Unfiltered Grounds: conversations with Martin Mayorga and Bartholomew Jones

The Importance of Focus

Welcome to the 6th episode of Unfiltered Geounds! In this conversation, Bartholomew Jones and Martin Mayorga discuss the importance of focus as a top priority in 2024. They emphasize the need to define success based on personal values and measure it accordingly. They also highlight the role of mentors in recognizing mistakes and learning from them.  The conversation explores the significance of differentiation and staying true to one's unique strengths and vision. They discuss the challenges of industry trends and the importance of ignoring distractions to maintain focus.  The conversation concludes with insights on reflection, granular planning, and the power of shared vision and purpose.

Cultural Nuances Between Roaster and Producer Nations

In the 5th episode of the podcast, Bartholomew and Martin talk about the nuances of doing business across borders and cultures. Some highlights: * The power of empathy (rather than sympathy) * The cultural differences in collaboration * Loyalty and commitment vs potentially limiting, protective mindset To learn more about Mayorga Coffee, visit www.mayorgacoffee.com [http://www.mayorgacoffee.com] or email Martin@MayorgaCoffee.com To learn more about Cxffeeblack, visit www.CxffeeBlack.com [http://www.CxffeeBlack.com] or email Bartholomew@Cxffeeblack.com

The Winding Road to Creating Wealth

In this 4th episode, Martin and Bartholomew talk about the journey of starting and building a business with the goal of creating wealth. For family, for staff, for the community, etc. We hear about: * Martin's perspective of how we allocated his time and created value differently between his 20s, 30s and 40s * The importance of INVESTING over spending for the purpose of creating long term wealth * The importance of building and PROTECTING cashflow * Why Martin decided that owning real estate was an important goal * Seeing the potential in your first ever opportunity to buy real estate * Different perspectives on the pros and cons of taking equity investments * How our upbringing and background impacts our path in value creation * Loving the process--despite how hard it is To learn more about Mayorga Coffee, visit www.MayorgaCoffee.com [https://www.MayorgaCoffee.com] or email Martin at Martin@MayorgaCoffee.com To learn more about Cxffeeblack, visit www.Cxffeeblack.com [https://www.Cxffeeblack.com] or email Bartholomew at Bartholomew@CxffeeBlack.com

The Importance of Having a Business Model...and more

In episode 3 of the podcast, Martin and Bartholomew do their best to focus on the concept of building and operating a business within a structured model--while talking about a lot of other things :) * Reflecting on feedback from the first two episodes * The importance of building a business model * Knowing your true points of differentiation as a brand * Understanding the different needs/priorities by customer category * The perception that authentically ethnic products aren't specialty quality * Having your values tested as you run into business challenges * Turning challenges into opportunities Feel free to send either of us feedback. You can email martin at Martin@MayorgaCoffee.com or Bartholomew at Bartholomew@Cxffeeblack.com. Learn more about Mayorga Coffee at MayorgaCoffee.com [https://www.mayorgacoffee.com] and Cxffeeblack at Cxffeeblack.com [https://Cxffeeblack.com]

The Realities of Running an Impact-Focused Business

Martin Mayorga of Mayorga Coffee [https://www.mayorgacoffee.com] and Bartholomew Jones of Cxffeeblack [https://www.cxffeeblack.com] sit down for their 2nd episode of the Unfiltered Grounds podcast to have another open and honest conversation. Including: * Martin re-caps his experience and thoughts about Producer & Roaster Forum in Medellin * Good Coffee Fest in Memphis * Making a real impact vs marketing and storytelling * The coffee industry putting the responsibility for doing the right thing onto consumers * How systemic processes are used to consolidate opportunity  * The challenges of building a business that genuinely cares and wants to make a positive change * Celebrating the additional diversity in the coffee industry over the past five years * The realities of entrepreneurship  * The most important leadership role: parenting