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EPISODE · Jun 12, 2025 · 21 MIN

EP 1374 Michael Sheridan - What's Next For The CQI - The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward

from The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by MAP IT FORWARD · host Lee Safar

If you love what we do, become a premium YouTube Subscriber or join our Patreon: • https://www.patreon.com/mapitforward• https://www.youtube.com/mapitforwardCheck out our on-demand workshops here: • https://mapitforward.coffee/workshopsConsider joining one of our Mastermind Groups here:• https://mapitforward.coffee/groupcoachingJoin our mailing list:• https://mapitforward.coffee/mailinglist••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••This is the 4th of a five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward with Michael Sheridan from the CQI. Michael has joined us on the podcast to discuss the changes recently announced at SCA Expo in Houston regarding the licensing agreement of the Q grader program to the SCA and what it means moving forward.The 5 episodes in this series are:1. The History and Mission of the CQI - https://youtu.be/eBSxcipZx382. The Agreement Between the SCA and the CQI - https://youtu.be/oB-pvqDD1JQ3. Your Reaction to the Changes to the Q - https://youtu.be/HAfjOJMRuxU4. What's Next For The CQI - https://youtu.be/niNgG6K6JjY5. The Long-Term Focus for CQI - https://youtu.be/NH2-8csKTRMIn this episode of the Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, host Lee Safar converses with Michael Sheridan about CQI's critical transition, immediate next steps after recent decisions, will the industry find a path back to trusting the CQI, and the broader impact on the coffee industry. Sheridan details the four key processes involved in the transition phase, including the fast-track path for Q graders to the new Q system, the PHP program's curriculum review, and efforts to rebuild trust within the community. They discuss organizational sentiments and the implications of the CQI-SCA relationship, while also touching on perceptions of the recent changes and the future roadmap.Connect with Michael Sheridan and the CQI here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelsheridancoffee/https://www.coffeeinstitute.org/••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Connect with Map It Forward here: Website | Instagram | Mailinglist💡Support this podcast on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/mapitforward📽 Watch the podcast on Youtube: https://bit.ly/3ouyFYW🎙 Check out the audio version of our podcast here: Apple Podcasts | Spotify🧐 Find out more about Map It Forward Mastermind Groups here: https://mapitforward.coffee/groupcoachingLooking for a business advisor for your established coffee business or startup? Email us here:📧 email: [email protected]

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