EP 1153 Caleb Holstein - Green Coffee Buyers Need To Have A Plan - The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward

This is the 2nd episode of a five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Map It Forward founder, Lee Safar. The guest on this podcast series is Caleb Holstein, cofounder of Greensquare, an Australian-based green coffee sourcing and inventory management system. In this podcast series, Lee and Caleb are exploring the new normal for coffee roasters in the volatility of this current coffee crisis. In this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Lee and Caleb discuss the emerging new normal for coffee roasters in green coffee purchasing. They delve into the importance of planning and forecasting, the impact of supply chain volatility, and the necessity of building strong relationships with suppliers. Learn why it's crucial to understand harvest cycles, manage expectations, and remain adaptable in an ever-changing market. 00:00 Introduction: Complacency in Coffee Buying 00:36 Sponsor Message: Become a Coffee Consultant 01:14 Series Overview: The New Normal for Coffee Roasters 01:33 Challenges in Green Coffee Purchasing 01:51 Impact of Supply Chain Volatility 02:42 Adapting to Market Changes 03:59 The Role of Relationships in Coffee Buying 05:07 Importance of Understanding Harvest Cycles 07:11 Quality and Yield Considerations 12:26 Consumer Education and Communication 14:16 Building Long-Term Relationships 17:58 The Future of Coffee Buying 19:17 Conclusion and Next Episode Teaser 19:40 Closing Remarks and Call to Action Connect with Caleb and Greensquare here: https://www.greensquare.co/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/caleb-holstein-7410b0b2/ https://www.instagram.com/greensquare.co/ •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 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