EP 1402 Mark Dundon - Opening Cafes Pre and Post COVID - The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward

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 2nd episode of a 5-part series with Mark Dundon, Australian coffee industry legend and co-founder of iconic businesses such as 7 Seeds Coffee and St Ali Coffee. The most recent addition to the 7 Seeds family of businesses is the recently launched bakery, Suburbia, located in Melbourne, Australia. In this series, Mark and Map It Forward Founder, host Lee Safar, explore the difference between opening coffee businesses pre- and post-2020.In 5 episodes in this series:1. What Is Specialty Coffee? - https://youtu.be/boKHH0CwVWo2. Opening Cafes Pre and Post COVID - https://youtu.be/qc6FY0NnEck3. Roasters and the Coffee Crisis - https://youtu.be/uTo4S8w999I4. Communicating Quality To Customers - https://youtu.be/4OY27K-6LJk5. Technology and Coffee - https://youtu.be/6jNK0DjMnCMIn this episode of the podcast series, Lee and Mark delve into the challenges and adaptations of opening a cafe in the post-2020 era.They discuss business strategies, the impact of COVID-19 on the coffee industry, and insights into managing costs, machinery, and staffing in a transformed market. They also reflect on the evolution of consumer behavior and the importance of maintaining quality amidst rising expenses.Don't miss the nuances of running a modern cafe and future-proofing your business in these volatile times. Connect with Mark Dundon and 7 Seeds at:https://sevenseeds.com.au/https://www.instagram.com/7seedscoffee/https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-dundon-95847016/••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Connect with Map It Forward here: Website | Instagram | Mailing list💡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]