Looking to start your business as a coffee consultant? Our workshop "It's Time To Become a Coffee Consultant" is for you - https://mapitforward.coffee/workshops •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Welcome to the 2nd episode of this five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by the Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Lee Safar. Our guest on the podcast for this series is Joseph Sayegh from Levant Cafe in Beruit, Lebanon. The cafe has remained open despite major challenges presented by the war in Gaza and Beruit. In this series, Joseph and Lee discuss how Joseph is navigating this crisis as a business owner and how the business, employees, and customers of Levant are coming together to connect during this war. The episodes in this series are: 1. Keeping A Cafe Open In War Time - https://youtu.be/7V2FaVx5niY 2. Cafe Business Decisions In Wartime - https://youtu.be/n09jBncwlPs 3. Taking Action To Survive As a Cafe in Wartime - https://youtu.be/5r5Q9npwVIw 4. Supporting Your Cafe Customers In Times of Crisis - https://youtu.be/czXwTAfCgqA 5. Adapting Your Business Plan In Times of War - https://youtu.be/1KugHjGqpTQ In this powerful episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward series, Joseph discusses his unwavering dedication to keeping his cafe open amid the ongoing war in Lebanon, driven by his passion and commitment rather than financial incentives. The episode explores the essence of resilience, decision-making in crisis, and the mindset of adapting to unforeseen circumstances, including lessons from the pandemic. Joseph shares heartfelt insights about prioritizing employees, customers, and sustainability, emphasizing survival over long-term growth. This thought-provoking discussion highlights the deep cultural and personal motivations that fuel his determination, making it an inspirational watch for aspiring business owners and anyone interested in stories of human tenacity. 00:00 Introduction: Passion Over Profit 00:42 Sponsor Message: Map It Forward Workshop 01:21 Welcome and Guest Introduction 02:05 Adapting and Surviving in Crisis 02:16 Decision Making During times of crisis 03:43 Prioritizing Employees and Customers 05:30 Survival Over Growth 06:20 Mindset and Resilience 07:08 Reflecting on the Journey 14:21 The Lebanese Spirit and Resilience 17:56 Conclusion and Final Thoughts 18:44 Closing Remarks and Call to Action Connect with Joseph and Levant Cafe here: https://www.instagram.com/levant.beirut/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-sayegh/ •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 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