EP 828 Kim Thompson and Matt Toogood - The Reality of the Dubai Coffee Scene - Map It Forward Middle East Podcast

If you're looking for business advisory services for your coffee business, email Map It Forward at [email protected]••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••This is the 3rd of a 5-part series with Kim Thompson and Matt Toogood from RAW Coffee Company in Dubai on the Map It Forward Middle East Podcast.In this series, Lee, Kim, and Matt discuss the journey of the specialty coffee shop that started it all here in the Middle East - RAW Coffee Company.The five episodes in this series are:1. Who is RAW Coffee Company? - https://youtu.be/SRtjwb-zcwg2. Why Relationships Matter In Coffee - https://youtu.be/JJw6desk30I3. The Reality of the Dubai Coffee Scene - https://youtu.be/RUPTXpC2ZnU4. Coffee Business Is Complex - https://youtu.be/vG3fSxvNumU5. How to Remain Relevant in Coffee - https://youtu.be/jOD7ECpLx4wIn this episode of the Map It Forward Middle East podcast, Lee, Kim, and Matt discuss the true challenges faced by specialty coffee shops in Dubai. The conversation highlights the financial pressures of operating in the city, from high air conditioning costs to expensive sewage removal, and the unique obstacles such as a nine-month business season due to extreme heat and Ramadan. The episode also addresses common misconceptions about Dubai's coffee scene, emphasizing the importance of business fundamentals over mere brand building. Tune in for an eye-opening discussion on what it really takes to run a successful coffee business in one of the world's most dynamic cities.Connect with RAW Coffee Company here:• https://www.instagram.com/rawcoffeecompany/• https://rawcoffeecompany.com/••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••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]