EP1604 Part 4 of 5 | Is This Economy Built for Risk-Takers? (Nawar Adra) | Map It Forward episode artwork

EPISODE · May 28, 2026 · 21 MIN

EP1604 Part 4 of 5 | Is This Economy Built for Risk-Takers? (Nawar Adra) | Map It Forward

from The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by MAP IT FORWARD · host Lee Safar

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Part 4 of 5: Lee Safar and Nawar Adra discuss what has changed in the economy, why generic cafe models are now dangerous, and who is best positioned to grow.

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