EP 1146 Spencer Perez - The Changing Landscape for Espresso Technicians - The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward

This is the 5th episode of a five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Map It Forward founder, Lee Safar. This week's guest on the podcast is Espresso Technician and coffee professional, Spencer Perez. Spencer is part of a growing number of espresso technicians who have formed a community on a Discord server called Service Layer. This series explores the rapidly evolving role of the espresso tech today. In this final episode of this series of The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward, Lee and Spencer discuss the evolving culture of espresso technicians in the coffee industry. They explore how techs with coffee backgrounds bring a new layer of empathy and understanding to their roles, impacting local economies and the industry at large. The episode highlights the importance of trust between cafe owners and technicians, the complexities of choosing the right equipment, and the broader impacts of economic shifts within the coffee value chain. Spencer shares insights into the challenges faced by espresso techs, including market saturation and economic downturns, and emphasizes the need for resiliency and diversified services. Tune in to learn how this emerging shift in espresso tech culture can positively influence the coffee industry. 00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message 01:00 Welcome and Series Conclusion 01:20 Emerging Shift in Espresso Technician Culture 02:12 Technicians with Coffee Backgrounds 06:03 Building Trust with Clients 10:44 Economic Projections and Industry Impact 13:27 Adapting to Market Changes 20:37 Future of Specialty Coffee 20:58 Connecting with Espresso Technicians 23:23 Closing Remarks and Sign Off Connect with the community of technicians at https://www.servicelayer.coffee/ •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Support this podcast on Patreon for a few dollars a month here: https://bit.ly/MIFPatreon The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast Host: Lee Safar https://www.mapitforward.coffee https://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffee https://www.instagram.com/leesafar •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• This episode is brought to you by Map It Forward's revised on-demand online workshop "It's Time to Become a Coffee Consultant" available now on our website with additional new bonus material including the coffee consultant career map. Get more details on how you can create an alternative revenue stream today at https://mapitforward.coffee/workshops

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The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by MAP IT FORWARD provides content to the Global Coffee Industry Monday to Friday at 1 am PT. Episodes typically run between 20-25 minutes and are hosted by Map It Forward founder, Lee Safar. Each week a new 5-part series is released with a coffee industry expert speaking to challenges and innovations in the global coffee value chain. At Map It Forward, our mission is to encourage an industry mindset where people conspire to each other's success and our vision is to be a functional part of creating a standard within the coffee industry where people build responsible businesses with responsible pricing models. Our commitment to integrity, openness, authenticity, and curiosity is not just a statement; it's the cornerstone of everything we do. The video version of this podcast is available on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/mapitforward Find out more about MAP IT FORWARD at https://www.mapitforward.coffee