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EPISODE · Jul 31, 2025 · 22 MIN

EP 864 Saeed Al Blooshi - Owners and Staff in the UAE - Map It Forward Middle East Podcast

from MAP IT FORWARD Middle East · 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/mailinglist••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••This is the 4th of a five-part series on the Map It Forward Middle East Podcast, with Saeed Al Blooshi, the Emirati founder of El Matador Coffee Roasters and Lama Cafe, based in Abu Dhabi, UAE.In this series, host Lee Safar and Saeed explore the insights of what it is to build a coffee business in the UAE.The five episodes in this series are:1. Changes in the UAE Coffee Industry - https://youtu.be/UKxM0ITYqI02. The UAE and the Coffee Crisis - https://youtu.be/myibyDphWkc3. Business Owners and the Coffee Supply Chain - https://youtu.be/mkJs_QL_VLs4. Owners and Staff in the UAE - https://youtu.be/z3dhuEBFqxA5. Trends in UAE Cafes - https://youtu.be/to3gfPmTikoIn this episode of the podcast series, Lee and Saeed discuss the disconnect between coffee shop owners and their staff in the UAE. Saeed shares stories about successful staff development, including the inspiring journey of Jerry from cleaner to barista. They also touch upon the importance of communication, vision, and investment in employee growth. Additionally, they discuss the unique staffing and cultural challenges in the UAE coffee industry and how fostering a good team culture can transform a business. The episode wraps up with a sneak peek into the final episode of this series, focusing on the role of trends in the coffee industry.Connect with Saeed Al Blooshi, El Matador Coffee Roasters, and Lama Cafe here:https://elmatadorcoffee.com/our-story.phphttps://www.instagram.com/elmatador.ae/https://www.instagram.com/lamacafe_ae/••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••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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