Buy the Drip - Coffee & Business with David Crosby David Crosby

Join host and coach David Crosby as he sits down with Boram Um, the 2023 World Barista Champion, for an exclusive peek into the grueling yet rewarding journey that leads to championship glory. In this deep dive, Boram shares the secrets, training regimens, and the power of teamwork that propelled him to the top of the coffee world.

Highlights:


☕ Barista Excellence: Explore the demanding training routines, precision, and artistry required to win the World Barista Championship.
🏆 Winning Mindset: Gain insights into the mental fortitude and dedication that champions like Boram Um bring to their craft.
🤝 The Power of Team: Learn how teamwork and collaboration play a pivotal role in achieving the pinnacle of barista success.
⏰ Behind the Scenes: Get an exclusive look into the behind-the-scenes preparation and schedule that led to World Barista Championship success.

This episode is your backstage pass to the world of competitive barista excellence. Whether you're a coffee enthusiast, a business-minded individual, or simply someone who appreciates the dedication it takes to achieve greatness, this is a must-listen episode!

Heeeey! It's been a year and we are finally back! Listen to a quick update on where we've been for the last year and updates on new episodes going forward!

We are back!

We are back!  Ply Pararj, Canadian Brewers Cup Champion, is this weeks guest. Listen to Ply tell his story of how he became interested in specialty coffee and ultimately became an owner in Rogue Wave Coffee Roasters. Ply is a PhD candidate searching for bioactive compounds extracted from marine organisms that could be potentially developed into immunosuppressant drugs (wow!). Ply placed 5th in the World Brewers Cup Championship and provides advice, tips and tricks on how to blend and brew better coffee.  



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In the first "Ask Me Anything" episode, David answers a wide range of questions from podcast listeners.  Learn how much coffee David drinks a day all the way to his embarrassing answer about Crossfit, UFC and rap music.  He gives a few tips on starting a coffee shop and some great memories from the World Barista Championship.

Time

0:58 - How much coffee I drink each day
2:02 - How I drink my coffee
3:39 - My favourite moments from coffee sourcing trips
7:43 - The best cups of coffee I've ever had
11:05 - Fun memories from the World Barista Championship
14:52 - What keeps me motivated personally and as a business owner
18:24 - Advice for my younger self
22:05 - Four points for starting a coffee shop
25:06 - My top 3 investors of all time
27:36 - What I think is going to happen with interest rates and the effects of inflation
29:46 - What rest looks like for me
30:55 - Crossfit, UFC, and rap music.
33:43 - Outro & how to help the podcast



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Chef Mike Pigot was awarded best chef in the city of Calgary in 2020. We had a great conversation about food trends, the challenges of opening a new restaurant during the last year and how he goes about designing a menu.  There's some tips and tricks for cooking at home, for all the chef enthusiasts out there.  Mike also takes us through some behind the scenes stories from reality TV and the unique experience of winning Guy Fieri's Grocery Games.

Timestamps

0:50 - The  humble beginning in the restaurant industry to opening multiple restaurants
8:09 - Dealing with the effects of the pandemic and considerations for moving up in the industry
10:49 - Food trends, responding to feedback, and designing a menu
16:42 - Mike's experience on a reality cooking show, Guy's Grocery Games
19:46 - Winning best chef of Calgary in 2020
21:15 - Mike's guidance for home cooks
26:03 - Mike's thoughts on appraising the restaurants we visit
27:56 - Understanding and managing the input costs of a restaurant
31:36 - Musing on the stereotype of the extreme chef
35:23 - Balancing the demand of being a business owner, and your own needs
36:49 - Getting inspired and not putting up with the bullshit
39:16 - Thoughts on celebrity chefs, having dinner with your idols, and restaurants Mike would like to visit
42:55 - What's next, how do you rest, and cookbooks that Mike recommends
45:11 - Socials & Outro



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Danilo Lodi started his career in the specialty coffee scene in 2004.  Danilo's conversation with David hits a wide range of topics from coffee consulting to training to become a World Barista Champion judge.    Born and raised in Brazil, Danilo provides his thoughts on the Coffee C-Market and the impact of higher pricing has on the quality of coffee. Danilo has/had a goal to taste coffee from all producing countries in the world!?  Hear his advice for aspiring coffee professionals and why he hates cold brew so much.    



Timestamps 

1:02 - The beginning of Danilo’s career in specialty coffee
11:57 - Danilo’s history in coffee competitions, starting off competing himself, then judging and training other competitors
20:41 - Broadening horizons by tasting the whole world of coffee
23:51 - Danilo’s approach to coffee consulting and sharing his broad knowledge
28:02 - HCP ad for Santa Cruz Natural
28:30 - The most challenging part of the coffee supply chain, from Danilo’s perspective
31:03 - Navigating the pandemic, personally and for Brazil in general
35:53 - A breakdown of the commodity market and how the recent fluctuations in price affect the supply chain.
39:43 - Danilo’s interest in martial arts
41:47 - Danilo’s advice for aspiring coffee professionals
46:56 - The hype around “quality” canephora coffee, giving the cold shoulder to  cold brew and the inconsistency of the V60 and aeropress brewers.
50:59 - The value of letting your mind wander
54:14 -  Danilo can drink between 1 and 25 cups of coffee a day
56:19 - Danilo’s plan for 2022
57:28 - Socials & outro



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