EP 707 Bob and Michelle Fish - Why The Black Curtain of Coffee Exists - The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward

Join our Mailing List - https://www.mapitforward.coffee/mailinglistJan 2025 Mastermind Groups have opened up for registration: https://mapitforward.coffee/groupcoachingIntroduction to Regenerative Coffee Farming is now Available On-Demand at https://mapitforward.coffee/workshops for as little as $10. Why not grab a gift card for your team, suppliers or favorite coffee human••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Welcome to the 2nd episode of a five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by the Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Lee Safar.Our guests in this series are Bob and Michelle Fish from Biggby Coffee and One Bigg Island In Space. With 400+ franchises in 12 states across the United States and 100 more already signed, Biggby is exceeding growth expectations that appear to be unaffected by the current challenges facing most businesses related to price and supply.The 5 episodes of this series are:1. What Is The Black Curtain of Coffee? - https://youtu.be/PbcDAd3BcJ02. Why The Black Curtain of Coffee Exists - https://youtu.be/Yir70xf053U3. Who Benefits From The Black Curtain of Coffee? - https://youtu.be/V544FTKyaREE4. Consequences of The Black Curtain of Coffee - https://youtu.be/LHtHkTOTzIA5. The Future of Coffee - https://youtu.be/bWu2eEFISygIn this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, host Lee Safar sits down with Bob and Michelle Fish from Biggby Coffee to discuss the complex and often hidden challenges within the coffee industry, dubbed the 'Black Curtain.' The discussion highlights stories of corruption, exploitation, and the lack of transparency that plague coffee production, from producers' interactions with major coffee families to the insidious practices at national coffee associations. The episode also introduces the Introduction to Regenerative Coffee Farming Workshops, designed to educate about sustainable farming practices. Tune in to uncover the truths behind the coffee you drink and learn about practical solutions for a more equitable and sustainable coffee future.00:00 Helicopter Photo Ops in Coffee Farming01:26 Introduction to Regenerative Coffee Farming Workshops02:47 The Black Curtain of Coffee04:52 Corruption and Challenges in Coffee Production08:03 Economic Oppression in Coffee Supply Chains10:10 The Importance of Transparency in Coffee Pricing12:22 Currency and Coffee Trade in Ethiopia14:33 Exposing Industry Secrets and Corruption17:18 The Role of Regenerative Agriculture19:52 Consumer Awareness and Industry Labels22:41 Values-Driven Business in Coffee24:40 Closing Thoughts and Call to Action Connect with Bob and Michelle here:https://www.onebiggislandinspace.com/https://www.biggby.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClWNU4DXZ9fA6u96Yf-4o_g••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Support this podcast by supporting our Patreon:https://bit.ly/MIFPatreon••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast Host: Lee Safarhttps://www.mapitforward.coffeehttps://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffeehttps://www.instagram.com/leesafar••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••🤑 This episode is brought to you by Map It Forward's revised on-demand online workshop "It's Time to Become a Coffee Consultant" available now on our website with additional new bonus material including the coffee consultant career map. Get more details on how you can create an alternative revenue stream today at https://mapitforward.coffee/workshops••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••💡Support this podcast, watch this episode without sponsor messages by becoming a paid member of this YouTube channel or joining our community on our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/mapitforward••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••🧐 Looking for a consultant for your coffee business? Contact us here: https://mapitforward.coffee/consulting••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••📓 Want to become a coffee consultant? Start your learning journey here: https://mapitforward.coffee/workshops••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••🎙 Check out the audio version of our podcast here:Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3LgSXioSpotify: https://spoti.fi/34ILPus••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••📽 Watch the podcast on Youtube: https://bit.ly/3ouyFYW••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Connect with us:📧 email: support @ mapitforward.org💻 Website https://mapitforward.coffee/contact🤳 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffee/📧 Join our mailing list: https://mapitforward.coffee/mailinglist••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••