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A podcast and video show hosted by seasoned coffee pros and Valor Coffee founders Ethan Rivers, Ross Walters and Riley Westbrook where we discuss coffee, starting and running a business, and the specialty coffee industry.
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Tips to Prevent Employee Turnover at Your Coffee Shop – 05/15/2024
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Why Coffee Shops Have Terrible Turnover – 05/08/2024
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Q&A: Barista vs Roasting Job + Should Baristas Have to Work Weekends? – 05/01/2024
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SCA EXPO 2024 Chicago Recap – 04/24/2024
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Keys to the Shop x Valor: How to Raise Barista Wages – 04/13/2024
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Making It Cool to Care at Your Coffee Shop – 04/10/2024
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