This is the 2nd episode of a five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Map It Forward founder, Lee Safar. Our guest for this series is David Yan from China-based equipment manufacturer Sino Wolf in Shanghai. In this series, Lee and David are discussing "The Fast-Evolving Coffee Scene In China" In this episode of the podcast series, David and Lee discuss a brand that rapidly expanded in Shanghai and other major Chinese cities with over 130 outlets, highlighting the unforeseen challenges and eventual downsizing. The conversation then shifts towards the role of coffee consultants and diversifying income streams amidst the coffee industry's changing dynamics. They explore different cafe models in China, including specialty, commercial, and automated cafes, addressing the global shift towards automation and the merging of quick-service models with traditional cafes due to labor shortages. Additionally, they touch upon China's advanced online economy, delivery efficiency, and adaptation to automatic machines, which collectively drive the country's unique coffee consumption trends. The episode delves into how these factors reshape the cafe business model, prompting a broader discussion on adapting to consumer preferences and technological advancements in the coffee industry. 00:00 Intro 00:52 Sponsored Segment: Becoming a Coffee Consultant 01:42 Exploring the World of Coffee in Busan, Korea 02:43 The Evolution of the Coffee Scene in China 03:05 The Diverse Cafe Landscape in China 08:12 The Impact of Labor Shortages and Technology on Cafes 11:20 Adapting to New Business Models in China's Cafe Industry 11:47 The Role of Delivery and Online Economy in China's Coffee Scene 14:24 Closing Remarks and Teaser for Next Episode Connect with David Yan on LinkedIn at http://linkedin.com/in/davidyanwei •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast Host: Lee Safar https://www.mapitforward.coffee https://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffee https://www.instagram.com/leesafar •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• This episode is brought to you by Map It Forward's revised on-demand online workshop "It's Time to Become a Coffee Consultant" available now on our website with additional new bonus material including the coffee consultant career map. Get more details on how you can create an alternative revenue stream today at https://mapitforward.coffee/workshops