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Keys To The Shop : Equipping Coffee Shop LeadersRoR #33: The Other Kind of Sourcing Every Roaster Needs w/ Mark Kutrovski of Mirror Coffee Roasters Feedback. It is all too common to use this word. But do many of us actively pursue it as if it is foundational to the success of our businesses? Chances are not really. And in so doing we lose out on connection, relevancy , and have a harder time delivering value that creates momentum with our coffee. All because when we talk about relationship coffee, we tend to leave out the consumer. Today on this 32nd episode of Rate of Rise, brought to you by our friends at Mill City Roasters, we are sitting down with cofounder of M...2025-02-2239 min

The Introvert LeaderA Career In Coffee w/ Dave RandIn this episode, I sit down with my longtime friend, David Rand—a musician, coffee enthusiast, and career pro with nearly 15 years of experience in the same company. David shares his thoughts on the power of loyalty, maximizing your opportunities, and what it takes to find long-term success. From stepping into new challenges to staying grounded in what matters, this conversation is packed with insights on building a fulfilling career and life.Timestamps:00:44 - Lightening Round09:50 - Career & Sales Lessons43:56 - Coffee1:01:02 - Content Consumption...2024-12-181h 28

Keys To The Shop : Equipping Coffee Shop Leaders457: Finding Your Place in Coffee w/ John Luke Robertson | Kings Lane CoffeeJohn Luke Roberston is the founder and roaster at Kings Lane Coffee in West Monroe, LA. You may be familiar with the TV show Duck Dynasty that follows the lives of John Luke's family and their duck call business, Duck Commander. As John Luke grew and pursued his education, he developed a love for coffee and charted his own course by diving straight into owning and running a multi-cafe and coffee roasting business, Railway Coffee. I was honored to get to consult and coach him through the beginnings of this venture and over many years Railway continued to offer...2024-02-0253 min

Keys To The Shop : Equipping Coffee Shop LeadersSPECIAL! Part 1| Coffee Fest Anaheim 2023 w/ Kenneth Davids and Madeleine Longoria GarciaWelcome to Part 1 of the Coffee Fest live on the show floor interviews from Anaheim, CA 2023! It was a pleasure to kick things of with coffee legend and returning guest, Kenneth Davids! Kenneth has been involved with coffee since the early 1970s and has published three books on coffee, including the influential Home Roasting: Romance and Revival, now in its second edition, and Coffee: A Guide to Buying, Brewing and Enjoying, which has sold nearly 250,000 copies in five editions. His latest book, 21st Century Coffee: A Guide, is an unprecedentedly thorough survey of specialty coffee in al...2023-08-2957 min

Keys To The Shop : Equipping Coffee Shop LeadersROR #24 : Perspectives on Roasting for Espresso w/ Jaroslav Tuček of Doubleshot, Czech RepublicRoasting for espresso is a tricky business. Not only are there multiple variables that inherently complicate the extraction process but there is also a wide variety of opinion is and preferences for what the final flavor experience should be like. On this Rate of Rise episode we will be talking about how one world renowned roastery roasts for espresso and how their technique and approach has evolved over their history. We are talking with Jaroslav Tuček, founder of Doubleshot in the Czech Republic. Born and raised in Czech Republic and graduating High school in Ar...2023-07-2656 min

Keys To The Shop : Equipping Coffee Shop LeadersROR #23 : How to Close the Industry-Consumer Flavor Gap w/ Phil Beattie, Dillanos Coffee RoastersAs an industry, our flavor preferences turn into what we market, which turn communicates a message about quality and what people should care about when it comes to "the best" coffees. Too often we are content to let the our message be incredibly narrow regarding flavors and preferences. Without context this leaves a lot of great coffee that may be more enjoyable for the consumer, at a disadvantage. On this Rate of Rise episode we will be talking about tools to bridge the flavor preference gap with coffee legend, Phil Beattie of Dillanos Coffee Roasters! P...2023-06-2051 min

The DCR Coffee PodcastEpisode No. 19: Stephanie Papke & Mykel Papke of Jump Start EspressoHosts David J. Morris and Dave Rand talk shop with Stephanie and Mykel Papke—twin sisters that have been running Jump Start Espresso in Federal Way, WA since 1998. These two are OG baristas hailing from a time in coffee when Santeria by Sublime was playing on repeat and humble coffee carts in front of grocery stores were the go-to. White chocolate powder was everything. And let’s not forget about those chocolate-covered espresso beans that topped our drinks… Those were the days! Fast forward to present day and this power duo is still pulling shots...2021-08-0134 min

The DCR Coffee PodcastNo. 18: Julian Torres & Ryan Klineman of Nuova SimonelliIn this special episode of The DCR Coffee Podcast, Co-Host Dave Rand takes the opportunity to sit down with two of the guys running one of the biggest brands in the industry: Nuovo Simonelli. Julian Torres, VP of Sales & Marketing, and Ryan Klineman, Service Engineer, stopped by the DCR headquarters to show us the latest in their line up: Prima from Victoria Arduino. This new machine is a show-stopper. And the best part? It bridges the gap between smaller cafes and the home aficionado. It is built to the exacting standards of excellence...2021-07-1825 min

The DCR Coffee PodcastNo. 17: Jeff Archer & Betsy San Miguel of YOLO CoffeeOn this week’s episode of The DCR Coffee Podcast, the guys welcome Jeff Archer and Betsy San Miguel of YOLO. These two are teaching us all about how to remember that you only live once. Whether it’s in their new line of coffee or their stand-up paddle boards and electric beach cruiser bikes, these two are leading a brand that represents a quality of life many of us strive to achieve. Hard work and laser focus brought this vision to bear. Over the years, they’ve said no to trade shows and yes to...2021-06-2047 min

The DCR Coffee PodcastNo. 16: Phil Beattie of Dillanos Coffee RoastersToday’s interview is with Phil Beattie, Director of Coffee for Dillanos Coffee Roasters. He’s a Professional Q Grader, former chair of the Coffee Roasters Guild, private coach to no less than two US Barista Champions in the last five years, and has invested the last 20 years of his career into the award-winning Dillanos coffee program. The DCR Coffee Mission Statement is unique for a coffee roaster: Help People. Make Friends. Have Fun! But it makes sense when you think about it… As Phil explains, this philosophy is the heart and soul of how they’v...2021-06-0634 min

The DCR Coffee PodcastNo. 15: Erika Lowery of Coffee FestCoffee Fest is back for 2021 and we are stoked to chat with Erika Lowery, Portfolio Director for the event, on this week’s episode of The DCR Coffee Podcast! Attendees are in for a treat with live events returning. Classes and workshops have a huge emphasis on COVID recovery for businesses, including how to plan for the future and shift business models. They’re putting a lot of focus on how to incorporate the highly sought after mobile ordering. Mobile ordering is in demand and Coffee Fest has all the tools you’ll need to imp...2021-05-2053 min

The DCR Coffee PodcastNo. 14: Bryon Clarke of Rivers Edge CafeFrom flipping houses to flipping a struggling café into a thriving local hub, Bryon Clarke of Rivers Edge Café in Sumner, Washington talks about his path to success with the guys on this week’s episode of The DCR Coffee Podcast. Dillanos Co-CEO David J. Morris and Bryon became friends in elementary school and continue their fun-filled adventures in friendship and business together to this day. In fact, Bryon was Dillanos’ first salesperson back in the early 90’s. He is also credited with creating one of our popular blends, Black & Tan—a strong, full bodied ble...2021-04-252h 15

The DCR Coffee PodcastNo. 13 Anna Gutierrez of Barista 22We’re kicking off season two of The DCR Coffee Podcast with a behind the scenes look at Barista 22, the only product line created by baristas for baristas. Tune into for an energetic conversation with Anna Gutierrez, Director of Brand Development. This season Co-Hosts David J. Morris and Dave Rand will continue talking with business owners serving Dillanos coffee in their shops and cafes. In addition to inspiring stories from entrepreneurs we admire, look for conversations with Dillanos employees and even a few vendors that help us keep our customers at the front of the in...2021-04-1047 min

The DCR Coffee PodcastNo. 12: The Season 1 Highlight ReelCo-Hosts David J Morris and Dave Rand take a look back on their favorite moments from Season 1. Over the last 11 episodes, guests have shared stories of the vision, values, and hard work that paved the path to successful business ownership with our audience. In this episode, our hosts discuss what these insights mean to them personally and how Dillanos Coffee Roasters applies similar practices in its daily operations. Season 1 covered everything from company culture and community engagement to brand evolution and whether or not franchising is right for your business. Highlights include: “The To...2021-03-2132 min

Durango Joes PodcastWhat it Takes to Serve Award Winning Coffee w/ Phil Beattie, Dillanos Coffee RoastersIt's no secret that Durango Joes Coffee partners with Dillanos Coffee Roasters to bring award-winning coffee to our customers. But what, or who, makes our coffee so remarkable? In many ways, it's everyone from the coffee farmers and producers to the baristas serving it here in our cafes. But Phil Beattie plays an especially fascinating and vital role in the coffee value chain. As Coffee Director and Green Coffee Buyer at Dillanos Coffee Roasters, he has his finger on the pulse of everything coffee, and today we've got him on the mic with us! From the role...2021-03-1240 min

The DCR Coffee PodcastNo. 11: Chris Heyer of Dillanos Coffee RoastersGet to know Dillanos Co-CEO Chris Heyer in the season one finale of The DCR Coffee Podcast. Co-Hosts David J. Morris and Dave Rand enjoy a candid and light-hearted conversation with Chris… it’s a little bit of business and a little bit of stroll down memory lane in this last episode of our first season. Those close to the company will tell you: there’s no Dillanos without David, and there’s no Dillanos without Chris. These brothers are the yin and yang of the DCR Coffee brand and business. And together with their late fat...2021-02-2821 min

The DCR Coffee PodcastNo. 10: Marty Cox of It's a GrindThe best part about running your own business? You get to make all the decisions. And the worst part about running your own business? You get to make all the decisions. Can anyone out there relate? This week’s guest on the DCR Coffee Podcast shares his path to entrepreneurial success with our audience. Marty Cox of It’s a Grind is like many of our previous podcast guests. Each finding themselves at professional crossroads along the way and making a leap into owning a coffee shop, often without a sense of what lies ahea...2021-02-1624 min

The DCR Coffee PodcastNo. 9: Robin Jean Lyon of Copper Mountain CoffeeCo-Hosts David J. Morris and Dave Rand talk to Robin Jean Lyon of Western Montana’s favorite coffee chain, Copper Mountain Coffee. Copper Mountain Coffee is a female-owned-and-operated business thriving in the Northwest corner of Montana. One part Business Management Degree, two parts grit and intuition, Robin leveraged her business savvy to transform an uninspired juice and coffee shop into a stylish 12-location chain of drive-thrus and cafés across the region. Since 2006, Robin has been reading the landscape of customer demand and responding with her famous agility. “Focus on the people; don’t worry a...2021-01-3134 min

The DCR Coffee PodcastNo. 8: Alan Butts of Coffee CrossingThe DCR Coffee Podcast shares the mic with co-founder and co-owner of Coffee Crossing, Alan Butts. Hailing from the heartland of America, Alan has been running Coffee Crossing since 2002 with his wife, Mary, and their children. Fueled by faith, this family has grown their business from a single location in 2003 to five thriving locations to date—with two more scheduled to open in 2021 alone. Company culture is on the minds of most business owners these days and Alan is no different. Anyone can tell you that protecting healthy culture requires a keen approach to recruiting new st...2021-01-1739 min

The DCR Coffee PodcastNo. 7: Bryan Reynolds of Anthem CoffeeEpisode 7 of The DCR Coffee Podcast features a business owner that is local to the Dillanos headquarters in the Pacific Northwest and the originator of your next favorite customer service mantra: Heroic Hospitality. Bryan Reynolds, co-founder and co-owner of Anthem Coffee, sits down in our latest episode with hosts David J. Morris and Dave Rand for a conversation about being in “the people business”, the value of self-care as a business owner, and a great way to cook a steak. Bryan’s passion for serving people radiates through every word spoken. He’s best known fo...2021-01-0337 min

The DCR Coffee PodcastNo. 6: Andrew “Stan” Stanisich of Two Guns EspressoBe honest. Be accountable. Be the best version of yourself. Be of service. It may just be a café to some, but to those in Manhattan Beach, California, Two Guns Espresso goes beyond just a cool place to grab a Flat White. The company’s core values of “Be honest. Be accountable. Be the best version of yourself. Be of service.” defines the spirit of community Two Guns Espresso thoughtfully cultivates. This place is developing future leaders. And entrepreneurs, you should be taking notes. Brand visionary, Andrew “Stan” Stanisich founded Two Guns in 201...2020-12-2025 min

The DCR Coffee PodcastNo. 5: Shane Murphy of Java EspressAs host David J. Morris says, Shane’s path to coffee stardom could be titled “From Cow Pies to Coffee”. After spending more than a decade in the family’s cattle, ranch, and farm supply business, Shane Murphy founder and owner of Idaho-based Java Espress decided it was time for a change. He traveled back to his hometown of Coeur d’Alene to check out a popular pizza franchise and left with an unexpected passion for coffee after being served an amazing peach latte (yes, peach). The first Java Espress location popped up in 1993 in the tow...2020-12-0600 min

The DCR Coffee PodcastNo. 4: David Morris of Dillanos Coffee RoastersGet ready for a deep dive into the history of Dillanos Coffee Roasters through the eyes of its founder, David J. Morris. The Coffee Maverick himself is taking us back in time to the days of half-time shows for the Seattle Sonics, outdoor coffee carts, and sleeping on the floor of their first roastery. Today, Dillanos is a leader in the coffee industry, but the road to success wasn't paved in Geisha varietal espresso grounds. Listen in on how David's personal growth through the years has impacted the company's evolution from a ground floor start-up to...2020-11-2200 min

The DCR Coffee PodcastNo. 3: Emily Holzer of Hot Shot EspressoBased in Lewiston, Idaho, this community-focused entrepreneur built a business from scratch 21 years ago after leaving her job working for an ammunition manufacturer. Emily shares the books that inspired her to take the leap both in starting the business itself and in facing the trials and tribulations that go along with managing an unexpectedly large work force. She talks about the life-changing trip she took to origin in El Salvador, spending time with Emilio on his farm. Awestruck by the experience, she continues to convey her appreciation of the hard work that goes into harvesting each...2020-11-0800 min

The DCR Coffee PodcastEpisode 2 - Darren Spicer of Clutch coffeeThis week we sat down with founder Darren Spicer of Clutch Coffee Bar out of North Carolina. Darren shared his early visions for building Clutch Coffee Bar, including what inspired the name and their flagship location in Mooresville.  In this episode, Darren shared his leadership insights for fellow entrepreneurs, including how his staff’s signature friendly, high-energy customer service hasn’t skipped a beat; their contributions to further breast cancer research are intact; and how plans for continued expansion are pressing forward, even amidst the economic challenges thrown at them by the pandemic.   Get the behi...2020-10-2600 min

The DCR Coffee PodcastEpisode 1 - Featuring Joe Lloyd - Durango Joe’s CoffeeIn this episode we have a chance to sit down with one of our good friends Joe Lloyd. He founded Durango Joes coffee in southwest Colorado and shares the insight he has learned from running a successful coffee house chain for 10+ years. He shares everything from his new secret morning wake up drink to why his customers love the unique coffee experience they get at Durango Joes. . . . For more information on our guest check them out here: Instagram: @durangojoes Facebook: fb.com/Durangojoescoffee Coffee Twitter: @durangojoes To learn more about your Host: Instagram: @Coffeemaverick Facebook: fb.com/thecoffeemaverick Twitter: @Coffeemaverick T...2020-10-0600 min

Keys To The Shop : Equipping Coffee Shop Leaders241 : Founder Friday! w/ David Morris of Dillanos Coffee RoastersToday on Founder Friday we get to explore the Coffee Maverick himself, David Morris! David J. Morris is Founder and Co-CEO of Dillanos Coffee Roasters, based in Sumner, Washington. Dillanos sells wholesale coffee and other supplies to specialty coffee retailers across the U.S. and several countries. He is a serial entrepreneur, leadership expert, and commercial real estate investor. David, along with his brother Chris Heyer, have several business interests in hotels, apartments, office buildings and various other business ventures. David is also the co-author of several books including The Rolling Desk. Dillanos has been in...2020-09-241h 17

Durango Joes PodcastA Little Help From Our Friends w/ David Morris, Dillanos Coffee RoastersWhat does Evel Knievel have to do with coffee roasting? What exactly is an "Origin Trip"? Why is a relationship-based business such an incredible thing? In this episode of the Durango Joes Podcast, we cover all this and more through our conversation with friend of Joes and CEO of Dillanos Coffee Roasters, David Morris. David is the self-titled Coffee Maverick, an entrepreneurial force, and a die-hard Evel Knievel fan. Like Joe, he runs his business based on relationships over transactions, making Dillanos a perfect partner to Durango Joes Coffee. Links from the episode: — A Muc...2020-08-2835 min

Coffee SprudgecastThe One With Sam SpillmanIn this very special episode, correspondent Elizabeth Chai interviews top-ranking US Coffee Championships Nashville Qualifier Barista Competitor Sam Spillman of Dillanos Coffee Roasters. Sprudge Media Network’s coverage of the 2020 US Coffee Championships Nashville Qualifying Event is presented by Cafe Imports, Acaia, IKAWA, Pacific Barista Series, Bellwether, and Baratza. The Coffee Sprudgecast is sponsored by Odeko.2020-01-2413 min

The Coffee Business ProOur Conversation with Joe Lloyd of Durango Joes Coffee at LA Coffee FestTo learn more about Durango Joes, Dillanos and ANTHEM COFFEE - check these links out - www.durangojoes.com - www.dillanos.com - www.myanthemcoffee.com 2019-12-1625 min

Bean Discovery PodcastTasting Fundamentals : Conscientious Tasting (ft. Dillanos Coffee Roasters) Between work or school, friends or family, netflix, podcasts, commutes, and everything else whizzing through our lives at a given moment, it can be hard to slow down and consider our coffee. But when we think about how it feels on our tongue, how it smells, how it tastes, how it lingers, and how that all plays into our preferences, we start unlocking our potential to appreciate coffee. Besides not actually paying attention to our coffee, another major hurdle for many of us enjoying coffee is actually drinking QUALITY coffee. We’ll define that in a la...2019-05-0407 min

The Coffee Business ProInterview w/ David J. Morris - Co-CEO of Dillanos Coffee Roasterswww.anthemcoffeeschool.com www.dillanos.com www.barista22.com 2019-03-2853 min

The Coffee Business ProInterview w/ Phil Beattie - Director of Coffee at DCRwww.anthemcoffeeschool.com www.dillanos.com www.barista22.com 2019-03-2837 min

The Coffee Business ProInterview w/ Chris Buck - DCR Customer Success Managerwww.anthemcoffeeschool.com www.dillanos.com www.barista22.com 2019-03-2829 min

The Coffee Business ProInterview w/ Brenden Martin of Joe.Coffee Appwww.anthemcoffeeschool.com www.dillanos.com www.barista22.com www.joe.coffee 2019-03-2831 min

The Coffee Business ProInterview w/ Anna Gutierrez of Barista 22www.anthemcoffeeschool.com www.dillanos.com www.barista22.com 2019-03-2829 min

Keys To The Shop : Equipping Coffee Shop Leaders144 : A Conversation with 2019 U.S. Barista Champion, Sam Spillman!The Champ is in the house! 2019 U.S. Barista Champion, Sam Spillman of Dillanos Coffee Roasters joins me for this very special episode. In our conversation we discuss the evolution of her coffee career, her love for the community, what drives her as a professional, competition, challenges she has faced developing as a competitor, her first origin trip, balance in the pursuit of a goal, and what went into and inspired her stellar winning presentation. I hope you are inspired by this interview with Sam. She is truly a humble champion who is equal parts amazing technical...2019-03-2646 min

The Coffee Business ProInterview w/ Sam Spillman - FUTURE Barista Champwww.anthemcoffeeschool.com www.dillanos.com www.barista22.com In this episode, coffee pro Sam Spillman, future USBC Champ, talks about the power of passion and community in the coffee industry.2019-03-0431 min

The Chris LoCurto Show101 | How To Transform Your Company Culture with David MorrisCoffee with Chris is back with a bang!David Morris, Founder and CEO of Dillanos Coffee Roasters sits down in our studio in Franklin, TN. David shares stories from his new book, The Rolling Desk, and we take a deep dive on the famous Dillanos company culture.Umm...they have a dodge ball court!!! #epicCulture 2015-02-1227 min