EP 1142 Spencer Perez - A New Era For Espresso Technicians - The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward

This is the first episode of a five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Map It Forward founder, Lee Safar. This week's guest on the podcast is Espresso Technician and coffee professional, Spencer Perez. Spencer is part of a growing number of espresso technicians who have formed a community on a Discord server called Service Layer. This series explores the rapidly evolving role of the espresso tech today. In this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, Lee and Spencer talk about how modern espresso technicians act more as connected, experienced consultants rather than just repairmen. We dive into the formation of service communities like Service Layer, aimed at advocating for espresso technicians, and creating sustainable career pathways. The episode also touches on the broader conversation about recognizing the contributions of espresso techs, professional certifications, and the unique insights they bring to the coffee industry. Stay tuned for the rest of this engaging series where we explore the state and future of espresso techs! 00:00 Introduction to the New Breed of Tech 00:19 Sponsor Message: Become a Coffee Consultant 00:58 Welcome and Series Introduction 01:08 Meet Spencer Perez: First Espresso Tech on the Podcast 01:50 The Role and Community of Espresso Technicians 03:14 The Golden Espresso Machine and the Voice of Espresso Techs 04:00 Series Overview: Topics and Themes 04:47 Support the Podcast: How You Can Help 05:46 What Does an Espresso Tech Traditionally Do? 09:17 Pathways to Becoming an Espresso Tech 11:19 Challenges and Needs in the Espresso Tech Industry 15:45 Insights and the Importance of Espresso Technicians 16:26 Conclusion and Next Episode Teaser 16:49 Closing Remarks and Call to Action Connect with the community of technicians at https://www.servicelayer.coffee/ •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Support this podcast on Patreon for a few dollars a month here: https://bit.ly/MIFPatreon The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast Host: Lee Safar https://www.mapitforward.coffee https://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffee https://www.instagram.com/leesafar •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• This episode is brought to you by Map It Forward's revised on-demand online workshop "It's Time to Become a Coffee Consultant" available now on our website with additional new bonus material including the coffee consultant career map. Get more details on how you can create an alternative revenue stream today at https://mapitforward.coffee/workshops