Valor Coffee Podcast

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Why does the exact same Instagram Reel, like "don't be on your phone behind the bar" or "give guests water during a rush," get read by one barista as empowering and another as exploitative? We dig into the abundance vs scarcity mindset divide that is currently splitting the coffee industry. We also talk through how post shift debriefs work day to day, why boundaries have swung too far in the industry's comments, and why an owner being the highest paid person on the team isn't automatically a red flag. It's not a takedown of anyone who disagrees, just an honest look at why the same message lands differently for different people. In our mind, abundance mindset wins every time.

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Want to send us coffee? Have a question you want to answer on the show? Send us an email to info@valor.coffee.
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How do you actually find time to post on Instagram when you're running a coffee shop? We sat down again with our social media manager Lynden to break down what's really working: time-blocking, why your logo isn't your brand, and why messy behind-the-scenes content almost ALWAYS beats polished production. We also take time to talk through what's been working with YOUR Instagram accounts, so a very special thank you to everyone who submitted for this episode! If you run a coffee business and feel behind on social media, this one's for you.

*If you purchase something through one of our links, we may be entitled to a share of the sale*A very special thank you to our incredible sponsors!Heyday Coffee Accounting — bookkeeping built for cafes, carts, and roasters!
Get 10% off your first 3 months: https://heyday.cpa/valor?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=ep175Local Eyes Growth — the SEO team behind Valor's catering growth.
Get 20% off any plan: https://localeyesgrowth.com/valor?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=ep175Buy Valor Coffee: https://valor.coffee/shop?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=ep175Want to become a Wholesale Partner? Email us at wholesale@valor.coffee to set up an account!Want to send us coffee? Have a question you want to answer on the show? Send us an email to info@valor.coffeeWant to revolutionize your catering business with a single hub for logistics, invoicing, estimates, and more? Flashquotes is changing the way Valor and other catering companies do business, leading to more bookings and better events. Check out https://flashquotes.com/valor to learn more!

Follow the Valor Coffee Podcast on Instagram: ⁠⁠http://instagram.com/valorcoffeepod⁠⁠
Follow Valor on Instagram: ⁠⁠http://instagram.com/valor.coffee⁠⁠
Subscribe to Riley's YouTube Channel: ⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@rileywestbrook⁠⁠
Follow Riley:  ⁠⁠https://instagram.com/rileywestbrook⁠⁠
Follow Ross: ⁠⁠https://instagram.com/rosswalters⁠⁠
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Follow Lynden: https://www.instagram.com/lyndenbelzer/

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What if the thing making your coffee taste like watermelon or peach isn't fermentation at all? I sat down with my business partner Ethan, our green coffee buyer, to talk through what might be specialty coffee's biggest lie right now: co-fermented coffee. We break down the real difference between true co-fermentation, infusion, and flavored coffee. This isn't us telling you what to buy; it's us being honest about what we now ask before we buy it ourselves.

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Buy Valor Coffee: ⁠⁠https://valor.coffee/shop?utm_source=spotify&utm_campaign=ep174
Watch on Youtube: ⁠⁠https://youtube.com/valorcoffee16⁠⁠
Want to become a Wholesale Partner? Email us at wholesale@valor.coffee to set up an account!
Want to send us coffee? Have a question you want to answer on the show? Send us an email to info@valor.coffee
Want to get your business in front of more people? We partnered with Local Eyes Growth to grow our business through SEO and the results have been incredible. Local Eyes is offering a FREE backlink ($300 value) to Valor Coffee Podcast listeners who partner through our exclusive link.
Visit ⁠⁠https://localeyesgrowth.com/valor⁠⁠ to get the ball rolling!

Follow the Valor Coffee Podcast on Instagram: ⁠⁠http://instagram.com/valorcoffeepod⁠⁠
Follow Valor on Instagram: ⁠⁠http://instagram.com/valor.coffee⁠⁠
Subscribe to Riley's YouTube Channel: ⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@rileywestbrook⁠⁠
Follow Riley:  ⁠⁠https://instagram.com/rileywestbrook⁠⁠
Follow Ross: ⁠⁠https://instagram.com/rosswalters⁠⁠
Follow Ethan's Parody Account:  ⁠⁠https://instagram.com/ethanrivers777
Follow Lynden: https://www.instagram.com/lyndenbelzer/

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Lynden is the mastermind behind our social media at Valor, and this episode she finally breaks down how she does it. From posting store hours as an unpaid intern to building a brand that's pulled in 26k followers, Lynden shares what actually moves the needle on Instagram in 2026. We get into why the algorithm is rewarding lo-fi content over polished, why selling on your feed kills engagement, and whether a coffee shop even needs a "global brand" to grow. We talk trends, founder content, and some random content that outperformed every latte photo we've ever taken. If your coffee shop's Instagram feels like a chore or you are struggling to find a consistent workflow, this one's for you.

This week's episode is brought to you by our friends at Odeko: Use our code VALOR10 for 10% off your first supply order! Hit the link below to sign up now:n https://portal.odeko.com/signup

*If you purchase something through one of our links, we may be entitled to a share of the sale*

Buy Valor Coffee: ⁠⁠https://valor.coffee/shop?utm_source=spotify&utm_campaign=ep174
Watch on Youtube: ⁠⁠https://youtube.com/valorcoffee16⁠⁠
Want to become a Wholesale Partner? Email us at wholesale@valor.coffee to set up an account!
Want to send us coffee? Have a question you want to answer on the show? Send us an email to info@valor.coffee
Want to get your business in front of more people? We partnered with Local Eyes Growth to grow our business through SEO and the results have been incredible. Local Eyes is offering a FREE backlink ($300 value) to Valor Coffee Podcast listeners who partner through our exclusive link.
Visit ⁠⁠https://localeyesgrowth.com/valor⁠⁠ to get the ball rolling!

Follow the Valor Coffee Podcast on Instagram: ⁠⁠http://instagram.com/valorcoffeepod⁠⁠
Follow Valor on Instagram: ⁠⁠http://instagram.com/valor.coffee⁠⁠
Subscribe to Riley's YouTube Channel: ⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@rileywestbrook⁠⁠
Follow Riley:  ⁠⁠https://instagram.com/rileywestbrook⁠⁠
Follow Ross: ⁠⁠https://instagram.com/rosswalters⁠⁠
Follow Ethan's Parody Account:  ⁠⁠https://instagram.com/ethanrivers777
Follow Lynden: https://www.instagram.com/lyndenbelzer/

JOIN THE VALOR COFFEE COMMUNITY – Courses, Exclusive Videos, PDFs, Spreadsheets and more:⁠ ⁠https://community.valor.coffee?utm_source=spotify&utm_campaign=ep173

So you want to open a coffee shop? Before you sign a lease, let us try to talk you out of it, or at least make sure you know what you're actually signing up for. In this episode we play devil's advocate on our own dream job: managing a revolving door of 20 somethings, why "I'll roast my own coffee to save money" is really just starting a second, harder business, and why permitting alone can cost more than your whole buildout depending on where you live. We get honest about the money, the messy math of business partners, and the gap between loving coffee and loving running a coffee shop. If you still want to open one after this, we'd genuinely love to help.

This week's episode is brought to you by our friends at Odeko: Use our code VALOR10 for 10% off your first supply order! Hit the link below to sign up now:n https://portal.odeko.com/signup

*If you purchase something through one of our links, we may be entitled to a share of the sale*

Buy Valor Coffee: ⁠⁠https://valor.coffee/shop?utm_source=spotify&utm_campaign=ep173
Watch on Youtube: ⁠⁠https://youtube.com/valorcoffee16⁠⁠
Want to become a Wholesale Partner? Email us at wholesale@valor.coffee to set up an account!
Want to send us coffee? Have a question you want to answer on the show? Send us an email to info@valor.coffee
Want to get your business in front of more people? We partnered with Local Eyes Growth to grow our business through SEO and the results have been incredible. Local Eyes is offering a FREE backlink ($300 value) to Valor Coffee Podcast listeners who partner through our exclusive link.
Visit ⁠⁠https://localeyesgrowth.com/valor⁠⁠ to get the ball rolling!

Follow the Valor Coffee Podcast on Instagram: ⁠⁠http://instagram.com/valorcoffeepod⁠⁠
Follow Valor on Instagram: ⁠⁠http://instagram.com/valor.coffee⁠⁠
Subscribe to Riley's YouTube Channel: ⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@rileywestbrook⁠⁠
Follow Riley:  ⁠⁠https://instagram.com/rileywestbrook⁠⁠
Follow Ross: ⁠⁠https://instagram.com/rosswalters⁠⁠
Follow Ethan's Parody Account:  ⁠⁠https://instagram.com/ethanrivers777