EP 1229 Joseph Sayegh - Supporting Your Cafe Customers In Times of Crisis - The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward

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Welcome to the 4th episode of this five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by the Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Lee Safar.

Our guest on the podcast for this series is Joseph Sayegh from Levant Cafe in Beruit, Lebanon. The cafe has remained open despite major challenges presented by the war in Gaza and Beruit.

In this series, Joseph and Lee discuss how Joseph is navigating this crisis as a business owner and how the business, employees, and customers of Levant are coming together to connect during this war.

The episodes in this series are:

1. Keeping A Cafe Open In War Time - https://youtu.be/7V2FaVx5niY

2. Cafe Business Decisions In Wartime - https://youtu.be/n09jBncwlPs

3. Taking Action To Survive As a Cafe in Wartime - https://youtu.be/5r5Q9npwVIw

4. Supporting Your Cafe Customers In Times of Crisis - https://youtu.be/czXwTAfCgqA

5. Adapting Your Business Plan In Times of War - https://youtu.be/1KugHjGqpTQ

In this heartfelt episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, Lee and Joseph focus on adapting and surviving as a business during times of crisis, specifically the war in Gaza and Lebanon.

Joseph emphasizes the importance of authenticity and integrity in challenging times, sharing personal anecdotes about the deep connections he has built with his customers.

Despite the turmoil, Levant Cafe has become a sanctuary for the local community, where displaced individuals and regulars alike find solace and a sense of home. Sayegh candidly discusses the hurdles of maintaining business operations, community engagement, and the evolving role of Levant Cafe as a comforting social space.

This episode is a testament to the resilience and compassion of small business owners navigating through crises.

Tune in for an inspiring dialogue about community, values, and the power of human connection in times of upheaval.

00:00 Introduction and Personal Integrity

01:16 Sponsorship Message

01:54 Adapting and Surviving in Crisis

02:36 Customer Connections and Community

06:33 The Role of Levant During War

12:37 Business Strategy and Future Planning

20:05 Conclusion and Call to Action

Connect with Joseph and Levant Cafe here:

https://www.instagram.com/levant.beirut/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-sayegh/

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