the costs and complexities of hedging, and practical examples for producers looking to protect themselves from market downturns.

Join the next episode to learn about the role of speculators in the coffee market.

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This is episode two of a 5-part podcast series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward, hosted by Lee Safar and featuring returning guest Carley Garner.

Carley is a commodity broker and the founder of US-based commodity brokerage firm, DeCarley Trading.

In this series, Lee and Carley discuss the coffee futures market in 2025 and 2026.

No information in this series is financial advice and trading comes at the risk of losing money.

In this episode of the podcast series, Lee and Carley dive into the complexities of the coffee market, focusing on the differences between cash and futures markets.

They explore how emotional factors and external forces like tariffs and currency fluctuations impact market rationality.

The discussion also highlights the importance of direct trade and the challenges of implementing minimum pricing for farmers.

Additionally, the episode touches on tools available to farmers for risk management and the impact of government subsidies on agricultural commodities. Tune in to gain insights into navigating the volatile coffee market and managing financial risks effectively.

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This is episode one of a 5-part podcast series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward, hosted by Lee Safar and featuring returning guest Carley Garner.

Carley is a commodity broker and the founder of US-based commodity brokerage firm, DeCarley Trading.

In this series, Lee and Carley discuss the coffee futures market in 2025 and 2026.

No information in this series is financial advice and trading comes at the risk of losing money.

In this episode of the podcast series, Lee and Carley delve into the extraordinary volatility in the coffee futures market in 2025.

They discuss the unusual correlation between unrelated markets such as gold, tech stocks, and coffee, and the impact of massive monetary input into the system.

Carley shares her insights into the human behavior driving these market fluctuations, the role of speculators, and what farmers and industry professionals can learn to navigate such tumultuous times.

The episode aims to provide better understanding and tools for managing the coffee market's unpredictability.

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