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The Coffee Commune

by The Coffee Commune

Where the coffee community comes to collaborate, connect, and create!

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Episodes

  1. Hitting the Right Note | #CCP026

    The Coffee Commune invites Miguel from Flor a Fruto in Colombia to sit and chat about all things coffee. Miguel owns and runs an 80-hectare or 500 000 coffee trees on his plantation in Colombia, and brings with him, to the trade, 3 generations of facts and information. Miguel is currently…

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  2. The Perfect Barista is only a Click Away | #CCP025

    Have you ever thought about a career as a Barista? Taken those short courses that are advertised and want to learn more about the art of coffee making? Tristan Creswick from Speciality Coffee Education is your go-to for all coffee education and career choice questions. Until Tristan opened up the...

  3. The Iconic Sanremo Coffee Machines | #CCP024

    A mix of technology, design and passion, the Sanremo Coffee Machines, the product of the Divisori family, have become an icon amongst baristas and coffee connoisseurs. This episode brings techniques, history, best practices, technologies, dos and dont’s, controversy, yes controversy!! And much...

  4. Chapter 11 Kitchen - The Passion for Food Story | #CCP023

    Chapter 11 Kitchen is the go-to for a quick bite to eat, functions and catering and can be found alongside the coffee communion in Bowen Hills. Kane opens up about how his grandmother was the source of his inspiration, and how from a young age he can remember pulling up a chair to make blueberry...

  5. Maltra Foods, Manufacturing Food For Australia | #CCP022

    Do you have an idea of developing a food product but don't know where you start? start here! In today’s episode Rai speaks with Jack Eydlish, General Manager of Maltra Foods and Arkadia, they explore trends, the importance of a healthy culture in the business, explore the history of Maltra Foods...

  6. Mark Minnis from Minnis Hospitality Supplies | #CCP021

    People like buying from people; no matter what industry, or the size of the transaction, people are looking for information and results. That approach has been the backbone to success for Mark Minnis, from Minnis Hospitality Supplies, who joins Rai in this episode explores all about customer...

  7. Gyms Made Easy with Prestige-Fit | #CCP020

    Life in the fast lane can keep you from focusing on your health. Sure, you can get yourself a gym membership, but how often do you go? If you don’t turn up, you don’t become healthy and you’re out a couple of hundred dollars. That’s what Prestige-fit gym wants to help people with. Today, we have…

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  8. Branding your Café, With Mark Star | #CCP019

    Café owners have many hats to wear. So, who has the time to think about branding right? Well, you may want to reconsider. Branding can be an excellent asset for your business in the long term. Today, we talk branding and printing with Mark Star, General Manager and Managing Director of Star...

  9. The Most Exciting, Young Entrepreneurs with the Newest Coffee Blend | #CCP018

    Age is no barrier for those who have the entrepreneurial spirit. When you have the drive, you go out there and make things happen for you. That’s exactly what the three boys who started the ARC Incorporated are doing. ARC stands for Arlee, Rocco, and Cristiano. They are three young men who have...

  10. All You didn’t Know a Lawyer Could Do for You | #CCP017

    “Look, at the time we were all friends, I didn't think we needed a written agreement for our business, I trusted them…” is a phrase lawyers are used to hearing, very often. Getting legal advice on time will shed light on where the exposures are and where the dangers are, avoiding unnecessary…

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  11. The Exciting Intersection Between Arts and Business | #CCP016

    The creative arts have a very important role in the Australian economy and the entrepreneurship environment, and today’s guest, Angela Macay is here to talk to us about the wonderful bridge between arts and business, how can both fields strategically collaborate and benefit from one another. your...

  12. COVID, Coffee, and Cafes with a Hospitality Guru | #CCP015

    Hospitality is one of the hardest-hit industries as a result of COVID-led lockdowns. Café owners are now compelled to navigate through a situation they have never seen before. They have their loyal customers keen on buying their cup of coffee… but they can’t leave the house. Café owners have...

  13. A Hot Beverage? No, a Feeling | #CCP014

    Coffee reigns supreme in a working person’s morning routine. You have a sock in one hand and a coffee in another, and you’re out of hands to pick up the phone. Coffee is what keeps you going, but Chai is your break; it’s that long breath you take after you come back home from work. In this…

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  14. Checking The Pulse on Your Business’ Financial Health: Let’s Talk Numbers | #CCP013

    Numbers tell a story about your business. Those who ignore it are putting their business at risk. If you’re in business, you deal with numbers day in and day out. You don’t do calculus; it’s basic arithmetic, but you know that it takes plenty of strategizing. It is important to plan and monitor...

  15. Coffee for a Cause | #CCP012

    When you’ve reached a point in life where you feel content, you may start to think about ways you can give back to the world and make an impact. A small initiative may not have a noticeable impact, but hundreds of small initiatives can magnify the efforts of those involved and make the world a...

  16. Non-Maintenance of Equipment – A Costly Oversight | #CCP011

    The equipment is the heart and soul of a café. A breakdown can interrupt your operations and cost you valuable business, and more importantly, customers. Even if you have a spare coffee machine or a spare part ready to use on the go, delay to set it up on a busy Saturday night can still be a...

  17. Cybersecurity for Small Businesses | #CCP010

    The increasing population of businesses in cyberspace has invited some unwanted attention from cybercriminals. The increasing instances of man-in-the-middle and phishing attacks is concerning not just for large companies, but also for small businesses that transact online. Today, we have Jamie...

  18. This Innovative Brand is Using Tech to Reduce Food Wastage| #CCP009

    Food wastage is one of the key problems that the hospitality industry faces. Wasted food increases your costs considerably, and Trinity’s company aims to help hospitality business owners tackle this problem with technology. Today, we’re joined by Trinity Bond, Founder-Director at EnviroChill, and…

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  19. Lockdown Tips, How to Make The Most of it

    Phil shares his tips and tricks to help us better look after our mental and physical health during lockdown, as well as his family's. Actionable advice like having a routine, meditation tips, stay connected with your friends and family, be in service of people or practice gratitude, these tips…

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  20. Putting Packaging Perplexities at Ease with Joel Farrell from Coffee Bags Direct | #CCP007

    Packaging is all around us, even though we tend not to notice it. Often, the packaging is what nudges us into making a purchase. In this Coffee Commune episode, we are joined by Joel Farrell, Director at Coffee Bags Direct and a proud CoffeeCommune member as he shares his views on the packaging…

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  21. A One-on-One with Nathan Schokker, BJCC President | #CCP006

    Today we’re joined by Nathan Schokker, President of the Brisbane Junior Chamber of Commerce (BJCC) and a Coffee Commune member. Phil and Nathan engage in an interesting conversation about everything from the importance of face-to-face interaction to Nathan’s life-changing experience. In this...

  22. Busting Bookkeeping Blues with Aiza Appleby | #CCP005

    Do you feel your business could do better when it comes to bookkeeping? Bookkeeping can keep you informed about the status of your business and help you make educated decisions. In today’s episode, we are joined by Aiza Appleby, Founder and Director at Balance Business Bookkeeping Ltd and a proud...

  23. Decoding Commercial Insurance with Mike Pappalardo from Stellar Insurance | #CCP004

    Insurance can be a grey area for many business owners. If you are trying to navigate insurance products for your business, this episode is for you. Joining us today on the Coffee Commune podcast are proud Coffee Commune members Mike and Kirsty from Stellar Insurance. Emergencies can show up...

  24. Figuring Out Financing with Barry Wilkinson from SW Brokerage| #CCP003

    Is there a ‘silver bullet solution’ for your financial despondencies? The perplexity is understandable, especially with COVID exacerbating the financial vulnerability of businesses. Managing money requires inputs and insights from experts. So today, we have with us Barry Wilkinson, Director at SW...

  25. Beat Staffing Woes with Michael Chettle from Barista Depot | #CCP002

    Are you struggling to find efficient staff members for your café? Well, so are a lot of other hospitality business owners. In today’s episode, we have Michael Chettle, Director at Barista Depot and a Coffee Commune member, who runs a registered hospitality training organisation that trains...

  26. Accelerating Revenue, with Chewie Choo from Innovators Direct | #CCP001

    Have you wondered how to streamline the processes for your hospitality business? In today’s episode, we are joined by Chewie Choo, Director at Innovators Direct (and a proud Coffee Commune member), who helps hospitality business owners across the business timeline with solutions for all problems...

  27. Welcome to the Coffee Commune Podcast

    Welcome to the Coffee Commune Podcast, where the coffee community comes to collaborate. The Coffee Commune podcast showcase Coffee Commune members, learning through their stories, understanding the problems they are solving in the market, how do they approach their biggest challenges, and their...

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Where the coffee community comes to collaborate, connect, and create!

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The Coffee Commune

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