Coffee, Unleashed

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.

This week we chat about the importance of celebrating the wins in your business, no matter how big or small they may seem. We highlight how it can sometimes feel awkward to do, but how important it is. We give you practical steps to do so and how to specifically do this with your team. If you would like to follow along with us make sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter as well as check out our blog at www.indiecoffeeroasters.com. If you have any questions for us email us here. 

This week we sit down with Rich Futrell of Genuine Origin Coffee who is our green coffee importer. Rich has been in the coffee industry for a few decades in different roles, but most recently he works with roasters like us to cultivate the best coffee the world has to offer. We discuss the importance of understanding the current coffee farmer climate as well as the epidemic that is taking place in coffee producing countries. If you would like to learn more about Genuine Origin, check out their website. Also, make sure to stay connected with Indie Coffee Roasters on Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter. If you have any questions email us at hello@indiecoffeeroasters.com. 

This week we sit down with our Carmel Store Manager, Jim Dereka. Jim has been with us since we opened our Carmel location starting his time with us part-time and most recently moving into the Store Management position. Jim unpacks the importance of leading by example as well as his process for finding and hiring the right people to fit into the ICR family. If you would like to learn more about Indie Coffee Roasters, make sure to check out Instagram, Facebook, and our Blog. If you have any specific questions email us at hello@indiecoffeeroasters.com. 

This week we chat w/ a former Team Member and good friend of ours, Ian Misiak. Ian is a Digital Marketing wizard from Element Three. He shares with us the importance of understanding who you are and how that is being perceived digitally. You will find some practical steps to take when it comes to making a quality impression online. If you would like to learn more about Indie Coffee Roasters, check out Instagram & Facebook. If you have any questions for us email us here. 

This week we chat with our very own Co-Owner and Director of Brand/Marketing, Jenny Tod. We dive deep into topics about promoting an existing brand, how to build an organic social media following, and diversify your efforts. Jenny helps you fight through the noise and crack the code to a professional and successful marketing strategy. If you wanna connect with Jenny, check out her Instagram, as well as her website. If you have any specific questions for us email us here or if follow us on Instagram, here. Thanks for listening and enjoy your coffee, unleashed.

Today we talk about the importance of building strong relationships with you Wholesale Partners. We speak specifically with our Wholesale Manager, Josiah Grady, and he touches on the importance of not only fulfilling orders but building relationships in the process. He also touches on productivity and a proper schedule being vital to creating the margin for relationship building in a wholesale production environment.  If you are interested in learning more about how you can partner with use click here, or if you would like to follow along with all things Indie Coffee Roasters check out our Instagram, Facebook, or our Blog. Thanks for listening and always enjoy your Coffee, Unleashed.

This week our Co-Owner, Alec Tod, chats about the importance of understanding productivity. There are countless apps, programs, etc. but many of which don't help with productivity, but can actually limit it. It is important to remember that in order to be productive you sometimes have to take things away.  If you have any questions for the team at Indie Coffee Roasters, make sure to check out our Instagram or Facebook. Also, if you have any potential topics or would like to be featured on the podcast, email us at hello@indiecoffeeroasters.com. 

This week we chat with the Hoosier Queen herself, Korie Pickett. Korie is an artist, maker, and barista and she is a huge part of the ICR Family. We discuss the importance of starting the conversation when it comes to cultural, racial, gender, & gender identity. Korie believes that giving everyone a voice and an opportunity to speak is the key to making true change happen. If you would like to hear more from Korie follow her on Instagram. For updates follow us on Instagram or if you would like your questions answered email us at hello@indiecoffeeroasters.com.

This week we chat with our Co-Owner & Director of Retail, Diane McAndrews. Diane has a passion for people and serving people well. We discuss the importance of understanding your customers on a real level and serving them at the highest ability. If you have any questions for us email us at hello@indiecoffeeroasters.com . Also, follow us on Instagram & Facebook for all the latest details. 

This week we chat with Skylar of Circle City Kombucha, who is a wholesale vendor and great friend of ours at Indie Coffee Roasters. We discuss the importance of creating a sustainable process and creating a product that brings value to people's lives. Skylar shares some details about Kombucha and what it looks like to brew kombucha at a large scale.  If you would like to learn more about Circle City Kombucha make sure and follow them on Instagram @feelgoodsoda and check out their website here . If you have any questions for us or would like to have your topic featured on a future episode, email us here.

This week we chat with Jake Mix, our Sales Representative at Fellow Products in San Francisco. Fellow Products has been a partner of ours since the beginning and they manufacture and develop the best coffee brewing, storage, and serving products in the world. Today we chat about the importance of building relationships with your customers and not being afraid to take feedback. We also dive into some of the new products that Fellow is offering in 2019 as well as how ICR has partnered with them. If you have any questions for us email us at hello@indiecoffeeroasters.com & if you would like to learn more about Fellow Products check out www.fellowproducts.com. 

This week our Co-Owner & Director of Coffee, Alec Tod, chat about 2018. All of the highlights from the 1st year at our first Retail space in Carmel, IN as well as the launching of our Wholesale Partner program. Specifically shoutouts all of our wholesale partners.  He reminds us in this episode about the importance of healthy competition as well as building a coffee culture that is centered around friendship and learning together, not friction or tension. For any more details regarding anything that was shared in this episode email us at hello@indiecoffeeroasters.com and follow along with us on our coffee journey on Instagram @indiecoffeeroasters & on Facebook by clicking here. 

This week we chat with our good friend Matt Dooley. Matt is a former NFL player & IU Hoosier, & a huge Cold Brew coffee fan. He is married to his wonderful wife Jordan Lee Dooley and father to a full crew of chickens. He and his wife are wonderful friends and regulars at our Carmel Location and we had the honor to chat with him about finding a home in coffee shops around the world. We dive deep into the importance of celebrating the win and supporting your favorite local businesses. If you wanna learn more about Matt & Jordan's ministry check out @shepodcast & @soulscripts. If you wanna learn more about Indie Coffee Roasters check out our blog, instagram, & online store.

This week we chat with our friend Brooke Vosler. He is a salesmen by trade and a coffee drinker at heart. We discuss the importance of using relational sales in your sales tactic. Sales doesn't have to be scary and Brooke helps to reveal why. If you would like to have your questions answered, email us at hello@indiecoffeeroasters.com.   

This week we sit down with one of our longtime "Regulars" Dwayne Gibbs of The District Church. We chat about the importance of taking care of yourself as a Business Owner, Leader, Parent, & Partner. Burn out runs rampant in our industry and it is important to not only recognize that, but embrace it. If you would like to learn more about Indie Coffee Roasters and all we have to offer email us at hello@indiecoffeeroasters.com. 

On Today's Episode we chat with James Harper, the man behind the Filter Stories Podcast. We also have the opportunity to speak with Raymond who was featured on the most recent episode of Filter Stories. We dive into the world of coffee and how important it is to share the stories of those around us. James reminds us of how important it is to learn who your barista's are and who your customers are, by asking the basic question of "What's your story?". Make sure and check out @filterstoriespodcast on Instagram and subscribe to their podcast for the latest updates.  For all the latest updates on Indie Coffee Roasters make sure and check us out on Instagram @indiecoffeeroasters and www.indiecoffeeroasters.com. 

On Today's Episode our Co-Owner, Alec Tod, sits down w/ Troy Frazer of Cooper's Fun Run. They are one of our four strategic partners who we work with on a regular basis. They speak about the importance of finding organizations to partner with that are like-minded and passionate about what they do. Cooper's Fun Run is a monthly running event that takes place at select coffee shops and local businesses around the city. It gives people the opportunity to run 3.1 mile track and end the event with fresh brewed coffee and pastries. To learn more about Cooper's Fun Run or to sign up for the next event, make sure and follow them on Instagram @coopersfunrun To learn more about Indie Coffee Roasters or to purchase some great merchandise or coffee check out www.indiecoffeeroasters.com.   

Today our Co-Owner & Director of Coffee, Alec Tod, talks about the importance of staff appreciation. He dives into practical ways to take care of your team so that they can take care of your customers. If you would like to be featured on the podcast or your questions to be answered on a new episode, email us at info@indiecoffeeroasters.com. For updates, follow us on Facebook & Instagram. Always remember to enjoy your Coffee, Unleashed.

This episode we chat with Conner Rodeman from the Well Coffeehouse in Fishers about the importance of collaboration. Our host, Alec Tod, discusses the importance of reaching out and tackling this coffee world together. If you are in the Indiana area and are a coffee professionals email us at info@indiecoffeeroasters.com to get an invite to our Slack Channel - Hoosier Coffee Pros. For all this Indie Coffee Roasters, make sure and follow us on Instagram and Facebook. Subscribe for weekly episodes about coffee, business, and much more.

Today we chat w/ Grace Carver, Retail Manager at Indie Coffee Roasters - Carmel, & Grace Lawson, Coffee Team Leader at Indie Coffee Roasters - Carmel. We discuss the importance of continued learning and education in business. We also discuss Indie Coffee Roasters University, which will be launching April 2018. If you want to connect w/ Grace Carver follow her on Instagram & Grace Lawson follower her on Instagram also. Thanks so much for listening and remember to come visit our first location in the Carmel Arts & Design District.

This week we chat w/ the guys of DRNK CLTR. They are a podcast centered on showcasing amazing companies doing great things in the Indianapolis Area. They know their stuff and know their community in a huge way. We discuss the importance of getting out there and trying new things and for business owners, not letting yourself wait around for your dreams, but instead go for it. Make sure and follow them on Instagram @drnkcltr. Thanks again for listening and make sure and join us at our new location in Carmel, IN. If you would like to be featured on the next episode or have questions to share, email us at info@indiecoffeeroasters.com.

Today, our Co-Owner and Director of Coffee, Alec Tod, dissects the first week of sales and business. He dives deeper into the importance of a systems being set in place in order to succeed. If you would like to learn more about Indie Coffee Roasters, visit us at our Carmel Location Tuesday - Thursday 7am - 6pm & Friday - Saturday 7am - 9pm or visit us at www.indiecoffeeroasters.com. For the most up to date info and details about the happenings at ICR, check out Instagram & Facebook. Thanks so much for listening and always enjoy your Coffee, Unleashed.

We take a look back at 2017 and all that it brought the Indie Coffee Roasters team. We chat about recommended products, partnerships as well as our big Grand Opening Announcement. Make sure and follow along to our Instagram and Facebookf or more details surrounding our big day as well as all the new and exciting things we have planned for 2018. If you would like to ask a question make sure and email us at info@indiecoffeeroasters.com. Remember to always enjoy your Coffee, Unleashed.

We sit down to chat about brand development and marketing with our director of Brand and Marketing Jenny Tod. She is a Co-Owner of Indie Coffee Roasters as well as a wife, mom, and design lead at Lessonly. She also owns a design company called Jenny Tod Creative where she does brand/design work for hundreds of clients. If you would like to learn more follow here on instagram - @jennymtod & on dribbble. Remember to follow all of our progress for our first location on facebook, instagram, & here on our podcast. Look forward to seeing you soon.

Today, Alec speaks with a good friend, Connor Rodeman of The Well Coffeehouse. They speak about latte art, the importance of creating an environment of education for your business, & leaving room for growth and development for your staff. They also touch on an upcoming event called the Crosstown Throwdown that will feature the staff of the Well Coffeehouse vs. the staff of Indie Coffee Roasters. More information about this event is to come. If you are interested in following along on Connor's coffee journey, follow him on Instagram @iamconn.r or @wellcoffeehousefishers . Also follow along in our journey on Instagram @indiecoffeeroasters or order some coffee & merch at www.indiecoffeeroasters.com/order. Thanks so much for listening & Happy Brewing.

Listen as we chat about the coffee world around us. We give a recap about the Smalltown Throwdown at Abbey Coffee Co (@theabbeycoffeeco) and The League of Lattes (@leagueoflattes) here in Indianapolis. Our Co-Owner & Director of Coffee Alec Tod, discusses our core value of "We Educate" and why education and connecting with the coffee world around us. We also discuss new updates for Indie Coffee Roasters and what's to come. Follow us on social media @indiecoffeeroasters and check out www.indiecoffeeroasters.com for more information about our newest adventures.

Listen as we chat with Scott of Indianapolis Coffee Guide about local coffee in the Indianapolis area. He leads an Instagram account that focuses on local coffee shops in Indiana as well as a mobile app on iOS that allows you to research menus, hours, coffee offerings, & driving directions to each of the coffee shops. He is leading the way in the coffee guide world in Indianapolis. Follow us on social media @indiecoffeeroasters & follow Scott @indianapoliscoffee and check out www.indiecoffeeroasters.com for more information about our newest adventures.

Listen as we celebrate National Coffee Day and tell the story of Indie Coffee Roasters. Our Director of Coffee & Co-Owner, Alec Tod talks about why coffee is so much more than coffee to him. Follow us on social media @indiecoffeeroasters & check out www.indiecoffeeroasters.com for more information about our newest adventures.