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://apple.co/2ShIG8T La Marzocco KB90 Video: https://bit.ly/2T7WZkQ Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport: https://amzn.t...
Feb 25, 2019•37 min
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: Alex | How to Pitch an Idea to Your Boss: https://apple.co/2V8U2Or Grace | Specialty Coffee Superhero Story: https...
Feb 18, 2019•53 min
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.gandgbmore.com IG: www.instagram.com/gandgbmore The Charmery IG: www.instagram.com/thecharmery
Feb 11, 2019•44 min
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
Feb 04, 2019•37 min
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: https://www.instagram.com/djimpulse DJ Excel IG: https://www.instagram.com/excelagram Jen Gotch podcast...
Jan 28, 2019•48 min
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 Youtube channel: https://bit.ly/1QlcxaJ
Jan 15, 2019•2 hr 47 min
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: https://rdbl.co/2M0Ml9K James Altucher Podcast: https://jamesaltucher.com/podcasts/ StrengthsFinder: ht...
Jan 08, 2019•55 min
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
Dec 31, 2018•49 min
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 are today. The only coffee subscription you need: catandcloud.com/products/subscription Resources: "Guatemalan Bu...
Dec 24, 2018•48 min
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/products/subscription Resources: The Sprudgie Awards + Voting Ballot: https://sprudge.com/sprudgies Coff...
Dec 17, 2018•43 min
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: https://basecamp.com/books/calm
Dec 10, 2018•48 min
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/subscription James Hoffmann YouTube: https://bit.ly/2gekpSj World Atlas Of Coffee: http://www.theworld...
Nov 26, 2018•2 hr 31 min
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
Nov 19, 2018•47 min
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.ly/2w7v8mb Espresso Vivace Archives | https://bit.ly/2JZ3UWu Prima Coffee | https://bit.ly/2QDpdQ3...
Nov 12, 2018•38 min
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
Nov 06, 2018•47 min
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/
Oct 29, 2018•1 hr 8 min
Baca and Alex break down the new book from Basecamp aptly titled: It Doesn't Have To Be Crazy At Work. The only coffee subscription you need: https://catandcloud.com/products/subscription
Oct 22, 2018•44 min
Pour over coffee - it's coffee and water but what else? Baca will tell you. The only coffee subscription you need: https://catandcloud.com/products/subscription
Oct 15, 2018•31 min
You pick what's right for you - this is just us. The only coffee subscription you need: https://catandcloud.com/products/subscription
Oct 08, 2018•46 min
It's been 2 years. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your life! The only coffee subscription you need: https://catandcloud.com/products/subscription Chuck Jack: https://www.instagram.com/chukjak/
Oct 01, 2018•1 hr 6 min
Our green buyer Charles Jack breaks down why buying against the C Market alone could leave producers and roasters high and dry. A must listen for any serious coffee professional. The only coffee subscription you need: https://catandcloud.com/products/subscription Chuck Jack: https://www.instagram.com/chukjak/
Sep 17, 2018•36 min
Evan is one of the most driven and positive forces we've ever met - if this isn't inspirational please check your pulse. Big Step Tampers In Stock!: https://catandcloud.com/ Calavera: Calavera Coffee!
Sep 10, 2018•57 min
When Baca screws up Alex is there to hold his hand. the goods: http://catandcloud.com/
Sep 03, 2018•46 min
Fame never lasts Al. the goods: https://catandcloud.com/
Aug 27, 2018•44 min
Posing a heavy question which we have no good answer to. the goods: https://catandcloud.com/
Aug 20, 2018•1 hr
Hard conversations > no communication. the goods: https://catandcloud.com/
Aug 13, 2018•44 min
Ever had something stolen from you? Us too man. the goods: https://catandcloud.com/ Simon Sinek Why TED Talk: https://bit.ly/1fJPwPe Coffee Sprudgecast: https://sprudge.com/tag/coffee-sprudgecast
Aug 06, 2018•54 min
We went on a trip and recorded a podcast in a van with no air conditioning. Maybe not our best work but it's all uphill from here. the goods: https://catandcloud.com/ Hawthorn Coffee: http://instagram.com/hawthorncoffee/ Menotti's: https://www.instagram.com/menottis/
Jul 30, 2018•35 min
Joel drove to California to buy a car part. Then we talked shop about life. the goods: catandcloud.com/
Jul 09, 2018•1 hr 12 min
Kat makes an awesome zine! You can buy it at the link below. If you want anything else you'll have to listen to the podcast duh. Get the Zine: https://www.coffeepeople.org/ Look at Pictures: https://www.instagram.com/coffeepeoplezine/ Submit Your Work!: [email protected] Fun Fact: For every issue sold, $1 goes to a different charity that benefits coffee folks. Issue 02 is benefitting a shop in Denver called Prodigy that works with youth who’ve had a hard time finding success in traditional wo...
Jul 02, 2018•1 hr 2 min
