Coffee, Unleashed

Gone Fishin' feat. Shayla of Fishhook

This week we chat with one of our long-time Wholesale Partners Fishhook Marketing Agency, specifically their leader in Business Development, Shayla Kenworthy. We discuss the importance of understanding your customers as well as leading a team through the transition. If you would like to learn more about Fishhook, check them out here. If you want to learn more about Indie Coffee Roasters, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter. 

Who's Listening? feat. Taylor Walburg

This week we sit down with Taylor Walburg from Michigan. Taylor is a long-time listener of the podcast and it is the first time we have had the opportunity to chat with an exclusive listener on our podcast. We are excited to talk about leadership tactics that can be learned from a typical 9-5 job as well as what it takes to start a coffee roasting company from the humble beginnings of a popcorn popper. Taylor also runs a podcast of his own called Connected Up where he and his father share important life lessons that can only be uncovered by a father and son duo. If you would like to learn more about Indie Coffee Roasters make sure and follow along on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram as well as email us with any questions you might have at hello@indiecoffeeroasters.com and you might just be our next guest on a future episode. 

Unlocking the Keys to the Shop feat. Chris Deferio (Keys to the Shop Podcast)

This week we chat with Chris Deferio of the Keys to the Shop Podcast. We discuss the importance of continuing sharing knowledge with those in our industry, leading those around us to continue to be better at what they do, and understanding your role as a manager, business owner or leader. If you would like to learn more about Indie Coffee Roasters, make sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter. If you have any questions for us, email us at hello@indiecoffeeroasters.com. 

Our Youngest Ever Top Dog

This week we talk with one of our very own Kathryn Walpole. She has been on staff with us for the past 9 months and is our youngest ever Top Dog recipient. We discuss the importance of running toward your passions no matter what they are or how old you are. Kathryn is a world traveler, creative, barista, photographer, amongst many other things. If you would like to learn more about her, check out her photos here & her Instagram here. If you would like to stay up to date on all things Indie Coffee Roasters, follow us Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter. 

Automation is a Myth feat. Joe Marrocco

This week we chat with @roasterjoe or Joe Marrocco of Mill City Roasters. He has spent many years in the coffee industry both as a roaster, working with importers and most recently working with Mill City Roasters. He has been a part of the Roaster's Guild and the SCA, but most of all is passionate about great coffee. We discuss the importance of the marriage between technology and your business as well as the importance of finding your niche in an already crowded market. If you would like to hear more from Joe make sure to follow him on Instagram & Twitter as well as if you would like to learn more about Mill City Roasters, check out the link. 

Don't forget to follow Indie Coffee Roasters on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter for the most up to date happenings. If you have any specific questions for us make sure to email us at hello@indiecoffeeroasters.com. 

Content is King feat. Steve Rinehart (Prima Coffee)

This week we had the opportunity to speak with Steve of Prima Coffee in Louisville, KY. We discuss the importance of understanding the industry you are a part of as well as creating meaningful digital content that will relate to your customer base. If you would like to learn more about what Prima Coffee can offer as well as follow along with all they are doing, Check them out on Youtube & their Website. If you would like to learn more about Indie Coffee Roasters, make sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram. 

Revenge of the Nerds feat. Taylor Wallace (Cropster)

This week we chat with our good friend Taylor Wallace of Cropster. We learn the importance of continually finetuning your craft. We also chat about the importance of using technology to grow your company. If you would like to learn more about Cropster, click here. If you would like to learn more about Indie Coffee Roasters, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram.

Coffee isn't Always What it Seems feat. Dean (Ally Coffee)

This week we chat w/ Dean Kallivrousis of Ally Coffee. He is a seasoned coffee professional, a Q Grader, Coffee Competitor, & overall cool dude. We chat about the importance of transparency in the buyer process no matter the industry. We are always honored to chat together and learn more about the coffee world. If you would like to learn more about Ally Coffee click here. If you would like to learn more about Indie Coffee Roasters, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. 

We Mean Business feat. Tru Hoang

This week, we get an update from one of our beloved regular customers at Indie Coffee Roasters, Tru Hoang. He has been a customer of ours since the beginning. He is a business master, a tech genius and an avid collector of stickers. We chat about the importance of expanding your business network as well as being a part of the cafe culture from a customer's perspective. If you would like to chat with Tru, join him at our Carmel location every day of the week. If you would like to learn more about Indie Coffee Roasters, make sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter. If you have any specific questions for us email us at hello@indiecoffeeroasters.com. 

Wisconsin State of Mind feat. Ryan Hoban, Pilcrow Coffee

This week we sit down with Ryan Hoban of Pilcrow Coffee in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. They have recently been crowned Best Espresso at Coffee Fest Indianapolis and have been serving Coffee & Nitro Cold Brew to the Milwaukee area for the past 3 years. We chat about the importance of finding your niche as well as building a business that will thrive. If you would like to learn more about Pilcrow Coffee, check them out here. Also, don't forget to follow Indie Coffee Roasters on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter for all recent updates and email us at hello@indiecoffeeroasters.com for any questions.