The Coffee Commune

The creative arts have a very important role in the Australian economy and the entrepreneurship environment, and today’s guest, Angela Macay is here to talk to us about the wonderful bridge between arts and business, how can both fields strategically collaborate and benefit from one another. your ideas, celebrate, Angela Macay is the founder of At 11, a digital space for artists to showcase their work bringing together artists, business people, entrepreneurs, it is all about connection, community, and collaboration, bringing together and celebrating art, business and life!About our Guest Angela McCayInstagram:@bartholomews_bakery@at11thPlease connect with us for coming on board as a sponsor or sharing feedback about how we can make the show better for you by dropping an email at agency@thepodcastboss.com. We look forward to hearing from you!This episode was produced by The Podcast Boss.

Hospitality is one of the hardest-hit industries as a result of COVID-led lockdowns. Café owners are now compelled to navigate through a situation they have never seen before. They have their loyal customers keen on buying their cup of coffee… but they can’t leave the house.Café owners have shifted their base online where they can receive orders from customers and deliver happiness to their doorstep. Even the non-tech-savvy hospitality business owners are forced to innovate in the face of the ongoing crisis. In today’s episode, we have Joshua Clifton, an independent consultant for the hospitality industry and author of the book The Hospitality Survival Guide. He shares his views on everything from how the new normal will playout for the hospitality industry to how increasing coffee prices will affect the industry as a whole. If you’re a member of the Coffee Commune, Joshua is offering a one-hour free consultation to help you navigate your challenges—don’t miss the opportunity.About our Guest Joshua Clifton Profession: Industry Consultant and Author of The Hospitality Survival GuideEmail: info@masterhost.com.auLinks:LinkedIn: Joshua Clifton | LinkedInTwitter: Joshua Clifton (@TheMasterHost) / TwitterWebsite: www.masterhost.com.au Joshua is an author and a consultant for the coffee industry focusing on cafés. He helps café owners and businesses in the hospitality industry navigate through challenges and amplify business through marketing and branding. If you need some expert advice, feel free to reach out to Joshua via his email.Please connect with us for coming on board as a sponsor or sharing feedback about how we can make the show better for you by dropping an email at agency@thepodcastboss.com. We look forward to hearing from you!This episode was produced by The Podcast Boss.

Coffee reigns supreme in a working person’s morning routine. You have a sock in one hand and a coffee in another, and you’re out of hands to pick up the phone. Coffee is what keeps you going, but Chai is your break; it’s that long breath you take after you come back home from work.In this episode of the Coffee Commune, we have John Solomon, Managing Director at Soul Mix Pty Ltd. He tells us about Cha-i, his product that’s redefining how Australian’s view tea. He has set out with a goal to bring consistency to tea and innovate flavors that were unheard of until today (how would you fancy some sparkling chai to-go?)John and Janice talk about everything you need to know about chai and how it can be your best pal when you need to step out of your busy schedule and be in the moment. John’s chai is easy to make at home or office, and more importantly, they’re unbelievably delicious. If you’re a café owner, get in touch with John and get some of his fascinating flavours to wow your customers. About our Guest: John Solomon Position: Managing DirectorOrganisation: Soul Mix Pty LtdEmail: john@cha-i.com.auLinks:LinkedIn: John Solomon | LinkedInWebsite: https://cha-i.com.au/John is an analyst turned entrepreneur with one goal: to help people experience the bliss of chai. He previously worked in the banking and financial sector for 11 years in various capacities. He’s now the proud owner of Soul Mix Pty Ltd, a company that sells the best vegan chai in Australia. Please connect with us for coming on board as a sponsor or sharing feedback about how we can make the show better for you by dropping an email at agency@thepodcastboss.com. We look forward to hearing from you!This episode was produced by The Podcast Boss.

Numbers tell a story about your business. Those who ignore it are putting their business at risk. If you’re in business, you deal with numbers day in and day out. You don’t do calculus; it’s basic arithmetic, but you know that it takes plenty of strategizing. It is important to plan and monitor your financial data. If you need help, go for it, it will still save you money (and maybe your entire business) in the long term. To give you a deeper insight, we have with us James Henderson, Managing Partner at HLB Mann Judd Brisbane. James and Raihaan talk about everything from what makes a business successful, right down to what percentage of revenue your rent expense should be. If you’re a business, small or large, this episode is for you. If you’re a Coffee Commune member, James has a special offer — come find out what’s on the table!About our Guest: James Henderson Position: Managing PartnerOrganisation: HLB Mann Judd BrisbaneEmail: mailbox@hlbsa.com.au Links:LinkedIn: James Henderson | LinkedInWebsite: https://hlb.com.auPhone: +61 7 3001 8800James has 25 years of experience under his belt in a broad range of areas such as Property and Construction, Hospitality and Tourism Providers, Transport and Logistics, and Financial Services Institutions. He’s currently a Managing Partner at HLB Mann Judd Brisbane, a firm that provides financial consulting services to Australian businesses. If you have a financial dilemma, give the HLB Mann Judd office a call and they’ll be sure to provide you the assistance you need.Please connect with us for coming on board as a sponsor or sharing feedback about how we can make the show better for you by dropping an email at agency@thepodcastboss.com. We look forward to hearing from you!This episode was produced by The Podcast Boss.

When you’ve reached a point in life where you feel content, you may start to think about ways you can give back to the world and make an impact. A small initiative may not have a noticeable impact, but hundreds of small initiatives can magnify the efforts of those involved and make the world a better place.In today’s episode, we have Kristin Jacobsen from Connected Coffee. A proud Coffee Commune member, Kristin Jacobsen leads Connected Coffee which is a 100 percent social enterprise dedicated to helping people who struggle with mental health issues. In this episode, we talk to Kristin about how his initiative is doing its part in trying to help improve the lives of those who need it. If you’re looking for some inspiration or want to learn about how Kristin and Connected Coffee leverage the power of enterprise for a larger purpose, this episode is for you. Kristin also has a special offer for the members of the Coffee Commune, don’t miss it!About our Guest: Kristin Jacobsen Organisation: Connected Coffee Position: Co-FounderLinks:KristinLinkedIn: Connected Coffee | LinkedInWebsite: https://connectedcoffee.com.auWEBSITE: https://www.kristinjacobsen.meConnected CoffeeWEBSITE: https://www.connected.coffeeINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/connectedcoffee_FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/connectedcoffeeglobalTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@connectedcoffee_

The equipment is the heart and soul of a café. A breakdown can interrupt your operations and cost you valuable business, and more importantly, customers. Even if you have a spare coffee machine or a spare part ready to use on the go, delay to set it up on a busy Saturday night can still be a problem. This is precisely what Brew Solutions aims to help you with.Today, our guest Geoff Michelmore, a proud Coffee Commune member, tells us why equipment maintenance is critical for your business. Geoff is the Technical Director at Brew Solutions, a company that provides a range of services including service and repairs, water quality testing, equipment sales and consulting, and technical support.Café owners, this episode is for you. Consider Brew Solutions an equivalent of insurance so you can protect yourself against operational interruptions. Tune into this jam-packed podcast that talks about everything from the future of the coffee industry to the importance of water for your coffee—Geoff even talks about controlling water with Bluetooth. Finally, Geoff reveals his special offer for Coffee Commune members, so stick around till the end.About our Guest: Geoffrey Michelmore Position: Technical DirectorOrganisation: Brew SolutionsEmail: service@brewsolutions.com.auPhone: 1300-211-173Links:LinkedIn: Geoffrey Michelmore | LinkedInWebsite: https://brewsolutions.com.au Geoff has been in the coffee industry for 15 years and is currently the Technical Director at Brew Solutions Australia, a company that helps café owners maintain their assets and give them a longer life.If you have questions about your café’s equipment maintenance, feel free to get in touch with the Brew Solutions team on their email or phone number.Please connect with us for coming on board as a sponsor or sharing feedback about how we can make the show better for you by dropping an email at agency@thepodcastboss.com. We look forward to hearing from you!This episode was produced by The Podcast Boss.

The increasing population of businesses in cyberspace has invited some unwanted attention from cybercriminals. The increasing instances of man-in-the-middle and phishing attacks is concerning not just for large companies, but also for small businesses that transact online. Today, we have Jamie Wilson with us in the studio. Jamie is Executive Chairman and Founder of Cryptoloc, a cybersecurity firm that helps businesses regain control of their data. As he rightfully points out, data is the new oil. Cybercriminals are out and about waiting for you to transmit data online so they can intercept it for either theft or selling it further.If your business transacts online, this episode is for you. Join Jamie in this episode of the Coffee Commune podcast to learn about why it’s important to keep your business’s data protected and how Cryptoloc can help you do this.About our Guest: Jamie Wilson Email: jamie.wilson@cryptoloc.com Organisation: CryptolocPosition: Executive Chairman and FounderLinks:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-wilson-07424a68/?originalSubdomain=au Twitter: Jamie Wilson (@JamieWilsonYDF) / TwitterWebsite: https://www.cryptoloc.com An accountant turned cybersecurity professional, Jamie started Cryptoloc after he realized the importance of sensitive information for businesses. He travelled the world to learn from the best cybersecurity and cryptography experts and returned to Brisbane to lay the foundation for Cryptoloc. With over a decade of experience, Jamie’s Cryptoloc helps businesses across Australia, New Zealand, and the U.S. protect their data.If you have questions about your business’s cybersecurity, feel free to get in touch with Jamie on LinkedIn or his email.Please connect with us for coming on board as a sponsor or sharing feedback about how we can make the show better for you by dropping an email at agency@thepodcastboss.com. We look forward to hearing from you!This episode was produced by The Podcast Boss.

Food wastage is one of the key problems that the hospitality industry faces. Wasted food increases your costs considerably, and Trinity’s company aims to help hospitality business owners tackle this problem with technology. Today, we’re joined by Trinity Bond, Founder-Director at EnviroChill, and a proud Coffee Commune member. Her goal? To help hospitality business owners increase profitability by minimising food waste. She reveals some interesting stats on just how much wasted food costs hospitality businesses, and explains how EnviroChill solves the problem.If you’re in the hospitality business and want to learn about how you can reduce wastage, this episode is for you. Join Trinity in this episode of the Coffee Commune Podcast to gain control over your wastage, and also find out about Trinity’s daily rampage!About our Guest: Trinity Bond Email: trinity.bond@envirochill.com.au Organisation: EnviroChillPosition: Founder-DirectorLinks:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/envirochill LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/trinity.bondWebsite: https://envirochill.com.au/ Rampage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQzoEjHmXFg Trinity’s EnviroChill brings over 13 years of experience helping hospitality businesses minimize food waste and improve food safety. EnviroChill is based in Brisbane but helps businesses across Australia. Feel free to reach out to Trinity on Facebook, LinkedIn, or via the EnviroChill website.Please connect with us for coming on board as a sponsor or sharing feedback about how we can make the show better for you by dropping an email at agency@thepodcastboss.com. We look forward to hearing from you!This episode was produced by The Podcast Boss.

Phil shares his tips and tricks to help us better look after our mental and physical health during lockdown, as well as his family's.Actionable advice like having a routine, meditation tips, stay connected with your friends and family, be in service of people or practice gratitude, these tips will help you maintain a healthy mindset for you and the people around you.Please connect with us for coming on board as a sponsor or sharing feedback about how we can make the show better for you by dropping an email at agency@thepodcastboss.com. We look forward to hearing from you! This episode was produced by The Podcast Boss

Packaging is all around us, even though we tend not to notice it. Often, the packaging is what nudges us into making a purchase. In this Coffee Commune episode, we are joined by Joel Farrell, Director at Coffee Bags Direct and a proud CoffeeCommune member as he shares his views on the packaging and the coffee industry. Joel talks about a wide range of topics from eco-friendly packaging to delivering coffees using a drone. If you’re someone who loves to learn about business, this episode is for you. Listen to Joel share his thoughts on where the coffee industry is headed and how white labelling is becoming a common phenomenon in the industry. We bet you’d be surprised about how combustible packaging isn’t all that helpful. Curious? Well, turns out Joel is passionate about the subject and has some valuable insights to share. Join him in this Coffee Commune episode to find out why combustible packaging isn’t a great alternative, and what should be done about this.About our Guest: Joel Farrell joel@coffeebagsdirect.com.au Coffee Bags DirectDirectorLinks:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelscfarrell Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coffeebagsdirect Website: https://coffeebagsdirect.com.au Joel is a finance professional with a passion for the hospitality industry. He’s the director of Coffee Bags Direct, a company that offers all-around packaging solutions in Australia as well as across the globe. If you’re perplexed about your product’s packaging, Joel might be able to help you. Plus, if you’re a Coffee Commune member, you get a 5% additional discount at Coffee Bags Direct.Feel free to reach out to Joel on LinkedIn, Instagram, or via the Coffee Bags Direct website.Please connect with us for coming on board as a sponsor or sharing feedback about how we can make the show better for you by dropping an email at agency@thepodcastboss.com. We look forward to hearing from you! This episode was produced by The Podcast Boss