EP 832 Mohamad Merhi - What We're Getting Wrong Building Coffee Brands - Map It Forward Middle East Podcast episode artwork

EPISODE · Jun 17, 2025 · 24 MIN

EP 832 Mohamad Merhi - What We're Getting Wrong Building Coffee Brands - Map It Forward Middle East Podcast

from MAP IT FORWARD Middle East · host Lee Safar

This episode is brought to you by Raw Beverage Trading - Your hospitality supply chain partner. Connect at [email protected]••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••This is the 2nd of a five-part series on the Map It Forward Middle East Podcast with Mohamad Merhi, founder of Cypher Urban Roasters, a company based in the UAE.In this series, Mohamad and Lee discuss what it takes to grow a successful coffee brand in the Middle East.In this episode, they discuss the nuances of building a successful coffee brand in the Middle East. Among the key topics are the uniqueness of the region's diverse consumer behaviors and regulatory frameworks, the importance of authenticity and community connection, and the pitfalls brands face when importing Western business models without customization. They also touch upon the collaboration versus competition debate and the significant role of trust and relationships in business success. Contact [email protected] for partnerships and check the show notes for more details.Connect with Mohamad Merhi and Cypher Urban Roasters at:https://instagram.com/by_cypherhttps://www.bycypher.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]

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