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 4th episode of a five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by the Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Lee Safar. Our guest on the podcast this series is Nawar Adra from Stitch Coffee, based in Sydney, Australia. After almost 10 years, Stitch Coffee is expanding into Asia, specifically China and Japan. In this series, Nawar and Lee (having both taken their brands overseas) discuss what's involved in taking your coffee brand across borders. The 5 episodes in this series are: 1. Expanding Your Coffee Branding Into New Countries - https://youtu.be/ZQ0t9U-Dc7U 2. Due Diligence Opening your Coffee Brand In A New Country - https://youtu.be/bQvBEeP0A_c 3. The Hidden Costs Involved Expanding Your Coffee Brand In China - https://youtu.be/QMNOMxhiBvo 4. Navigating A Cross Boarder Coffee Business - https://youtu.be/u2uMAjVKXuM 5. Adapting Your Coffee Brand In A New Culture - https://youtu.be/F1q9fnbXGQw In this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, Lee and Nawar dive into the challenges and experiences of running a business across borders. They emphasize the critical importance of having a reliable team and clear communication from the start. The discussion reveals personal anecdotes and life lessons, including the pitfalls of trusting the wrong people and understanding cultural differences. The episode offers invaluable insights into expanding a brand internationally, understanding local markets, and maintaining perseverance through setbacks. Additionally, the episode touches upon the significance of timing and the role of trust in business ventures. 00:00 The Importance of Team and Clarity 00:51 Sponsored Message: Become a Coffee Consultant 01:29 Introduction to the Series and Guests 03:01 Challenges of Expanding a Business Internationally 03:15 Personal Experience and Lessons Learned 11:01 Navigating Cultural Differences 15:14 Persistence and Overcoming Obstacles 19:29 Timing and Commitment in New Markets 21:14 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview Connect with Nawar and Stitch Coffee here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nawar-adra-12909516a/ https://www.stitch.coffee/ https://www.instagram.com/stitch.coffee/ https://www.instagram.com/stitch.coffee.japan/ Also, find Stitch Coffee on China's Little Red Book/Xiaohongshu App. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 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