This week we chat with one of our long-time Wholesale Partners Fishhook Marketing Agency, specifically their leader in Business Development, Shayla Kenworthy. We discuss the importance of understanding your customers as well as leading a team through the transition. If you would like to learn more about Fishhook, check them out here. If you want to learn more about Indie Coffee Roasters, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter. 

Coffee, Unleashed

Gone Fishin' feat. Shayla of Fishhook

This week we sit down with Taylor Walburg from Michigan. Taylor is a long-time listener of the podcast and it is the first time we have had the opportunity to chat with an exclusive listener on our podcast. We are excited to talk about leadership tactics that can be learned from a typical 9-5 job as well as what it takes to start a coffee roasting company from the humble beginnings of a popcorn popper. Taylor also runs a podcast of his own called Connected Up where he and his father share important life lessons that can only be uncovered by a father and son duo. If you would like to learn more about Indie Coffee Roasters make sure and follow along on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram as well as email us with any questions you might have at hello@indiecoffeeroasters.com and you might just be our next guest on a future episode. 

Who's Listening? feat. Taylor Walburg

This week we chat with Chris Deferio of the Keys to the Shop Podcast. We discuss the importance of continuing sharing knowledge with those in our industry, leading those around us to continue to be better at what they do, and understanding your role as a manager, business owner or leader. If you would like to learn more about Indie Coffee Roasters, make sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter. If you have any questions for us, email us at hello@indiecoffeeroasters.com. 

Unlocking the Keys to the Shop feat. Chris Deferio (Keys to the Shop Podcast)

This week we talk with one of our very own Kathryn Walpole. She has been on staff with us for the past 9 months and is our youngest ever Top Dog recipient. We discuss the importance of running toward your passions no matter what they are or how old you are. Kathryn is a world traveler, creative, barista, photographer, amongst many other things. If you would like to learn more about her, check out her photos here & her Instagram here. If you would like to stay up to date on all things Indie Coffee Roasters, follow us Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter. 

Our Youngest Ever Top Dog

This week we chat with @roasterjoe or Joe Marrocco of Mill City Roasters. He has spent many years in the coffee industry both as a roaster, working with importers and most recently working with Mill City Roasters. He has been a part of the Roaster's Guild and the SCA, but most of all is passionate about great coffee. We discuss the importance of the marriage between technology and your business as well as the importance of finding your niche in an already crowded market. If you would like to hear more from Joe make sure to follow him on Instagram & Twitter as well as if you would like to learn more about Mill City Roasters, check out the link.  Don't forget to follow Indie Coffee Roasters on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter for the most up to date happenings. If you have any specific questions for us make sure to email us at hello@indiecoffeeroasters.com. 

Automation is a Myth feat. Joe Marrocco

This week we had the opportunity to speak with Steve of Prima Coffee in Louisville, KY. We discuss the importance of understanding the industry you are a part of as well as creating meaningful digital content that will relate to your customer base. If you would like to learn more about what Prima Coffee can offer as well as follow along with all they are doing, Check them out on Youtube & their Website. If you would like to learn more about Indie Coffee Roasters, make sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram. 

Content is King feat. Steve Rinehart (Prima Coffee)

This week we chat with our good friend Taylor Wallace of Cropster. We learn the importance of continually finetuning your craft. We also chat about the importance of using technology to grow your company. If you would like to learn more about Cropster, click here. If you would like to learn more about Indie Coffee Roasters, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram.

Revenge of the Nerds feat. Taylor Wallace (Cropster)

This week we chat w/ Dean Kallivrousis of Ally Coffee. He is a seasoned coffee professional, a Q Grader, Coffee Competitor, & overall cool dude. We chat about the importance of transparency in the buyer process no matter the industry. We are always honored to chat together and learn more about the coffee world. If you would like to learn more about Ally Coffee click here. If you would like to learn more about Indie Coffee Roasters, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. 

Coffee isn't Always What it Seems feat. Dean (Ally Coffee)

This week, we get an update from one of our beloved regular customers at Indie Coffee Roasters, Tru Hoang. He has been a customer of ours since the beginning. He is a business master, a tech genius and an avid collector of stickers. We chat about the importance of expanding your business network as well as being a part of the cafe culture from a customer's perspective. If you would like to chat with Tru, join him at our Carmel location every day of the week. If you would like to learn more about Indie Coffee Roasters, make sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter. If you have any specific questions for us email us at hello@indiecoffeeroasters.com. 

We Mean Business feat. Tru Hoang

This week we sit down with Ryan Hoban of Pilcrow Coffee in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. They have recently been crowned Best Espresso at Coffee Fest Indianapolis and have been serving Coffee & Nitro Cold Brew to the Milwaukee area for the past 3 years. We chat about the importance of finding your niche as well as building a business that will thrive. If you would like to learn more about Pilcrow Coffee, check them out here. Also, don't forget to follow Indie Coffee Roasters on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter for all recent updates and email us at hello@indiecoffeeroasters.com for any questions. 

Wisconsin State of Mind feat. Ryan Hoban, Pilcrow Coffee

This week we chat with Rachel of Cold Brew Chick. She is passionate about Cold Brew and nothing else :) We discuss the importance of cold brew coffee when it comes to health as well as overall taste. If you would like to learn more about Cold Brew Chick, make sure and check out her blog, Instagram, & Youtube Channel. If you would like to ask a question to be discussed on a future episode email us here and don't forget to follow Indie Coffee Roasters on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter. 

Cold is the New Brew feat. Cold Brew Chick

This week we chat with Erika Lowery from the team at Coffee Fest. We chat about the importance of attending this year's Festival that takes place in Indianapolis as well as the importance of building the coffee community. We dive deep into how to navigate Coffee Fest if it is your first time attending as well as how to get the most out of it. If you would like to learn more about Coffee Fest or register, click here. If you would like to learn more about Indie Coffee Roasters email us at hello@indiecoffeeroasters.com or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. 

Coffee Fest, Coming to Indy

This week we sit down with our Assistant Manager of our Carmel Location, Bri Wozniak. We dive deep into Bri's coffee journey as well as what brought her to Indie Coffee Roasters. We chat about the importance of building a team and building up your infrastructure for success. If you have any questions for us, feel free to email us at hello@indiecoffeeroasters.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram for all of the updates and things happening here. 

What it Takes to be Top Dog

This special episode we had an opportunity to chat w/ the team at Techstiller's Podcast as they launch their episodes. We chat about the importance of systems as well as using technology in the coffee/retail space. We have a great time dissecting business strategy and the growing pains of opening a new business. If you have any questions please reach out to us at hello@indiecoffeeroasters.com Don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. 

ICR & Techstillers Unite

This week we chat about Events and everything that goes into selecting what events to do. We discuss our involvements in events with our Strategic Partners including hosting League Lattes as well as our 2019 Summer Farmer's Markets at Carmel, Fishers, & Zionsville. We also discuss the importance of intentionally when choosing events that you are going to be a part of and what it takes to be apart of events outside of your normal day to day. If you would like to follow along make sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter and our blog at www.indiecoffeeroasters.com. If you have any specific questions for us, email us here.