Nice seeing you back. I am came for the roasting (still want more) but stayed for your thoughts. I am a single man living alone cant not imagine saying having kid number 4. hahahahah
Great to see you back Rob. Just be genuine and authentic ( as you have been) and the rest will take care of itself. Looking forward to following your future videos.
Love the roasting content. I do want to roast occasionally as a hobby but I always buy from roasters all over the world. I think the rapport you build with viewers through your content also creates customers for your coffee sales. Looking forward to being a part of the journey
I find you entertaining to listen to and the conversation style discussion. I'm onboard for whatever direction you head. And most importantly, congratulations on baby #4. That's awesome, as a father myself, I can say you should do whatever helps you get into a great mental state! Send it Rob...I'll catch what you're laying putting out there! I'll try to drop an order in once you're live to help support. I'm trying to get a "micro" roastery together myself, mostly to try to break even on my coffee consumption.
Truly appreciate it! I’m anxious to dive down some new topics and explore further down this coffee journey! Hope all has been well my friend and thanks so much for watching!
Good decision my brotha! I was at the same cross roads with my channel and I decided to open it up more than just coffee farming. I now have different playlist and more to come. Blessings and Cheers!
Thanks buddy! Ya, I think spreading the interest around is a good idea. I love how raw your channel is. I feel like I go on an adventure every time I watch one of yours. If you are ever around Louisiana in the future hit me up and let's record a podcast!
@@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee thanks man! I am working on releasing my own roasted coffee brand. Hopefully sometime this year. I am working someone to do a private label. The beans will be from my family’s farm I am rebuilding. I am hoping to get some movement of beans and with the community continue on doing good! I am totally down for podcast!
Congrats on everything! Just keep doing what makes you happy, and provide for your family. Don’t need anything more then that. Glad to finally have a chance to try some coffee from you! Back in the day I never got around to ordering so I’ve never tried it.
Wise words my friend. Sometimes I get in my head too much. Been working on that recently. Truly appreciate the support my friend and hope you get to enjoy it!
Glad to see you are back, Rob! Congrats also!! I know the struggle of having to nitch down to please the algorithm, but I will also say that sometimes having content that shifts around isn’t entirely all bad. I think many of us who are creative and have exceptional ability in a wide variety of things, need room to be able to shift gears once in a while. Jen and I have always enjoyed watching your videos, especially the different ways to roast and brew coffee and your vlogs. I am also hoping to get my channel back up and posting. I just dusted off my R5 last night actually. My revenue streams are slowing and above all I just really miss it!! Anyhow, here’s to grinding! ☕️ ps. I commented under the wrong vid the first time 😂
Haha thanks brother! I’m sure the R5 is missing you too! That’s a beast of a camera. Ya the content stuff can be frustrating with RUclips. I know the way to get views it how to’s and product reviews but it feels so fake after awhile. Mixing in a good combination of interests and products is going to be my next move. I enjoy the hell out of the creating process but its a ton of work for very minimal reward. At least until you get to a certain level it seems. Looking forward to seeing more of your stuff. I may need to go and find you to get you back in my algorithm! Haha you know how that thing works..
@@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee for sure, these larger channels get so many views out the gate. That's gotta seed the algorithm. I do yearly iPhone preorder and unboxing and I always get tons of views and new subs, but it can be stressful. One year, I backed into my garage door when I left for work... lol. We did this random tent review. Super easy edit, and that one is still my most popular, highest earning video with the amazon and it's completely outside of my niche lol. We'll be sure to order some coffee once your online stuff is back up!
Congratulations on the new baby on the way! What a blessing! Just catching up to RUclips. We just had our third boy 4 weeks ago. Soaking up the heck out of this new baby stage. Excited to see you are back and for the changes coming and the courage to be authentic in this cancel culture society. Would love to get kind hands on some of that png greens
Congratulations are in order! I am on the home roaster side looking to grow that part of my life and follow for that. But I am also a customer and will buy some from you too. I welcome what ever directions you go with your channel.
Thanks so much Tommy! I will get it roasted this weekend and shipped out Monday. I am roasting with the Roest L100. After dialing in it is automated so I can roast and do other things. Works out pretty good. But not sustainable if I sell more. Truly appreciate the support my friend!
Hi Rob, Just stumbled across you while searching for robusta roasting info. Looking forward to your new direction! Especially hearing more on coffee entrepreneurship. (Also, have you shared any more about how you adjust roasting or brewing for other coffee species?) Best wishes in this next journey! Kellan, New Orleans Coffee Import Co.
Would love to chat with you on some ideas as I try to start my roasting business. I am starting very small, but also don't want to make the big mistakes. So I'm all ears if you are willing to share some wisdom. Thank you.
Bro! Congrats on #4! Whichever direction you choose for the channel... create what and how you want! Super excited for what you're doing. I will say, the 'Cedar Ota Presents' playlist is great in my opinion. When's "Ota" coming back!? Onward and upward buddy! Looking forward to buying some more coffee from you!
My latest hurdle now is bags... thought I had it all figured out... months and months of planning... went to order Hot Stamped bags from PBFY only to find out they won't stamp my logo to the parameters that I need on the specific bag that I want. Never thought that would be an issue. Now I'm trying to get my brain back in bag planning mode. Ha! but not Ha! :)
I'd offer you a cigar, but who does that anymore? So instead I'll offer my congratulations. Opening up the channel to things besides coffee is a great idea. There are plenty of roaster review channels out there, and one that includes the business end of things (among other things) will be a welcome addition to the community.
I love your stuff but man, you are all over the map! I think this is the 3rd "refocusing" in the last 2 years. As a corporate performance coach, my strong advice would be to learn to focus. You don't need to pivot every time you read a new book or hear some new philosophy. Learn to filter and make small adjustments to your base direction/vision. Making a major pivot every year is exhausting and unsustainable. Not every move has to be significant. It's okay to just live life. Congrats on #4!
Thank you for your honesty and being real. Congratulation on the baby. They are are blessed to have you as their Dad.
Congratulations on #4. From a guy who has raised 4, enjoy every minute of it. Having a great cup of coffee helps too!
Coffee/Roasting/Running/Stoics/Authenticity, all of the above sounds great!
Haha yes indeed! If my job was just that for the rest of my life than consider it complete! lol Thanks so much for watching my friend!
You are an excellent communicator. Fun to listen to. Not boring. Keep going.
Hope you all have been well! We are slinging beans again!
(Well only one at the moment)
New things coming! Love you all!
Nice seeing you back. I am came for the roasting (still want more) but stayed for your thoughts. I am a single man living alone cant not imagine saying having kid number 4. hahahahah
Great to see you back Rob. Just be genuine and authentic ( as you have been) and the rest will take care of itself. Looking forward to following your future videos.
Love your videos. Take this channel where you want to go!
Love the roasting content. I do want to roast occasionally as a hobby but I always buy from roasters all over the world. I think the rapport you build with viewers through your content also creates customers for your coffee sales. Looking forward to being a part of the journey
I find you entertaining to listen to and the conversation style discussion. I'm onboard for whatever direction you head. And most importantly, congratulations on baby #4. That's awesome, as a father myself, I can say you should do whatever helps you get into a great mental state! Send it Rob...I'll catch what you're laying putting out there!
I'll try to drop an order in once you're live to help support. I'm trying to get a "micro" roastery together myself, mostly to try to break even on my coffee consumption.
Congratulations on the expected arrival of number four and the new direction. I’m with you!
Truly appreciate it! I’m anxious to dive down some new topics and explore further down this coffee journey! Hope all has been well my friend and thanks so much for watching!
Good decision my brotha! I was at the same cross roads with my channel and I decided to open it up more than just coffee farming. I now have different playlist and more to come. Blessings and Cheers!
Thanks buddy! Ya, I think spreading the interest around is a good idea. I love how raw your channel is. I feel like I go on an adventure every time I watch one of yours. If you are ever around Louisiana in the future hit me up and let's record a podcast!
@@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee thanks man! I am working on releasing my own roasted coffee brand. Hopefully sometime this year. I am working someone to do a private label. The beans will be from my family’s farm I am rebuilding. I am hoping to get some movement of beans and with the community continue on doing good! I am totally down for podcast!
I really enjoy your channel. I am about to start my coffee roasting journey soon. Can’t wait to hear more from ya! Don’t be scared!
Congrats on #4! I'm excited for you about all the new things, and I'm excited to watch! You do look relieved. 💪#paddling
Thanks so much buddy! Hope all has been well with you and the fam! Truly appreciate you watching!
Your going in the right direction
Wise decision ! congrats for the new kid
Congrats bro, and my samples are heading your way soon!
Heck ya dude! Looking forward to them! Can’t wait to roast them up and see how they are.
Hell yeah brother, welcome back
Yes indeed! Happy to be back. Been sampling coffees all week. Has to be the funniest job ever. Haha
Congrats on baby 4 and your business decision. Can’t please everyone, so stay true to you. Peace.
Congrats on everything! Just keep doing what makes you happy, and provide for your family. Don’t need anything more then that.
Glad to finally have a chance to try some coffee from you! Back in the day I never got around to ordering so I’ve never tried it.
Wise words my friend. Sometimes I get in my head too much. Been working on that recently. Truly appreciate the support my friend and hope you get to enjoy it!
IMO I think you decided wisely. Congratulations on #4! Nice Bunn. Let me know if I can help in any way.
Glad to see you are back, Rob! Congrats also!! I know the struggle of having to nitch down to please the algorithm, but I will also say that sometimes having content that shifts around isn’t entirely all bad. I think many of us who are creative and have exceptional ability in a wide variety of things, need room to be able to shift gears once in a while. Jen and I have always enjoyed watching your videos, especially the different ways to roast and brew coffee and your vlogs. I am also hoping to get my channel back up and posting. I just dusted off my R5 last night actually. My revenue streams are slowing and above all I just really miss it!! Anyhow, here’s to grinding! ☕️ ps. I commented under the wrong vid the first time 😂
Haha thanks brother! I’m sure the R5 is missing you too! That’s a beast of a camera. Ya the content stuff can be frustrating with RUclips. I know the way to get views it how to’s and product reviews but it feels so fake after awhile. Mixing in a good combination of interests and products is going to be my next move. I enjoy the hell out of the creating process but its a ton of work for very minimal reward. At least until you get to a certain level it seems. Looking forward to seeing more of your stuff. I may need to go and find you to get you back in my algorithm! Haha you know how that thing works..
@@RobPirieCedarOtaCoffee for sure, these larger channels get so many views out the gate. That's gotta seed the algorithm. I do yearly iPhone preorder and unboxing and I always get tons of views and new subs, but it can be stressful. One year, I backed into my garage door when I left for work... lol. We did this random tent review. Super easy edit, and that one is still my most popular, highest earning video with the amazon and it's completely outside of my niche lol. We'll be sure to order some coffee once your online stuff is back up!
Came here looking for copper and I found gold ;) Great channel!
Onboard, gimme a paddle!
haha yes indeed! Love it!
kindness is always returned.
Haha yes indeed!
Love you Rob! Can't wait to order coffee from you.
Thanks so much for the support buddy! Feels good to be selling again!
Congratulations on the new baby on the way! What a blessing! Just catching up to RUclips. We just had our third boy 4 weeks ago. Soaking up the heck out of this new baby stage. Excited to see you are back and for the changes coming and the courage to be authentic in this cancel culture society.
Would love to get kind hands on some of that png greens
Congratulations are in order! I am on the home roaster side looking to grow that part of my life and follow for that. But I am also a customer and will buy some from you too. I welcome what ever directions you go with your channel.
And congrats on #4!! It will be a been there done that with him/her because of your other 3. Lol. Congrats!
Haha I hope so! The oldest one is excited so it’s cool she is going to be able to help some. Thanks for watching my friend!
Love watching your business grow and get exposure! You've helped me a lot with launching my own roasting business. Keep going!!!
Truly appreciate hearing that! It’s a great learning experience and hope business is going well! Thanks so much for watching my friend!
Just order some coffee. What did you roast with? Ikawa, Roest, Bideli, or somthing new?
Thanks so much Tommy! I will get it roasted this weekend and shipped out Monday. I am roasting with the Roest L100. After dialing in it is automated so I can roast and do other things. Works out pretty good. But not sustainable if I sell more. Truly appreciate the support my friend!
Do you bro!! ☕️❤️
Hywel
Lyrical Coffee Co.
Hi Rob, Just stumbled across you while searching for robusta roasting info. Looking forward to your new direction! Especially hearing more on coffee entrepreneurship.
(Also, have you shared any more about how you adjust roasting or brewing for other coffee species?)
Best wishes in this next journey! Kellan, New Orleans Coffee Import Co.
Would love to chat with you on some ideas as I try to start my roasting business. I am starting very small, but also don't want to make the big mistakes. So I'm all ears if you are willing to share some wisdom. Thank you.
Shoot an email to me and I will try and answer them!
Bro! Congrats on #4! Whichever direction you choose for the channel... create what and how you want! Super excited for what you're doing. I will say, the 'Cedar Ota Presents' playlist is great in my opinion. When's "Ota" coming back!? Onward and upward buddy! Looking forward to buying some more coffee from you!
My latest hurdle now is bags... thought I had it all figured out... months and months of planning... went to order Hot Stamped bags from PBFY only to find out they won't stamp my logo to the parameters that I need on the specific bag that I want. Never thought that would be an issue. Now I'm trying to get my brain back in bag planning mode. Ha! but not Ha! :)
I'd offer you a cigar, but who does that anymore? So instead I'll offer my congratulations. Opening up the channel to things besides coffee is a great idea. There are plenty of roaster review channels out there, and one that includes the business end of things (among other things) will be a welcome addition to the community.
Man #4 you have been congratulations
Haha thanks buddy! Def excited for the change. Hope all has been well my friend!
Busy
Sir im a roaster need a job
You and me both brother!
I love your stuff but man, you are all over the map! I think this is the 3rd "refocusing" in the last 2 years. As a corporate performance coach, my strong advice would be to learn to focus. You don't need to pivot every time you read a new book or hear some new philosophy. Learn to filter and make small adjustments to your base direction/vision. Making a major pivot every year is exhausting and unsustainable. Not every move has to be significant. It's okay to just live life.
Congrats on #4!
The best advice is the most honest advice. Truly appreciate this comment. Best one in over a year. Needed to hear that!
IMO I think you decided wisely. Congratulations on #4! Nice Bunn. Let me know if I can help in any way.