EP 1246 Anne Djerai - 2024 Has Been Different For Coffee CEO's - The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward

Join our Mailing List - https://www.mapitforward.coffee/mailinglist Jan 2025 Mastermind Groups have opened up for registration: https://mapitforward.coffee/groupcoaching •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Welcome to the first episode of a five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by the Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Lee Safar. Our guest in this series is Anne Djerai, the CEO of Metropolis Coffee Company, based in Chicago. Anne was invited to the podcast after a recent LinkedIn post describing the impact of market volatility on a company like Metropolis Coffee Company which has been around for 20+ years. The 5 episodes in this series are: 1. 2024 Has Been Different For Coffee CEOs - https://youtu.be/cA-tqPCzqoA 2. The Role Change Is Playing in 2024 in Coffee - https://youtu.be/OxJ2_LVAL0A 3. The Impact of Chaos On A Larger Coffee Company - https://youtu.be/PqQAZwMwFz0 4. The Myths Around Larger Specialty Coffee Businesses - https://youtu.be/ZUaK-5nixIU 5. The Reality of The Next 10 Years In Coffee - https://youtu.be/ICc19e7xRC4 In this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, Lee welcomes Anne, CEO of Metropolis Coffee in Chicago and they delve into the financial planning challenges faced by Metropolis amidst the unstable coffee market and operational obstacles in 2024. Anne shares insights from her impactful LinkedIn post, highlighting their struggles with profit margins, increased costs, and unpredictable market dynamics. The discussion reveals the emotional toll on leaders and the importance of empathy, emotional intelligence, and servant leadership in navigating volatile business environments. 00:00 Introduction to Metropolis Financial Planning 00:51 Upcoming Mastermind Groups for 2025 02:09 Welcome to the Daily Coffee Pro 02:28 Anne Djerai's Inspirational LinkedIn Post 03:13 Challenges in the Coffee Industry 07:43 The Reality of Running a Business in 2024 10:42 Empathy and Leadership 16:57 Metropolis Coffee's Operations 18:36 Market Volatility and Industry Changes 21:44 Conclusion and Next Episode Teaser Connect with Anne and Metropolis Coffee Company here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-djerai-8b4a63b1/ https://www.metropoliscoffee.com/ https://www.instagram.com/metropoliscoffeeco/ •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 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