The Coffee Commune

The Coffee Commune invites Miguel from Flor a Fruto in Colombia to sit and chat about all things coffee. Miguel owns and runs an 80-hectare or 500 000 coffee trees on his plantation in Colombia, and brings with him, to the trade, 3 generations of facts and information.
Miguel is currently visiting Australia and has spent some time travelling around both Queensland and Northern NSW, not only meeting fellow coffee enthusiasts but also imparting valuable information that has been passed on from 3 generations.
Tune in and listen to Miguel answer some questions into production, fermentation, history, preservation, and how adding to the process different elements can affect the flavour of the coffee.

Guest: Miguel Hoyos
Organisation: Flor a Fruto
Position: Owner
Links:
https://florafruto.com/pages/nosotros
https://www.instagram.com/florafruto/?hl=en
https://www.facebook.com/FloraFrutosas/
https://au.linkedin.com/company/flor-a-fruto
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This episode was produced by The Podcast Boss.

Have you ever thought about a career as a Barista? Taken those short courses that are advertised and want to learn more about the art of coffee making?

Tristan Creswick from Speciality Coffee Education is your go-to for all coffee education and career choice questions.

Until Tristan opened up the Specialty Coffee Education in Queensland, a lot of coffee aficionados would spend a weekend at a roaster learning the basics of coffee making and paying anywhere from $80 for a short course to $800 or more for a 2-day course.

Speciality Coffee does things a little differently when they take you on their specialised journey from Farm to Barista, in their 3-level course structure.

Learn the basics in the Foundation Course. The Foundation course covers subjects like:

• What equipment to use
• Steaming Milk
• Basic Recipes
• Brewing Routine and
• So much more.

Once you have completed this you can then level up to the Intermediate course. This will open the door for you to be a better barista, and where you can operate on your own or as a supervisor.

But don’t stop there!

Try out the 3rd level – the professional. This will further open up your world to where you can operate your own café, become a Barista trainer and become AST authorised to train others.

Australia already has a fantastic coffee culture, and this was built on just the basic and generic courses that have been on offer. Imagine what the Australian Coffee scene will be like once we have properly trained baristas brewing us our daily cup of energy?

How do you get started in getting fast-tracked in the growing coffee culture? Head to the Specialty Coffee Education website and obtain yourself an SCA Learner Number for free. Then sign up for the first level and let the brew begin.

Why pay thousands of dollars when you can become one of the greatest baristas in Australia for a fraction of the price?

Would you like to know more?

Listen in to Tristan and Rai as they open the bag of beans and let the coffee aroma permeate and intoxicate you.

Guest: Tristan Creswick

Organisation: Speciality Coffee Education

Position: Director

Links:

https://specialtycoffee.education/

https://education.sca.coffee/

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This episode was produced by The Podcast Boss.

A mix of technology, design and passion, the Sanremo Coffee Machines, the product of the Divisori family, have become an icon amongst baristas and coffee connoisseurs.

This episode brings techniques, history, best practices, technologies, dos and dont’s, controversy, yes controversy!! And much more.

Visit https://sanremomachines.com.au/

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This episode was produced by The Podcast Boss.

Chapter 11 Kitchen is the go-to for a quick bite to eat, functions and catering and can be found alongside the coffee communion in Bowen Hills.

Kane opens up about how his grandmother was the source of his inspiration, and how from a young age he can remember pulling up a chair to make blueberry pancakes and experimenting in the kitchen.

Food for Kane is all about home, family, and honesty. Where you can serve up a good meal amongst those you love, and just relax and debrief after a long day.

Learn about the staff that stirs the pots in the Chapter 11 Kitchen, and how their passion for food drives the business. Working together, the team fosters a family feel, and often duties are switched around in the kitchen. Nothing is beneath anyone, and they all get in and get the job done.

Kane finds inspiration from the great outdoors and brings that into the kitchen. Good Produce makes the difference in a meal.

It’s all about balance and providing what the customer wants at an affordable price.

Learn about Kane’s exclusive offer to other businesses and chefs, how the team at Chapter 11 Kitchen can help you and your business grow, and what Chapter 11 Kitchen’s next adventure is.
Small amount – a shared plate would go a long way.

Kane adds in the end: Let the bad times…be over.

Guest: Kane Cooper
Organisation: Chapter Eleven Kitchen
Position: Director
Links:
https://m.facebook.com/chapterelevenkitchen/
https://www.instagram.com/chapterelevenkitchen/?hl=en
https://au.linkedin.com/in/kane-cooper-966870211

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Do you have an idea of developing a food product but don't know where you start? start here!

In today’s episode Rai speaks with Jack Eydlish, General Manager of Maltra Foods and Arkadia, they explore trends, the importance of a healthy culture in the business, explore the history of Maltra Foods and Arkadia, what’s next for the business and the industry.  

Providing a way in for those who want to develop their idea by helping with know-how on manufacturing, bringing new products to life.

About our guest

Jack Eydlish

General Manager Maltra Foods

https://www.facebook.com/maltrafoods

https://www.linkedin.com/company/maltra-foods/

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People like buying from people; no matter what industry, or the size of the transaction, people are looking for information and results. 

That approach has been the backbone to success for Mark Minnis, from Minnis Hospitality Supplies, who joins 

Rai in this episode explores all about customer satisfaction from the point of view of one of the most trusted hospitality suppliers in Australia.

Mark opens up with how a missed opportunity opened the door to one of the best changes that he has ever made. How often can we say that a missed opportunity has been the best thing?

Pulling in his knowledge from the trade world, Mark approaches his customers in much the same manner, giving the customer exactly what they need, not what they want.

Wait?! You cannot just give them what they need. If they ask for someone then surely, it’s what they need, isn’t it?

The Customer is always right or, that’s what they say. 

Find out what’s hot in the hospitality world, and how you can “stretch that dough”. 

Where Covid has scraped us back to the ugly beginnings, it has proven to be a blessing in disguise as it has shown that the foundations many have built upon, may just be cracking from the pressure we thrust open it.

Listen to Mark Minnis serve some appetizing dishes. 

You have been listening to the Coffee Commune, a big thank you to our guest speaker and a big thank you to you our audience for listening!

About our Guest Mark Minnis

Minnis Hospitality Supplies

Email:[email protected]

Phone: 0428 384 774

Links:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-minnis-1b508824/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Therighttoolsfortherightjob

Twitter: https://twitter.com/atminnis 

Website: 

Mark Minnis brings innovation to commercial kitchens to increase the profits of your business. Minnis Hospitality Supplies is the go-to solution, for your equipment needs.

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This episode was produced by The Podcast Boss.

Life in the fast lane can keep you from focusing on your health. Sure, you can get yourself a gym membership, but how often do you go? If you don’t turn up, you don’t become healthy and you’re out a couple of hundred dollars. That’s what Prestige-fit gym wants to help people with.

Today, we have in our studio Isaac Calvert and Peter Brown from the Prestige-fit gym—a private gym. With an attendance level of over 3 visits per week per member, Prestige-fit is raising the bar for providing fitness service. 

So, why do people sign up and also show up at the Prestige-fit? Well, they have an assigned program. When a member signs up, they’re assigned a trainer who has undergone Prestige-fit’s assessment program. The member receives a personalized program that’s enjoyable, and more importantly, that they’ll want to show up for.

Do you have an abandoned gym membership card in your wallet? Have you been considering joining a gym but worried if you’ll be able to commit? Then Prestige-fit might be worth considering. If you’re a Coffeecommune member, you can take the 28-day trial and claim the perks of being a Coffeecommune member at Prestige-fit.

About our Guests: 
Isaac Calvert – CEO | Peter Brown – Business Development Manager

Email: [email protected] 

Phone: 0420 863 721

Links:

• Instagram: instagram.com/prestige.private.gym 
• Website: prestige-fit.com 
• Facebook: facebook.com/PrestigeFitAu
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/isaaccalvert/

Isaac is the CEO of Prestige-fit. He’s a health and fitness expert, epigenetic personalized health coach, sports nutritionist, obstacle racing/adventure racing athlete, and corporate speaker. He’s joined by Peter Brown, Business Development Manager at Prestige-fit, and an early-starter in the fitness industry.

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Café owners have many hats to wear. So, who has the time to think about branding right? Well, you may want to reconsider. Branding can be an excellent asset for your business in the long term. Today, we talk branding and printing with Mark Star, General Manager and Managing Director of Star Outdoor, and of course, a member of the Coffeecommune.

Mark tells us about his journey so far, and how Star Outdoor has grown to serve a much larger audience, including café owners. He talks about everything from umbrellas at your café to how he manages the business’s logistics, and everything in between.

If you’re a café owner who hasn’t given branding a lot of thought yet, this episode is for you. If you’re also a Coffeecommune member, Mark has a special offer for you—you don’t want to miss it!

About our Guest: Mark Star 

Profession: General Manager and Managing Director for Star Outdoors

Email: [email protected] 

Phone: 1300 721 877

Links:

• LinkedIn: Mark Star | LinkedIn
• Website: www.staroutdoor.com.au 

Mark Star is the General Manager and Managing Director of Star Outdoor, a leading supplier of marquees, café umbrellas, and other promotional fabric-ware. Over the past 15 years in the industry, Mark has accomplished various things. He was an early adopter of the dye-sublimation process, introduced Italian inks for greater UV resistance, and has a network of suppliers in China and Australia, allowing him to offer his clients the best service.

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Age is no barrier for those who have the entrepreneurial spirit. When you have the drive, you go out there and make things happen for you. That’s exactly what the three boys who started the ARC Incorporated are doing.

ARC stands for Arlee, Rocco, and Cristiano. They are three young men who have begun their entrepreneurial journey at the tender age of 12. With The Coffee Commune's help, the three young gentlemen were able to start their coffee business within 72 hours from scratch. 

In this episode of The Coffee Commune, Philip talks business with the three little entrepreneurs about their experience so far, challenges, and their plans for the future.

About our Guests: Arlee, Rocco, and Cristiano

Profession: Founders, ARC Incorporated

• Website: www.shop.coffeecommune.com.au 

Arlee, Rocco, and Cristiano are three 12-year-old boys from Churchie School. They’re young entrepreneurs and founders of ARC Incorporated, a coffee company.

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“Look, at the time we were all friends, I didn't think we needed a written agreement for our business, I trusted them…” is a phrase lawyers are used to hearing, very often.  Getting legal advice on time will shed light on where the exposures are and where the dangers are, avoiding unnecessary risks such as exposing your home as a business guarantee. Legal advice can also help you figure out how to get an idea to a successful startup, or to negotiate better terms.

In this episode, Raihaan is joined by Ben Ryan, Associate from Hillhouse Legal Partners, and they give us a really good picture of why it is best (and cost-effective) to be proactive and stop a problem from occurring, rather than leave it to chance and pay much more for it. 

About our guest Ben Ryan

Position: Associate

Organisation: Hillhouse Legal Partners

https://www.hillhouse.com.au/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-ryanhillhouse/

https://www.facebook.com/hillhouselegalpartners

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This episode was produced by The Podcast Boss.