EP 1280 Carol Salloum - Predictions for 2025 in Coffee - The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward
Join our Mailing List - https://www.mapitforward.coffee/mailinglist Introduction to Regenerative Coffee Farming is now Available On-Demand at https://ondemand.mapitforward.coffee for as little as $10. Why not grab a gift card for your team, suppliers or favorite coffee human ****************************** Welcome to 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. Our guest on the podcast in this series is Carol Salloum, co-owner of Three Tomatoes Cafe, a successful neighbourhood cafe in Sydney Australia. In this series, Lee and Carol explore how a successful cafe owner approaches the challenges of 2025 and the strategies needed to adapt to the year ahead. The 5 episodes in this series are: 1. Successful Coffee Shop Owners in 2025 - https://youtu.be/dmQLbHeudJw 2. 2025 Will Be Different For Cafe Owners - https://youtu.be/lFxoJl9c6TU 3. 2025 Will Be Different For Cafe Owners - https://youtu.be/N3JJg9TjFag 4. Strategies To Keep Cafes Open in 2025 - https://youtu.be/wbEe5flX0TQ 5. Predictions for 2025 in Coffee - https://youtu.be/vQnIjHNIIwU In the final episode of a five-part series, host Lee Safar talks with Carol Salloum from Three Tomatoes Cafe in Sydney. They discuss the importance of experience and financial planning for new coffee businesses gearing up for 2025. Carol's insights on running a values-driven, successful family business, navigating through challenges, and the significance of building a solid business without heavy VC funding are highlighted. Additionally, they talk about the strategic positioning of Three Tomatoes as it faces the end of its lease in four years, and the potential impact of digital payment systems on the coffee industry. Tune in for a deep dive into running a coffee business with resilience and integrity. 00:00 Starting Strong: The Importance of Experience in 2025 00:33 Exciting News: Regenerative Coffee Farming Workshops 01:55 Final Episode with Carol Salloum: A Long-Awaited Conversation 02:35 Building a Business Without VC Funding 03:02 Community Initiatives and Support 04:17 The Reality of Running a Business 06:06 Strategic Planning for the Next Four Years 08:03 Facing Business Challenges with Resilience 16:48 Closing with Dignity: Lessons from Business Failures 18:28 The Impact of Digitization on Business 20:16 Looking Ahead: Defining Success for Three Tomatoes 21:24 Conclusion: A Heartfelt Sign-Off Connect with Carol Salloum and Three Tomatoes Cafe here: https://www.instagram.com/3tomatoesau/ https://www.3tomatoescafe.com/ •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 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