EPISODE · Oct 1, 2025 · 18 MIN
EP 1453 Wayel Al Wohaibi - Running a Coffee Business in Saudi - The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward with Lee Safar
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/mailinglistInterested in our business advisory services for your small, medium, or large business? Email us here: [email protected] for B2B advertising on our podcast for the coffee industry: [email protected] or DM us here https://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffee/••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••This is the 3rd of a five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward with Wayel Al Wohaibi, co-founder of Sulalat based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.In this series, Map It Forward Founder, Lee Safar, and Wayel discuss the genesis of the Saudi specialty coffee market and it's future. This series first aired on the Map It Forward Middle East Podcast.The episodes in this series are:1. The Genesis of Saudi Specialty Coffee - https://youtu.be/eWjB9Zld8KU2. Discovering The Saudi Cultural Palate - https://youtu.be/B9mHKi1ivwI3. Running a Coffee Business in Saudi - https://youtu.be/zspRNIufC_U4. The Future of Saudi as an Origin Country - https://youtu.be/heJAB30BgCc5. How to do Good Business in Coffee - https://youtu.be/63BiqHbRp0EIn this episode of the podcast series, Lee and Wayel delve into the unique coffee culture of Saudi Arabia. They discuss the traditional methods of coffee preparation, the differences across the Middle Eastern region, and the impact of the specialty coffee industry. Wayel shares personal anecdotes about his upbringing and the rituals of serving coffee, as well as insights into the specialty coffee market and Sulalat's approach to roasting and customer service. They also talk about the entrepreneurial spirit in Saudi Arabia and the involvement of business owners in the coffee industry. Stay tuned for the next episode where they will explore Saudi Arabia as an emerging coffee origin.Connect with Wayel Al Wohaibi and Sulalat here:https://sulalat.com/enhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/wayel-al-wohaibi-b574a04/https://www.instagram.com/wesulalat/••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••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]
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If you love what we do, become a premium YouTube Subscriber or join our Patreon: • https://www.patreon.com/mapitforward • https://www.youtube.com/mapitforward Check out our on-demand workshops here: • https://mapitforward.coffee/workshops Consider joining one of our Mastermind Groups here: • https://mapitforward.coffee/groupcoaching Join our mailing list: • https://mapitforward.coffee/mailinglist Interested in our business advisory services for your small, medium, or large business? Email us here: [email protected] Looking for B2B advertising on our podcast for the coffee industry: [email protected] or DM us here https://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffee/ •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• This is the 3rd of a five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward with Wayel Al Wohaibi, co-founder of Sulalat based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. In this series, Map It Forward Founder, Lee Safar, and Wayel discuss the genesis of the Saudi specialty coffee market and it's future. This series first aired on the Map It Forward Middle East Podcast. The episodes in this series are: 1. The Genesis of Saudi Specialty Coffee - https://youtu.be/eWjB9Zld8KU 2. Discovering The Saudi Cultural Palate - https://youtu.be/B9mHKi1ivwI 3. Running a Coffee Business in Saudi - https://youtu.be/zspRNIufC_U 4. The Future of Saudi as an Origin Country - https://youtu.be/heJAB30BgCc 5. How to do Good Business in Coffee - https://youtu.be/63BiqHbRp0E In this episode of the podcast series, Lee and Wayel delve into the unique coffee culture of Saudi Arabia. They discuss the traditional methods of coffee preparation, the differences across the Middle Eastern region, and the impact of the specialty coffee industry. Wayel shares personal anecdotes about his upbringing and the rituals of serving coffee, as well as insights into the specialty coffee market and Sulalat's approach to roasting and customer service. They also talk about the entrepreneurial spirit in Saudi Arabia and the involvement of business owners in the coffee industry. Stay tuned for the next episode where they will explore Saudi Arabia as an emerging coffee origin. Connect with Wayel Al Wohaibi and Sulalat here: https://sulalat.com/en https://www.linkedin.com/in/wayel-al-wohaibi-b574a04/ https://www.instagram.com/wesulalat/ •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast Host: Lee Safar https://www.mapitforward.coffee https://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffee https://www.instagram.com/leesafar
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