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Bert 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 through Alabama!

Follow Bert at Daysol Coffee below!!

• Website: https://www.daysolcoffeelab.co/our-coffee
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daysolcoffeelab/

Favorites Coffee Books: 

• Coffee Roasting Best Practices: https://amzn.to/38uRJih   (Deep in the weeds)
• The World Atlas of Coffee: https://amzn.to/3s4tiQg   (Overall view of the coffee stages)

My Mic I use: 

• Shure MV7 Mic: https://amzn.to/3fakq72

I 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.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/berrybirdcoffee/

Favorites Coffee Books: 

• Coffee Roasting Best Practices: https://amzn.to/38uRJih   (Deep in the weeds)
• The World Atlas of Coffee: https://amzn.to/3s4tiQg   (Overall view of the coffee stages)

My Mic I use: 

• Shure MV7 Mic: https://amzn.to/3fakq72

I 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 hear about his journey. I am in the process of following this path and it is nice to hear others' experiences. It was also nice reconnecting with an old friend and overall things, because of coffee!  Best of luck to you brother!

Please go and follow Abide Coffee Co. and if you are ever in the Destin, Florida area look them up. 

Follow them here where they give all the updates on where the trailer is going to be. 

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/AbideCoffeeFL/?fbclid=IwAR3Mo12Y48I8lsBsR8jADjNG3WViYRIxt6ftSsUJdmw-F0OPgN3bVKniK0o
• FB:https://www.facebook.com/abidecoffeeco

Favorites Coffee Books: 

• Coffee Roasting Best Practices: https://amzn.to/38uRJih   (Deep in the weeds)
• The World Atlas of Coffee: https://amzn.to/3s4tiQg   (Overall view of the coffee stages)

My Mic I use: 

• Shure MV7 Mic: https://amzn.to/3fakq72

Things 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 marching in this new direction and look forward to bringing you along the journey!

Head up, keep moving forward, smile, and never stop learning!

Favorites Coffee Books: 

• Coffee Roasting Best Practices: https://amzn.to/38uRJih   (Deep in the weeds)
• The World Atlas of Coffee: https://amzn.to/3s4tiQg   (Overall view of the coffee stages)

My Mic I use: 

• Shure MV7 Mic: https://amzn.to/3fakq72

Scott 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 that if you have the mindset and willpower to make a dream come true then all it takes is a belief in yourself and consistent daily action to make it a reality. 

Thanks so much for coming on the show Scott.

If you want to follow Scott or check out his site, the links are below.
Website: https://freedomhillcoffee.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freedomhillcoffee/
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/Freedomhillcoffee/

Favorites Coffee Books: 

• Coffee Roasting Best Practices: https://amzn.to/38uRJih   (Deep in the weeds)
• The World Atlas of Coffee: https://amzn.to/3s4tiQg   (Overall view of the coffee stages)

My Mic I use: 

• Shure MV7 Mic: https://amzn.to/3fakq72

Chris 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://keystotheshop.com/all-podcasts/

Favorites Coffee Books: 

• Coffee Roasting Best Practices: https://amzn.to/38uRJih   (Deep in the weeds)
• The World Atlas of Coffee: https://amzn.to/3s4tiQg   (Overall view of the coffee stages)

My Mic I use: 

• Shure MV7 Mic: https://amzn.to/3fakq72

It 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.com
https://www.instagram.com/revisionroasterscoffee/

Favorites Coffee Books: 

• Coffee Roasting Best Practices: https://amzn.to/38uRJih   (Deep in the weeds)
• The World Atlas of Coffee: https://amzn.to/3s4tiQg   (Overall view of the coffee stages)

My Mic I use: 

• Shure MV7 Mic: https://amzn.to/3fakq72

Tom 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 family in need please check out the links below. Feel free to reach out to Tom as well. He is a super cool dude.  He may be traveling some weeks so it may take him a few days to reply sometimes.

www.dwellingsnow.com   (US)
www.vdcol.org   (Colombia)

The family he mentioned at the end of the podcast that needs help:
Honduras Indigenous (Lenca) coffee family:  event.fundeasy.com/22696

Favorites Coffee Books: 

• Coffee Roasting Best Practices: https://amzn.to/38uRJih   (Deep in the weeds)
• The World Atlas of Coffee: https://amzn.to/3s4tiQg   (Overall view of the coffee stages)

My Mic I use: 

• Shure MV7 Mic: https://amzn.to/3fakq72

It 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: https://amzn.to/38uRJih   (Deep in the weeds)
• The World Atlas of Coffee: https://amzn.to/3s4tiQg   (Overall view of the coffee stages)

My Mic I use: 

• Shure MV7 Mic: https://amzn.to/3fakq72

What 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! haha

Favorites Coffee Books: 

• Coffee Roasting Best Practices: https://amzn.to/38uRJih   (Deep in the weeds)
• The World Atlas of Coffee: https://amzn.to/3s4tiQg   (Overall view of the coffee stages)

My Mic I use: 

• Shure MV7 Mic: https://amzn.to/3fakq72

Jason 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.com
YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCTv9OhIOD2dd9GQ_OPvj2Qw
IG: https://instagram.com/pathcoffee?utm_medium=copy_link

Favorites Coffee Books: 

• Coffee Roasting Best Practices: https://amzn.to/38uRJih   (Deep in the weeds)
• The World Atlas of Coffee: https://amzn.to/3s4tiQg   (Overall view of the coffee stages)

My Mic I use: 

• Shure MV7 Mic: https://amzn.to/3fakq72

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Speaking 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.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/fundofrida/

Favorites Coffee Books: 

• Coffee Roasting Best Practices: https://amzn.to/38uRJih   (Deep in the weeds)
• The World Atlas of Coffee: https://amzn.to/3s4tiQg   (Overall view of the coffee stages)

My Mic I use: 

• Shure MV7 Mic: https://amzn.to/3fakq72

In 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 it and check out the links below and follow Storyline Coffee Roasters!
Website: https://storylinecoffeeroasters.com
IG: https://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   (Overall view of the coffee stages)

My Mic I use: 

• Shure MV7 Mic: https://amzn.to/3fakq72

It 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, and discuss the shenanigans we are about to embark upon! Thank you guys for coming along on this journey! 

Favorites Coffee Books: 

• Coffee Roasting Best Practices: https://amzn.to/38uRJih   (Deep in the weeds)
• The World Atlas of Coffee: https://amzn.to/3s4tiQg   (Overall view of the coffee stages)

My Mic I use: 

• Shure MV7 Mic: https://amzn.to/3fakq72

In episode 8 Jordan and I dive deep into his journey into coffee roasting and his passion for coffee.  We discuss what "More Coffee" means to him and go into detail on why he chose his current roaster.  We discuss how to sell coffee and best marketing avenues that have worked best for him.  Jordan was one of those guys that is easy to connect with.  Truly appreciated my bearded brother from a different mother coming on and sharing his story!

I truly hope you guys enjoy this episode and learn something from it!

More Coffee Co: https://www.morecoffee.co/
Jordan's IG: https://www.instagram.com/morecoffeeco/

Favorites Coffee Books: 

• Coffee Roasting Best Practices: https://amzn.to/38uRJih   (Deep in the weeds)
• The World Atlas of Coffee: https://amzn.to/3s4tiQg   (Overall view of the coffee stages)

My Mic I use: 

• Shure MV7 Mic: https://amzn.to/3fakq72

Mathias was one incredible person to speak with. The focus and drive he has at such a young age are mind-blowing. It is never too early to start chasing a dream and I am honestly jealous of the maturity and ambition he has achieved so early in life. A go-getter mindset coupled with the entrepreneur spirit is something I admire in people.  I loved hearing Mathias's story and hearing about his grandparent's coffee farm in El Salvador and how he is giving back to them by creating his company from the ground up. The El Salvadorian country, culture, and people seem very special and you can tell in his voice how much he cares.  Mathias was not shy about his views and I loved that about him as well. 

I hope the fire in your soul never fades away buddy! Truly appreciate you sharing your journey with me!

https://www.republicacoffeetraders.com
https://www.instagram.com/the_coffeerepublic/?hl=en

Favorites Coffee Books: 

• Coffee Roasting Best Practices: https://amzn.to/38uRJih   (Deep in the weeds)
• The World Atlas of Coffee: https://amzn.to/3s4tiQg   (Overall view of the coffee stages)

My Mic I use: 

• Shure MV7 Mic: https://amzn.to/3fakq72

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has always been intriguing to me. It is one of those places that still seem mysterious and unexplored. The congo is a large country with ample amounts of resources. In this episode, Jim dives into the issues facing the congo and what Might Peace Coffee is doing by importing coffee to help the country grow and develop.  Jim's love for his home country shines through and I can't wait to see what they accomplish in the future. If you would like to buy some of their coffee the link is below. 

Might Peace Coffee: https://mightypeacecoffee.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/mightypeacegram/

Jim Ngokwey IG: https://www.instagram.com/jim.ngokwey/

Favorites Coffee Books: 

• Coffee Roasting Best Practices: https://amzn.to/38uRJih   (Deep in the weeds)
• The World Atlas of Coffee: https://amzn.to/3s4tiQg   (Overall view of the coffee stages)

My Mic I use: 

• Shure MV7 Mic: https://amzn.to/3fakq72

Rich was a pleasure to speak with! In this episode, we discuss his journey launching the coffee roastery he built from the ground up just a few weeks ago.  We go into some detail on his 2kg Mill City coffee roaster and his Ikawa Pro sample roaster.  We also dive into his career in coffee and his time working for a larger coffee roastery, "Pete's Coffee". I truly hope you enjoy this episode. 

Memoirs: https://www.memoirscoffee.com
IG. https://instagram.com/memoirscoffee?utm_medium=copy_link

Favorites Coffee Books: 

• Coffee Roasting Best Practices: https://amzn.to/38uRJih   (Deep in the weeds)
• The World Atlas of Coffee: https://amzn.to/3s4tiQg   (Overall view of the coffee stages)

My Mic I use: 

• Shure MV7 Mic: https://amzn.to/3fakq72

In this episode we speak with Martín Granda from Siempre Verde Farm. He is a coffee producer from Ecuador and I had a great time speaking with him. He was very knowledgeable about the coffee practices down there and we dove deep into the fermentation type of processing that they do. He surprised me with how many crops they grow and "Ferns" actually being their main one hence the name of their farm "Always Green".  He details how they initially got into specialty coffee and goes back into the history of his grandparent's experience with coffee farming. 

Martín is was one of those people I could "talk coffee" with for hours. I really enjoyed this conversation and look forward to meeting him at his farm one day. I hope you enjoy his story as much as I did. Amazing dude for sure! Go check out his coffee and contact him below if you are interested in buying any. 

His information can be found below.  

Siempre Verde Farms - Martín Granda:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/siempreverdefarm/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SiempreVerdeFarm/

Favorites Coffee Books: 

• Coffee Roasting Best Practices: https://amzn.to/38uRJih   (Deep in the weeds)
• The World Atlas of Coffee: https://amzn.to/3s4tiQg   (Overall view of the coffee stages)

My Mic I use: 

• Shure MV7 Mic: https://amzn.to/3fakq72

First of all, I want to give a big shout-out to Nate for being my first guest! I was nervous and after the audio failed me I was pretty stressed.  Being in business and knowing how things go he quickly put me to ease and was super chill about it all. Could not have asked for a better guest to begin this journey with. 

Nate is one of the owners of Reve Coffee Roasters and Reve Coffee Lab which is one of the cutting-edge coffee roasteries and shops in Louisiana.  He started this journey when he was 21 after quitting college.  I love hearing stories like that. Bucking the waves and chasing your dream.  I can't wait to have him on again later down the road and see what they are up to. Hope you enjoyed the listen!

Favorites Coffee Books: 

• Coffee Roasting Best Practices: https://amzn.to/38uRJih   (Deep in the weeds)
• The World Atlas of Coffee: https://amzn.to/3s4tiQg   (Overall view of the coffee stages)

My Mic I use: 

• Shure MV7 Mic: https://amzn.to/3fakq72