We get asked all the time what's the best path for starting a coffee career. We're not quite sure but here are a few things we think about. Home base: catandcloud.com/collections/all Starting Your Coffee Career? | Cat & Cloud Coffee Podcast
Jan 15, 2018•24 min
Is your coffee too old? Probably not. Find the hot stuff here: catandcloud.com
Jan 08, 2018•41 min
Happy New Year from all your homies at the Cat & Cloud Coffee Podcast. Will we have a new location next year? We hope so.
Jan 01, 2018•46 min
This one's early as Soundcloud won't let us schedule posts (wtf, libsyn here we come) and there's no way I'm touching my computer this weekend. CB & JT together again for the Cat & Cloud Coffee Podcast. Also it's (almost) Christmas. If you don't celebrate Christmas we hope you're having an excellent Friday!
Dec 22, 2017•52 min
How does a guy with a masters from N.Y.U. navigate wholesale at a Specialty Coffee company? It's all in here.
Dec 18, 2017•1 hr 3 min
Cat & Cloud co-owner and green buyer Charles Jack aka Chuckjack, sits down and talks to us about geisha / gesha ( is it worth the money?) and hips us to how that magical thing called cash flow works. Check this episode out on YouTube: http://bit.ly/2jx3VrM Holiday Blend is here: catandcloud.com/collections/all/products/holiday-blend
Dec 11, 2017•38 min
Why is that guy so mean? This one's coming on a Sunday and we're inching closer to a Monday upload. Check the Cat & Cloud Holiday reward on the Steeped Coffee Kickstarter: kck.st/2j4kCKE New Cat & Cloud Sweatshirts!: catandcloud.com/collections/merch/products/staywarm
Dec 03, 2017•41 min
We're into the holiday season and it's time to spread the love. Here's what we're stoked about today! Cool stuff: catandcloud.com/collections/all
Nov 22, 2017•40 min
Local mom and pop shops do have it tough, but we think there's hope! Holiday Blend now available: catandcloud.com/collections/coffee/products/holiday-blend
Nov 17, 2017•40 min
Our friend Josh had an idea to put coffee in a bag to enable people to make tasty coffee wherever they may be. It's a bit more complicated than it sounds but listen in for the full details, and check out his Kickstarter! Steeped Coffee Kickstarter: kck.st/2j4kCKE Website: steepedcoffee.com Our talented videographer friend Chris Chandler: christopherandcompany.tv // Also sorry for the reverb everyone, I think we had some mic phasing issues. We're actually getting some monitoring headphones next w...
Nov 10, 2017•42 min
Who shaped us early on in our journey through coffee. Here are a few with more to come. 5 Panel Hats back in stock!: https://catandcloud.com/collections/all/products/cat-cloud-5-pannel-cap Coffee Spanish For Coffee Buyers: http://coffeespanish.com/ Brent Fortune Episode 1: http://apple.co/2AgzNVg Brent Fortune Episode 2: http://apple.co/2lJJwjy
Nov 03, 2017•31 min
12 strict pull ups will change your life. I actually like Gary Vee. fresh new swag: https://catandcloud.com/collections/all
Oct 27, 2017•47 min
Why is Heather Perry so smart? This and other nuggets from this years New York Coffee Festival.
Oct 20, 2017•48 min
Maria has been a driving force in the Specialty Coffee Industry for decades. The amount of knowledge and experience she carries is second to none. This podcast is packed full of information and we're really just scratching the surface. A special thanks to Maria for joining us and enjoy! Cool coffee stuff: https://catandcloud.com/collections/all Our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/2fRQ1i8
Oct 06, 2017•1 hr 9 min
Happy National Coffee Day! We were fortunate enough to have these two talented magicians from Equator Coffee roll through Santa Cruz today. Here's to getting to know people on a deeper level!
Sep 30, 2017•43 min
Should you be able to take home work documents? We think so.
Sep 22, 2017•50 min
Get in where you fit in. Throwdown Event: http://bit.ly/2x2xlD2 Blue Bottle / Nestlé thoughts vid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcuXsc3j0jY&t=6s
Sep 15, 2017•18 min
Should it be all about the farmer? Latte Art Throwdown Sept 16th!: http://bit.ly/2vLvJts Calavera Coffee Gofundme: https://www.gofundme.com/calavera-coffee
Sep 08, 2017•24 min
This week we dive into everyones favorite topic: "How on earth can I be cooler than I already am?"
Sep 01, 2017•48 min
There's more to life than being a superstar barista - we promise.
Aug 26, 2017•41 min
Ever wonder what your boss is doing when they're not with you at the cafe? We can't tell you, but we can tell you what we're doing!
Aug 17, 2017•47 min
How do you get money to start a business? We're not experts but here's what we did.
Aug 11, 2017•45 min
How we hire and promote within our company, why management isn't for everyone, and understanding the weight that your words and actions have as a leader.
Aug 04, 2017•33 min
We sit down with our wholesale magician Alex Marse to chat about his experience at the Disney Institute. We go pretty hard with external education - but is it even worth it? Also our dear friend Evan Morris is pursuing his dream of starting his own coffee shop and needs your help. Evan is one of the most kind and passionate baristas we know, so we can't help but give him a plug. Check out his Gofundme here: https://www.gofundme.com/calavera-coffee Even if you can't donate, sharing the campaign h...
Jul 29, 2017•38 min
We sit down with graphic designer and illustrator extraordinaire - Kevin Tudball. From his work with Verve and Four Barrel, to his journey of entrepreneurship and becoming a freelance designer, this one has the goods. Check out the amazing work he did for us here: catandcloud.com/collections/all If you're interested in Kevin or his work you can find him at kevintudball.com or @kevintudball wherever quality social media is happening.
Jul 22, 2017•1 hr 10 min
We roast a batch of coffee and take you along for the ride. What's going on in there? Now you know. We apologize for the podcast lag - the new store has us way busier than we anticipated. Thank you for sticking with us through these times we'll be back with regularly scheduled content so soon (we promise).
Jul 14, 2017•23 min
Baca and Alex talk about the implications of getting into the multiroaster game. Multiroaster or not we firmly believe in doing business with people who share your values and vision. As with most things in life the wholesaler / retailer relationship is a two way street and identifying a plan or target clientele will help you build a program with a strong foundation. Enjoy!
Jun 27, 2017•43 min
Chris and Jared talk about what goes down at orientation, how they first got introduced to barista competitions, and why they were motivated to do them in the first place. We have a fathers day sale going on through this Sunday the 18th at midnight, so if you want to get 10% off for someone special in your life, head on over to catandcloud.com to get the party started!
Jun 16, 2017•44 min
It's Jared's birthday! I didn't know what to get him so I got him this podcast. Listen in to learn more about this crazy character.
Jun 09, 2017•34 min
Part 1 of Baca's SCA Expo presentation - specially converted to podcast form. He chats things small independent businesses can do to capture larger market share and have more successful, sustainable businesses. What do people want in a coffee experience? What is good coffee? Should roasting be transparent? All this and more! Endless Bummer T Now Available: http://bit.ly/2smq6Rn Have questions? Email us at [email protected]
Jun 02, 2017•50 min