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Welcome to the 3rd episode of a five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by the Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Lee Safar.

Our guest in this series is Anne Djerai, the CEO of Metropolis Coffee Company, based in Chicago. Anne was invited to the podcast after a recent LinkedIn post describing the impact of market volatility on a company like Metropolis Coffee Company which has been around for 20+ years.

The 5 episodes in this series are:

1. 2024 Has Been Different For Coffee CEOs - https://youtu.be/cA-tqPCzqoA

2. The Role Change Is Playing in 2024 in Coffee - https://youtu.be/OxJ2_LVAL0A

3. The Impact of Chaos On A Larger Coffee Company - https://youtu.be/PqQAZwMwFz0

4. The Myths Around Larger Specialty Coffee Businesses - https://youtu.be/ZUaK-5nixIU

5. The Reality of The Next 10 Years In Coffee - https://youtu.be/ICc19e7xRC4

In this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, Lee and Anne delve into the complexities of leadership during challenging times, specifically addressing how to handle disruptions such as the longshoreman strike and the resulting supply chain issues that significantly impacted their business.

Anne shares her experiences on maintaining trust, managing stress, and the importance of vulnerability and accountability. The conversation also touches on the personal struggles faced by one of Metropolis's founders, Tony, and the team's resilience amidst personal and professional hardships.

Additionally, the episode introduces upcoming mastermind groups for the coffee industry launching in January 2025, aimed at helping participants sell more coffee, grow their businesses, or start new cafes or roasteries. Tune in for an insightful discussion on leadership, stress management, and navigating the volatilities of the coffee industry.

00:00 Navigating Supplier Tensions

00:49 Upcoming Mastermind Groups for 2025

02:07 Introduction to the Episode

02:25 Heartfelt Message to Tony

06:54 Leadership Challenges and Strategies

11:36 The Role of Trust in Leadership

15:04 Handling Stress in Leadership

17:40 Preparing Teams for Challenges

22:58 Conclusion and Next Episode Teaser

Connect with Anne and Metropolis Coffee Company here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-djerai-8b4a63b1/

https://www.metropoliscoffee.com/

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