BeanPod by Upshot

What's the best equipment for home brewing? 

Today Drew and Blake cover home brewing equipment at different price ranges. The goal for this episode is to helping people make better informed decisions on coffee equipment. What grinder should I buy first? Should I dive into filter coffee or espresso first? All these questions will be cover along with many others. 

Today the team interviews an important Upshot staff member, Laura McKinnon. She has been around for over two years and during that time she has served as a shift lead and a roaster. Come meet one of the key pieces on the Upshot team. 

How can one improve their coffee at home?

How can workshops help your business? 

Today the team interviews their workshop and efficiency coach, Matthew Shipp. Over the past year and a half Matthew has helped facilitate healthy and productive meetings with the Upshot staff. Hear how this has impacted the crew and also how it could impact your businesses. 

What does the roasting team have planned for October? 

Cold weather has arrived and it's time for coffee season. Join the crew on this episode of Beanpod by Upshot to hear about what they have in store for the month of October. New coffees to be released, new events on the horizon and much more. 

How does Upshot approach green coffee sourcing? 

In the world of coffee there seems to be a collective struggle over finding the best beans at reasonable prices. In this episode the upshot team breaks down their process for green coffee sourcing, sample roasting, and the buying process, as well as their current relationships with importers and current challenges with direct trade.

what exactly does roast style mean?  

Join us on this episode to uncover why upshot’s coffee tastes the way it does. Instead of focusing on a darker roast style, Upshots roasting team want their customers to experience the complexity that light roasted coffee has to offer. What is light roasted coffee? How does it enhance the tasting experience? Listen in to get all these questions answered and more.

What is it like opening up a coffee roastery?

After 10 months of production, the Upshot roasting team breakdown their progress, struggles, and future goals. Sit back and learn more about what's going on in the St. Charles coffee scene.

I sit down with my buddy Dan Trtanj to discuss how he got into starting his own CBD business, his military service, and just hang and catch up.  We hope you enjoy!

In this episode I sit down with my buddy and insurance agent Dan Luigs.  I expected this to be a quick pod about building his business but it went way more interesting directions and I am happy to share it with you.