EP 1188 David (Rabbithole) Lalonde - The Reality For Values Driven Roasteries - The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward

This is the 2nd episode of a new five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by the Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Lee Safar. Our guest for this series is David "Rabbithole" Lalonde from Rabbithole Roasters, based in Montreal, Canada. David is best known for his Instagram meme account @davidsrabbithole, where he encourages discussions on various uncomfortable supply chain, social, political, and economic issues within and outside the coffee industry. In this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, Lee and David continue the discussion about running an independent, values-driven coffee roastery during challenging times. They explore the multifaceted coffee crisis affecting producers and consumers, and David shares his approach to building stable, long-term relationships with coffee farmers to ensure quality and sustainability. Learn about the importance of a buying philosophy, the impact of market fluctuations, and how to future-proof your coffee business. Don't miss valuable insights into the economics and ethics of the coffee supply chain. 00:00 Introduction to Coffee Buying Stability 00:39 Sponsorship Message: Become a Coffee Consultant 01:18 Welcome and Introduction to the Series 02:00 Defining the Coffee Crisis 02:53 Impact of the Crisis on Producers 04:18 Challenges Faced by Roasters and Cafes 06:50 Historical Context of Coffee Crisis 08:23 Personal Business Strategies During Crisis 10:06 Importance of Values in Coffee Buying 16:02 Building Relationships with Coffee Producers 22:42 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Connect with David and Rabbithole Roasters here: https://www.instagram.com/davidsrabbithole/ https://www.rabbitholeroasters.com/ •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 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 2024 online business mastermind groups for 2024. Registration is now open for three separate mastermind groups: 1. Business Growth 2. Strategic Business Planning 3. Sell More Coffee Limited spots are available. Register now at https://mapitforward.coffee/groupcoaching