EP 735 Carol Salloum - Predictions for 2025 in Coffee - The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward

Join our Mailing List - https://www.mapitforward.coffee/mailinglistIntroduction to Regenerative Coffee Farming is now Available On-Demand at https://ondemand.mapitforward.coffee for as little as $10. Why not grab a gift card for your team, suppliers or favorite coffee human******************************Welcome to the 5th episode of a five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Map It Forward founder, Lee Safar.Our guest on the podcast in this series is Carol Salloum, co-owner of Three Tomatoes Cafe, a successful neighbourhood cafe in Sydney Australia.In this series, Lee and Carol explore how a successful cafe owner approaches the challenges of 2025 and the strategies needed to adapt to the year ahead.The 5 episodes in this series are:1. Successful Coffee Shop Owners in 2025 - https://youtu.be/dmQLbHeudJw2. 2025 Will Be Different For Cafe Owners - https://youtu.be/lFxoJl9c6TU3. 2025 Will Be Different For Cafe Owners - https://youtu.be/N3JJg9TjFag4. Strategies To Keep Cafes Open in 2025 - https://youtu.be/wbEe5flX0TQ5. Predictions for 2025 in Coffee - https://youtu.be/vQnIjHNIIwUIn the final episode of a five-part series, host Lee Safar talks with Carol Salloum from Three Tomatoes Cafe in Sydney. They discuss the importance of experience and financial planning for new coffee businesses gearing up for 2025. Carol's insights on running a values-driven, successful family business, navigating through challenges, and the significance of building a solid business without heavy VC funding are highlighted. Additionally, they talk about the strategic positioning of Three Tomatoes as it faces the end of its lease in four years, and the potential impact of digital payment systems on the coffee industry. Tune in for a deep dive into running a coffee business with resilience and integrity.00:00 Starting Strong: The Importance of Experience in 202500:33 Exciting News: Regenerative Coffee Farming Workshops01:55 Final Episode with Carol Salloum: A Long-Awaited Conversation02:35 Building a Business Without VC Funding03:02 Community Initiatives and Support04:17 The Reality of Running a Business06:06 Strategic Planning for the Next Four Years08:03 Facing Business Challenges with Resilience16:48 Closing with Dignity: Lessons from Business Failures18:28 The Impact of Digitization on Business20:16 Looking Ahead: Defining Success for Three Tomatoes21:24 Conclusion: A Heartfelt Sign-OffConnect with Carol Salloum and Three Tomatoes Cafe here:https://www.instagram.com/3tomatoesau/https://www.3tomatoescafe.com/••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Support this podcast by supporting our Patreon:https://bit.ly/MIFPatreonThe 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/34ILPusGoogle Podcasts: https://bit.ly/34mzcVVStitcher: https://bit.ly/3J2sOSg••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••📽 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••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••