The Coffee Commune

Have you ever thought about a career as a Barista? Taken those short courses that are advertised and want to learn more about the art of coffee making?

Tristan Creswick from Speciality Coffee Education is your go-to for all coffee education and career choice questions.

Until Tristan opened up the Specialty Coffee Education in Queensland, a lot of coffee aficionados would spend a weekend at a roaster learning the basics of co...

A mix of technology, design and passion, the Sanremo Coffee Machines, the product of the Divisori family, have become an icon amongst baristas and coffee connoisseurs.

This episode brings techniques, history, best practices, technologies, dos and dont’s, controversy, yes controversy!! And much more.

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Chapter 11 Kitchen is the go-to for a quick bite to eat, functions and catering and can be found alongside the coffee communion in Bowen Hills.

Kane opens up about how his grandmother was the source of his inspiration, and how from a young age he can remember pulling up a chair to make blueberry pancakes and experimenting in the kitchen.

Food for Kane is all about home, family, and honesty. Where you can serve up a g...

Do you have an idea of developing a food product but don't know where you start? start here!

In today’s episode Rai speaks with Jack Eydlish, General Manager of Maltra Foods and Arkadia, they explore trends, the importance of a healthy culture in the business, explore the history of Maltra Foods and Arkadia, what’s next for the business and the industry.  

Providing a way in for those who want to develop their idea b...

People like buying from people; no matter what industry, or the size of the transaction, people are looking for information and results. 

That approach has been the backbone to success for Mark Minnis, from Minnis Hospitality Supplies, who joins 

Rai in this episode explores all about customer satisfaction from the point of view of one of the most trusted hospitality suppliers in Australia.

Mark opens up with how a missed opp...

Life in the fast lane can keep you from focusing on your health. Sure, you can get yourself a gym membership, but how often do you go? If you don’t turn up, you don’t become healthy and you’re out a couple of hundred dollars. That’s what Prestige-fit gym wants to help people with.

Today, we have in our studio Isaac Calvert and Peter Brown from the Prestige-fit gym—a private gym. With an attendance level of over 3 visits per...

Café owners have many hats to wear. So, who has the time to think about branding right? Well, you may want to reconsider. Branding can be an excellent asset for your business in the long term. Today, we talk branding and printing with Mark Star, General Manager and Managing Director of Star Outdoor, and of course, a member of the Coffeecommune.

Mark tells us about his journey so far, and how Star Outdoor has grown to serve ...

Age is no barrier for those who have the entrepreneurial spirit. When you have the drive, you go out there and make things happen for you. That’s exactly what the three boys who started the ARC Incorporated are doing.

ARC stands for Arlee, Rocco, and Cristiano. They are three young men who have begun their entrepreneurial journey at the tender age of 12. With The Coffee Commune's help, the three young gentlemen were able to...

“Look, at the time we were all friends, I didn't think we needed a written agreement for our business, I trusted them…” is a phrase lawyers are used to hearing, very often.  Getting legal advice on time will shed light on where the exposures are and where the dangers are, avoiding unnecessary risks such as exposing your home as a business guarantee. Legal advice can also help you figure out how to get an idea to a successf...

The creative arts have a very important role in the Australian economy and the entrepreneurship environment, and today’s guest, Angela Macay is here to talk to us about the wonderful bridge between arts and business, how can both fields strategically collaborate and benefit from one another. your ideas, celebrate,

Angela Macay is the founder of At 11, a digital space for artists to showcase their work bringing together art...

Hospitality is one of the hardest-hit industries as a result of COVID-led lockdowns. Café owners are now compelled to navigate through a situation they have never seen before. They have their loyal customers keen on buying their cup of coffee… but they can’t leave the house.

Café owners have shifted their base online where they can receive orders from customers and deliver happiness to their doorstep. Even the non-tech-savv...

Coffee reigns supreme in a working person’s morning routine. You have a sock in one hand and a coffee in another, and you’re out of hands to pick up the phone. Coffee is what keeps you going, but Chai is your break; it’s that long breath you take after you come back home from work.

In this episode of the Coffee Commune, we have John Solomon, Managing Director at Soul Mix Pty Ltd. He tells us about Cha-i, his product that’s ...

Numbers tell a story about your business. Those who ignore it are putting their business at risk. If you’re in business, you deal with numbers day in and day out. You don’t do calculus; it’s basic arithmetic, but you know that it takes plenty of strategizing. 

It is important to plan and monitor your financial data. If you need help, go for it, it will still save you money (and maybe your entire business) in the long term. ...

When you’ve reached a point in life where you feel content, you may start to think about ways you can give back to the world and make an impact. A small initiative may not have a noticeable impact, but hundreds of small initiatives can magnify the efforts of those involved and make the world a better place.

In today’s episode, we have Kristin Jacobsen from Connected Coffee. A proud Coffee Commune member, Kristin Jacobsen le...

The equipment is the heart and soul of a café. A breakdown can interrupt your operations and cost you valuable business, and more importantly, customers. Even if you have a spare coffee machine or a spare part ready to use on the go, delay to set it up on a busy Saturday night can still be a problem. This is precisely what Brew Solutions aims to help you with.

Today, our guest Geoff Michelmore, a proud Coffee Commune member...

The increasing population of businesses in cyberspace has invited some unwanted attention from cybercriminals. The increasing instances of man-in-the-middle and phishing attacks is concerning not just for large companies, but also for small businesses that transact online. 

Today, we have Jamie Wilson with us in the studio. Jamie is Executive Chairman and Founder of Cryptoloc, a cybersecurity firm that helps businesses rega...

Food wastage is one of the key problems that the hospitality industry faces. Wasted food increases your costs considerably, and Trinity’s company aims to help hospitality business owners tackle this problem with technology. 

Today, we’re joined by Trinity Bond, Founder-Director at EnviroChill, and a proud Coffee Commune member. Her goal? To help hospitality business owners increase profitability by minimising food waste. Sh...

Phil shares his tips and tricks to help us better look after our mental and physical health during lockdown, as well as his family's.

Actionable advice like having a routine, meditation tips, stay connected with your friends and family, be in service of people or practice gratitude, these tips will help you maintain a healthy mindset for you and the people around you.

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Packaging is all around us, even though we tend not to notice it. Often, the packaging is what nudges us into making a purchase. In this Coffee Commune episode, we are joined by Joel Farrell, Director at Coffee Bags Direct and a proud CoffeeCommune member as he shares his views on the packaging and the coffee industry. 

Joel talks about a wide range of topics from eco-friendly packaging to delivering coffees using a drone. ...