Send us a textTyler and I discuss the new roastery he built out and his new 6kg Mill City coffee roaster. It's a fun episode and it was great to catch back up with Tyler and see how far he has come! Check out Storyline Coffee Roasters here: https://storylinecoffeeroasters.comhttps://www.instagram.com/storylinecoffeeroasters/Favorites Coffee Books: Coffee Roasting Best Practices: https://amzn.to/38uRJih (Deep in the weeds)The World Atlas of Coffee: https://amzn.to/3s4tiQg...

Send us a textHave you ever wondered what a coffee hunter does? In this episode, we cover that and much more. I have always dreamed about visiting Brazil and getting a chance to speak with Andre was such a blessing. The more I speak to farmers around the globe the more I realize that we are all so similar in what we want in life. A good family, amazing coffee, and to use our hands to create something amazing. Can't wait to visit your farm one day my friend!Check out Andre here on IG: https://...

Send us a textI had a blast speaking with Matt Rosenblum and Misha Mansoor. It is not too often you hop on a call with two people you have never met and immediately feel like a friend. Their energy is contagious and I ended the podcast feeling hopeful and motivated to continue on my own path. This coffee journey is different for everyone and all of us will face some of the same struggles. The best we can do is share the journey and hope to move everyone a tad bit closer to their goals. Thanks...

Send us a textIn this episode, we journey with Jorge through Guatemala. He is a coffee hunter and loves sharing his knowledge and passion for coffee with the local farmers. The lives they live are so different and unique than my own and I can't help but leave the conversation with more of an appreciation and respect for all those who help produce the coffee we all love. Go follow Jorge below. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pergamino502/His Coffee: https://www.instagram.com/tinitas...

Send us a textBert gets me excited about cold brew in this episode as we discuss his San Franciscan SF6 Roaster, inflation, and business. This episode was highly motivating for me and really put some things in perspective. I appreciate Bert's transparency and openness in sharing his lessons learned and knowledge. Individuals like Bert are what makes this coffee industry so unique. Thanks for coming on the show my friend and I am looking forward to stopping by next time I am passing thro...

Send us a textI had the pleasure of speaking with a marvelous coffee roaster from Shanghai China. We discussed the current lockdown situation, the coffee produced in Kona and China, roasters, and life. Matt is a super humble dude and it was a pleasure to learn more about his culture and what the coffee scene is like in Shanghai! Follow Matt with BerryBird coffee below. Website: https://www.berrybirdcoffee.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/berrybirdcoffee/Favorites Coffe...

Send us a textI had a blast speaking with my old buddy about the coffee trailer he and his wife just started. Although he does not roast coffee yet I wanted to have Nate on because I feel starting a coffee trailer or cart is great for coffee roasters who want to start selling their own coffee. Nate was very generous in providing his figures and numbers on how much it costs to start a coffee trailer and also how much you can make with a coffee trailer. For me, it was highly motivating to...

Send us a textThings do not always go the way you planned but sometimes that may not be a bad thing. Learning to accept the setbacks can be tough especially when you poured your heart and soul out for a dream that falls short of working out. We always see the success stories displayed on YouTube and the other social media platforms but I feel obligated to tell the humbling stories as well. Those moments in life that crush you and make you feel trapped. I am very excited to be marc...

Send us a textScott Thomas with Freedom Hill Coffee Roasters has been a major motivation for me over the past few months. I remember sitting in the truck at my work's parking lot about 2 years ago listening to Scott tell me about his dream of starting a coffee roastery. I provided what little info I knew at the time and then off he went. Fast forward 2 years and he has a 10kg roaster in a 10,000 sqft facility and employees. His story is inspiring to me because it just goes to show...

Send us a textChris Deferio, host of the podcast "Keys to the Shop", really dropped some knowledge in this episode. We discuss everything from buying a coffee shop vs building one from scratch, the biggest issues causing coffee shops to fail, the media side of coffee, and consulting. We cover a ton of coffee ground in this episode I am fortunate to have gotten to speak with him. Hope you enjoy the episode and thanks for recording and episode with me Chris!Keys To The Shop Podcast: https://key...

Send us a textIt is always good to discuss coffee with a veteran brother! As an active-duty veteran and U.S. Army Reserve UH-60 Blackhawk crew chief Mike has been serving more than just great coffee. In this episode, we discuss the competitive nature of coffee in Southern California, the difficulties in starting a coffee roastery, and Black Rifle Coffee's IPO. Check out Mike's site and follow on social media.Follow Mike!https://www.revisionroasters.comhttps://www.instagram.com/rev...

Send us a textTom is one of those guys you go hang out with and you may end up in another country looking out over a mountain pondering life. I have always enjoyed my conversations with Tom and I really think what he is doing is what puts the "good" in humanity. I think we can all do more and I know for sure that I can when it comes to helping those who create the amazing coffee we drink. I just need to take more action. If you would like to help Tom build a house for a fami...

Send us a textIt is always a pleasure to speak to someone close to home about the coffee world. Marcus's take on the industry and our love for the art of roasting is what connects us all in this crazy coffee adventure. While learning to roast coffee we all follow that same long learning curve of excitement, frustration, and curiosity! Good luck in culinary school brother! Can't wait to get up there and see "big bird" one day!Favorites Coffee Books: Coffee Roasting Best Practices: h...

Send us a textWhat a fun conversation! I truly hope you make your dream of buying a coffee farm and creating the change you desire in Colombia a reality. Your genuine care for your family and the people of Colombia is admirable and I cant wait to see how it turns out. Maybe one day I can come down there and we can ride "burros" around the farm and watch the kids explore. Hopefully, you will have your YouTube channel going by then and we can document it! hahaFavorites Coffee Books: ...

Send us a textJason didn’t sugarcoat much, and I honestly respect that so much in a person. I learned a lot from this episode and will definitely take some of this advice to heart. Everyone’s journey is so different and it was nice to talk to someone pursuing a unique business model and crushing it. Truly hope you guys enjoy the episode. If you are interested in dropshipping with Jason hit him up below. Website: https://pathcoffees.comYouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCTv9OhIOD2dd9G...

Send us a textAdd DescSpeaking with Frida made me realize how much I want to just surround myself with good wholesome people. The kind of people that have a passion for tradition, family, and what they do. I learned a ton from this episode and I hope you enjoyed it as well. Check out Frida's farm through her website and Instagram linked below. Fundo Frida Website: https://fundofrida.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/fundofrida/Favorites Coffee Books: Coffee Roasting Best Practices: ...

Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss the incredible journey of Tyler Ellison as he takes us on the journey of building out a coffee trailer, legal issues with the name of the business, roasting on the new Aillio bullet, and the battle to keep pursuing coffee. I had a blast speaking with Tyler and I learned a ton in this episode. I have been curious about the coffee trailer arena and he definitely did not glamorize or sugarcoat anything about the realities of it. Hope you guys enjoy...

Send us a textI learned a ton from Ben in this episode and the conversation really shed some light on how we can all work together to help coffee farmers earn a sustainable income. Hearing about the landscape, the people, the culture, the native language, and the laughter is what makes coffee so special. There is a story to be shared for everyone in the coffee supply chain and the happier we can make everyone's experience in that chain the better off we will be as a coffee culture. Hope you e...

Send us a textThis episode made me reflect on why some people are building a legacy while others are chasing a hobby. Speaking with Alex was such a pleasure. I feel like we had so much in common (besides how fast he is executing and moving forward). Alex is a hustler and it comes through in this podcast. I hope you enjoy and show Alex some love. Check out his website and follow him with the links below. Aulie's Website: https://www.auliescoffee.comAulie's IG: https://www.instagram...

Send us a textIt has been long overdue. My dream for starting a coffee shop goes back many years. Hopefully, 2022 is the year I can make that dream become a reality. Like all ventures though there is risk involved. I know things can change quickly and not go as planned but I am pretty confident that this will be something we can pull off in 2022. I hope the series I am about to document is beneficial to you and I hope Cedar Ota is a place we can all gather one day and meet, drink coffee...