EP 1248 Anne Djerai - The Impact of Chaos On A Larger Coffee Company - The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward

Join our Mailing List - https://www.mapitforward.coffee/mailinglist Jan 2025 Mastermind Groups have opened up for registration: https://mapitforward.coffee/groupcoaching •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Welcome to the 3rd episode of a five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by the Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Lee Safar. Our guest in this series is Anne Djerai, the CEO of Metropolis Coffee Company, based in Chicago. Anne was invited to the podcast after a recent LinkedIn post describing the impact of market volatility on a company like Metropolis Coffee Company which has been around for 20+ years. The 5 episodes in this series are: 1. 2024 Has Been Different For Coffee CEOs - https://youtu.be/cA-tqPCzqoA 2. The Role Change Is Playing in 2024 in Coffee - https://youtu.be/OxJ2_LVAL0A 3. The Impact of Chaos On A Larger Coffee Company - https://youtu.be/PqQAZwMwFz0 4. The Myths Around Larger Specialty Coffee Businesses - https://youtu.be/ZUaK-5nixIU 5. The Reality of The Next 10 Years In Coffee - https://youtu.be/ICc19e7xRC4 In this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, Lee and Anne delve into the complexities of leadership during challenging times, specifically addressing how to handle disruptions such as the longshoreman strike and the resulting supply chain issues that significantly impacted their business. Anne shares her experiences on maintaining trust, managing stress, and the importance of vulnerability and accountability. The conversation also touches on the personal struggles faced by one of Metropolis's founders, Tony, and the team's resilience amidst personal and professional hardships. Additionally, the episode introduces upcoming mastermind groups for the coffee industry launching in January 2025, aimed at helping participants sell more coffee, grow their businesses, or start new cafes or roasteries. Tune in for an insightful discussion on leadership, stress management, and navigating the volatilities of the coffee industry. 00:00 Navigating Supplier Tensions 00:49 Upcoming Mastermind Groups for 2025 02:07 Introduction to the Episode 02:25 Heartfelt Message to Tony 06:54 Leadership Challenges and Strategies 11:36 The Role of Trust in Leadership 15:04 Handling Stress in Leadership 17:40 Preparing Teams for Challenges 22:58 Conclusion and Next Episode Teaser Connect with Anne and Metropolis Coffee Company here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-djerai-8b4a63b1/ https://www.metropoliscoffee.com/ https://www.instagram.com/metropoliscoffeeco/ •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 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