Craft Your Own Coffee Podcast

You should roast your own coffee!  Bringing back a conversation with Byron Dote of Sweet Maria's (from January 2020) to remind you why and how. Have you run the numbers on this simple financial model and realized you'll pay yourself back roasting coffee quicker than you think?  If you're "there," here are a few shopping links. Fresnroast Gene Cafe Behmor Hottop Ailio Bull

Not ready to start a coffee business, but want to save some money in these tight economic times while at the same time "leveling up" your home coffee game?  Enter: Home Coffee Roasting.  I went deep into roasting coffee at home in Season 2 so feel free to go back and listen to those episodes on the "how" of home roasting.  But for today, I want to focus on the "Why"

Chris is the most seasoned coffee professional who has ever casted on the Craft Your Own Coffee pod.  He is a 22-year coffee industry veteran, a deep thinker, a source of wise counsel, and an all-around generous guy. Click here to check out Keys To The Shop (and follow on Instagram) Only a few weeks left to take advantage of 15% off an order of green coffee from Sweet Maria's!

Purity, Goodness and Simplicity.  Intentionally introducing Healthy Tension into your life.  Golden advice from Mr. Goldberry himself.  Enjoy! Links: Goldberry Roasting Company Doug's "Why": Coffee Growing Community Non-Profit Follow Goldberry on Instagram Contact Doug for Consulting:  [email protected] Get 15% off an order of green coffee at Sweet Ma

Follow Doug Cooper's journey from pan roasting to FreshRoast to Behmor to 2kg Roaster in his basement, and the filters he used to determine he would expand into the brick & mortar space.  Part 1 of a two-part Interview! Links: Goldberry Roasting Company Doug's "Why": Coffee Growing Community Non-Profit Follow Goldberry on Instagram Contact Doug for Consulting:  coffee

Find out how "2022 Cal" differs from "2016 Cal" as it relates to his leadership at duck-rabbit.  Hear some great advice for any coffee enthusiast considering making the leap from hobby into something more than a hobby, including: Have a Vision Ask Questions Get Exposure into the Coffee Industry Be Realistic Be Patient Get a Mentor Thanks again to Cal Verga for sharing your t

You know that story about the guy who was headed in one direction and then ended up somewhere else, but that "somewhere else" was exactly where he was supposed to be?  That describes the journey of Cal Verga, founder and operator of duck-rabbit coffee in Cleveland, OH.  This episode is the first half of our conversation, where you'll hear about Cal's journey from Berkley

Ever wondered if your coffee enthusiasm should turn into more than just a hobby?  I know I have.  Join me on the journey exploring the idea and learning from others this season. Mentioned in this episode: Article: 59% of Americans picked up a new hobby since 2020 Article: Extreme Ironing Article: "How to Decide If You Should Turn Your Hobby into Your Life's Work" (Natalia

Hey Coffee People - Season 4 officially launches in one week!  In this preview episode I'll share an overview of what you can expect in Season 4, and - since it's been a while - I'll re-introduce you to who I am and the "why" behind this podcast. Follow on Instagram to stay connected, or shoot an email to [email protected] --- Send in a voice message: https://podca

Find out what happens when a coffee person quits coffee for a month.  Spoiler alert:  IT'S NO FUN. Shout out to Chris Baca and Matt D'Avella for producing a cool video recap of their own 30 Days Without Coffee experiment...check it out here! Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/craftyourowncoffee/message