Coffee, Unleashed

Partners to the End

Today we talk about the importance of building strong relationships with you Wholesale Partners. We speak specifically with our Wholesale Manager, Josiah Grady, and he touches on the importance of not only fulfilling orders but building relationships in the process. He also touches on productivity and a proper schedule being vital to creating the margin for relationship building in a wholesale production environment. 

If you are interested in learning more about how you can partner with use click here, or if you would like to follow along with all things Indie Coffee Roasters check out our Instagram, Facebook, or our Blog. Thanks for listening and always enjoy your Coffee, Unleashed.

Work Hard, Play Hard!

This week our Co-Owner, Alec Tod, chats about the importance of understanding productivity. There are countless apps, programs, etc. but many of which don't help with productivity, but can actually limit it. It is important to remember that in order to be productive you sometimes have to take things away. 

If you have any questions for the team at Indie Coffee Roasters, make sure to check out our Instagram or Facebook. Also, if you have any potential topics or would like to be featured on the podcast, email us at hello@indiecoffeeroasters.com. 

We're All in This Together

This week we chat with the Hoosier Queen herself, Korie Pickett. Korie is an artist, maker, and barista and she is a huge part of the ICR Family. We discuss the importance of starting the conversation when it comes to cultural, racial, gender, & gender identity. Korie believes that giving everyone a voice and an opportunity to speak is the key to making true change happen. If you would like to hear more from Korie follow her on Instagram. For updates follow us on Instagram or if you would like your questions answered email us at hello@indiecoffeeroasters.com.

All About the People feat. Diane McAndrews

This week we chat with our Co-Owner & Director of Retail, Diane McAndrews. Diane has a passion for people and serving people well. We discuss the importance of understanding your customers on a real level and serving them at the highest ability. If you have any questions for us email us at hello@indiecoffeeroasters.com . Also, follow us on Instagram & Facebook for all the latest details. 

Get Some Booch feat. Circle Kombucha

This week we chat with Skylar of Circle City Kombucha, who is a wholesale vendor and great friend of ours at Indie Coffee Roasters. We discuss the importance of creating a sustainable process and creating a product that brings value to people's lives. Skylar shares some details about Kombucha and what it looks like to brew kombucha at a large scale. 

If you would like to learn more about Circle City Kombucha make sure and follow them on Instagram @feelgoodsoda and check out their website here . If you have any questions for us or would like to have your topic featured on a future episode, email us here.

California Love feat. Jake Mix

This week we chat with Jake Mix, our Sales Representative at Fellow Products in San Francisco. Fellow Products has been a partner of ours since the beginning and they manufacture and develop the best coffee brewing, storage, and serving products in the world.

Today we chat about the importance of building relationships with your customers and not being afraid to take feedback. We also dive into some of the new products that Fellow is offering in 2019 as well as how ICR has partnered with them. If you have any questions for us email us at hello@indiecoffeeroasters.com & if you would like to learn more about Fellow Products check out www.fellowproducts.com. 

2019 & Beyond

This week our Co-Owner & Director of Coffee, Alec Tod, chat about 2018. All of the highlights from the 1st year at our first Retail space in Carmel, IN as well as the launching of our Wholesale Partner program. Specifically shoutouts all of our wholesale partners. 

He reminds us in this episode about the importance of healthy competition as well as building a coffee culture that is centered around friendship and learning together, not friction or tension. For any more details regarding anything that was shared in this episode email us at hello@indiecoffeeroasters.com and follow along with us on our coffee journey on Instagram @indiecoffeeroasters & on Facebook by clicking here. 

Home, Away From Home feat. Matt Dooley

This week we chat with our good friend Matt Dooley. Matt is a former NFL player & IU Hoosier, & a huge Cold Brew coffee fan. He is married to his wonderful wife Jordan Lee Dooley and father to a full crew of chickens. He and his wife are wonderful friends and regulars at our Carmel Location and we had the honor to chat with him about finding a home in coffee shops around the world. We dive deep into the importance of celebrating the win and supporting your favorite local businesses. If you wanna learn more about Matt & Jordan's ministry check out @shepodcast & @soulscripts. If you wanna learn more about Indie Coffee Roasters check out our blog, instagram, & online store.

Lie, Cheat, & Steal

This week we chat with our friend Brooke Vosler. He is a salesmen by trade and a coffee drinker at heart. We discuss the importance of using relational sales in your sales tactic. Sales doesn't have to be scary and Brooke helps to reveal why. If you would like to have your questions answered, email us at hello@indiecoffeeroasters.com. 

 

Treat 'Yo Self

This week we sit down with one of our longtime "Regulars" Dwayne Gibbs of The District Church.

We chat about the importance of taking care of yourself as a Business Owner, Leader, Parent, & Partner. Burn out runs rampant in our industry and it is important to not only recognize that, but embrace it. If you would like to learn more about Indie Coffee Roasters and all we have to offer email us at hello@indiecoffeeroasters.com.