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: ...

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 glo...

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 mo...

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 bu...

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 transpare...

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 ...

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 wan...

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 ...

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 coff...

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 ...

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 o...

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...

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...

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 h...

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 s...

Add DescSpeaking 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...

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 c...

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, an...

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). Al...

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 ...

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 a...

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 ...

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...

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...

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, p...