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EP 1407 Kim Thompson and Matt Toogood - Relationships Matter In Coffee - The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward
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This is the 2nd of a 5-part series with Kim Thompson and Matt Toogood from RAW Coffee Company in Dubai on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward.
In this series, which first aired on the Map It Forward Middle East Podcast in June 2025, Host Lee Safar, Kim, and Matt discuss the journey of the specialty coffee shop that started it all in the Middle East - RAW Coffee Company.
The five episodes in this series are:
1. Who is RAW Coffee Company? - https://youtu.be/mPGCfsGuI1Y
2. Why Relationships Matter In Coffee - https://youtu.be/ehlEiRDWV3w
3. The Reality of the Dubai Coffee Scene - https://youtu.be/gE4qcs8AJNU
4. Coffee Business Is Complex - https://youtu.be/X35qq6YHTaw
5. How To Remain Relevant In Coffee - https://youtu.be/ppIR0qYQbgM
In this episode, they discuss the crucial role that relationships play in the specialty coffee industry. From direct trade with producers to community building in Dubai, discover how Raw Coffee Company navigates business challenges and prioritizes integrity and sustainability over trade shows.
Learn about their personal journeys, the value of business mentorship, and the evolving coffee scene in the Middle East.
Whether you're a new or seasoned coffee business owner, this episode offers invaluable insights into building enduring, trust-based relationships in the industry.
Connect with RAW Coffee Company here:
• https://www.instagram.com/rawcoffeecompany/
• https://rawcoffeecompany.com/
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Connect with Map It Forward here: Website | Instagram | Mailing list
💡Support this podcast on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/mapitforward
📽 Watch the podcast on Youtube: https://bit.ly/3ouyFYW
🎙 Check out the audio version of our podcast here: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
🧐 Find out more about Map It Forward Mastermind Groups here: https://mapitforward.coffee/groupcoaching
Looking for a business advisor for your established coffee business or startup? Email us here:
📧 email: [email protected]
321 episodes
Manage episode 497148833 series 2526691
If you love what we do, become a premium YouTube Subscriber or join our Patreon:
• https://www.patreon.com/mapitforward
• https://www.youtube.com/mapitforward
Check out our on-demand workshops here:
• https://mapitforward.coffee/workshops
Consider joining one of our Mastermind Groups here:
• https://mapitforward.coffee/groupcoaching
Join our mailing list:
• https://mapitforward.coffee/mailinglist
••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
This is the 2nd of a 5-part series with Kim Thompson and Matt Toogood from RAW Coffee Company in Dubai on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward.
In this series, which first aired on the Map It Forward Middle East Podcast in June 2025, Host Lee Safar, Kim, and Matt discuss the journey of the specialty coffee shop that started it all in the Middle East - RAW Coffee Company.
The five episodes in this series are:
1. Who is RAW Coffee Company? - https://youtu.be/mPGCfsGuI1Y
2. Why Relationships Matter In Coffee - https://youtu.be/ehlEiRDWV3w
3. The Reality of the Dubai Coffee Scene - https://youtu.be/gE4qcs8AJNU
4. Coffee Business Is Complex - https://youtu.be/X35qq6YHTaw
5. How To Remain Relevant In Coffee - https://youtu.be/ppIR0qYQbgM
In this episode, they discuss the crucial role that relationships play in the specialty coffee industry. From direct trade with producers to community building in Dubai, discover how Raw Coffee Company navigates business challenges and prioritizes integrity and sustainability over trade shows.
Learn about their personal journeys, the value of business mentorship, and the evolving coffee scene in the Middle East.
Whether you're a new or seasoned coffee business owner, this episode offers invaluable insights into building enduring, trust-based relationships in the industry.
Connect with RAW Coffee Company here:
• https://www.instagram.com/rawcoffeecompany/
• https://rawcoffeecompany.com/
••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Connect with Map It Forward here: Website | Instagram | Mailing list
💡Support this podcast on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/mapitforward
📽 Watch the podcast on Youtube: https://bit.ly/3ouyFYW
🎙 Check out the audio version of our podcast here: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
🧐 Find out more about Map It Forward Mastermind Groups here: https://mapitforward.coffee/groupcoaching
Looking for a business advisor for your established coffee business or startup? Email us here:
📧 email: [email protected]
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