This is the first episode of a five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Map It Forward founder, Lee Safar.Our guest for this series is Coffee Producer, Mark Bolliger from Finca Rosenheim in Peru and in this series, Mark and Lee will be exploring "The Reality of Being a Coffee Producer Today" (from Mark's perspective)In this episode of the Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, Mark and Lee delve into the nuances and challenges faced by coffee producers today. Mark shares insights into his farm's operations, the evolving demands of the coffee market, and the impact on producers trying to adapt to these changes. The conversation highlights the confusion and complexities in producing specialty coffee, the influence of market trends, and the challenges of balancing traditional practices with innovation. This episode sets the stage for an ongoing conversation about the dynamics of the coffee production industry, emphasizing the importance of understanding and communication between producers and the broader market.00:00 Intro01:54 Introducing Mark Bolliger: A Privileged Coffee Producer's Perspective03:58 The Complex Reality of Modern Coffee Production04:47 Navigating Market Demands: The Producer's Dilemma07:34 The Struggle with Specialty Coffee and Market Trends12:36 The Challenges of Selling Coffee in Today's Market15:59 The Emotional Toll of Unsold Coffee21:20 Closing Thoughts and Next Episode TeaserConnect with Mark Bolliger and Finca Rosenheim here:https://www.instagram.com/fincarosenheim/https://en.fincarosenheim.com/ •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 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 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••?Support this podcast, watch this episode without sponsor messages by becoming a paid member of this youtube channel or joining our community on our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/mapitforward ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••? Looking for a consultant for your coffee business? Contact us here: https://mapitforward.coffee/consulting ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••? Want to become a coffee consultant? Start your learning journey here: https://mapitforward.coffee/workshops••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••? Check out the audio version of our podcast here:Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3LgSXio Spotify: https://spoti.fi/34ILPus Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/34mzcVV Stitcher: https://bit.ly/3J2sOSg ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••? Watch the podcast on Youtube: https://bit.ly/3ouyFYW ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Connect with us:? email: support @ mapitforward.org? Website https://mapitforward.coffee/contact ? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffee/ ? Join our mailing list: https://mapitforward.coffee/mailinglist ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••