EP 1225 Lennart Clerkx - The Volatility of 2025 For Coffee Traders - The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward

Looking to start your business as a coffee consultant? Our workshop "It's Time To Become a Coffee Consultant" is for you - https://mapitforward.coffee/workshops •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Welcome to the 5th episode of this five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by the Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Lee Safar. Our guest on the podcast today is Lennart Clerkx, the co-founder of This Side Up Coffee, an independent coffee trading house and importer based in the Netherlands. In this series, Lee and Lennart will explore whether or not an independent, values-driven, coffee trader can maintain their values long-term. The episodes of this 5-part series: 1. Independent Coffee Traders vs. The Big Guys - https://youtu.be/h-U9E8L5Q-w 2. How is Coffee Trading Funded - https://youtu.be/u8W46VUSAFo 3. Values Driven Coffee Trading Companies - https://youtu.be/MTWN_MOS4Hw 4. EUDR for Values Based Traders - https://youtu.be/L13jBcrA8_Y 5. The Volatility of 2025 For Coffee Traders - https://youtu.be/5gKlL9PrxKM In this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, Lee and Lennart discuss the importance of finding a unifying principle for grassroots initiatives in the coffee industry and the challenges of maintaining values-driven businesses. They explore the role of finance in supporting businesses with the right values, transparency in trading, and the impact of consumer behavior on the coffee market. The episode also touches on the potential effects of EUDR on coffee supply and demand, and the transformation of coffee trading post-2025. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 01:02 Sponsorship Message: Become a Coffee Consultant 01:40 Welcoming Lennart: A Refreshing Conversation 02:51 Transparency and Politics in Business 04:17 The Importance of Profit and Independence 06:03 Challenges and Opportunities in the Coffee Industry 08:25 Looking Ahead to 2025 and Beyond 14:11 Consumer Behavior and Market Speculation 23:33 The Future of Coffee: Excitement and Concerns 32:27 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Connect with This Side Up Coffee here: https://www.instagram.com/thissideupcoffees/ https://thissideup.coffee/ •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 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