Welcome back to Behind the Bean! This week, Lee explains his strategy of hiring people instead of talent (5:14), the importance of a good interview question (11:59), building a team that will help your business grow (13:51), and how to go about terminating a working relationship (37:49).

Behind the Bean returns after taking the week off. In this episode, Pedro and Lee discuss what’s been going on since they last recorded (3:05). Today’s main topic revolves around persistence in the face of discouragement (10:41). Later in the episode, Pedro and Lee recount a useful allegory from their favorite customer (37:41).

This week Behind the bean introduce the show by recapping their week and the recent flooding in Manzanillo (0:18). Afterwards, they discuss adjusting and adapting a business plan (12:40). Pedro talks about ways he’s growing and supporting fellow entrepreneurs in Manzanillo (32:41).

Behind the Bean discuss vision-based brand growth on a budget (4:24). Later on, they discuss identifying consumers (18:01), and being your best marketer (27:30).

On this episode Behind the Bean recaps their week (2:22). This episode the guys discuss creating a work culture that will help your business thrive (8:58). Later on, they discuss their experiences mentoring as well as being mentored (19:39).

Pedro and Lee give their weekly update on what they're working on (1:16). This week’s topic is on the importance of being a student in your career (8:36). Later in the episode the guys share some interesting facts about coffee and its uses outside of drinking (38:06).

Episode 4 | “Folger’s In Your Cup”

This week, Behind the Bean recaps Pedro’s Birthday (3:06). Later, they talk about having discipline and setting up a routine for yourself (6:53). To close out, the guys discuss the importance of coffee grinders at a shop and the home (30:26).

This week Pedro & Lee reflect on some of the obstacles and false starts they’ve dealt with while starting their businesses. Later in the episode, Lee gives a rundown on reading the labels on your coffee bag.

Behind the Bean gives an update on what they’ve been up to this week (1:08)

The guys discuss obstacles they’ve faced and how to adapt (3:53)

Pedro & Lee have a Spanish lesson (23:15)

Lee gives a rundown on coffee bag labeling (30:07)

This week Pedro and Lee talk about staying focused on a project. They also discuss how to deal with suggestions and being accountable to others with your vision. Dealing with suggestions (1:00) Pedro opens up about starting up his new business (5:33) Taking the first step forward (13:49) Lee asks the audience about vision (19:37)