The Coffee Commune invites Miguel from Flor a Fruto in Colombia to sit and chat about all things coffee. Miguel owns and runs an 80-hectare or 500 000 coffee trees on his plantation in Colombia, and brings with him, to the trade, 3 generations of facts and information. Miguel is currently visiting Australia and has spent some time travelling around…

Have you ever thought about a career as a Barista? Taken those short courses that are advertised and want to learn more about the art of coffee making? Tristan Creswick from Speciality Coffee Education is your go-to for all coffee education and career choice questions. Until Tristan opened up the Specialty Coffee Education in Queensland, a lot of c…

A mix of technology, design and passion, the Sanremo Coffee Machines, the product of the Divisori family, have become an icon amongst baristas and coffee connoisseurs. This episode brings techniques, history, best practices, technologies, dos and dont’s, controversy, yes controversy!! And much more. Visit https://sanremomachines.com.au/ Please conn…

Chapter 11 Kitchen is the go-to for a quick bite to eat, functions and catering and can be found alongside the coffee communion in Bowen Hills. Kane opens up about how his grandmother was the source of his inspiration, and how from a young age he can remember pulling up a chair to make blueberry pancakes and experimenting in the kitchen. Food for K…

Do you have an idea of developing a food product but don't know where you start? start here! In today’s episode Rai speaks with Jack Eydlish, General Manager of Maltra Foods and Arkadia, they explore trends, the importance of a healthy culture in the business, explore the history of Maltra Foods and Arkadia, what’s next for the business and the ind…

People like buying from people; no matter what industry, or the size of the transaction, people are looking for information and results. That approach has been the backbone to success for Mark Minnis, from Minnis Hospitality Supplies, who joins Rai in this episode explores all about customer satisfaction from the point of view of one of the most tr…

Life in the fast lane can keep you from focusing on your health. Sure, you can get yourself a gym membership, but how often do you go? If you don’t turn up, you don’t become healthy and you’re out a couple of hundred dollars. That’s what Prestige-fit gym wants to help people with. Today, we have in our studio Isaac Calvert and Peter Brown from the …

Café owners have many hats to wear. So, who has the time to think about branding right? Well, you may want to reconsider. Branding can be an excellent asset for your business in the long term. Today, we talk branding and printing with Mark Star, General Manager and Managing Director of Star Outdoor, and of course, a member of the Coffeecommune. Mar…

Age is no barrier for those who have the entrepreneurial spirit. When you have the drive, you go out there and make things happen for you. That’s exactly what the three boys who started the ARC Incorporated are doing. ARC stands for Arlee, Rocco, and Cristiano. They are three young men who have begun their entrepreneurial journey at the tender age …

“Look, at the time we were all friends, I didn't think we needed a written agreement for our business, I trusted them…” is a phrase lawyers are used to hearing, very often. Getting legal advice on time will shed light on where the exposures are and where the dangers are, avoiding unnecessary risks such as exposing your home as a business guarantee.…

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 …

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 f…

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, Managi…

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 w…

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 Jacob…

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 he…

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 Chairm…

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 hos…

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 th…

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…

Today we’re joined by Nathan Schokker, President of the Brisbane Junior Chamber of Commerce (BJCC) and a Coffee Commune member. Phil and Nathan engage in an interesting conversation about everything from the importance of face-to-face interaction to Nathan’s life-changing experience. In this episode, Nathan and Philip talk at length about how peopl…

Do you feel your business could do better when it comes to bookkeeping? Bookkeeping can keep you informed about the status of your business and help you make educated decisions. In today’s episode, we are joined by Aiza Appleby, Founder and Director at Balance Business Bookkeeping Ltd and a proud Coffee Commune member, who helps business owners (pa…

Insurance can be a grey area for many business owners. If you are trying to navigate insurance products for your business, this episode is for you. Joining us today on the Coffee Commune podcast are proud Coffee Commune members Mike and Kirsty from Stellar Insurance. Emergencies can show up unannounced and put your business in a tough spot. As Kirs…

Is there a ‘silver bullet solution’ for your financial despondencies? The perplexity is understandable, especially with COVID exacerbating the financial vulnerability of businesses. Managing money requires inputs and insights from experts. So today, we have with us Barry Wilkinson, Director at SW Brokerage, and a proud Coffee Commune member. When l…

Are you struggling to find efficient staff members for your café? Well, so are a lot of other hospitality business owners. In today’s episode, we have Michael Chettle, Director at Barista Depot and a Coffee Commune member, who runs a registered hospitality training organisation that trains front-of-house and kitchen staff. He helps hospitality busi…

Have you wondered how to streamline the processes for your hospitality business? In today’s episode, we are joined by Chewie Choo, Director at Innovators Direct (and a proud Coffee Commune member), who helps hospitality business owners across the business timeline with solutions for all problems from stock management to payroll. Innovators Direct e…

Welcome to the Coffee Commune Podcast, where the coffee community comes to collaborate. The Coffee Commune podcast showcase Coffee Commune members, learning through their stories, understanding the problems they are solving in the market, how do they approach their biggest challenges, and their biggest fears. Join our host, Phillip Di Bella, Founde…