The DCR Coffee Podcast
by Dillanos
Dillanos Coffee Roasters is the roaster for the most successful coffee retailers across America. We started roasting coffee in the shadow of Mt. Rainier in Washington State in 1992 and have met some amazing entrepreneurs along the way. This podcast sits down with the founders of America's most-loved independently owned coffee shops and lets them tell their story--insights for entrepreneurs, how to avoid common pitfalls as a new business owner, and the ways the coffee has inspired them.
Episodes
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Episode No. 19: Stephanie Papke & Mykel Papke of Jump Start Espresso
Hosts David J. Morris and Dave Rand talk shop with Stephanie and Mykel Papke—twin sisters that have been running Jump Start Espresso in Federal Way, WA since 1998. These two are OG baristas hailing from a time in coffee when Santeria by Sublime was playing on repeat and humble coffee carts in…
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No. 18: Julian Torres & Ryan Klineman of Nuova Simonelli
In this special episode of The DCR Coffee Podcast, Co-Host Dave Rand takes the opportunity to sit down with two of the guys running one of the biggest brands in the industry: Nuovo Simonelli. Julian Torres, VP of Sales & Marketing, and Ryan Klineman, Service Engineer, stopped by the DCR...
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No. 17: Jeff Archer & Betsy San Miguel of YOLO Coffee
On this week’s episode of The DCR Coffee Podcast, the guys welcome Jeff Archer and Betsy San Miguel of YOLO. These two are teaching us all about how to remember that you only live once. Whether it’s in their new line of coffee or their stand-up paddle boards and electric beach cruiser bikes…
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No. 16: Phil Beattie of Dillanos Coffee Roasters
Today’s interview is with Phil Beattie, Director of Coffee for Dillanos Coffee Roasters. He’s a Professional Q Grader, former chair of the Coffee Roasters Guild, private coach to no less than two US Barista Champions in the last five years, and has invested the last 20 years of his career into…
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No. 15: Erika Lowery of Coffee Fest
Coffee Fest is back for 2021 and we are stoked to chat with Erika Lowery, Portfolio Director for the event, on this week’s episode of The DCR Coffee Podcast! Attendees are in for a treat with live events returning. Classes and workshops have a huge emphasis on COVID recovery for businesses,...
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No. 14: Bryon Clarke of Rivers Edge Cafe
From flipping houses to flipping a struggling café into a thriving local hub, Bryon Clarke of Rivers Edge Café in Sumner, Washington talks about his path to success with the guys on this week’s episode of The DCR Coffee Podcast. Dillanos Co-CEO David J. Morris and Bryon became friends in…
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No. 13 Anna Gutierrez of Barista 22
We’re kicking off season two of The DCR Coffee Podcast with a behind the scenes look at Barista 22, the only product line created by baristas for baristas. Tune into for an energetic conversation with Anna Gutierrez, Director of Brand Development. This season Co-Hosts David J. Morris and Dave…
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No. 12: The Season 1 Highlight Reel
Co-Hosts David J Morris and Dave Rand take a look back on their favorite moments from Season 1. Over the last 11 episodes, guests have shared stories of the vision, values, and hard work that paved the path to successful business ownership with our audience. In this episode, our hosts discuss…
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No. 11: Chris Heyer of Dillanos Coffee Roasters
Get to know Dillanos Co-CEO Chris Heyer in the season one finale of The DCR Coffee Podcast. Co-Hosts David J. Morris and Dave Rand enjoy a candid and light-hearted conversation with Chris… it’s a little bit of business and a little bit of stroll down memory lane in this last episode of our first...
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No. 10: Marty Cox of It's a Grind
The best part about running your own business? You get to make all the decisions. And the worst part about running your own business? You get to make all the decisions. Can anyone out there relate? This week’s guest on the DCR Coffee Podcast shares his path to entrepreneurial success with our...
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No. 9: Robin Jean Lyon of Copper Mountain Coffee
Co-Hosts David J. Morris and Dave Rand talk to Robin Jean Lyon of Western Montana’s favorite coffee chain, Copper Mountain Coffee. Copper Mountain Coffee is a female-owned-and-operated business thriving in the Northwest corner of Montana. One part Business Management Degree, two parts grit and...
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No. 8: Alan Butts of Coffee Crossing
The DCR Coffee Podcast shares the mic with co-founder and co-owner of Coffee Crossing, Alan Butts. Hailing from the heartland of America, Alan has been running Coffee Crossing since 2002 with his wife, Mary, and their children. Fueled by faith, this family has grown their business from a single...
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No. 7: Bryan Reynolds of Anthem Coffee
Episode 7 of The DCR Coffee Podcast features a business owner that is local to the Dillanos headquarters in the Pacific Northwest and the originator of your next favorite customer service mantra: Heroic Hospitality. Bryan Reynolds, co-founder and co-owner of Anthem Coffee, sits down in our latest...
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No. 6: Andrew “Stan” Stanisich of Two Guns Espresso
Be honest. Be accountable. Be the best version of yourself. Be of service. It may just be a café to some, but to those in Manhattan Beach, California, Two Guns Espresso goes beyond just a cool place to grab a Flat White. The company’s core values of “Be honest. Be accountable. Be the best version...
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No. 5: Shane Murphy of Java Espress
As host David J. Morris says, Shane’s path to coffee stardom could be titled “From Cow Pies to Coffee”. After spending more than a decade in the family’s cattle, ranch, and farm supply business, Shane Murphy founder and owner of Idaho-based Java Espress decided it was time for a change. He…
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No. 4: David Morris of Dillanos Coffee Roasters
Get ready for a deep dive into the history of Dillanos Coffee Roasters through the eyes of its founder, David J. Morris. The Coffee Maverick himself is taking us back in time to the days of half-time shows for the Seattle Sonics, outdoor coffee carts, and sleeping on the floor of their first...
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No. 3: Emily Holzer of Hot Shot Espresso
Based in Lewiston, Idaho, this community-focused entrepreneur built a business from scratch 21 years ago after leaving her job working for an ammunition manufacturer. Emily shares the books that inspired her to take the leap both in starting the business itself and in facing the trials and...
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No. 2: Darren Spicer of Clutch Coffee Bar
This week we sat down with founder Darren Spicer of Clutch Coffee Bar out of North Carolina. Darren shared his early visions for building Clutch Coffee Bar, including what inspired the name and their flagship location in Mooresville. In this episode, Darren shared his leadership insights for…
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No. 1: Joe Lloyd of Durango Joe’s Coffee
In this episode we have a chance to sit down with one of our good friends Joe Lloyd. He founded Durango Joes coffee in southwest Colorado and shares the insight he has learned from running a successful coffee house chain for 10+ years. He shares everything from his new secret morning wake up…
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About this show
Dillanos Coffee Roasters is the roaster for the most successful coffee retailers across America. We started roasting coffee in the shadow of Mt. Rainier in Washington State in 1992 and have met some amazing entrepreneurs along the way. This podcast sits down with the founders of America's most-loved independently owned coffee shops and lets them tell their story--insights for entrepreneurs, how to avoid common pitfalls as a new business owner, and the ways the coffee has inspired them.
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