As 2020 progresses, I'm hearing from a number of coffee professionals resentful that they've lost their job in coffee and don't think it's fair that they have been put in this position by their previous employer without any support to make ends meet. Let's discuss some alternatives to feeling this resentment and how you can be more proactive in leading yourself through this if you're in this situation.
Read MoreWe're planning great things for 2021. There will be some changes happening that won't affect the podcast at all but I wanted to let you'll know because transparency is important to us at MAP IT FORWARD and you gotta walk the [transparency] talk (once you're ready to of course).
Read MoreAs a result of kicking the can down the road and not operating in a viable value chain that focuses on cultivating long term sustainability for each of the stakeholders, we're not having to deal with those consequences. How did we get here and why did we as an industry allow it to get to this point?
Read MoreAs the ongoing global disruptors of 2020 continue to unfold and reak havoc in the world, many veils are being lifted on business and value chain models that have existed for decades that seem to be working against most stakeholders. In this episode, we'll talk about what some of those corrections are and how they're coming to light.
Read MoreSelling things online brings forward a new learning curve for business owners that can often seem daunting. While the list of things we cover in this episode of the podcast is not by any means complete, it is substantial enough to get you started on things to consider when launching a coffee brand through an online store.
Read MoreOn our 300th episode of the podcast, the focus is the MAP IT FORWARD tag line "Conspiring to Each Other's Success" and in this episode, we'll discuss the three main steps involved in making sure your idea for a coffee brand goes on to see success and doesn't stall through inaction.
Read MoreMany coffee enthusiasts amongst the masses that have been laid off from the corporate sector as a result of the pandemic are contemplating the advantages of a low barrier to entry into the coffee industry as an easy and viable option into business ownership as 2020 progresses. In this episode, we'll uncover some of the blindspots ahead that you may not have considered.
Read MoreSo, you've decided you want to enter the coffee industry and you don't have any experience in coffee. Perhaps you want to expand your coffee focused business in a direction that you don't have expertise. A consultant who has the knowledge and skill level to fast track your learning may be a great asset that helps to conspire to your ultimate success. The wrong consultant can lead you to a disastrous outcome costing you valuable time and money. Let's unpack how to avoid some of those potential landmines.
Read MoreThe amount a coffee consultant can charge is as vast as the varying qualifications that may lead you to consider yourself a consultant in the coffee industry. Let's discuss how should you structure your pricing as a consultant in the coffee industry.
Read MoreThe landscape is shifting in the coffee industry and, as people look to find new revenue streams, they're considering their options of becoming a consultant in the coffee industry. Here are some things you should consider before deciding to become a "coffee" consultant.
Read MoreIn this episode of the podcast, we explore what you're saying when you tout phrases like "death before decaf" as a member of the coffee industry.
Read MoreAs 2020 rolls on and we see more and more people laid off from their corporate jobs, we're seeing a troubling trend in the coffee roasting sector emerging. Listen to this episode of the podcast to find out what it is.
Read MoreWe're spearheading the emergence of a new vibrant subculture within the global coffee industry that's focused on cultivating open-mindedness, accountability, critical thinking, independent thinking, and entrepreneurship. It's a vibrant and encouraging community that's focused on elevating each other.
Read MoreFrom the thousands of first-time coffee owners I've spoken to, whether they've gone on to be successful or not, there's one mistake they all admit to. Listen to this episode to find out more.
Read MoreThe deeper we get into what seems like a never-ending convergence of crisis' that 2020 keeps serving up, the more businesses we see deciding to close. However, some fantastic success stories are resulting in businesses thriving. In this episode, we'll discuss the thread that these business owners all have in common.
Read MoreDeciding to set the profitability of your business much higher than the industry standard is a proactive leadership position that can be engineered to achieve significant success.
Read MoreIf there's one great thing that 2020 has offered the hospitality industry it's the opportunity to reassess whether operating within a (broken) model that aspires to 3% annual net profit margins is want we want to continue with or whether it's a time to engineer a new profitability standard in the businesses we run.
Read MoreIn a time when many of the employees and business owners in our industry have lost their jobs and gone out of business, it begs the questions, for those who want to work, what can they do to start generating revenue right now in coffee?
Read MoreBeing REACTIVE to situations means that, as a leader, whether you're leading yourself or others, you're never defining the direction of the situations you find yourself in. What if you were to transition to assume a PROACTIVE leadership position in your coffee career or business and intentionally set the FLOW and direction of your business and/or career?
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Read MoreAs ancient as the act of drinking coffee is, the professionalization of the barista and popularization of the modern-day cafe and gadgets is relatively new. And for an industry still finding its way through adolescence, we seem to be lead by fads and influencers to guide what we deem to be worthy of support. How is 2020 changing the tide as people challenge the established gatekeepers of influence in our industry?
James Hoffmann 'Can You Trust My Reviews?': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6I5QqmVZYY8
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