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Valor Coffee Podcast

Valor Coffee
Specialty Coffee
Coffee
Specialty Coffee Industry
Coffee Roasting
Valor Coffee
Competition
Barista Wages
Coffee Industry
Magic Of Hospitality
Employee Turnover
Customer Service
Coffee Blends
Customer Engagement
Marketing Strategies
Coffee Shops
Roasting Coffee
Coffee Shop Profitability
Swoon Blend
Entrepreneurship
Coffee Shop Management

A podcast and video show hosted by seasoned coffee pros and Valor Coffee founders Ethan Rivers, Ross Walters and Riley Westbrook where we discuss coffee, starting and running a business, and the specialty coffee industry.

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JOIN THE VALOR COFFEE COMMUNITY – Courses, Exclusive Videos, PDFs, Spreadsheets and more:⁠ ⁠https://community.valor.coffee?utm_source=spotify&utm_campaign=ep160

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JOIN THE VALOR COFFEE COMMUNITY – Courses, Exclusive Videos, PDFs, Spreadsheets and more:⁠ ⁠https://community.valor.coffee?utm_source=spotify&utm_campaign=ep159

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JOIN THE VALOR COFFEE COMMUNITY – Courses, Exclusive Videos, PDFs, Spreadsheets and more:⁠ ⁠https://community.valor.coffee?utm_source=spotify&utm_campaign=ep158

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JOIN THE VALOR COFFEE COMMUNITY – Courses, Exclusive Videos, PDFs, Spreadsheets and more:⁠ ⁠https://community.valor.coffee?utm_source=spotify&utm_campaign=ep157

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Recent Guests

Josiah Buskirk
Co-founder of Sequel Coffee
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Episode: Do Specialty Coffee Drive-Thrus Actually Work? – Valor Coffee Podcast Ep. 158
Brandon Sardi
Owner-proprietor of Poorboy Coffee
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Episode: Ep. 148- How this Coffee Startup Grew Their Instagram to Over 63k Followers - Poorboy Coffee
Lucas Cuadros
One of the founders of Unlimited Coffee, a niche coffee exporter
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Episode: Coffee Prices Just Hit Record Highs Here’s What You Need to Know – 02/12/2025
Ricardo Pereira
Currently with Purity Coffee, focused on organic coffees and consulting for producers and roasters
Purity Coffee
Episode: Coffee Prices Just Hit Record Highs Here’s What You Need to Know – 02/12/2025
Savannah Grace Lyle
General Manager at Valor's Cafe, Dunwoody
Valor Coffee
Episode: Q&A with Valor’s Cafe GM – 10/23/2024
Elijah Knapp
Owner of Café Elliot, former barista at Valor Coffee
Café Elliot
Episode: Opening a Coffee Shop for Less Than $100k – 08/01/2024
Sam Smith
Lead roaster at Valor Coffee
Valor Coffee
Episode: Blending Coffees: Do Blends Deserve the HATE? – 03/13/2024

Hosts

Ethan Rivers
Host and co-founder of Valor Coffee with expertise in the specialty coffee industry and a focus on business management.
Ross Walters
Co-founder of Valor Coffee and host with extensive knowledge in coffee operations and customer service.
Riley Westbrook
Co-founder of Valor Coffee and host with insights into business growth and coffee culture.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 238 ratings
  • Great Takeaways

    I love the Coffee Sometimes Podcast by Valor Coffee!

    Each episode is packed with helpful knowledge. I can’t wait to listen to the next episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Queenbee@honeybeecoffee&tea
    United States8 months ago
  • all skibidi no toilet

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    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dliskevich
    United Statesa year ago
  • All skibidi no toilet

    Love tuning in to hear insight and entertainment from the guys at Valor Coffee! An absolute treat to listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dsbrown13
    United Statesa year ago
  • Learning so much!

    Love these guys’ transparency and honesty with every topic, and thankful for all I’ve learned from them!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RJRSuperstar
    United States2 years ago
  • The Truest Coffee Bros

    These guys have honestly found a hole in the market when it comes to specialty coffee media. Most coffee podcasts are designed exclusively for the home barista; there are countless tutorials on pour over recipes, reviews of home espresso enthusiast / prosumer machines, general thoughts on coffee industry, etc. And those are all great! But these guys take it about 10 steps further and provide actual industry insights and freely share a wealth of knowledge on business, coffee professionalism, hosp... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Garrett Bagwell
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Many find the hosts' dynamics engaging, making complex topics enjoyable to listen to.
Listeners appreciate the insightful business and coffee-related discussions, highlighting the hosts' transparency and relatability.
Reviews often commend the podcasts for tackling challenges faced in the coffee business with humor and honesty.
The content is both entertaining and educational, with practical advice on running coffee shops and insights into the specialty coffee industry.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#209
United States/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#153
Canada/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#183
Germany/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#19
China/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#32
Saudi Arabia/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#44
Ireland/Arts/Food

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

74 Minutes of Unfiltered Business Advice – Valor Coffee Podcast Ep. 157
Q: How do you find meaning in your work?
The speaker finds meaning in supporting their family and working hard, rather than expecting every single job to fulfill them.
74 Minutes of Unfiltered Business Advice – Valor Coffee Podcast Ep. 157
Q: What do you think you're worst at in your current role, and how do you want to get better at it?
The guest mentioned their struggle with balancing a customer service role while also focusing on growing the business and managing projects effectively.
Do Specialty Coffee Drive-Thrus Actually Work? – Valor Coffee Podcast Ep. 158
Q: What are the types of orders prioritized in the cafe versus the drive-through?
The drive-through orders are prioritized due to the expectation for expedience compared to in-person dining guests.
Do Specialty Coffee Drive-Thrus Actually Work? – Valor Coffee Podcast Ep. 158
Q: What were some concerns when implementing the drive-through?
The main concerns were timing and the balance between expedience and providing an excellent customer experience.
Do Specialty Coffee Drive-Thrus Actually Work? – Valor Coffee Podcast Ep. 158
Q: How much revenue does drive-through account for versus in-cafe?
The drive-thru initially accounted for 21% of revenue during grand opening week and increased to 32% the following week.

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The episodes cover a myriad of topics related to specialty coffee, including business insights, operational challenges, and personal anecdotes from the hosts' experiences in running their successful coffee shops. Notably, discussions center around innovative trends in the coffee market, ways to enhance customer experiences, and the financial details of managing coffee shop operations, offering listeners both practical advice and industry insights. The hosts' transparency, humor, and relatable storytelling make each episode not only informative but engaging, as they share lessons learned from their retail journeys and interact with industry guests.

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Valor Coffee Podcast launched 4 years ago and published 174 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Valor Coffee Podcast include:

1. Josiah Buskirk
2. Brandon Sardi
3. Lucas Cuadros
4. Ricardo Pereira
5. Savannah Grace Lyle
6. Elijah Knapp
7. Sam Smith

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