Good Folks, Doing Good Work

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Good Folks, Doing Good Work is a podcast for specialty coffee professionals who believe business can be a force for good. Each episode, we sit down with owners, leaders, and builders throughout the coffee supply circle. From roasters to green buyers, farmers to tech founders, we talk honestly about how they lead, source, and show up for the people around them. It's not about perfect companies, it's about real people doing right by their community, their team, and our collective supply circle and what we can all learn from them. As always, be well.

  1. MAY 14

    Maturing the Coffee Industry: Data & Collaboration with Andreas Idl

    In this episode, we chatted with Andreas Idl, who is one of the co-founders of Cropster. Andreas shared the journey that led him and his co-founders to start Cropster, and how the business has evolved from an origin-focused software to a comprehensive platform supporting the entire coffee supply circle. We also talked about being on both sides of a business acquisition and how coffee must mature as an industry to survive. Enjoy my conversation with Andreas Idl. 👉 Sign up for our newsletter 👉 Buy a Book👉 Sign up for Junto 📧 Learn More or Set Up a Meeting: luke@pomelocoffeeconsulting.comFollow Us on the Socials LinkedIn Instagram Websitefor the good of the people — PomeloIntro Music: Niña by Mona WonderlickMid Roll Music: by Niña by Mona WonderlickOutro Music: Naked by Mona Wonderlick

    1h 7m

  2. MAY 7

    What Does a Healthy Specialty Coffee Ecosystem Look Like? Learnings from the World of Coffee

    I always like to synthesize what I learn from World of Coffee and I'm finally getting around to it now. As a result, I've been considering what we as an industry might learn from healthy forests. Stick with me on this one...it's been a helpful motif for me and I hope it's helpful for you. I'd love to hear what kinds of trees you're planting today that'll give other folks shade in our industry in the future. 👉 Sign up for our newsletter 👉 Buy a Book 👉 Sign up for Junto 📧 Learn More or Set Up a Meeting: luke@pomelocoffeeconsulting.comFollow Us on the SocialsLinkedInInstagramWebsite for the good of the people — Pomelo

    14 min

  3. MAY 6

    Tariff refunds, taxes, credits, and what owners of coffee roasters need to be thinking about today.

    The recent federal ruling poses some new things for owners of coffee roasters to consider. If you have some resources to share related to tariffs, drop them in the comments. 👉 Sign up for our newsletter👉 Buy a Book 👉 Sign up for Junto📧 Learn More or Set Up a Meeting: luke@pomelocoffeeconsulting.comFollow Us on the SocialsLinkedInInstagramWebsitefor the good of the people — Pomelo

    20 min

  4. APR 30

    Skate Cafes to Ranching: Rich Troche's Unconventional Journey

    In this chat, my friend Rich Troche shares about the journey that led him from Texas to Minnesota to start a snow removal business, and eventually a skate cafe Chicago. He also shared what he learned about coffee, sourcing, and entrepreneurship during his time at Everybody's Coffee, as well as the journey that led him back home to Texas to ranch. He also shares som practical lessons around selling his shares of a business, what he might do differently next time, and the importance of relationships and adaptability in life and work. Rich's email: rich@r-3co.com 👉 Sign up for our newsletter 👉 Buy a Book 👉 Sign up for Junto 📧 Learn More or Set Up a Meeting: luke@pomelocoffeeconsulting.com Follow Us on the Socials LinkedIn Instagram Website for the good of the people — Pomelo Intro Music: Niña by Mona Wonderlick Mid Roll Music: by Niña by Mona Wonderlick Outro Music: Naked by Mona Wonderlick

    1h 26m

  5. MAR 19

    Pace Yourself: Building a Coffee Business with Intention

    Learn more about ⁠Portrait here: https://portrait.coffee/ Follow them here: https://www.instagram.com/portraitcoffee/ In this conversation, with Aaron Fender, the co-founder and CEO of Portrait Coffee and I chatted about his journey through the coffee industry, the kind of community they are trying to build at Portrait, his approach to slow, steady, and strategic work and his approach to leadership. He shared openly about the challenges he and his co-founders faced during their opening and build out, literally two weeks before the pandemic, how they seek to show up for their buyers utilizing digital hospitality, and just how his approach to pricing has evolved over the last few years. Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.pomelocoffeeconsulting.com/newsletter-sign-up-1 Buy a Book: https://www.pomelocoffeeconsulting.com/pomelo-book Sign up for Junto: https://www.pomelocoffeeconsulting.com/pomelo-junto Learn More or Set Up a Meeting: luke@pomelocoffeeconsulting.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/pomelocoffeeconsulting/ Website: pomelocoffeeconsulting.com for the good of the people — Pomelo Intro Music: Niña by Mona Wonderlick Mid Roll Music: by Niña by Mona Wonderlick Outro Music: Naked by Mona Wonderlick

    54 min

  6. MAR 5

    Vienna Christ - Heyday Coffee Accounting

    Learn more about Heyday Coffee Accounting here. Follow them at @heydaycoffeeaccounting In this conversation, Vienna Christ and I chatted about the complexities and intricacies of accounting and financial management for coffee businesses. We discussed the importance of maintaining a clear separation between personal and business finances, the role of fixed asset accounting, and strategies for tax planning as businesses grow. Vienna articulated the value that business owners receive when they have accurate, on time, and clean books. We also talked through the value of an LLC, when to consider S-Corp filing and the importance of education and continuous learning in this field. Learn More or Set Up a Meeting📧 Reach us at ⁠luke@pomelocoffeeconsulting.com⁠ ⁠👉 Buy a Book⁠ ⁠👉 Sign Up for Junto⁠ for the good of the people — Pomelo Intro Music: Niña by Mona Wonderlick Mid Roll Music: by Niña by Mona Wonderlick Outro Music: Naked by Mona Wonderlick

    1h 2m

  7. FEB 19

    Charlie Stephens - Amarella Imports

    Want to learn more about Charlie Stephens and Amarella Imports? W: https://amarellacafe.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/amarellacafe/E: charlie@amarellaimports.comIn this conversation, I chatted with Charlie about his entrepreneurial journey, the intricacies of coffee trading, the importance of communicating with your green provider to manage risk, and how Amarella Cafe came to be.He shared his take on the global coffee market, the significance of relationships in trading, and the operational aspects of his business, which spans both specialty and conventional coffee markets.Enjoy this conversation with Charlie Stephens.Learn More or Set Up a Meeting📧 Reach us at luke@pomelocoffeeconsulting.com👉 Buy a Book pomelocoffeeconsulting.com/pomelo-book👉 Sign Up for Junto www.pomelocoffeeconsulting.com/pomelo-juntoFollow Us on the SocialsLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/pomelo-coffee-consulting/Instagram: www.instagram.com/pomelocoffeeconsulting/Website: pomelocoffeeconsulting.comfor the good of the people — PomeloIntro Music: Niña by Mona WonderlickMid Roll Music: by Niña by Mona WonderlickOutro Music: Naked by Mona Wonderlick

    51 min

  8. FEB 5

    Juan Diaz - Know Where Coffee

    Learn more about KWC W: www.kwccoffee.com IG: www.instagram.com/knowwherecoffee E: knowwherecoffee@outlook.com In this episode, we sat down with Juan Diaz, Director and Founder of KWC (Know Where Coffee). Juan shared the unique KWC model, which has three sides: sourcing, roasting, and exporting. Our conversation showcased the importance of understanding yield factors in coffee production, common misunderstandings in green coffee transactions, and just how important good business practices are throughout the entire coffee supply circle. Juan also shared, for the first time ever, details about a brand-new processing innovation that producers he works with are planning to release this year. Learn More or Set Up a Meeting📧 Reach us at ⁠luke@pomelocoffeeconsulting.com⁠ ⁠👉 Buy a Book⁠ ⁠👉 Sign Up for Junto⁠ ⁠LinkedIn⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Website⁠ for the good of the people — Pomelo Intro Music: Niña by Mona Wonderlick Mid Roll Music: by Niña by Mona Wonderlick Outro Music: Naked by Mona Wonderlick

    1h 23m
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Good Folks, Doing Good Work is a podcast for specialty coffee professionals who believe business can be a force for good. Each episode, we sit down with owners, leaders, and builders throughout the coffee supply circle. From roasters to green buyers, farmers to tech founders, we talk honestly about how they lead, source, and show up for the people around them. It's not about perfect companies, it's about real people doing right by their community, their team, and our collective supply circle and what we can all learn from them. As always, be well.

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  • Creator
    Pomelo Coffee Consulting
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    49
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Pomelo Coffee Consulting
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    Good Folks, Doing Good Work

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