Best Coffee Commune Podcasts (2025)

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Using Holidays to Drive Sales with Emotion. With Natalie Shaw 40:29

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10h ago40:29

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In this episode of Bean There, Done That!, host Phil Di Bella is joined by marketing expert Natalie Shaw, co-founder of Yom Connect, to explore how hospitality businesses can use seasonal moments like Christmas to build emotional connections and drive real results. With over 25 years of marketing experience across Australia, New Zealand, and the US…

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Delivering Service Excellence And How To Exceed Your Customers' Expectations. With Mark Shaw 57:38

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In this high-energy and insight-packed episode of Bean There, Done That, Phil Di Bella is joined by renowned guest experience expert Mark Shaw. With decades of leadership in Australia’s top theme parks, Mark unpacks what makes a truly unforgettable guest experience and how emotional engagement is the secret sauce to sustainable business growth. Fro…

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Surcharges, Swipe Fees & Strategy: Preparing for the RBA Ban, with Larry Prosser 40:27

2M ago40:27

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In this episode of Bean There Done That, host Phil Di Bella sits down with Larry Prosser, Executive Director of Beyond Payments, to unpack the Reserve Bank of Australia’s proposed ban on card surcharges. They break down what this policy really means for consumers, merchants, and banks—and why the supposed “savings” for customers might actually back…

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Exit Ready: How to Sell Your Hospitality Business for Maximum Value. With Vince Konig and Jodie Castle 41:29

2M ago41:29

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In this episode of Bean There, Done That, host Phil Di Bella sits down with Vince Konig and Jodie Castle from Link Business Brokers to unpack the realities of selling a hospitality business. From legal pitfalls to boosting your business’s value, they share candid insights, real-life stories, and a step-by-step approach to becoming exit ready. Liste…

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Financial Insights for Small Business. With Barry Wilkinson 40:10

3M ago40:10

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In this episode of Bean There Done That, host Phil Di Bella sits down with Barry Wilkinson of SW Brokerage for an eye-opening discussion about finance, business strategy, and the evolving landscape of hospitality. Together, they dig into the current financial climate, the practicalities of buying and selling hospitality businesses, and the real cha…

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Insurance Key Considerations for Small Business. With Karla Vosloo 37:18

4M ago37:18

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In this essential episode of Bean There, Done That, host Phillip Di Bella sits down with Karla Vosloo, Account Manager at Stellar Insurance Brokers, to demystify the world of insurance for small business owners—especially those in hospitality. Karla shares invaluable insights on how insurance has changed since COVID, the hidden pitfalls of underins…

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The Death of the Traditional Café. With Raihaan Esat 39:22

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In this thought-provoking discussion, hospitality veterans Phil Di Bella and Raihaan Esat dive deep into the evolution—and possible extinction—of the traditional café. They trace the journey from café culture’s golden age to today’s high-cost, low-margin reality, uncovering the harsh truths behind shrinking profits, rising expectations, and the imp…

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The Post Election HR/IR Landscape. With Tim Dive 1:09:51

6M ago1:09:51

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In this timely episode of Bean There, Done That, host Phillip Di Bella sits down with Tim Dive, founder of the HR Cartel and host of the HR Cartel Podcast, to unpack the complex and fast-changing world of industrial relations (IR) and human resources (HR) in Australia. With wage theft now a criminal offence and IR reforms disproportionately impacti…

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Green Beans Global Trends and Forecasts: What Roasters Need to Know Now - With Raihaan Esat and Shari Wilding 38:10

7M ago38:10

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In this episode of Bean There, Done That, guest host Shari Wilding sits down with Raihaan Esat, coffee trader at International Coffee Traders (ICT), to explore the current state of the global coffee market. They discuss the rising cost of green beans, the impact of climate change and logistics disruptions, and the emerging coffee markets that could…

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9.3 Top 5 Things We Wish Utah Would Ban Instead of Pride Flags 1:06:05

8M ago1:06:05

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Well Utah continues to prove itself the dumbest state in the union by being the first to ban pride flags! We have a few suggestions for things they should ban instead.

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The Role of Community in Cafes. With Justin Swayn from BrewBox Collective 28:15

8M ago28:15

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In this episode of Bean There, Done That, host Phillip Di Bella sits down with Justin Swayn, founder of Brew Box Collective, an award-winning café in Baringa, Sunshine Coast. Justin shares his deeply personal journey—from overcoming life’s toughest challenges to building a café that’s more than just a place to grab a coffee. His story is a testamen…

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Growing Business and the Courage to Call. with Mikella Esposito and Laurence Santini. 36:40

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In this episode of Bean There Done That, host Phil DiBella sits down with Mikella Esposito and Laurence Santini, the ambitious young duo behind Como Restaurant in West End. They share their journey from different professional backgrounds—Mikella with her creative and entrepreneurial roots, and Laurence with a law degree—to becoming passionate resta…

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9.2 The World is ending and we're building a commune. 1:12:19

10M ago1:12:19

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Listen the world is ending and we already did a top 5 of who is welcome in our post apocalyptic compound but today we share the top 5 ways WE are going to show up in the compound. Want the video version? Join the patreon at www.patreon.com/hotdranks

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9.1.1 (AUDIO ONLY) I have no master or mistress 40:08

11M ago40:08

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Its like the video I just posted, but only audio. Where is the video you say? I don't know! Maybe its on Spotify? Or your regular app? But it isn't on my podcast app yet so I don't know.

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9.1 I have no master or mistress 40:08

11M ago40:08

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We're back!! And better than ever! And now with video (Though if you think we are ugly we will also post an audio only version.) We miss you and love you.

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Matt Jefferis on Systems, Success, and Savoury Insights: Creating a Café Legacy 42:51

1y ago42:51

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In this episode of Bean There Done That, host Phil Di Bella chats with Matt Jefferis, co-owner of Savour Café and Franc in Brisbane, to explore his extensive journey in the hospitality industry. Starting as a dishwasher alongside his twin brother, Dan, Matt shares the evolution of their careers, the key lessons they've learned, and how they built s…

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Creating Iconic Dining Experiences: The Art of Hospitality with Simon Gloftis 38:00

1y ago38:00

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In this episode of Bean There Done That, host Phil Di Bella sits down with Simon Gloftis, a leading figure in Australia's hospitality industry. Simon shares his remarkable journey, from his early days in flea markets to creating iconic dining destinations like Hellenika, SK Steak and Oyster, Sushi Room, and Sunshine. They delve into the intricacies…

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Todd Biggs’ Journey in Hospitality Success: From Fast Food to Fine Coffee 29:28

1y ago29:28

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In this episode of Bean There Done That, host Phillip Di Bella sits down with Todd Biggs, owner of L’Espresso cafes, to discuss his remarkable journey in the hospitality industry. Todd, with over 20 years of experience, has managed to grow his business by 33% during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. From his early days at McDonald's to roles in …

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The Yiros Revolution: How Nicholas Mitrossilis Transformed Brisbane’s Food Scene 33:01

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In this episode of Bean There Done That, host Phillip Di Bella sits down with Nicholas Mitrossilis, the founder and managing director of The Yiros Shop, a beloved fast-food chain in Brisbane. Nick shares his entrepreneurial journey, from his early days growing up in a family-owned fish and chip shop to building a thriving business with over 16 stor…

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Flipping Cafes, Crafting Success: How Giorgina Venzin Shapes the Hospitality Scene 34:19

1y ago34:19

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In this inspiring episode of Bean There Done That, Phillip Di Bella sits down with Giorgina Venzin, a dynamic hospitality entrepreneur, to discuss her journey from washing dishes at age 13 to owning multiple successful cafes by her early 30s. Giorgina shares valuable insights into the hard work, sacrifices, and creative vision that fuel her success…

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From Dishwashing to a Burger Empire: The Success Story of Matthew Rollo 34:40

1y ago34:40

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In this episode, Phillip Di Bella sits down with Matthew Rollo, the founder of Hashtag Burgers and Waffles, to explore his inspiring journey in the hospitality industry. Starting as a dishwasher at 14, Matthew’s career grew from washing dishes to managing his own multi-location burger business. The conversation covers the highs and lows of entrepre…

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Selling Sustainability in Cafes. With Michael McFarlane 22:41

1y ago22:41

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In this episode of Bean There Done That, host Phil Di Bella is joined by Michael McFarlane, Head of Sales and Marketing at Huskee, to discuss sustainability in the cafe industry. They explore the role of reusable cups, misconceptions about sustainability, and how cafes can implement environmentally friendly practices. Michael shares insights from h…

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Leverage Your Leadership to stay competitive in the Digital Age. With Marija Hall 43:13

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In this episode of Bean There, Done That!, host Phil Di Bella welcomes Marija Hall, Director of Momentous Australia, to discuss the evolving landscape of leadership. Marija shares her passion for developing great leaders and helping teams thrive in the digital age. The conversation covers the shift from traditional leadership styles to more inclusi…

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How to Retain your Top Performers. With Lauren Karan 40:07

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In this episode of Bean There, Done That!, host Phil Di Bella dives deep into the crucial topic of retaining top talent with special guest Lauren Karan. Lauren, an expert in recruitment and organisational coaching, shares her extensive knowledge on creating effective hiring strategies and fostering a culture of retention. They explore the importanc…

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8. 7. The long awaited advice episode 1:21:21

1+ y ago1:21:21

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You asked. We answered. Here is our (legally unbinding these options do not reflect the opinions of Spotify or her affiliates) advice!!

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Signs and Tokens: Sis Twain’s Courtship with Gary McConkie 35:01

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So we’re going to start posting short episodes where we interview each other about our lives called “Signs and Tokens.” This one is a freebie so if you want to hear more of these head over to Patreon.com/hotdranks

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8.6. Top 5 Ways the Universe Decided to Keep Us Humble 1:12:23

1+ y ago1:12:23

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Listen. We know we are a light on a hilltop. So the Universe in her own special way has to keep us down a bit.

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8.5. Top Five Met Gala Looks and Who Would Wear Them if the Theme was “Mormon: An American Cult” 51:21

1+ y ago51:21

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What if Anna Wintour’s vision of the Met Gala was Orson Pratt and Fanny Algiers and Gordon B.

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8.4. The Top Five Gods Worshiped in the Pantheon of our new religions 1:19:11

1+ y ago1:19:11

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I’m sorry for this.

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8.3. Top 5 Things We Hope Sister Dennees speaks on next. 1:09:05

1+ y ago1:09:05

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We’ve truly been so lucky to hear what sister Dennis thinks about women’s power in the church and we can’t wait to hear what she has next. Here are our top five hopes.

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8.2. Top 5 People We Hope Not to See in Our Ward in Hell 1:09:08

1+ y ago1:09:08

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So Mormonism is true, allegedly. /9 that means when sinner go to hell (like us) they’ll have a ward. And these are the people we hope are not there.

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8.1. We’re solving transphobia 1:20:17

1+ y ago1:20:17

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Listen. We’re not experts. But we’re concerned cis people. So here is our attempt to support our trans community

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7.3. Fudge College, Mormons 1:31:11

1+ y ago1:31:11

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The Mormons are up to some business. We’re not OK.

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Top 5 Things We Woulda Done if We Hadn’t Lost That Damn Hour 1:16:09

1+ y ago1:16:09

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We’re in the daylight savings hangover over here. We had so many plans and then we lost that hour

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Welcome to Season 7!!! 1:30:46

1+ y ago1:30:46

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It’s season seven and we’re all new! We’ve got the intro music at a different spot! Remember last week when we told you your husband was gay? Well if that made you anxious we’re here this week with the top five bits of advice.

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6.21. Top Five Ways to Know Your in a Mixed Orientation Marriage (MOM) 1:07:51

1+ y ago1:07:51

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ie top five signs you’re a straight lady married to a gay man.

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Top 5 People Upon Whom We Imprinted Sexually as a Youth (Youth meaning anytime before 1999) 1:07:51

2y ago1:07:51

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I mean, that’s basically it. It’s been 42 days since our last episode.

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6.19. Top 5 Ins and Outs of 2024 1:20:33

2y ago1:20:33

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It’s the new year. And here’s the top 5 things we think are in and out (we sort of understood the assignment differently.)

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6.18. Top Five Carols with updated meanings 1:10:05

2y ago1:10:05

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Hey, listen it’s the top five ways we would change the names of Christmas songs sometimes by one word or sometimes by more but really make them feel more relevant. The rules weren’t really super clear.

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6.17. Top 5 People You’d Find at Out Post Apocalyptic Compound 1:18:07

2y ago1:18:07

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The world ended. Trump is president. Biden is president. It’s World War III. We don’t know. But here are the top five people you would find at our post apocalyptic compound.

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6.16. Top 5 Gay/ Straight Icons 1:12:52

2y ago1:12:52

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I just want to say from the get that I’m sorry about this episode.

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6.15. WERE BACK 1:22:52

2y ago1:22:52

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If you thought you’d never hear from us again you owe us $15.

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6.14. Top 5 Beige Flags 1:15:44

2+ y ago1:15:44

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I bet you thought you’d never see another episode! Nope! We’re here! And we’re telling your our beige flags. The things about us that are a bit weird but not totally red flags.