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Keys To The Shop : Equipping Coffee Shop Leaders

Chris Deferio
Customer Experience
Coffee
Coffee Industry
Coffee Roasting
Coffee Shops
Specialty Coffee
Cell Phones
Hospitality
Training and Consulting
South African Barista Championship
Barista Skills
Coffee Shop Management
Nitpicking Managers
Coffee Culture
Leadership
Coffee Quality
Business Transformation
Habit Formation
Standards
Cafe Operations

A coffee podcast providing coffee shop owners and leaders, with insights, inspiration, and the tools you need to grow and advance your coffee business or coffee career. We learn from experts both in and outside the coffee industry as they deliver specific, practical, and actionable advice about ownership, optimization, profitability, barista work, employee culture, management, scaling, leadership,... more

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Simplicity, focus, community, and legacy. These are some words that I feel apply to the steady and excellent service of Hyperion Espresso these last 30 years of operation. When you can measure your business in decades and look back with pride and a f... more

It is a common weakness of hiring managers and desperate owners alike. We hire people that are not the right fit and spend most of our time trying to get them to change once they are working in the cafe. This leaves us burned out, it leaves the emplo... more

Once you hire the right people for your cafe you move on to the next decision, how to work with them to give them to set them and the business up for success. Too often the way we place and lead people is based on their job description and not so muc... more

Why does it feel so awkward and difficult to take action the way we know we need to as leaders in the coffee shop? If you are human, you feel a kind of resistance when it comes to making decisions, having those conversations, and generally taking dec... more

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Recent Guests

Rob Hoos
Coffee roasting consultant and author
Rob Hoos Coffee Consulting
Episode: RoR #33: Roasting for Different Cultivars w/ Rob Hoos | Rob Hoos Coffee Consulting
Aisha Bullard
Founder and Art Director at Original Drip
Original Drip
Episode: 530: Founder Friday w/ Aisha Bullard and Modou (MAD) Diongue of Original Drip in Dakar, Senegal
Modou (MAD) Diongue
Art Director at Original Drip and self-taught artist
Original Drip
Episode: 530: Founder Friday w/ Aisha Bullard and Modou (MAD) Diongue of Original Drip in Dakar, Senegal
Luke Adams
Editor-in-Chief of Standart Magazine
Standart Magazine
Episode: 529: 10 Years of Coffee w/ Luke Adams of Standart Magazine
Greg McKeown
Author of Essentialism, The Disciplined Pursuit of Less
McKeown Inc.
Episode: 525: Encore: Focusing on What is Essential w/ Greg McKeown
Mark Kutrovski
Co-founder of Mirror Coffee Roasters
Mirror Coffee Roasters
Episode: RoR #32: The Other Kind of Sourcing Every Roaster Needs w/ Mark Kutrovski of Mirror Coffee Roasters
Tim Williams
Director of the World AeroPress Championship and founder of Fieldwork Coffee
Fieldwork Coffee and World AeroPress Championship
Episode: 522: Why Celebration and Specialization Make Coffee Better w/ Tim Williams of Fieldwork Coffee and The World Aeropress Championships
Bow Smith
Founder of Rowan Coffee, with a decade of experience in Barista work, roasting, and café management.
Rowan Coffee
Episode: 521: Founder Friday! w/ Bow Smith of Rowan Coffee, Asheville, NC
Ryan Woldt
Wisconsin born author and entrepreneur, producer and host of The Coffee People Podcast and Coffee Smarter Podcast, brand ambassador for Roastar, Inc.
Roastar, Inc.
Episode: 519: The World of Coffee People w/ Ryan Woldt of The Coffee People Podcast

Host

Chris DeFirio
Host focused on providing insights for coffee shop leaders through engaging dialogues and actionable advice.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 510 ratings
  • An Industry Leader

    This podcast is such a wonderful resource, it’s almost unbelievable that you can access this much information for free! I’ve also had the pleasure of speaking with Chris a couple of times and he is just as kind and as knowledgeable as you would expect him to be. Really cool that he’s providing such great info to our industry.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Michelle DW
    United States3 months ago
  • Valuable experience & guidance

    I’ve been in food service operations for 40 years and Chris’s podcast has be so helpful for my new venture in opening a coffee shop!

    Thanks & gratitude to Chris, and all his guests for so many answers to my questions!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dishboyroy
    United Statesa year ago
  • Thank You!

    We are getting ready to open our dream and first coffee shop. Love the coffee content of course but also love the company culture content and business tips. @todandcoppercoffee appreciates you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WadeHugginsMusic
    United States2 years ago
  • My coffee industry university.

    I have been given an invaluable foundation to pursue my coffee service dreams with confidence. These episodes will continue to be a text book I refer back to for the tried-and-true principles that make for success in hospitality

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    damanesr
    United States2 years ago
  • Highly Educational

    Chris brings such a wealth of knowledge to the table, especially for young people like me. There are so many young baristas with dreams of starting our own shops someday, and this podcast provides so much raw data and accuracy that help understand the market and dissect what it would really take to make it in this business. I appreciate what Chris is doing, especially for the young entrepreneur. Keep up the good work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Noah 4579😃
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners praise the podcast for its wealth of practical advice tailored for coffee shop owners and leaders.
The content is considered invaluable for professionals looking to improve their operations and leadership skills in the coffee industry.
Many express appreciation for the engaging and informative discussions with industry experts, which enhance their understanding of the coffee business.

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#77
United States/Arts/Food
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#137
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Apple Podcasts
#218
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#3
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Apple Podcasts
#7
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#7
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530: Founder Friday w/ Aisha Bullard and Modou (MAD) Diongue of Original Drip in Dakar, Senegal
Q: Modou, tell me more about how you entered into the scene.
Modou was initially drawn to Original Drip by its aesthetics and was inspired by Aisha's vision, which deepened his knowledge of coffee.
530: Founder Friday w/ Aisha Bullard and Modou (MAD) Diongue of Original Drip in Dakar, Senegal
Q: How did a coffee shop become a thing that you do?
Aisha mentioned that she needed an office space which turned into a co-working space, inspiring her to add good quality coffee after recognizing the local absence.
529: 10 Years of Coffee w/ Luke Adams of Standart Magazine
Q: What does it look like now for the barista craft versus when Standart first started?
The barista profession has become much more professionalized, with greater expectations for knowledge and communication with customers.
529: 10 Years of Coffee w/ Luke Adams of Standart Magazine
Q: What's going to be in that? What would we expect from that?
The book contains a lengthy photo essay capturing coffee culture, a selection of articles from the past 10 years with new commentary from authors, and a collage of illustrations published over the years.
529: 10 Years of Coffee w/ Luke Adams of Standart Magazine
Q: What is the official ten-year anniversary, if I might ask?
The official ten-year anniversary would be either now or a few months back, depending on how you look at it, as issue one was published in the second quarter of 2015.

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Content focuses on providing actionable insights for coffee shop owners and leaders to enhance their businesses and careers. Noteworthy discussions include topics like effective management practices, employee training, accountability, customer service excellence, and fostering a positive workplace culture. Additionally, it delves into the evolving coffee culture, addressing market trends and challenges, making it relevant not only for established coffee business leaders but also those new to the industry. The engaging format, featuring conversations with industry experts and real-world examples, seeks to empower listeners to thrive in the competitive coffee market.

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Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Rob Hoos
2. Aisha Bullard
3. Modou (MAD) Diongue
4. Luke Adams
5. Greg McKeown
6. Mark Kutrovski
7. Tim Williams
8. Bow Smith

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