A coffee podcast that tells the stories of coffee farmers and coffee roasters. We discuss coffee processing, coffee roasting, business, and everything in between. Hope you enjoy it!
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Upgrading to a Mill City 6KG and Building out a Roastery with: Tyler Ellison - Ep. 28
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Tyler and I discuss the new roastery he built out and his new 6kg Mill City coffee roaster. It's a fun episode and it was great to catch back up with Tyler and see how far he has come! Check out Storyline Coffee Roasters here: https://storylinecoffeeroasters.com https://www.instagram.com/storylinecoffeeroasters/ Favorites Coffee Books: Coffee Roast…
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What is a Coffee Hunter? Finding the Best Cup: Brazil Coffee Producer "Andre Soares" - Ep. 27
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Have you ever wondered what a coffee hunter does? In this episode, we cover that and much more. I have always dreamed about visiting Brazil and getting a chance to speak with Andre was such a blessing. The more I speak to farmers around the globe the more I realize that we are all so similar in what we want in life. A good family, amazing coffee, a…
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Mill City Roasters, Creating a Tasting Room, and Partnering up to Build a Coffee Roastery - Ep 26
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I had a blast speaking with Matt Rosenblum and Misha Mansoor. It is not too often you hop on a call with two people you have never met and immediately feel like a friend. Their energy is contagious and I ended the podcast feeling hopeful and motivated to continue on my own path. This coffee journey is different for everyone and all of us will face …
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Helping Farmers in Guatemala and Hunting Coffee - Jorge Ciciliani Ep. 25
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In this episode, we journey with Jorge through Guatemala. He is a coffee hunter and loves sharing his knowledge and passion for coffee with the local farmers. The lives they live are so different and unique than my own and I can't help but leave the conversation with more of an appreciation and respect for all those who help produce the coffee we a…
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Canning Cold Brew, Launching a Nitro Cart and Roasting on a San Fran SF6 - Daysol Coffee Lab -Ep. 24
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Bert gets me excited about cold brew in this episode as we discuss his San Franciscan SF6 Roaster, inflation, and business. This episode was highly motivating for me and really put some things in perspective. I appreciate Bert's transparency and openness in sharing his lessons learned and knowledge. Individuals like Bert are what makes this coffee …
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Shanghai Coffee Roasting, Kona Coffee, and Lockdowns - with BerryBird Coffee (Ep. 23)
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I had the pleasure of speaking with a marvelous coffee roaster from Shanghai China. We discussed the current lockdown situation, the coffee produced in Kona and China, roasters, and life. Matt is a super humble dude and it was a pleasure to learn more about his culture and what the coffee scene is like in Shanghai! Follow Matt with BerryBird coffee…
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How Much Does It Cost To Start a Custom Coffee Trailer - Abide Coffee Co. - Nate Ghoens (Ep. 22)
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I had a blast speaking with my old buddy about the coffee trailer he and his wife just started. Although he does not roast coffee yet I wanted to have Nate on because I feel starting a coffee trailer or cart is great for coffee roasters who want to start selling their own coffee. Nate was very generous in providing his figures and numbers on how mu…
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How "NOT" to Start a Coffee Shop - Time to Pivot - Rob Pirie Ep. 21
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Things do not always go the way you planned but sometimes that may not be a bad thing. Learning to accept the setbacks can be tough especially when you poured your heart and soul out for a dream that falls short of working out. We always see the success stories displayed on YouTube and the other social media platforms but I feel obligated to tell t…
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Quitting a Job and Going ALL in at 36 - Mill City Roasters, Fear, and Growing Pains - (Ep. 20)
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Scott Thomas with Freedom Hill Coffee Roasters has been a major motivation for me over the past few months. I remember sitting in the truck at my work's parking lot about 2 years ago listening to Scott tell me about his dream of starting a coffee roastery. I provided what little info I knew at the time and then off he went. Fast forward 2 years and…
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How do you Make a Coffee Shop Succeed - Chris Deferio - Keys To The Shop (Ep. 19)
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Chris Deferio, host of the podcast "Keys to the Shop", really dropped some knowledge in this episode. We discuss everything from buying a coffee shop vs building one from scratch, the biggest issues causing coffee shops to fail, the media side of coffee, and consulting. We cover a ton of coffee ground in this episode I am fortunate to have gotten t…
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Blackhawks, Coffee Roasters, and The Competitive Nature In Coffee - Revision Roasters - (Ep. 18)
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It is always good to discuss coffee with a veteran brother! As an active-duty veteran and U.S. Army Reserve UH-60 Blackhawk crew chief Mike has been serving more than just great coffee. In this episode, we discuss the competitive nature of coffee in Southern California, the difficulties in starting a coffee roastery, and Black Rifle Coffee's IPO. C…
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Building Homes for Coffee Workers (Honduras and Colombia) - Tom Hackett - "Dwellings Now" (Ep. 17)
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Tom is one of those guys you go hang out with and you may end up in another country looking out over a mountain pondering life. I have always enjoyed my conversations with Tom and I really think what he is doing is what puts the "good" in humanity. I think we can all do more and I know for sure that I can when it comes to helping those who create t…
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Adding a COFFEE ROASTERY to a COFFEE SHOP - Marcus Gray - Lost and Found Coffee Co. (Ep. 16)
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It is always a pleasure to speak to someone close to home about the coffee world. Marcus's take on the industry and our love for the art of roasting is what connects us all in this crazy coffee adventure. While learning to roast coffee we all follow that same long learning curve of excitement, frustration, and curiosity! Good luck in culinary schoo…
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Colombia Coffee Farm meets AirBNB - "Merging Passions with Mauricio" - Ep. 15
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What a fun conversation! I truly hope you make your dream of buying a coffee farm and creating the change you desire in Colombia a reality. Your genuine care for your family and the people of Colombia is admirable and I cant wait to see how it turns out. Maybe one day I can come down there and we can ride "burros" around the farm and watch the kids…
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Drop Shipping Coffee, Loring Roasters, and Cash Flow - How it Works - "Path Coffee Roasters" Ep. 14
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Jason didn’t sugarcoat much, and I honestly respect that so much in a person. I learned a lot from this episode and will definitely take some of this advice to heart. Everyone’s journey is so different and it was nice to talk to someone pursuing a unique business model and crushing it. Truly hope you guys enjoy the episode. If you are interested in…
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"Leveraging Social Media to Connect Coffee" Peru Coffee Farm - Fundo Frida (Ep. 13)
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Add Desc Speaking with Frida made me realize how much I want to just surround myself with good wholesome people. The kind of people that have a passion for tradition, family, and what they do. I learned a ton from this episode and I hope you enjoyed it as well. Check out Frida's farm through her website and Instagram linked below. Fundo Frida Websi…
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Building out a COFFEE TRAILER to Roasting on the AILLIO BULLET - Storyline Coffee Roasters (Ep. 12)
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In this episode, we discuss the incredible journey of Tyler Ellison as he takes us on the journey of building out a coffee trailer, legal issues with the name of the business, roasting on the new Aillio bullet, and the battle to keep pursuing coffee. I had a blast speaking with Tyler and I learned a ton in this episode. I have been curious about th…
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Creating Sustainable Coffee Partnerships in Colombia: Ben Hermann - Native Root Coffee (Ep. 11)
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I learned a ton from Ben in this episode and the conversation really shed some light on how we can all work together to help coffee farmers earn a sustainable income. Hearing about the landscape, the people, the culture, the native language, and the laughter is what makes coffee so special. There is a story to be shared for everyone in the coffee s…
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From Arc 800 to Mill City 3KG - Expanding the business - Alex Ketron | Aulie's Coffee Co. (Ep.10)
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This episode made me reflect on why some people are building a legacy while others are chasing a hobby. Speaking with Alex was such a pleasure. I feel like we had so much in common (besides how fast he is executing and moving forward). Alex is a hustler and it comes through in this podcast. I hope you enjoy and show Alex some love. Check out his we…
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STARTING a COFFEE SHOP and ROASTERY - My Thoughts - (Episode 9)
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It has been long overdue. My dream for starting a coffee shop goes back many years. Hopefully, 2022 is the year I can make that dream become a reality. Like all ventures though there is risk involved. I know things can change quickly and not go as planned but I am pretty confident that this will be something we can pull off in 2022. I hope the seri…
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"Exploring the Arc Roaster and Chasing Dreams" - Jordan Moreno - More Coffee Co (Episode 8)
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In episode 8 Jordan and I dive deep into his journey into coffee roasting and his passion for coffee. We discuss what "More Coffee" means to him and go into detail on why he chose his current roaster. We discuss how to sell coffee and best marketing avenues that have worked best for him. Jordan was one of those guys that is easy to connect with. Tr…
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El Salvador: Never to Young To Start - Mathias Sauerbrey - Coffee Republic (Episode 7)
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Mathias was one incredible person to speak with. The focus and drive he has at such a young age are mind-blowing. It is never too early to start chasing a dream and I am honestly jealous of the maturity and ambition he has achieved so early in life. A go-getter mindset coupled with the entrepreneur spirit is something I admire in people. I loved he…
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DR Congo: The Future Powerhouse in Coffee - Jim Ngokwey - Might Peace Coffee (Episode 6)
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The Democratic Republic of the Congo has always been intriguing to me. It is one of those places that still seem mysterious and unexplored. The congo is a large country with ample amounts of resources. In this episode, Jim dives into the issues facing the congo and what Might Peace Coffee is doing by importing coffee to help the country grow and de…
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"Starting a Coffee Roastery from The Ground Up"- Rich Stone - Memoirs Coffee (Episode 5)
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Rich was a pleasure to speak with! In this episode, we discuss his journey launching the coffee roastery he built from the ground up just a few weeks ago. We go into some detail on his 2kg Mill City coffee roaster and his Ikawa Pro sample roaster. We also dive into his career in coffee and his time working for a larger coffee roastery, "Pete's Coff…
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Guatemala: "Pursuing More Than Passion" Pablo Vasquez - (Episode 4)
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Pablo was such a cool dude to speak with and I learned a ton about Guatemala during our conversation. For me, it was one country I did not know that much about. Very enlightening conversation to say the least. From being a lawyer, playing rugby, working at coffee shops, to roasting and processing coffee Pablo has lived a life! Our first conversatio…
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"Roasting For Change" Mary Beth - Globe Trotter Coffee Co (Episode 3)
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In this episode, Mary Beth and I discuss her journey into roasting and beyond. We cover her coffee roaster, sourcing, time dedicated to roasting, and much much more. Truly hope you guys enjoy it. Links to Mary Beth are below. Website: https://www.globetrottercoffee.co IG: https://www.instagram.com/globetrottercoffeeco/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.…
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"Ecuador: The Coffee Origin You Should Know About" Martín Granda - Siempre Verde Farm (Episode 2)
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In this episode we speak with Martín Granda from Siempre Verde Farm. He is a coffee producer from Ecuador and I had a great time speaking with him. He was very knowledgeable about the coffee practices down there and we dove deep into the fermentation type of processing that they do. He surprised me with how many crops they grow and "Ferns" actually…
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"Starting a Coffee Shop at 21" NATE JOHNSON - Reve Coffee Roasters (Episode 1)
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First of all, I want to give a big shout-out to Nate for being my first guest! I was nervous and after the audio failed me I was pretty stressed. Being in business and knowing how things go he quickly put me to ease and was super chill about it all. Could not have asked for a better guest to begin this journey with. Nate is one of the owners of Rev…
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Coffee Runs Deep Podcast - Episode 0 - The Introduction
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In the initial episode of the Coffee Runs Deep podcast I introduce myself and explain the goals of the podcast as well as how it will be structured. Please join me along this exciting journey. Favorites Coffee Books: Coffee Roasting Best Practices: https://amzn.to/38uRJih (Deep in the weeds) The World Atlas of Coffee: https://amzn.to/3s4tiQg (Overa…
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