EP 643 David (Rabbithole) Lalonde - The Reality For Values Driven Roasteries - The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward

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This is the 2nd episode of a new five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by the Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Lee Safar.Our guest for this series is David "Rabbithole" Lalonde from Rabbithole Roasters, based in Montreal, Canada. David is best known for his Instagram meme account @davidsrabbithole, where he encourages discussions on various uncomfortable supply chain, social, political, and economic issues within and outside the coffee industry.In this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, Lee and David continue the discussion about running an independent, values-driven coffee roastery during challenging times. They explore the multifaceted coffee crisis affecting producers and consumers, and David shares his approach to building stable, long-term relationships with coffee farmers to ensure quality and sustainability. Learn about the importance of a buying philosophy, the impact of market fluctuations, and how to future-proof your coffee business. Don't miss valuable insights into the economics and ethics of the coffee supply chain.00:00 Introduction to Coffee Buying Stability00:39 Sponsorship Message: Become a Coffee Consultant01:18 Welcome and Introduction to the Series02:00 Defining the Coffee Crisis02:53 Impact of the Crisis on Producers04:18 Challenges Faced by Roasters and Cafes06:50 Historical Context of Coffee Crisis08:23 Personal Business Strategies During Crisis10:06 Importance of Values in Coffee Buying16:02 Building Relationships with Coffee Producers22:42 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsConnect with David and Rabbithole Roasters here:https://www.instagram.com/davidsrabbithole/https://www.rabbitholeroasters.com/••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Support this podcast by supporting our Patreon:https://bit.ly/MIFPatreon••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast Host: Lee Safarhttps://www.mapitforward.coffeehttps://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffeehttps://www.instagram.com/leesafar••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••🤑 This episode is brought to you by Map It Forward's 2024 online business mastermind groups for 2024. Registration is now open for three separate mastermind groups:1. Business Growth2. Strategic Business Planning3. Sell More CoffeeLimited spots are available. Register now at https://mapitforward.coffee/groupcoaching••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••💡Support this podcast, watch this episode without sponsor messages by becoming a paid member of this YouTube channel or joining our community on our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/mapitforward••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••🧐 Looking for a consultant for your coffee business? Contact us here: https://mapitforward.coffee/consulting••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••📓 Want to become a coffee consultant? Start your learning journey here: https://mapitforward.coffee/workshops••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••🎙 Check out the audio version of our podcast here:Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3LgSXioSpotify: https://spoti.fi/34ILPus••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••📽 Watch the podcast on Youtube: https://bit.ly/3ouyFYW••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Connect with us:📧 email: support @ mapitforward.org💻 Website https://mapitforward.coffee/contact🤳 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffee/📧 Join our mailing list: https://mapitforward.coffee/mailinglist••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

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