{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"5THWAVE - The Business of Coffee and Hospitality","title":"Staying true to your craft – A conversation with Esther Maasdam","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/b5c3e904\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2166,"description":"In today’s episode, we’re speaking with Esther Maasdam, Co-founder of Manhattan Coffee Roasters, a renowned specialty coffee business based in Rotterdam, The Netherlands.\nEsther founded Manhattan Coffee with business partner, Ben Morrow, in 2017, with the vision of bringing world-class specialty coffees to European markets. Esther also runs an events consulting business, offering specialty baristas, catering support, and coffee training for events and exhibitions.\nIn this conversation, Esther reflects on how she learned to step into the role of a salesperson, actively pursuing new business while staying true to her craft. She underlines the importance of measured growth, expanding her business without compromising the core values and authenticity that drives her vision.\nCredits music: \"Clouds\" by PIEN in association with The Coffee Music Project and SEB Collective\nSign up for our newsletter to receive the latest coffee news at worldcoffeeportal.com\nSubscribe to 5THWAVE on Instagram @5thWaveCoffee and tell us what topics you'd like to hear","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/FjYhzI1xSZIomOc6FzoVFg1aQeW6NwQqfF-w3jR76-A/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzE0NjY2LzE2NzU0/MjM1MjgtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}