Cat & Cloud Podcast

If you can't identify the things that move your soul, you're in danger of living someone else's idea of awesome. Drink coffee with a purpose: https://catandcloud.com/products/subscription Follow Chris & Jared: https://www.instagram.com/realchrisbaca https://www.instagram.com/jared_truby Chris's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/realchrisbaca Gary Vaynerchuk: https://...

Listen to Chris Baca's interview with Guy Kawasaki and you're bound to pick up at least one of the pro-tips Guy casually sprinkles throughout. He's an accomplished author (peep his new book "Wise Guy") and marketing expert who worked on the original Macintosh marketing campaign in 1984, and has continued to inspire others through his writing and talks. We'll dive into...

You've probably heard Chris mention that The Third Door novel by Alex Banayan has changed his life and redefined what he believes is possible. It's a novel about Alex's "wild quest" to interview the world's most successful people and understand how they got their start in order to help others get after their own dreams. Chris and Jare got to sit down with Alex Banayan...

Are you pursuing a creative career or side-hustle? Cool if you are, totally fine if you're not! This week Chris interviews his friend Jeff Newton, an L.A. based commercial photographer and creator of Americano Mondays. This inspiring story's complete with ex-military photography mentors, touring bands, 90's cafe nostalgia, and some really useful insights to keep you moving toward yo...

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Meet Big Jay from one of our very first wholesale partners, Hawthorn Coffee! We will dive into Big Jay's story and why his time in fire academy helped create the baller coffee director he is today. Also, get to know a bit about the collaborative and uplifting San Diego coffee community! The only coffee subscription you need: catandcloud.com/products/subscription Related Episodes: Hawthorn Cof...

Are you guilty of sacrificing fun for your career because you "should?" Chris and long-time friend Julia Mayer of Dune Coffee Roasters sit down for the best episode ever! We'll freak out about small decisions that have made big ripples and why it is okay - if not critical - to keep doing your life-giving hobbies, even when you're getting serious about your career. The only coff...

Jared's back from visiting Honduras and he's fired up to share why this location will be his yearly origin trip moving forward. Listen in for a closer look at how coffee trade works on a personal level, and take away a couple hot tips for choosing an origin trip that's right for you. The only coffee subscription you need: catandcloud.com/products/subscription Related Episodes: Hondu...

Chris dives into part two of Q + A hitting some practical topics like time management, coping with negative past experiences, monetary and cultural costs of employee turn over, how barista competition skills have carried over, and food for thought if you are curious about becoming a cafe owner. Enjoy! The only coffee subscription you need: catandcloud.com/products/subscription Related Links: Jared...

Chris Baca answers your burning questions from the gram! We'll cover a wide range of topics including why we sell our coffee in a 10 oz. bag, perspectives on social media, and a useful way to weigh risk. The only coffee subscription you need: catandcloud.com/products/subscription Hot Links: Baca's Ground Up Show interview w/ Matt D'Avella: Video: https://bit.ly/2SPuU2z Audio: https:...

We're proud to have rolled out our Equity Program! Meaning Cat & Cloud has 4 new part-owners from our bad to the bone team, so find out how and why. We'll also share how to better your odds at hearing back from busy people, and why we think drawing from existing ideas can be the bomb dot com. The only coffee subscription you need: catandcloud.com/products/subscription Relevant Pods:...

This week we'll share some tools for how to bring an idea to your boss! You're about to own an idea and follow through and it's gonna be tight. The only coffee subscription you need: catandcloud.com/products/subscription Resources: Alex's Book | Legacy by James Kerr: https://amzn.to/2GkAoeO Related Episode (G & G): https://apple.co/2TKtKBG Ground & Griddled: www.gandgbm...

When does copying become stealing? Also, learn the story behind the weird little drawing that is the Cat & Cloud logo. The only coffee subscription you need: catandcloud.com/products/subscription Relevant Episode: Generation Whatever | Final Riffs of 2018: https://apple.co/2D95Ubw Podcast Info and Contact: www.catandcloud.com/podcast  Instagram: www.instagram.com/catcloudcoffee/  Webstore:  ww...

Risk doing something that excites you or do nothing? You know what we think you should do. Also, why being besties with your team might be selfish...Where are my friends though? The only coffee subscription you need: catandcloud.com/products/subscription Resources: Reezy Resells | Food Stamps to Freedom episode: https://apple.co/2sDtHLZ R.O.A.D. Podcast: https://apple.co/2RVv2Nf DJ Impulse IG: htt...

How to come up in the game when the odds are stacked against you: Foster care runaway, teenage dad, pushing packs, pirating cartoons and a few really cool shitty jobs. Sound cray? Yeah, we think so too. Peep game. The only coffee subscription you need: catandcloud.com/products/subscription Resources: Real Chris Baca video: https://bit.ly/2SVnczM Reezy Resells: https://reezyresells.com/ Mike Reezy...

We discuss a handful of books that helped us last year and share ways we've applied them in our lives. Also - thoughts behind office hours, goal-setting, and leading up the chain of command. The only coffee subscription you need: catandcloud.com/products/subscription Resources: Relevant episode: https: https://apple.co/2D1QQxH happylilmistake by Kristen Hutson insta: @happy.lil.mistake | shop...

What do cream cheese frosting and brining your own steak to Christmas dinner have in common? This plus all of life's other hard questions finally answered. You're welcome. The only coffee subscription you need: catandcloud.com/products/subscription Resources: 1&1s | Kristen | Cat & Cloud Coffee Podcast: https://apple.co/2TjE3MA Podcast Info and Contact: www.catandcloud.com/podcas...

Chris, Jared and Charles head to the hot springs to get dialed for 2019! They reflect on the importance of values alignment for business partners, open and honest communication, and the necessity in taking time to plan. We'll take a peek into personal and professional challenges that preceded opening Cat & Cloud Coffee and how those helped shape the owner's and company into what they...

The Sprudgie Awards + Voting Ballot: https://sprudge.com/sprudgies We we're nominated for a few Sprudgie Awards! Chris and Alex shed some light on they ways they plan for speeches and videos, then dive into the downsides of direct comparisons and importance of constructive feedback flowing both ways, both down and up the chain of command. The only coffee subscription you need: catandcloud.com...

Jared doesn't miss his appendix, Chris hates hospitals, and the two reflect on major "aha" moments in their respective leadership journeys and explore the opportunity in saying "No." The only coffee subscription you need: catandcloud.com/products/subscription Resources: The Coaching Habit / Box of Crayons: https://bit.ly/2RTZ7sM It Doesn't Have To Be Crazy at Work: ht...

Former World Barista Champion James Hoffmann has been commenting on the modern specialty coffee movement since 2004 and shows no signs of stopping now. He talks with Baca about tipping culture, sustainable and equitable green buying, wholesale coffee, big specialty coffee buyouts, and more. So many gems in this one - enjoy! The only coffee subscription you need: https://catandcloud.com/products/su...

Being an effective leader isn't always what we imagine it to be. How can we use our own seemingly negative personality traits to our advantage to teach, learn, and grow? How can we practice what we ingest? Baca and JT unpack it for you. The only coffee subscription you need: https://catandcloud.com/products/subscription Podcast Info and Contact: www.catandcloud.com/podcast  Instagram: www.ins...

Where did these beautiful machines that make this lovely liquid come from? How do they work? Baca takes you on a magical journey through time and space to find out. The only coffee subscription you need: https://catandcloud.com/products/subscription Sources: Smithsonian Article | https://bit.ly/2ACmOR9 Wiki | https://bit.ly/2FjrNcM Gaggia | https://www.gaggia.com/legacy/ La Marzocco | https://bit....

You can effect change at every level. It's not always easy and doesn't always happen quickly, but don't discount your contribution. The only coffee subscription you need: https://catandcloud.com/products/subscription Podcast Info and Contact: www.catandcloud.com/podcast  Instagram: www.instagram.com/catcloudcoffee/  Webstore:  www.catandcloud.com/  Roasters Choice Subscription: www....

How do you go from working a lift in Tahoe to owning a coffee company with your brother? Brayden Estby from 11th Hour will tell you! The only coffee subscription you need: https://catandcloud.com/products/subscription 11th Hour: https://eleventhhourcoffee.com/ 11th Insta: https://www.instagram.com/11thhourcoffee/ Podcast Info and Contact: www.catandcloud.com/podcast  Instagram: www.instagram.com/c...