Food + Beverage Therapy Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:45:59 -0400 https://fnbtherapy.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 Food + Beverage Therapy yes dd054232-ad87-5ea8-9276-c8ef76ce582e Jake Leonti episodic false Interviews and talks about leadership, entrepreneurship and innovation in the world of coffee. Learn from experts, CEOs and leaders in the coffee industry on how they challenge themselves, continue to grow, innovate and reinvent the landscape that makes up the business I love, coffee. Jake Leonti is a coffee consultant / coffee business expert and entrepreneur that has worked at every step of the value chain over a twenty+ year career. Jake shares insights, tips and mantras to help you along your coffee journey. A potpourri of food and beverage salves. Listen to learn about coffee, the people who make it and the business that drives us. 

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Jake Leonti https://storage.buzzsprout.com/6z0gc0p3d9ijjtx6oodcrjrlasv6?.jpg Food + Beverage Therapy Jake Leonti Andi Trindle Mersch Bill Murray: Advocating Coffee Bill Murray: Advocating Coffee Bill Murray, President and CEO at the National Coffee Association, is a serious advocate for the coffee industry. The NCA does the talking where coffee cannot. They defend coffee's rights to be made and served throughout the US.



In our conversation Mr. Murray and I discuss the upcoming EU deforestation regulations and how they will affect the coffee industry. We also touch-on keeping coffee off the California cancer list and what challenges our industry may face in the future. We explore growing a community and the upcoming NCA Convention this coming March in Nashville! 



Enjoy! 

]]> Bill Murray, President and CEO at the National Coffee Association, is a serious advocate for the coffee industry. The NCA does the talking where coffee cannot. They defend coffee's rights to be made and served throughout the US.



In our conversation Mr. Murray and I discuss the upcoming EU deforestation regulations and how they will affect the coffee industry. We also touch-on keeping coffee off the California cancer list and what challenges our industry may face in the future. We explore growing a community and the upcoming NCA Convention this coming March in Nashville! 



Enjoy! 

]]> Jake Leonti Buzzsprout-14293689 Thu, 11 Jan 2024 16:00:00 -0500 3948 2 2 full false Revolution with Sahra Nguyen of Nguyen Coffee Supply Revolution with Sahra Nguyen of Nguyen Coffee Supply Sahra Nguyen is the Founder and CEO of Nguyen Coffee Supply and she has been starting a revolution in the coffee industry by rallying the nation behind Vietnamese coffee and the expanding our flavor lexicon to make room for the unique qualities of Robusta.

In the conversation we discuss Sahra's entrepreneurial journey, how she got into coffee and why it makes perfect sense with her background in media and social justice. We also talk about Robusta and how it is growing in acceptance and enjoyment.

We had a great time talking and I hope you enjoy.
Check out some of Nguyen Coffee Supply RTD coffee products nationwide at Whole Foods or go to their site:
https://nguyencoffeesupply.com/
 

]]> Sahra Nguyen is the Founder and CEO of Nguyen Coffee Supply and she has been starting a revolution in the coffee industry by rallying the nation behind Vietnamese coffee and the expanding our flavor lexicon to make room for the unique qualities of Robusta.

In the conversation we discuss Sahra's entrepreneurial journey, how she got into coffee and why it makes perfect sense with her background in media and social justice. We also talk about Robusta and how it is growing in acceptance and enjoyment.

We had a great time talking and I hope you enjoy.
Check out some of Nguyen Coffee Supply RTD coffee products nationwide at Whole Foods or go to their site:
https://nguyencoffeesupply.com/
 

]]> Jake Leonti Buzzsprout-14126272 Mon, 11 Dec 2023 10:00:00 -0500 3487 2 1 full false Laird Hamilton: Fully Functional Laird Hamilton: Fully Functional  LAIRD HAMILTON is a Waterman, Big Wave Surfer and Co-Founder of Laird Superfood, a functional ingredient company dedicated to support high performance, healthy and gratitude. Laird is often recognized as the greatest surfer of all time though he has never competed. He has, however, continuously innovated within the sport his entire life.
Laird brings that spirit of innovation of the coffee sector. We talk about his relationship with coffee, why Superfood is important to him and how they have been able to grow the company at an incredible pace. 


#coffee #functionalingredients #functionalbeverage #products #coffeeproducts #lairdhamilton #lairdsuperfood #surfing #bigwavesurfing #highperformance

]]>  LAIRD HAMILTON is a Waterman, Big Wave Surfer and Co-Founder of Laird Superfood, a functional ingredient company dedicated to support high performance, healthy and gratitude. Laird is often recognized as the greatest surfer of all time though he has never competed. He has, however, continuously innovated within the sport his entire life.
Laird brings that spirit of innovation of the coffee sector. We talk about his relationship with coffee, why Superfood is important to him and how they have been able to grow the company at an incredible pace. 


#coffee #functionalingredients #functionalbeverage #products #coffeeproducts #lairdhamilton #lairdsuperfood #surfing #bigwavesurfing #highperformance

]]> Jake Leonti Buzzsprout-13576590 Tue, 12 Sep 2023 09:00:00 -0400 4620 1 21 full true Giving Back with Jeanine Niyonzima-Aroian Giving Back with Jeanine Niyonzima-Aroian Jeanine Niyonzima-Aroian is the Founder of JNP Coffee, a green importing company driven to support farmers from Burundi. Jeanine is a friend, an entrepreneur and a leader in the coffee industry. In this episode Jeanine shares her story on how she ended up in the coffee industry and why she cares so deeply about her purpose that she is willing to put everything on the line to see it succeed.

Andi and I chat about female leadership in coffee and why we need more role models.


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]]> Jeanine Niyonzima-Aroian is the Founder of JNP Coffee, a green importing company driven to support farmers from Burundi. Jeanine is a friend, an entrepreneur and a leader in the coffee industry. In this episode Jeanine shares her story on how she ended up in the coffee industry and why she cares so deeply about her purpose that she is willing to put everything on the line to see it succeed.

Andi and I chat about female leadership in coffee and why we need more role models.


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]]> Jake Leonti Buzzsprout-13450533 Tue, 22 Aug 2023 11:00:00 -0400 4947 1 20 full false George Howell: Evolving Specialty Coffee George Howell: Evolving Specialty Coffee George Howell has always been curious about coffee, a champion of the farmer and an advocate for exceptional taste. After selling a successful coffee chain, co-founding Cup of Excellence and establishing another successful coffee brand - George Howell Coffee - George and I take a moment to talk about Specialty Coffee today and the challenges we face. 
George is a mentor to the industry and I always enjoy our conversations and debates. 

Andi Trindle Mersch and I discuss mentors and more in this packed episode. Enjoy! 

#coffee #coffeeroasters #sustainability #coffeebusiness #coffeeshop #culture #wine #innovation #entrepreneurship #entrepreneurs 

]]> George Howell has always been curious about coffee, a champion of the farmer and an advocate for exceptional taste. After selling a successful coffee chain, co-founding Cup of Excellence and establishing another successful coffee brand - George Howell Coffee - George and I take a moment to talk about Specialty Coffee today and the challenges we face. 
George is a mentor to the industry and I always enjoy our conversations and debates. 

Andi Trindle Mersch and I discuss mentors and more in this packed episode. Enjoy! 

#coffee #coffeeroasters #sustainability #coffeebusiness #coffeeshop #culture #wine #innovation #entrepreneurship #entrepreneurs 

]]> Jake Leonti Buzzsprout-13369175 Tue, 08 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0400 4529 1 19 full false Martin Mayorga on Listening Martin Mayorga on Listening Martin Mayorga is the Founder and CEO of Mayorga Coffee which he started in 1997.  Since then the business has grown exponentially and has fanned out to include Organic chia and black beans always with the mission to eliminate systemic poverty in Latin America.
We discuss learning from failure, leadership and purpose in this long yet focused conversation. 

Andi and I also talk about the importance of listening and the opposing views on Organic coffee production verses food production.

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]]> Martin Mayorga is the Founder and CEO of Mayorga Coffee which he started in 1997.  Since then the business has grown exponentially and has fanned out to include Organic chia and black beans always with the mission to eliminate systemic poverty in Latin America.
We discuss learning from failure, leadership and purpose in this long yet focused conversation. 

Andi and I also talk about the importance of listening and the opposing views on Organic coffee production verses food production.

F+B Therapy
F+B Channel
Cafe Guru 

]]> Jake Leonti Buzzsprout-13277785 Mon, 24 Jul 2023 15:00:00 -0400 4562 1 18 full false Helen Russell Advocates for the Union of Wholesale and Retail Helen Russell Advocates for the Union of Wholesale and Retail Helen Russell is the Co-Founder and Executive Chair at Equator Coffee in San Rafael, CA and she has a lot to say about the symbiotic relationship between Wholesale and Retail in the coffee business.
Helen also has a lot to say about the value of people, product and process and how to use this as a force for good as Equator has done through its commitment to the B Corp certification.

Equator Coffee was founded in 1995, around the exact time Intelligentsia, Counter Culture and La Colombe were all founded as the beginning of what would become the 3rd Wave of coffee.  Listen to Helen share their story and how Equator has been a leader in conscious capitalism and continuous to grow with people and planet in mind.

This episode also features, for the first time, my new co-host: Andi Trindle Mersch!
Andi has been working in the coffee trade for over thirty  years and is currently the VP Coffee Operations and Sustainability at Philz Coffee.
Andi is also a Board Member - Coffee Coalition for Racial Equity.

]]> Helen Russell is the Co-Founder and Executive Chair at Equator Coffee in San Rafael, CA and she has a lot to say about the symbiotic relationship between Wholesale and Retail in the coffee business.
Helen also has a lot to say about the value of people, product and process and how to use this as a force for good as Equator has done through its commitment to the B Corp certification.

Equator Coffee was founded in 1995, around the exact time Intelligentsia, Counter Culture and La Colombe were all founded as the beginning of what would become the 3rd Wave of coffee.  Listen to Helen share their story and how Equator has been a leader in conscious capitalism and continuous to grow with people and planet in mind.

This episode also features, for the first time, my new co-host: Andi Trindle Mersch!
Andi has been working in the coffee trade for over thirty  years and is currently the VP Coffee Operations and Sustainability at Philz Coffee.
Andi is also a Board Member - Coffee Coalition for Racial Equity.

]]> Jake Leonti Buzzsprout-13189013 Sun, 09 Jul 2023 14:00:00 -0400 4590 1 17 full false Jordan Karcher Talks Entrepreneurship, Dogs and Coffee Jordan Karcher Talks Entrepreneurship, Dogs and Coffee Jordan Karcher is the Founder and CEO of Grounds & Hounds, a coffee company dedicated to dogs and animal rescue shelters.  20% of all G&H profits go to benefit these initiatives. 
Jordan shares his story of how he bootstrapped his start-up fresh out of college. Selling his furniture on e-bay to fund the online business is only part of the tale. 

Listen and learn about entrepreneurship and the commitment it takes to succeed even when you are ahead of the curve. 

]]> Jordan Karcher is the Founder and CEO of Grounds & Hounds, a coffee company dedicated to dogs and animal rescue shelters.  20% of all G&H profits go to benefit these initiatives. 
Jordan shares his story of how he bootstrapped his start-up fresh out of college. Selling his furniture on e-bay to fund the online business is only part of the tale. 

Listen and learn about entrepreneurship and the commitment it takes to succeed even when you are ahead of the curve. 

]]> Jake Leonti Buzzsprout-13116661 Tue, 27 Jun 2023 10:00:00 -0400 3815 1 16 full false Bob Fish: Conscious Capitalism with Biggby Coffee Bob Fish: Conscious Capitalism with Biggby Coffee Bob Fish is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Biggby Coffee, a franchise coffee chain started in Lansing, MI in 1995. Biggby is currently up to 358 open locations in 13 states with an ambition to have 1000 locations by 2028.

Mr. Fish shares his transformational journey as an evolving CEO and how personal dissatisfaction turned into a complete overhaul of the companies ethos and how they operate.
Learn how Biggby continues to grow with people, planet and profits in mind.

For more from Bob Fish check out - One Bigg Island in Space
Enjoy! 

]]> Bob Fish is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Biggby Coffee, a franchise coffee chain started in Lansing, MI in 1995. Biggby is currently up to 358 open locations in 13 states with an ambition to have 1000 locations by 2028.

Mr. Fish shares his transformational journey as an evolving CEO and how personal dissatisfaction turned into a complete overhaul of the companies ethos and how they operate.
Learn how Biggby continues to grow with people, planet and profits in mind.

For more from Bob Fish check out - One Bigg Island in Space
Enjoy! 

]]> Jake Leonti Buzzsprout-13031296 Tue, 13 Jun 2023 11:00:00 -0400 2904 1 15 full false 12 Questions with Caroline Bell + Nick Stone 12 Questions with Caroline Bell + Nick Stone 12 Questions is a casual addendum interview where we ask prominent coffee figures 12 personal and personality based questions inspired by the Marcel Prousts and Bernard Pivot questionnaire via James Lipton on Inside the Actors Studio.

Today we are asking Caroline Bell - Co-Founder and Co-Owner of New York legendary coffee roaster - Cafe Grumpy 12 Questions
We are also asking Nick Stone - Founder and CEO of Aussie/NYC brand Bluestone Lane 12 Questions

Learn intimate details and insights into the personalities of some of our industries greatest leaders as they open up about what brings them joy, misery and confusion. 

]]> 12 Questions is a casual addendum interview where we ask prominent coffee figures 12 personal and personality based questions inspired by the Marcel Prousts and Bernard Pivot questionnaire via James Lipton on Inside the Actors Studio.

Today we are asking Caroline Bell - Co-Founder and Co-Owner of New York legendary coffee roaster - Cafe Grumpy 12 Questions
We are also asking Nick Stone - Founder and CEO of Aussie/NYC brand Bluestone Lane 12 Questions

Learn intimate details and insights into the personalities of some of our industries greatest leaders as they open up about what brings them joy, misery and confusion. 

]]> Jake Leonti Buzzsprout-12952811 Wed, 31 May 2023 09:00:00 -0400 1087 1 14 full false CEO Scott Snyder talks about being a Bad Ass CEO Scott Snyder talks about being a Bad Ass Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii is a national coffee franchise with its origins in Hawaii. Today, the brand has grown exponentially under the leadership of CEO Scott Snyder. In this episode we discuss the process of reviving a brand, building Aloha Culture and flourishing in the post-pandemic marketplace. 


]]> Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii is a national coffee franchise with its origins in Hawaii. Today, the brand has grown exponentially under the leadership of CEO Scott Snyder. In this episode we discuss the process of reviving a brand, building Aloha Culture and flourishing in the post-pandemic marketplace. 


]]> Jake Leonti Buzzsprout-12851600 Mon, 15 May 2023 10:00:00 -0400 3854 1 13 full false Jonathan Rubinstein: The Art of Joe Jonathan Rubinstein: The Art of Joe Jonathan Rubinstein is the Founder and CEO of Joe Coffee in New York City. Joe was the avant garde of Specialty coffee in New York opening in 2003 and continuously growing from a single cafe to 22 locations, a roastery and wholesale operation.

I've been a fan of Joe since I first visited their cafes in 2007 and have known Jonathan since around 2010. Watching their rise as they continue to maintain quality has been impressive.
In this episode we talk about the early days of coffee in NYC, growing a company, the launch of "Coldstretto" and the partnership with Danny Meyer and Union Square Hospitality Group. Enjoy! 

]]> Jonathan Rubinstein is the Founder and CEO of Joe Coffee in New York City. Joe was the avant garde of Specialty coffee in New York opening in 2003 and continuously growing from a single cafe to 22 locations, a roastery and wholesale operation.

I've been a fan of Joe since I first visited their cafes in 2007 and have known Jonathan since around 2010. Watching their rise as they continue to maintain quality has been impressive.
In this episode we talk about the early days of coffee in NYC, growing a company, the launch of "Coldstretto" and the partnership with Danny Meyer and Union Square Hospitality Group. Enjoy! 

]]> Jake Leonti Buzzsprout-12768514 Tue, 02 May 2023 10:00:00 -0400 3238 1 12 full false Cup Masters 1 - Ted Strachura and Elika Liftee Cup Masters 1 - Ted Strachura and Elika Liftee Our First edition of CUP MASTERS - a live online cupping event featuring some of the best cuppers in the country cupping interesting coffees and talking about them.

In this episode we have Cup Masters Ted Strachura, Director of Coffee at Equator Coffees with Elika Liftee, Director of Coffee Education at Onyx Coffee Labs cupping coffees from the Democratic Republic of Congo from Mighty Peace Coffee and hosted by Jake Leonti. 

We talk about cupping, palate development, coffee careers and East African flavor profiles. 

]]> Our First edition of CUP MASTERS - a live online cupping event featuring some of the best cuppers in the country cupping interesting coffees and talking about them.

In this episode we have Cup Masters Ted Strachura, Director of Coffee at Equator Coffees with Elika Liftee, Director of Coffee Education at Onyx Coffee Labs cupping coffees from the Democratic Republic of Congo from Mighty Peace Coffee and hosted by Jake Leonti. 

We talk about cupping, palate development, coffee careers and East African flavor profiles. 

]]> Jake Leonti Buzzsprout-12639750 Wed, 12 Apr 2023 17:00:00 -0400 3754 1 11 full false Peter Giuliano Talks Inclusive Cupping Peter Giuliano Talks Inclusive Cupping Peter Giuliano has working in coffee for over thirty years. You may know him best as the former co-owner of Counter Culture Coffee or from his work with the SCA. Today Peter is the Managing Director of the Coffee Science Foundation. 

Jake and Peter discuss adding value to the supply chain, promoting diversity in coffee culture and what's trending in coffee today. Join us as we discuss the future of coffee today. 

]]> Peter Giuliano has working in coffee for over thirty years. You may know him best as the former co-owner of Counter Culture Coffee or from his work with the SCA. Today Peter is the Managing Director of the Coffee Science Foundation. 

Jake and Peter discuss adding value to the supply chain, promoting diversity in coffee culture and what's trending in coffee today. Join us as we discuss the future of coffee today. 

]]> Jake Leonti Buzzsprout-12580311 Mon, 03 Apr 2023 15:00:00 -0400 3550 1 10 full true Franchising From the Ground Up with CEO Brandon Knudsen Franchising From the Ground Up with CEO Brandon Knudsen Brandon Knudsen and his wife Camrin Knudsen co-founded Ziggi's Coffee on a shoe string budget and a lot of sweat equity. It took years to build a second location and seven years to break even. Today Ziggi's Coffee has 70 locations nationwide with 120 in development. 
Listen to how they build the business from the ground up and became one of the top ranked franchisors in the US. 

We discuss leadership, entrepreneurship, location selection, systems and training. 

]]> Brandon Knudsen and his wife Camrin Knudsen co-founded Ziggi's Coffee on a shoe string budget and a lot of sweat equity. It took years to build a second location and seven years to break even. Today Ziggi's Coffee has 70 locations nationwide with 120 in development. 
Listen to how they build the business from the ground up and became one of the top ranked franchisors in the US. 

We discuss leadership, entrepreneurship, location selection, systems and training. 

]]> Jake Leonti Buzzsprout-12488936 Tue, 21 Mar 2023 17:00:00 -0400 2575 1 9 full false Luke Schneider, CEO Fire Department Coffee Luke Schneider, CEO Fire Department Coffee Luke Schneider is a Navy vet, Firefighter and CEO of Fire Department Coffee, a company he launched while working at the fire department.
Listen to Luke's inspirational story of how he created this quickly growing company and why it continues to be a success.

Jake and Luke talk about leadership skills, building a brand and creating loyalty within the company and with customers.

To hear more podcasts, learn about upcoming events or talk coffee... go to Food + Beverage Therapy - fnbtherapy.com 

]]> Luke Schneider is a Navy vet, Firefighter and CEO of Fire Department Coffee, a company he launched while working at the fire department.
Listen to Luke's inspirational story of how he created this quickly growing company and why it continues to be a success.

Jake and Luke talk about leadership skills, building a brand and creating loyalty within the company and with customers.

To hear more podcasts, learn about upcoming events or talk coffee... go to Food + Beverage Therapy - fnbtherapy.com 

]]> Jake Leonti Buzzsprout-12370005 Mon, 06 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500 2842 1 8 full false The LA Coffee Scene with Kyle Glanville of GGET The LA Coffee Scene with Kyle Glanville of GGET Former US Barista Champion and CEO / Co-Founder of Go Get 'Em Tiger, Kyle Glanville talks about bringing Specialty coffee to Los Angeles, running GGET and what's next for the innovative LA Coffee chain.

I had moved to LA in 2003 and was working at Groundwork Coffee and couple years later Kyle Glanville would arrive and with him came Intelligentsia and their premier cafe in Los Feliz. It was an exciting time in coffee and it was all happening on the West coast.

Now in 2023 we reflect on the 3rd wave in LA and where it has pushed us since then.

To learn more about cafes and how to open and run one of your own, check out Cafe Guru

]]> Former US Barista Champion and CEO / Co-Founder of Go Get 'Em Tiger, Kyle Glanville talks about bringing Specialty coffee to Los Angeles, running GGET and what's next for the innovative LA Coffee chain.

I had moved to LA in 2003 and was working at Groundwork Coffee and couple years later Kyle Glanville would arrive and with him came Intelligentsia and their premier cafe in Los Feliz. It was an exciting time in coffee and it was all happening on the West coast.

Now in 2023 we reflect on the 3rd wave in LA and where it has pushed us since then.

To learn more about cafes and how to open and run one of your own, check out Cafe Guru

]]> Jake Leonti Buzzsprout-12292406 Mon, 20 Feb 2023 17:00:00 -0500 1802 1 7 full false State of the Industry with Andi Trindle Mersch State of the Industry with Andi Trindle Mersch Andi C. Trindle Mersch, VP of Coffee Operations and Sustainability at Philz Coffee in San Francisco, CA discusses the year 2022 in review and hypothesizes what comes next in 2023. Some topics include the ups and downs of green coffee prices, the war in Ethiopia, automation and social media drink trends. Enjoy! 

]]> Andi C. Trindle Mersch, VP of Coffee Operations and Sustainability at Philz Coffee in San Francisco, CA discusses the year 2022 in review and hypothesizes what comes next in 2023. Some topics include the ups and downs of green coffee prices, the war in Ethiopia, automation and social media drink trends. Enjoy! 

]]> Jake Leonti Buzzsprout-12154293 Tue, 31 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0500 2720 1 6 full false Talking Excellence with Onyx Coffee Lab Talking Excellence with Onyx Coffee Lab Andrea and Jon Allen are the husband and wife duo behind world famous Specialty coffee brand, Onyx Coffee Lab. 
We talk barista competition, ethical sourcing and what it takes to create a globally recognized brand from the Ozarks. 

]]> Andrea and Jon Allen are the husband and wife duo behind world famous Specialty coffee brand, Onyx Coffee Lab. 
We talk barista competition, ethical sourcing and what it takes to create a globally recognized brand from the Ozarks. 

]]> Jake Leonti Buzzsprout-12062650 Tue, 17 Jan 2023 13:00:00 -0500 2226 1 5 full false State of The Industry with Caroline Bell of Café Grumpy State of The Industry with Caroline Bell of Café Grumpy Frost, inflation and multiple wars all have had an impact on our global industry, coffee. Join Caroline Bell from New York 3rd Wave leader Café Grumpy as we discuss the current state of the coffee industry, whats trending and what's on tap for the future. 

Café Grumpy has 12 cafes around NYC and Miami. Caroline is the Co-Owner / Co-Founder of the small-chain retailer and has been navigating the evolving landscape while continuing to grow the business. 

We talk: 
- Frost in Brazil 
- Technology and Automation in coffee 
- Tik Tok and drink trends
- Sustainability
- Emerging coffee growing origins
- Barista Unions and more... 

]]> Frost, inflation and multiple wars all have had an impact on our global industry, coffee. Join Caroline Bell from New York 3rd Wave leader Café Grumpy as we discuss the current state of the coffee industry, whats trending and what's on tap for the future. 

Café Grumpy has 12 cafes around NYC and Miami. Caroline is the Co-Owner / Co-Founder of the small-chain retailer and has been navigating the evolving landscape while continuing to grow the business. 

We talk: 
- Frost in Brazil 
- Technology and Automation in coffee 
- Tik Tok and drink trends
- Sustainability
- Emerging coffee growing origins
- Barista Unions and more... 

]]> Jake Leonti Buzzsprout-11839345 Thu, 08 Dec 2022 16:00:00 -0500 1817 1 4 full false Sanjiv Razdan: President, Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf Sanjiv Razdan: President, Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf Sanjiv Razdan is the President of Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf North America and India. Overseeing over 1,000 locations and facilitating growth in a difficult economic and logistically challenging time. Sanjiv talks about leadership, omni channel growth and his passion for mentorship through his non-profit Gleam Network.

I, Jake Leonti, F+B Therapy, first met Sanjiv over a year ago when he first took up the role. His vision for the brand and enthusiasm for coffee and retail were intoxicating. Sanjiv is very thoughtful and purposeful with his words and with his work. I hope you see the value in this interview.


]]> Sanjiv Razdan is the President of Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf North America and India. Overseeing over 1,000 locations and facilitating growth in a difficult economic and logistically challenging time. Sanjiv talks about leadership, omni channel growth and his passion for mentorship through his non-profit Gleam Network.

I, Jake Leonti, F+B Therapy, first met Sanjiv over a year ago when he first took up the role. His vision for the brand and enthusiasm for coffee and retail were intoxicating. Sanjiv is very thoughtful and purposeful with his words and with his work. I hope you see the value in this interview.


]]> Jake Leonti Buzzsprout-11781434 Tue, 29 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0500 2441 1 3 full false David Griswold, CEO Sustainable Harvest David Griswold, CEO Sustainable Harvest David Griswold is the Founder and CEO of Sustainable Harvest, a green coffee importing company. Sustainable Harvest was one of the first B Corp Certified companies in the coffee industry. They are a leader in the industry in terms of sustainability and quality.

David and I connected on a call while he was delivering some coffee on the road. In this episode we discuss the B Corp certification, what it takes to get one and what it means for your business.
To watch on video, check out coffeenet.tv and subscribe
#greencoffee #coffeeimporting #sustainability #bcorp #certifications #CEO 

]]> David Griswold is the Founder and CEO of Sustainable Harvest, a green coffee importing company. Sustainable Harvest was one of the first B Corp Certified companies in the coffee industry. They are a leader in the industry in terms of sustainability and quality.

David and I connected on a call while he was delivering some coffee on the road. In this episode we discuss the B Corp certification, what it takes to get one and what it means for your business.
To watch on video, check out coffeenet.tv and subscribe
#greencoffee #coffeeimporting #sustainability #bcorp #certifications #CEO 

]]> Jake Leonti Buzzsprout-11781415 Tue, 29 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0500 1628 1 2 full false Nick Stone: Bluestone Lane Nick Stone: Bluestone Lane Nick Stone is the Founder and CEO of Bluestone Lane, an Aussie brand that started in New York City. Coffee expert and Cafe Guru at F+B Therapy, Jake Leonti chats Nick up about leadership,  the current market and connecting with people in a time of disconnection.  Nick shares the core values of Bluestone Lane that have allowed them to succeed in these difficult times.


]]> Nick Stone is the Founder and CEO of Bluestone Lane, an Aussie brand that started in New York City. Coffee expert and Cafe Guru at F+B Therapy, Jake Leonti chats Nick up about leadership,  the current market and connecting with people in a time of disconnection.  Nick shares the core values of Bluestone Lane that have allowed them to succeed in these difficult times.


]]> Jake Leonti Buzzsprout-11781389 Tue, 29 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0500 1561 1 1 full false