Building a strong community without a brick-and-mortar shop is not an easy gig, but when you can get it right, its pretty amazing. Jamie owns Culture Coffee Bar, a C&C wholesale partner in Bacas hometown of Modesto, CA. We chat about the challenges having a shop on wheels, the legacy of growing leaders, and building community in unlikely places! Coffee! catandcloud.com/products/subscription Related Episodes! Letting Your Guard Down: apple.co/2Zabwxv High Brow Coffee | Wholesale Partner Special: ...
Jun 29, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast We take a walk down memory lane with Chris through his twenty years in coffee! Coffee! catandcloud.com/products/subscription Related Episodes! The San Franciscan Roaster Co | Bill Kennedy: apple.co/3guDA6B What is Relationship Coffee?: apple.co/2XLJ5oI Resources! Hello from the inside (Love Mail): bit.ly/3cglvpe Proud Mary: http://proudmarycoffee.com.au No Kid Hungry: http://nokidhungry.org David Schomer (Espresso Vivace): bit.ly/2XFh6as Chriss dolls (if you know, you know): bit.ly/3eysITq Your ...
Jun 01, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Being part of a group chasing the same goals can be a great way to grow faster and have more fun to boot! Coffee! catandcloud.com/products/subscription Related Episodes! IN-Q Transforming Pain Into Growth: bit.ly/InQepisode Show Up, Feel Better: bit.ly/showupfeelbtr Resources! Bacas Pour Over Video: bit.ly/3g95gO1 Austins Coffee: http://austinscoffeecrafters.com/ Carols weird-ass Avatar Doll reference: bit.ly/avatarbbs Old Embarrassing Skate Videos?: vimeo.com/25582572 State Breathing App: apple...
May 25, 2020•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast Try and articulate what you believe and you may find its not as easy as you thought! Good news is, the practice of sharing your ideas can pave way for more personal clarity. Coffee! catandcloud.com/products/subscription Related Episodes! A Liberating Approach to Identity: bit.ly/approach2identity Whats Your Purpose?: bit.ly/whatsurpurpose Resources! Leader Shift by John Maxwell: bit.ly/leadershiftjm SquareSeth Godin Workshops: https://akimbo.com Your Hosts! Baca on the Gram: www.instagram.com/re...
May 18, 2020•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast Contemplating love, loss, forgiveness, and belief. We carve out space with IN-Q to discuss his amazing new book: Inquire Within The book: https://in-q.com/inquirewithin/ Cat & Cloud: https://catandcloud.com/ Connect: Baca: https://realchrisbaca.com/ JT: www.instagram.com/jared_truby
May 04, 2020•1 hr 21 min•Transcript available on Metacast What creates status? How does it impede connection? And please, stop saying no to friends when they ask you to hang just because you have too much to do. Okay bye! Coffee! catandcloud.com/products/subscription Related Episodes! Creating Space for Connection: http://bit.ly/spaceforconnection New YouTube Video! Fun Cupping with Grace: http://bit.ly/funcupping Resources! Driving While Awesome Podcast: http://bit.ly/drivewhileawesome Your Hosts! Baca on the Gram: www.instagram.com/realchrisbaca Baca...
Feb 10, 2020•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to the human experience! We all process loss at one point or another, at varying rates and to various extents. We unpack some personal experiences and what roles crying (or not), family, and rituals might play in processing grief. We hope there's something in here for you - and feel free to share your thoughts with us, we freakin love that! Coffee! catandcloud.com/products/subscription Related Episodes! More Alike Than Different: http://bit.ly/more_alike Live At The Crown | A Challenging...
Jan 20, 2020•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast Note from Carol: Some leaders wont admit running off course - but not ours. In my humble opinion, that's what makes our owners the best bosses in the world. That's what makes this company have so much promise in my eyes. From day one working here, I was impressed by how owners and leadership react to challenges. They're not problems, they're opportunities to be great, to be creative. There is always a solution, and it's even fun. "Don't panic" - that was my first life lesson here. One thing we l...
Jan 13, 2020•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast Our brains wanted to go down a Star Wars rabbit hole, so we let them. Also, wtf are lectins and isnt it neat how bad habits take hold so much faster than good ones? Coffee! catandcloud.com/products/subscription Related Episodes! The Crown Episode: http://bit.ly/catandcrown Resources! James Altucher Podcast: http://bit.ly/drgundry Dr. Steven Gundry: https://drgundry.com/ Damien Chavez newspaper article: http://bit.ly/damianchavez VOTE for Damian Chavez: https://sprudge.com/vote Your Hosts! Baca o...
Dec 30, 2019•56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Is your boss an idiot? Should you have empathy for them? We'll parse apart some of our biggest challenges and mistakes in 2019, and how we would approach them differently if we knew then what we know now. Also get ready for some sweet Q & A from our kick-buns live audience! Check out the newest Cat & Cloud YouTube video here https://youtu.be/CIPzyy0_LlM Coffee! catandcloud.com/products/subscription Related Episodes! The Power of No. | Dichotomies in Leadership: bit.ly/pwrofno Are You A Good Boss...
Dec 23, 2019•1 hr 16 min•Transcript available on Metacast The person you think is a dick is for sure experiencing something you dont know about. We've noticed that creating space for honest conversation - rather than speaking in platitudes - makes it harder to categorize people as good or bad. And thats a good thing. Coffee! catandcloud.com/products/subscription Related Episodes! Letting Your Guard Down: http://bit.ly/guarddown Resources! Finding Your Fuck Yeah: http://bit.ly/FindyourFya Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood: http://bit.ly/misterrogersmovi...
Dec 16, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast What sorts of things keep (or would keep) you and your team enchanted, or at least pleased with work? Imagination, instant vs. delayed gratification, and working for visionaries vs. normal people. Announcements! LIVE Podcast at The Crown 12/14 Reserve your FREE spot: http://bit.ly/catcloudlive Coffee! catandcloud.com/products/subscription Links! Christmas (Alone) by RealChrisBaca: http://bit.ly/35Sq7iH Related Episode! Are You A Good Boss?: http://bit.ly/rugoodboss Your Hosts! Baca on the Gram: ...
Dec 02, 2019•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast We get real excited about spaces that can deliver an experience through design and engagement. Vegas, you're cool. catandcloud.com/products/subscription Resources: Chris Bacas SEMA/Las Vegas Video: http://bit.ly/realchrisbaca PublicUs: http://www.publicuslv.com/ Infinite game: Simon Synek: http://bit.ly/nfinitegame Related Episode! What Makes A Business Special?: https://apple.co/2pTD64u New Merch! Blues Brothers T by Michael Foy: http://bit.ly/foyboiT Rainbow MiiR Tumbler by Nick Vargas: http:/...
Nov 25, 2019•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Beware of popularity pressure! Stay true to you - youll still have a market and youll feel better. Coffee! Subscription: catandcloud.com/products/subscription Current Favorite | Costa Rica Las Lajas: http://bit.ly/costalaslajas Related Listening! Define Your Own Success: https://apple.co/2NV76Ga New Stuff! Blues Brothers T by Michael Foy: http://bit.ly/foyboiT Rainbow MiiR Tumbler by Nick Vargas: http://bit.ly/RainbowVargas Wholesale! https://catandcloud.com/pages/wholesale Your Hosts! Baca on t...
Nov 18, 2019•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Food & Wine Magazine released their top 100 American Coffee Shops of 2019 and we landed in spot number 3. Heres why we think its neat, but why were not relying on it for validation. Also, some ramblings on coffee culture and where its heading! Coffee! catandcloud.com/products/subscription Related Episodes! Mission, Vision, Values Updated: http://bit.ly/updatedmvv Matt DAvella | The Worst Thing You Can Do Is Nothing: http://bit.ly/MattDAvella Resources! Food & Wines top 100 Coffee Shops 2019: htt...
Nov 11, 2019•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast Fu*k pretending. Heres us stressed, knowing we could be better. So, what you gonna do wit all that junk? Coffee! catandcloud.com/products/subscription Related Episodes! Are You A Good Boss: http://bit.ly/youagoodboss The Lonely Life | Taking Risks + Owner Mental Health: http://bit.ly/ownermentalhealth Resources! Andrew Shultz: https://theandrewschulz.com James Altucher: https://jamesaltucher.com Simon Sinnic: https://simonsinek.com People! Baca on the Gram: www.instagram.com/realchrisbaca Baca's...
Nov 04, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast Like most normal humans, weve got childhood beliefs and traumas that hold us back from our full potential. Well share some ways these patterns rear their ugly heads in our own professional lives, and tools that help us stay positive and focused. Coffee! catandcloud.com/products/subscription Related Episodes! Caveman Coffee | Choose Yourself: http://bit.ly/cavemancoffee Alex Banayan | The Third Door | Rethink What Is Possible: http://bit.ly/alexbanayan Your Hosts! Baca on the Gram: www.instagram....
Oct 28, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast When you can't find any good employees, go f*ck yourself. Or, you could take a look in the mirror. Coffee! catandcloud.com/products/subscription Related Episodes! What Sucks About Your Job: http://bit.ly/sucksaboutyourjob Leaders Are Readers: http://bit.ly/leadersreaders Owner Communication | Owner Offsite: http://bit.ly/ownercommunication Resources! Daydream Surf Shop on the Gram: www.instagram.com/daydreamsurfshop People! Baca on the Gram: www.instagram.com/realchrisbaca Baca's YouTube: www.yo...
Oct 14, 2019•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast Trips, keynotes, and last-minute surgeries! Everything's moving pretty fast with the exception of Chris' toe recovery (gnarly toe visuals ahead). And if Square's price hikes have you considering other Point of Sale platforms, here's a couple tips to make the transition a little less sucky! Coffee! catandcloud.com/products/subscription Related Episodes! How Do You Spend Your Money? | Cat & Cloud Coffee Podcast: https://apple.co/2kHqYB2 Creating Sustainable Careers In Coffee | Chuck's SCA Expo Tal...
Sep 30, 2019•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast Are you spending more than you earn? Feel the pressure to give more than you can afford? Jump aboard Jared's meat canoe and we'll taco about it... Coffee! catandcloud.com/products/subscription Related Episodes! How Do You Spend Your Money?: https://apple.co/2kHqYB2 Get Money Get Paid | How Much Money Should I Be Making?: https://apple.co/2kFJw4A Honduran Coffee Producer Benjamin Paz: https://apple.co/2kGPdiK Resources! Jareds Look: https://bit.ly/2l4a7Zf Jareds Upcoming Culture Talk: Wed 10/2 | ...
Sep 23, 2019•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast How to kill yourself for just $12.99! Coffee! catandcloud.com/products/subscription Related Episodes! Whatever Man, We Just Want To Be Popular: https://apple.co/2kNUq8q Cold Brew? Bourdain? Ok...: https://apple.co/2kPOSKD Resources! Drinks White Claw Once: https://bit.ly/2kCYAA2 DJ Quik - No Doubt: https://bit.ly/2kknu7c Your Hosts! Baca on the Gram: www.instagram.com/realchrisbaca Baca's YouTube: www.youtube.com/realchrisbaca JT on the Gram: www.instagram.com/jared_truby If you love it here a r...
Sep 16, 2019•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast What does sustainably sourced coffee even mean?! Cool, we don't know either. Coffee! catandcloud.com/products/subscription Related Episodes! Responsible Green Coffee Buying | C Market, Fair Trade, Differentials, Oh My!: https://apple.co/2lHGL2V James Hoffmann - Square Mile Coffee | Equitable Green Buying, Tipping, Wholesale Coffee, Buyouts : https://apple.co/2m0AQ94 What Is Relationship Coffee? | Truby Origin Trip Takeaways: https://apple.co/2kr5zvS Resources! Arnold Schwarzenegger Speech: https...
Sep 09, 2019•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Meet our friend Nick Vargas! When he's not tattooing people or hanging with his fam, he's making paintings, murals, and a variety of graphic design work. He's a real deal artist making a living, and we couldn't be happier that he's made his mark on our cafes (and people)! Coffee! catandcloud.com/products/subscription Related Episodes! Jeff Newton | Americano Mondays | Tips for Pursuing a Creative Career: https://apple.co/2lWR9Uz Matt D'Avella | The Worst Thing You Can Do Is Nothing: https://appl...
Sep 02, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast We asked. You answered. We chopped it up. Coffee! catandcloud.com/products/subscription Related Episodes! How To Pitch An Idea To Your Boss: https://apple.co/2YrVO36 The Lonely Life | Taking Risks + Owner Mental Health: https://apple.co/2HtlcLl Communicating With Your Boss | 2018 Sprudgies: https://apple.co/2YKr0pA Leadership - Not Always What You Think: https://apple.co/2LeSzT8 Apologies, Off-Sites, Metrics of Success: https://apple.co/323MBLJ Resources! James Altucher Twitter: https://twitter....
Aug 26, 2019•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast Prepare for meetings and trainings so you don't waste everyone's time. Stop being so serious about everything else. Coffee! catandcloud.com/products/subscription Related Episodes! (Corrections Corner) How Will A Barista Make a Living Wage?: https://apple.co/2Zf4TrA Alex Banayan Is Back | The Third Door World Tour: https://apple.co/30h1BFz Resources! Barber Shop Club: https://barbershopclub.com People! Baca on the Gram: www.instagram.com/realchrisbaca Baca's YouTube: www.youtube.com/realchrisbaca...
Aug 19, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Alex Banayan is back, and we're so incredibly stoked! His book The Third Door relives his wild journey to interview the world's most successful people about how they started out. Thank you for making time for us in the midst of your world book tour! Mad respect, Alex. Dive in, friends, the water's fine! Related Episodes! Alex Banayan | The Third Door | Rethink What Is Possible: https://apple.co/2TAnJZf Resources! Alex Banayan IG: www.instagram.com/alexbanayan The Third Door Book: thirddoorbook.c...
Aug 12, 2019•1 hr 29 min•Transcript available on Metacast Go ahead and show off your team. What if we weren't afraid to learn from others in the company regardless of rank? Coffee! catandcloud.com/products/subscription Related Episodes! How to Pitch an Idea to Your Boss: https://apple.co/2YrVO36 Communicating With Your Boss | 2018 Sprudgies: https://apple.co/2YKr0pA Resources! USA Basketball Fantasy Camp: https://usabfantasycamp.com JT on the Gram: www.instagram.com/jared_truby Baca's YouTube: www.youtube.com/realchrisbaca Baca on the Gram: www.instagr...
Aug 05, 2019•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast This ones for the coffee geeks, story lovers and history buffs. Meet the man behind our coffee roaster Bill Kennedy, Head Honcho of San Franciscan Roaster & Equipment. Heres his story about going from 20 years in public education to owning both a caf and roaster manufacturing company, plus some Science Friday-esque roasting knowledge. Have fun! Coffee! catandcloud.com/products/subscription Related Episodes! Grace Lee | Specialty Coffee Superhero Origin Story: apple.co/2SMQFN2 Jen Swen | I&1s: ht...
Jul 29, 2019•1 hr 10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Its important to us that we have a values alignment with the companies we choose to do business with, and High Brow Coffee is no exception! Wholesale just took a trip to visit this very special caf in Franklin, Tennessee. Marc sat down with a couple key players, owner Dustin Sauder and caf manager Erich Sandersfeld to chat about the journey to becoming the intentional and caring space that High Brow Coffee + Tea is today. Coffee! catandcloud.com/products/subscription Related Episodes! Partner Fo...
Jul 22, 2019•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast Its not the first time weve posed this question, and it certainly wont be the last. Heres where were at with it at this point of our journey. Owners Chris, Jare and Charles toss around a some ideas, business models and attitudes for owners and employees that might be key. Coffee! catandcloud.com/products/subscription Related Episodes! Creating Sustainable Careers in Coffee: https://apple.co/2XOa417 Gross Profit Per Labor Dollar - How Can Baristas Earn More Money: https://apple.co/2Si0QJ4 Resourc...
Jul 15, 2019•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast 
