Part 5 of 5: Lee Safar and Nawar Adra explore how coffee businesses are becoming more operationally complex and what that means for innovation, menu strategy, and future growth.
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Part 4 of 5: Lee Safar and Nawar Adra discuss what has changed in the economy, why generic cafe models are now dangerous, and who is best positioned to grow.
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Part 3 of 5: Lee Safar and Nawar Adra discuss how hospitality shapes risk, why saying no can be strategic, and why branding is one of the most consequential bets in coffee.
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Part 2 of 5: Lee Safar and Nawar Adra discuss how mature operators decide what to grow, what to stop funding, and why business data matters more than ego.
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Part 1 of 5: Lee Safar and Nawar Adra discuss how Stitch Coffee used brand investment, retail strategy, and carefully chosen sites to grow during the coffee crisis.
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This is the 5th episode in a 5-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward hosted by Lee Safar.
Our guest on the podcast in this series is Nawar Adra, founder of global coffee brand Stitch Coffee.
In this series, Nawar and Lee discuss the reality of this coffee market volatility from the perspective of coffee businesses in consuming countries as they traverse the challenges that come with doing business in 2025.
Join Lee and Nawar in the final episode of a five-part series, where they discuss the future of the coffee industry amid market volatility.
The conversation delves into the importance of understanding customer behavior, proper business pricing, and how lessons from other industries can help navigate upcoming challenges in 2025.
Discover how adapting and innovating can ensure the survival and growth of coffee businesses in these turbulent times.
Don't miss insightful discussions on market research, cognitive dissonance, and the role of commercial strategies in specialty coffee. Available now on The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward.
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This is the 4th episode in a 5-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward hosted by Lee Safar.
Our guest on the podcast in this series is Nawar Adra, founder of global coffee brand Stitch Coffee.
In this series, Nawar and Lee discuss the reality of this coffee market volatility from the perspective of coffee businesses in consuming countries as they traverse the challenges that come with doing business in 2025.
In this episode of the podcast series, Nawar and Lee engage in discussion about market volatility, industry challenges, and innovative solutions in the coffee world.
Nawar shares his pioneering thoughts on fusing convenience with quality, the importance of being adaptive, and the necessity of broadening one's perspective by listening to customers and team members.
Stay tuned for predictions on how the coffee industry will evolve by 2025. Don't miss out on these actionable business strategies and sustainable coffee production tips!
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This is the 3rd episode in a 5-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward hosted by Lee Safar.
Our guest on the podcast in this series is Nawar Adra, founder of global coffee brand Stitch Coffee.
In this series, Nawar and Lee discuss the reality of this coffee market volatility from the perspective of coffee businesses in consuming countries as they traverse the challenges that come with doing business in 2025.
In this episode of the Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, Lee and Nawar delve into how Nawar embraced innovative approaches like e-commerce and drip bags during COVID-19, emphasizing the importance of adaptability, resilience, and strategic risk-taking.
Learn how crisis can be a catalyst for creative solutions and strong industry relationships that drive success. Don't miss out on this insightful conversation aimed at helping coffee businesses navigate market volatility and achieve sustainable growth.
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This is the 2nd episode in a 5-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward hosted by Lee Safar.
Our guest on the podcast in this series is Nawar Adra, founder of global coffee brand Stitch Coffee.
In this series, Nawar and Lee discuss the reality of this coffee market volatility from the perspective of coffee businesses in consuming countries as they traverse the challenges that come with doing business in 2025.
In this episode of the podcast, Lee and Nawar share crucial insights on making business decisions during times of market volatility.
They discuss the importance of understanding your business fundamentals, the challenges of staying relevant, and the necessity of data-driven decisions.
They also emphasize the value of having a strong support system, the role of innovation during crises, and maintaining accountability.
Additionally, Lee announces the availability of the Introduction to Regenerative Coffee Farming Workshops, aimed at helping coffee professionals adapt to future challenges.
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This is the first episode in a 5-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward hosted by Lee Safar.
Our guest on the podcast in this series is Nawar Adra, founder of the global coffee brand, Stitch Coffee.
In this series, Nawar and Lee discuss the reality of this coffee market volatility from the perspective of coffee businesses in consuming countries as they traverse the challenges of doing business in 2025.
In this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, Lee and Nawar discuss the rising stress levels, increasing work demands, and market volatility affecting coffee businesses globally.
Learn about the impacts of climate change, green coffee pricing, and technology on coffee production, as well as the new consumer trends in the coffee market.
Also, explore the significance of company culture and how AI can be leveraged in the coffee industry.
Be sure to check out the Introduction to Regenerative Coffee Farming Workshops available on demand.
Join us to gain insights into navigating the rapidly changing coffee landscape in 2025 and beyond.
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This is the 4th in a 4-part series with Nawar Adra from Stitch Coffee. In this series, Nawar and Lee (who were in Dubai together for World of Coffee) discuss what the Middle East taught them about the future of coffee worldwide.
In this episode of the series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast, Nawar and Lee close out this series by discussing an unusual phenomenon that they witnessed during their time in the UAE that they've not seen anywhere else in the world. It's called The Barista Mafia and they're presenting interesting challenges for the specialty coffee ecosystem in the region.
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This is the 3rd in a 4-part series with Nawar Adra from Stitch Coffee. In this series, Nawar and Lee (who were in Dubai together for World of Coffee) discuss what the Middle East taught them about the future of coffee worldwide.
In this episode of the series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast, Nawar and Lee explore what they learned about the coffee consumer from their time in the Middle East and what it shows about the future of specialty coffee around the world.
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This is the 2nd in a 4-part series with Nawar Adra from Stitch Coffee. In this series, Nawar and Lee (who were in Dubai together for World of Coffee) discuss what the Middle East taught them about the future of coffee worldwide.
In this episode of the series, Nawar and Lee explore what the cafes they visited in the United Arab Emirates have to teach us about the future of coffee and the potential of where cafes are headed.
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This is the 1st in a 4-part series with Nawar Adra from Stitch Coffee. In this series, Nawar and Lee (who were in Dubai together for World of Coffee) discuss what the Middle East taught them about the future of coffee worldwide.
In this episode of the series, Nawar and Lee talk about what they learned from their time in the Middle East about the future of coffee from the perspective of the industry.
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Welcome to the 8th episode of The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast live series from World of Coffee Dubai with today's guest, Nawar Adra. Nawar came to Dubai to assist with the podcast and our booth. He's the owner of Stitch Coffee based in Sydney, Australia. https://www.linkedin.com/in/nawar-adra-12909516a/ https://stitch.coffee/
Join host Lee Safar as she explores "The Future of Specialty Coffee in the Middle East" with esteemed guests (17 in total) from around the world who joined us live as the official podcast partners for World of Coffee Dubai, and recorded podcast episodes from the show floor.
This is an excellent opportunity for coffee enthusiasts, industry professionals, and anyone interested in the world of coffee to learn, gain insight, and grow in knowledge about the fastest-growing coffee industry in the world - the Middle East.
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This is the final episode in a 5 part series with Nawar Adra from Stitch Coffee in Sydney. Nawar is an expert in Coffee Branding and has joined us to share his insights into new approaches to coffee branding.
In this final episode, Nawar and Lee unpack the question - Does coffee (and all its iterations) have a branding problem?
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This is the 4th episode in a 5 part series with Nawar Adra from Stitch Coffee in Sydney. Nawar is an expert in Coffee Branding and has joined us to share his insights into new approaches to coffee branding.
In this 4th episode, Nawar and Lee explore how coffee brands are being forced to adapt to ongoing change in the coffee industry and the greater volatility in the world.
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This is the 3rd episode in a 5 part series with Nawar Adra from Stitch Coffee in Sydney. Nawar is an expert in Coffee Branding and has joined us to share his insights into new approaches to coffee branding.
In this 3rd episode, Nawar helps manage our expectations about the cost involved in branding your coffee brand based on what stage you are in your business development.
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This is the 2nd episode in a 5 part series with Nawar Adra from Stitch Coffee in Sydney. Nawar is an expert in Coffee Branding and has joined us to share his insights into new approaches to coffee branding.
In this 2nd episode, Nawar gives us insight into how to create (and evolve) a coffee brand based on the extensive knowledge and experience he has building one of the best coffee brands in Sydney Australia.
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This is the first episode in a 5 part series with Nawar Adra from Stitch Coffee in Sydney. Nawar is an expert in Coffee Branding and has joined us to share his insights into new approaches to coffee branding.
In this first episode, Nawar and Lee explore how coffee branding in cafes and roasteries is changing and why it's now become an essential part of building a successful business.
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