At the helm of one of the most influential coffee companies to emerge in the last few decades, Jon Perry is the VP of Retail at Stumptown Coffee Roasters, in Portland, OR. A legitimate “veteran of the coffee industry,” Jon has spent over 30 years leading café teams at several companies, doing his part in building and establishing coffee culture in San Francisco and Portland, and cementing the undeniable presence of some of the most recognizable coffee brands up and down the West Coast.

In this conversation, Matt and Jon run it back and chat about the beginning of Jon’s coffee journey, what’s kept him in coffee for this long, how he has seen the industry change, what inspires him, what he’s most excited about at Stumptown these days, and so much more. We also dive into how to lead well through seasons of company growth, the role that physical and mental wellness play in effective leadership, and why vulnerability and honesty are so important in a workplace.

Recorded at Mizuba Tea Co. HQ, in Portland, Oregon.

Learn more about Stumptown:https://www.stumptowncoffee.com

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Kelley Roy is the founder and creative director of Art Design Xchange (ADX) in Portland, OR. A fearless, passionate, and wildly creative force in the PDX community, Kelley has spent the last fifteen years doing exactly what she does best - hold space for artists and makers, and empower them to grow and succeed through collaborative environments that bring people together. In this conversation, Matthieu and Kelley get into the story arc of ADX, what Kelley’s own personal journey as an entrepreneur and creative has looked like along the way, and reflections on where society is headed and how we can affect positive change in our communities, among many other things.

ADX functions as a large maker’s space where members get access to equipment and studios where they can practice their art alongside each other, motivating and inspiring new ideas and giving them the tools to do even more than they possibly could on their own. A bustling event space and meeting place in the heart of the city, ADX is one of the driving forces behind the rich and thriving art community of Portland - due in large part to Kelley’s unwavering commitment to building community rather than chasing profit, and her unyielding resolve to encourage others to do their best work, no matter what.

Recorded in Portland, Oregon.

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https://artdesignxchange.com

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Benjamin Paz is a renowned coffee producer in the Santa Barbara region of Honduras. Well known throughout the specialty coffee industry for growing the highest-quality coffees at his own farms, Benjamin also processes and exports much of the coffee in his region through the San Vincente Mill, and he has become one of the most influential coffee producers in the industry - winning the Cup of Excellence competition repeatedly in 2022 & 2024. He also works tirelessly to connect roasters to farmers throughout his region, helping establish relationships that have brought Santa Barbara to the forefront of the industry as a place that continually boasts some of the most amazing coffees year after year.

Matt and Benjamin had the chance to sit down and chat during a rare quiet moment at Expo this year - chatting about the state of the industry and coffee trade today, catching up on what Benjamin is facing these days on his own farms, and reflecting on the changes that have occurred over the past few years in coffee. A really fun moment of connection during a busy weekend.

Recorded during the Specialty Coffee Association Expo in Houston, Texas.

Drink Benjamin’s coffee from @heartroastershttps://www.heartroasters.com/products/honduras-benjamin-paz-gesha-1

Benjamin’s insta: @benjaminpaz

Cup of Excellence: https://cupofexcellence.org

Specialty Coffee Association: https://sca.coffee

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