Hosts David J. Morris and Dave Rand talk shop with Stephanie and Mykel Papke—twin sisters that have been running Jump Start Espresso in Federal Way, WA since 1998. These two are OG baristas hailing from a time in coffee when Santeria by Sublime was playing on repeat and humble coffee carts in front of grocery stores were the go-to. White chocolate powder was everything. And let’s not forget about those chocolate-covered espresso beans that topped our drinks… Those were the days! Fast forward to ...
Aug 01, 2021•34 min•Season 2Ep. 19
In this special episode of The DCR Coffee Podcast, Co-Host Dave Rand takes the opportunity to sit down with two of the guys running one of the biggest brands in the industry: Nuovo Simonelli . Julian Torres, VP of Sales & Marketing, and Ryan Klineman, Service Engineer, stopped by the DCR headquarters to show us the latest in their line up: Prima from Victoria Arduino. This new machine is a show-stopper. And the best part? It bridges the gap between smaller cafes and the home aficionado. It i...
Jul 18, 2021•25 min•Season 2Ep. 18
On this week’s episode of The DCR Coffee Podcast, the guys welcome Jeff Archer and Betsy San Miguel of YOLO . These two are teaching us all about how to remember that you only live once . Whether it’s in their new line of coffee or their stand-up paddle boards and electric beach cruiser bikes, these two are leading a brand that represents a quality of life many of us strive to achieve. Hard work and laser focus brought this vision to bear. Over the years, they’ve said no to trade shows and yes t...
Jun 20, 2021•48 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Today’s interview is with Phil Beattie, Director of Coffee for Dillanos Coffee Roasters. He’s a Professional Q Grader, former chair of the Coffee Roasters Guild, private coach to no less than two US Barista Champions in the last five years, and has invested the last 20 years of his career into the award-winning Dillanos coffee program. The DCR Coffee Mission Statement is unique for a coffee roaster: Help People. Make Friends. Have Fun! But it makes sense when you think about it… As Phil explains...
Jun 06, 2021•34 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Coffee Fest is back for 2021 and we are stoked to chat with Erika Lowery, Portfolio Director for the event, on this week’s episode of The DCR Coffee Podcast! Attendees are in for a treat with live events returning. Classes and workshops have a huge emphasis on COVID recovery for businesses, including how to plan for the future and shift business models. They’re putting a lot of focus on how to incorporate the highly sought after mobile ordering. Mobile ordering is in demand and Coffee Fest has a...
May 20, 2021•53 min•Season 2Ep. 15
From flipping houses to flipping a struggling café into a thriving local hub, Bryon Clarke of Rivers Edge Café in Sumner, Washington talks about his path to success with the guys on this week’s episode of The DCR Coffee Podcast . Dillanos Co-CEO David J. Morris and Bryon became friends in elementary school and continue their fun-filled adventures in friendship and business together to this day. In fact, Bryon was Dillanos’ first salesperson back in the early 90’s. He is also credited with creati...
Apr 25, 2021•2 hr 15 min•Season 2Ep. 14
We’re kicking off season two of The DCR Coffee Podcast with a behind the scenes look at Barista 22 , the only product line created by baristas for baristas. Tune into for an energetic conversation with Anna Gutierrez, Director of Brand Development. This season Co-Hosts David J. Morris and Dave Rand will continue talking with business owners serving Dillanos coffee in their shops and cafes. In addition to inspiring stories from entrepreneurs we admire, look for conversations with Dillanos employe...
Apr 10, 2021•47 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Co-Hosts David J Morris and Dave Rand take a look back on their favorite moments from Season 1. Over the last 11 episodes, guests have shared stories of the vision, values, and hard work that paved the path to successful business ownership with our audience. In this episode, our hosts discuss what these insights mean to them personally and how Dillanos Coffee Roasters applies similar practices in its daily operations. Season 1 covered everything from company culture and community engagement to b...
Mar 21, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Get to know Dillanos Co-CEO Chris Heyer in the season one finale of The DCR Coffee Podcast. Co-Hosts David J. Morris and Dave Rand enjoy a candid and light-hearted conversation with Chris… it’s a little bit of business and a little bit of stroll down memory lane in this last episode of our first season. Those close to the company will tell you: there’s no Dillanos without David, and there’s no Dillanos without Chris. These brothers are the yin and yang of the DCR Coffee brand and business. And t...
Feb 28, 2021•21 min•Season 1Ep. 11
The best part about running your own business? You get to make all the decisions. And the worst part about running your own business? Y ou get to make all the decisions . Can anyone out there relate? This week’s guest on the DCR Coffee Podcast shares his path to entrepreneurial success with our audience. Marty Cox of It’s a Grind is like many of our previous podcast guests. Each finding themselves at professional crossroads along the way and making a leap into owning a coffee shop, often without...
Feb 15, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Co-Hosts David J. Morris and Dave Rand talk to Robin Jean Lyon of Western Montana’s favorite coffee chain, Copper Mountain Coffee . Copper Mountain Coffee is a female-owned-and-operated business thriving in the Northwest corner of Montana. One part Business Management Degree, two parts grit and intuition, Robin leveraged her business savvy to transform an uninspired juice and coffee shop into a stylish 12-location chain of drive-thrus and cafés across the region. Since 2006, Robin has been readi...
Jan 31, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 9
The DCR Coffee Podcast shares the mic with co-founder and co-owner of Coffee Crossing , Alan Butts. Hailing from the heartland of America, Alan has been running Coffee Crossing since 2002 with his wife, Mary, and their children. Fueled by faith, this family has grown their business from a single location in 2003 to five thriving locations to date—with two more scheduled to open in 2021 alone. Company culture is on the minds of most business owners these days and Alan is no different. Anyone can ...
Jan 17, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Episode 7 of The DCR Coffee Podcast features a business owner that is local to the Dillanos headquarters in the Pacific Northwest and the originator of your next favorite customer service mantra: Heroic Hospitality. Bryan Reynolds, co-founder and co-owner of Anthem Coffee , sits down in our latest episode with hosts David J. Morris and Dave Rand for a conversation about being in “the people business”, the value of self-care as a business owner, and a great way to cook a steak. Bryan’s passion fo...
Jan 03, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Be honest. Be accountable. Be the best version of yourself. Be of service. It may just be a café to some, but to those in Manhattan Beach, California, Two Guns Espresso goes beyond just a cool place to grab a Flat White. The company’s core values of “Be honest. Be accountable. Be the best version of yourself. Be of service.” defines the spirit of community Two Guns Espresso thoughtfully cultivates. This place is developing future leaders. And entrepreneurs, you should be taking notes. Brand visi...
Dec 20, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 6
As host David J. Morris says, Shane’s path to coffee stardom could be titled “From Cow Pies to Coffee”. After spending more than a decade in the family’s cattle, ranch, and farm supply business, Shane Murphy founder and owner of Idaho-based Java Espress decided it was time for a change. He traveled back to his hometown of Coeur d’Alene to check out a popular pizza franchise and left with an unexpected passion for coffee after being served an amazing peach latte (yes, peach ). The first Java Espr...
Dec 06, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Get ready for a deep dive into the history of Dillanos Coffee Roasters through the eyes of its founder, David J. Morris. The Coffee Maverick himself is taking us back in time to the days of half-time shows for the Seattle Sonics, outdoor coffee carts, and sleeping on the floor of their first roastery. Today, Dillanos is a leader in the coffee industry, but the road to success wasn't paved in Geisha varietal espresso grounds. Listen in on how David's personal growth through the years has impacted...
Nov 22, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Based in Lewiston, Idaho, this community-focused entrepreneur built a business from scratch 21 years ago after leaving her job working for an ammunition manufacturer. Emily shares the books that inspired her to take the leap both in starting the business itself and in facing the trials and tribulations that go along with managing an unexpectedly large work force. She talks about the life-changing trip she took to origin in El Salvador, spending time with Emilio on his farm. Awestruck by the expe...
Nov 08, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 3
This week we sat down with founder Darren Spicer of Clutch Coffee Bar out of North Carolina. Darren shared his early visions for building Clutch Coffee Bar, including what inspired the name and their flagship location in Mooresville. In this episode, Darren shared his leadership insights for fellow entrepreneurs, including how his staff’s signature friendly, high-energy customer service hasn’t skipped a beat; their contributions to further breast cancer research are intact; and how plans for con...
Oct 26, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In this episode we have a chance to sit down with one of our good friends Joe Lloyd. He founded Durango Joes coffee in southwest Colorado and shares the insight he has learned from running a successful coffee house chain for 10+ years. He shares everything from his new secret morning wake up drink to why his customers love the unique coffee experience they get at Durango Joes. . . . For more information on our guest check them out here: Instagram: @durangojoes Facebook: fb.com/Durangojoescoffee ...
Oct 06, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 1
