Cat & Cloud Podcast
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Chris Baca and Jared Truby are professional Baristas and are here to introduce the world to Specialty Coffee! From placing in the finals of the United States Barista Championship multiple times, winning regional competitions, to leading training and education for some of the most progressive coffee companies around - these two have learned a ton about coffee and want to share it with you. Tune..
Cat & Cloud Podcast
1w ago
The Cat & Cloud podcast is connecting to the source. In this week's episode, Jared goes full Neo, talking about his experience test roasting for SCA, and shares his insight on intuitive forecasting. We also hear about the dream for a Cat & Cloud Beach Bodega, Chris’s East Coast-inspired limited menu surf shop. And finally, Chris gets to ask Chuck the big question; how do you live your dream? Listen to the full episode to hear Chuck drop some serious wisdom on finding your dream life in what’s happening already, and meeting (and being) people who impact the trajectory of your life. Do y ..read more
Cat & Cloud Podcast
2w ago
Welcome to the very first Cat & Cloud After-Hours Podcast ? Chris, Charles, and Jared are staying late tonight to chat about all the different facets of our business and industry. From the coffee buying experience online and in store, to the complicated world of Green Buying… even speculating on what might be our own brand stereotypes. Listen to this week's episode to hear from all three owners and their takes on how remaining true to yourself and your mission benefits both your business and the community you serve. Quality is important, but so is your story. Uline, sponsor us? Do you have ..read more
Cat & Cloud Podcast
3w ago
Welcome back to the Cat & Cloud Podcast! This week Chris and Jared have each returned from some pretty spectacular visits with our coffee partners, and are hoping on to sharing both their experiences and the insights they’re bringing home with them. Listen to the full episode to hear the guys share their unique experiences in Costa Mesa with the Steelehead team, and Seattle at the La Marzocco espresso museum. Do you have a question you’ve been dying to ask us? Do you wanna hear us talk about it on the podcast? Visit our website catandcloud.com/podcast, or email us at podcast@catandcloud.co ..read more
Cat & Cloud Podcast
1M ago
Mr. Miyagi, Yoda, Jaime Escalante - all great mentors that helped those around them improve and become better. On this weeks episode of the podcast Chris asks Chuck about this same idea, as Charles is apart of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO). EO is a community of people in similar entrepreneurial roles, who gather together helping one another with perspectives and real experience. For Charles it has been a great resource for him to grow, and receive various perspectives. This idea of community, of fostering and investing in one’s own personal growth is something that can become invaluable ..read more
Cat & Cloud Podcast
1M ago
Well, Chuck didn’t come back this week…. But maybe next week! We’ll hold the space for him. This week on the podcast Jared gives us his full list of dream cafe improvements; from new grinders for improved product management to speakers that play the podcast in the bathrooms. And Chris dives in on how to help people find their opportunities at work, and build the confidence we all need to see our wins every day. Listen to the full episode to hear their thoughts on where to look to find the twinkle. Do you have a question you’ve been dying to ask us? Do you wanna hear us talk about it on the pod ..read more
Cat & Cloud Podcast
1M ago
Chuck is back on the podcast (maybe forever??)! This week on the Cat & Cloud podcast the whole ownership team sat down to discuss the importance of guest feedback. In an industry like hospitality, it can be hard to measure the success of guest interactions through all of our cafes, all of the time. But is it more important to hear from the folks who see us every day, or the folks who’ve come in for the first time? Listen to this week's episode to hear their thoughts on setting up and distributing the perfect survey, and finding the right cross-section of regulars and new customers. Do you ..read more
Cat & Cloud Podcast
2M ago
Have you ever been old people tired? It’s rough sometimes. But fatigue or not Chris and Jared are here sharing some thoughts on the year ahead, changes coming to the podcast, even their opinions on moving to New York! Listen to the full episode for some reflections on the Vintage Chris Baca, the downfalls of “transitional time,” and ideal workspaces. Do you have a question you’ve been dying to ask us? Do you wanna hear us talk about it on the podcast? Visit our website catandcloud.com/podcast, or email us at podcast@catandcloud.com and tell us what it is, and maybe your question will be the on ..read more
Cat & Cloud Podcast
2M ago
The boys are back and bringing high-level looks at the difference between “you” and “your work,” and communicating our values through a feeling rather than the scripted words. Chris shares a bit about his experience diving back in with the marketing team, and Jared reflects on the changes currently in process with our retail leadership teams. Listen to the full episode to hear their thoughts on the progress they’ve made in their departments, and how all that work intersects. Stay tuned till the end of the episode to hear their hot takes on the recently announced World Latte Art Championship es ..read more
Cat & Cloud Podcast
2M ago
Welcome back to the Cat & Cloud podcast! This week Chris and Jared are keeping things fresh and are hopping on Instagram live to answer the questions that come through from our followers, and the end result is pretty awesome! Y’all sent out a wide variety of questions; from how to progress in your own coffee journeys, to their dream origin trips or cafe cities, and even get into the nitty-gritty of our business structure. We loved having this chance to hear directly from our virtual community and see what the folks who listen want to know most about us. Thank you to everyone who wrote in ..read more
Cat & Cloud Podcast
2M ago
It’s 2024 y’all! First podcast of the new year, which means it’s time for some self-reflection, and intention setting in the upcoming year. The start of a year is always a good time to look back on all the things we’ve learned, about our business and about our team. Listen to the full episode to hear Chris and Jared discuss, discovering team members hidden talents and passions through interviewing, finding ways to engage curiosity on the day-to-day, and bringing your team in on the process of creating the vision. Do you have a question you’ve been dying to ask us? Do you wanna hear us talk abo ..read more