EP 1503 Osamah Alawwam - The Challenges of Doing Business In The Middle East - The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward with Lee Safar
DEC 10, 202522 MIN
EP 1503 Osamah Alawwam - The Challenges of Doing Business In The Middle East - The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward with Lee Safar
DEC 10, 202522 MIN
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<p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">This episode is brought to you by Belco's upcoming 2-day Roaster's Camp in Ethiopia and Colombia in 2026. Don't miss this great opportunity to go to origin.</p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Connect with Alex Fremond from Belco on WhatsApp here: <a href="https://wa.me/33645956797">https://wa.me/33645956797 or email </a><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••</p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">This is the 3rd of a five-part podcast series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward with Osamah Alawwam, co-founder of The Roasting House based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This series first aired on the Map It Forward Middle East Podcast.</p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">In this series, Osamah and Lee explore the challenges of running a business in the Middle East.</p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">The 5 episodes in this series are:</p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">1. A Coffee Entrepreneur in Saudi Arabia - <a target="_blank" href="https://youtu.be/G79Fxr6_e_Y">https://youtu.be/G79Fxr6_e_Y</a></p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">2. Building The Roasting House - <a target="_blank" href="https://youtu.be/hguVnGWvqqs">https://youtu.be/hguVnGWvqqs</a></p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">3. The Role Of Specialty Coffee In Brazil - <a target="_blank" href="https://youtu.be/YvOu0uolUq0">https://youtu.be/YvOu0uolUq0</a></p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">4. Converting Brazilians to Specialty Coffee Drinkers - <a target="_blank" href="https://youtu.be/aEH2HGWlx-c">https://youtu.be/aEH2HGWlx-c</a></p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">5. The Sins of the Past for Brazilian Coffee - <a target="_blank" href="https://youtu.be/iqIUZjNWv98">https://youtu.be/iqIUZjNWv98</a></p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">In this episode of the podcast series, Lee Safar and Osamah discuss the multifaceted challenges and opportunities within the Middle Eastern business ecosystems. </p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">They explore issues like saudiization, the global financial crisis, and the impact of COVID-19 on the coffee industry. </p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Osamah shares insights on how the coffee business can navigate difficulties, adapt to logistical issues, and embrace local talent. </p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Additionally, they highlight the cultural challenges of employing locals in roles such as baristas and the immense professional growth available within the coffee industry. </p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of the dynamics shaping the Middle Eastern coffee scene and valuable lessons on resilience and innovation.</p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong><em>Connect with Osamah Alawwam and The Roasting House here:</em></strong></p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/roastinghousesa/">https://www.instagram.com/roastinghousesa/</a></p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/oalawwam/">https://www.instagram.com/oalawwam/</a></p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/oalawwam/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/oalawwam/</a></p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••</p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong><em>Connect with Map It Forward here: </em></strong><a href="/home">Website</a> | <a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffee">Instagram</a> | <a href="/mailinglist">Mailing list</a></p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">💡Support this podcast on <strong>Patreon</strong> here: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/mapitforward">https://www.patreon.com/mapitforward</a></p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">📽 Watch the podcast on <strong>Youtube</strong>: <a href="https://bit.ly/3ouyFYW">https://bit.ly/3ouyFYW</a></p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">🎙 Check out the audio version of our podcast here: <a target="_blank" href="https://apple.co/3LgSXio">Apple Podcasts</a> | <a target="_blank" href="https://spoti.fi/34ILPus">Spotify</a></p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">🧐 Find out more about Map It Forward Mastermind Groups here: <a href="/groupcoaching">https://mapitforward.coffee/groupcoaching</a></p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Looking for a business advisor for your established coffee business or startup? Email us here:</p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">📧 email: <a href="mailto:[email protected]?subject=I'm%20interested%20in%20your%20business%20advisory%20services&bcc=lee%40mapitforward.org&body=Please%20describe%20your%20business%20and%20what%20success%20looks%20like%20for%20you%20working%20with%20Map%20It%20Forward.%20Also%2C%20please%20include%20your%20WhatsApp%20Contact%20details.">[email protected]</a></p>
