Behind The Bean

Welcome back to Behind the Bean! This week, Lee explains his strategy of hiring people instead of talent (5:14), the importance of a good interview question (11:59), building a team that will help your business grow (13:51), and how to go about terminating a working relationship (37:49).

Behind the Bean returns after taking the week off. In this episode, Pedro and Lee discuss what’s been going on since they last recorded (3:05). Today’s main topic revolves around persistence in the face of discouragement (10:41). Later in the episode, Pedro and Lee recount a useful allegory from their favorite customer (37:41).

This week Behind the bean introduce the show by recapping their week and the recent flooding in Manzanillo (0:18). Afterwards, they discuss adjusting and adapting a business plan (12:40). Pedro talks about ways he’s growing and supporting fellow entrepreneurs in Manzanillo (32:41).

Behind the Bean discuss vision-based brand growth on a budget (4:24). Later on, they discuss identifying consumers (18:01), and being your best marketer (27:30).

On this episode Behind the Bean recaps their week (2:22). This episode the guys discuss creating a work culture that will help your business thrive (8:58). Later on, they discuss their experiences mentoring as well as being mentored (19:39).

Pedro and Lee give their weekly update on what they're working on (1:16). This week’s topic is on the importance of being a student in your career (8:36). Later in the episode the guys share some interesting facts about coffee and its uses outside of drinking (38:06).

Episode 4 | “Folger’s In Your Cup” This week, Behind the Bean recaps Pedro’s Birthday (3:06). Later, they talk about having discipline and setting up a routine for yourself (6:53). To close out, the guys discuss the importance of coffee grinders at a shop and the home (30:26).

This week Pedro & Lee reflect on some of the obstacles and false starts they’ve dealt with while starting their businesses. Later in the episode, Lee gives a rundown on reading the labels on your coffee bag. Behind the Bean gives an update on what they’ve been up to this week (1:08) The guys discuss obstacles they’ve faced and how to adapt (3:53) Pedro & Lee have a Spanish lesson (23:15) Lee gives a rundown on coffee bag labeling (30:07)

This week Pedro and Lee talk about staying focused on a project. They also discuss how to deal with suggestions and being accountable to others with your vision. Dealing with suggestions (1:00) Pedro opens up about starting up his new business (5:33) Taking the first step forward (13:49) Lee asks the audience about vision (19:37)

Pedro & Lee introduce themselves and their podcast Behind the Bean. On their first episode they talk vision for the podcast, their experiences in the coffee business, and how they became acquainted.  Join this duo every week as they share experiences from past and current endeavors in the Coffee world.  About Behind the Bean (0:50) Meet the Real Pedro & Lee (2:23) What are we up to? (7:59) What’s next? (14:15) Pedro tells a joke (15:26)