If you love what we do, become a premium YouTube Subscriber or join our Patreon: • https://www.patreon.com/mapitforward• https://www.youtube.com/mapitforwardCheck out our on-demand workshops here: • https://mapitforward.coffee/workshopsConsider joining one of our Mastermind Groups here:• https://mapitforward.coffee/groupcoachingJoin our mailing list:• https://mapitforward.coffee/mailinglistInterested in our business advisory series for your small, medium, or large business? Email us here: [email protected]••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••This is the 2nd of a five-part series on the Map It Forward Middle East Podcast with Michael Sheridan from the CQI. Michael has joined us on the podcast to discuss the changes recently announced at SCA Expo in Houston regarding the licensing agreement of the Q grader program to the SCA and what it means moving forward.This series originally aired on the Map It Forward global podcast in June, and we felt it was relevant to air it on the Middle East Podcast now, as the Q-Grader program has been sunset. You can now listen to this podcast overdubbed in most languages on our YouTube channel https://YouTube.com/mapitforward by selecting the audio options in the bottom right-hand corner of the video.The 5 episodes in this series are:1. The History and Mission of the CQI - https://youtu.be/H9FPF9bcHf8 2. The Agreement Between the SCA and the CQI - https://youtu.be/qrpaONy_4oo3. Your Reaction to the Changes to the Q - https://youtu.be/1K26tkBX4aw4. What's Next For The CQI - https://youtu.be/G0qBhu9mwvw5. The Long-Term Focus for CQI - https://youtu.be/vnS_x5f7_nMIn this in-depth episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, Lee and Michael from the Coffee Quality Institute (CQI) discuss the significant changes at CQI, focusing on its mission to serve coffee producers and the implications of the recent agreement with the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA). They explore the historical context, the challenges faced by CQI, the financial considerations, and the details of the new licensing and grant agreements that shape the future of coffee quality standards. Michael provides insights into the roles of both organizations, the importance of development projects, and the potential impact on the coffee industry at large.Connect with Michael Sheridan and the CQI here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelsheridancoffee/ https://www.coffeeinstitute.org/ •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast Host: Lee Safar https://www.mapitforward.coffee https://www.instagram.com/mapitforward.coffee https://www.instagram.com/leesafar