The Home Front Small Businesses on the Front Lines of the Tariff Wars with Wonderstate Coffee's TJ Semanchin
Today, host Reed Galen is joined by Wonderstate Coffee co-founder TJ Semanchin. They discuss how small-batch, fair trade coffee is grown, harvested and produced, and the challenges of small businesses in today's uncertain economic conditions. They also talk about the impact of tariffs, market volatility, and supporting sustainable practices in the coffee industry.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Wonderstate Coffee and TJ Semanchin
02:25 The Journey into Coffee and Sustainable Practices
06:11 Understanding Fair Trade and Its Impact
08:36 Market Volatility and Its Effects on Coffee Prices
10:51 The Challenges of Tariffs on Small Businesses
15:20 The Financial Burden of Tariffs on Small Businesses
18:15 The Ripple Effects of Tariffs on Supply Chains
22:38 Consumer Behavior and the Retail Coffee Market
25:39 Investing in Growth Amid Economic Uncertainty
28:48 The Role of Small Businesses in the Economy
30:57 The Importance of Supporting Small Businesses
33:54 The Global Impact of Local Coffee Farming
38:48 Exploring Viroqua and the Community Behind Wonderstate
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