Cat & Cloud Podcast

We have a new guest on the pod this week, our Roastery Team Leader Andre! This week Michael, Jared and Andre sit down to review our recent origin trip to Honduras. Origin trips are a really important part of our culture of connection, getting to meet the people and see the communities that our coffee comes from has a huge impact on the way we share our coffee with you. Listen to the full episode to hear Andre’s experience on his first Origin trip, and how that experience has changed the way he connects to the coffee he works with every day. And hear Jared describe the best friends club, how it impacts our community of producers, and what it means to us to build deep symbiotic relationships with our producers. 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 [email protected] and tell us what it is, and maybe your question will be the one we answer next week! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catcloudcoffee/ Cat & Cloud: https://catandcloud.com/ Chris Baca’s Personal Blog: https://chrisbaca.com/ We are Cat & Cloud Coffee. Started by three friends trying to pursue their passions, with Integrity and intentionally, and it’s our mission to inspire connection, by creating memorable experiences. We're a small independent business and this is our story. Enjoy!

How do we handle disagreements as an organization and as a team? How can you approach compromises with an open mind, and especially as an owner how do you navigate the feeling that the business is a direct tie to who you are as a person? This week on the podcast Chris, Jared and Michael sit down again to talk about some of the hard conversations that have to happen when you’re running a business. Not everyone on your team is going to agree all the time, and that’s okay. Listen to this weeks episode to hear their thoughts on how to move forward through conflict, approach compromises as the creation of higher level visions, and to always remain open to learning something new. 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 [email protected] and tell us what it is, and maybe your question will be the one we answer next week! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catcloudcoffee/ Cat & Cloud: https://catandcloud.com/ Chris Baca’s Personal Blog: https://chrisbaca.com/ We are Cat & Cloud Coffee. Started by three friends trying to pursue their passions, with Integrity and intentionally, and it’s our mission to inspire connection, by creating memorable experiences. We're a small independent business and this is our story. Enjoy!

On this week's episode, we are giving you a peek behind the curtain! Chris, Jared, and Michael sit down to discuss all the thoughts and considerations that go into creating the podcast. How do you create compelling podcast questions, that are interesting to the guys and our listeners? And what is the best experience we can provide to our audience? Listen to the full episode to hear their thoughts! 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 [email protected] and tell us what it is, and maybe your question will be the one we answer next week! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catcloudcoffee/ Cat & Cloud: https://catandcloud.com/ Chris Baca’s Personal Blog: https://chrisbaca.com/ We are Cat & Cloud Coffee. Started by three friends trying to pursue their passions, with Integrity and intentionally, and it’s our mission to inspire connection, by creating memorable experiences. We're a small independent business and this is our story. Enjoy!

As an owner and even once you start getting into leadership it can be hard to remain connected to your teams. Your day to day work starts to look really different from the day to day work of the folks on the floor. How do continue to support your teams on the “frontline” while still focusing on what you need to get done? Listen to this weeks episode to get the guys thoughts on how to build reliable and self sufficient company structures! 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 [email protected] and tell us what it is, and maybe your question will be the one we answer next week! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catcloudcoffee/ Cat & Cloud: https://catandcloud.com/ Chris Baca’s Personal Blog: https://chrisbaca.com/ We are Cat & Cloud Coffee. Started by three friends trying to pursue their passions, with Integrity and intentionally, and it’s our mission to inspire connection, by creating memorable experiences. We're a small independent business and this is our story. Enjoy!

We’re shaking things up again this week and having Michael back on for round two! On this week's episode, just Chris and Michael sit down to discuss how to make it through the complex and uncomfortable changes that can come from growth and personnel changes. Listen to this week's podcast to hear their thoughts on how to be resilient, and the importance of “yes, and”ing hard situations! Listen to the full episode to hear their thoughts! 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 [email protected] and tell us what it is, and maybe your question will be the one we answer next week! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catcloudcoffee/ Cat & Cloud: https://catandcloud.com/ Chris Baca’s Personal Blog: https://chrisbaca.com/ We are Cat & Cloud Coffee. Started by three friends trying to pursue their passions, with Integrity and intentionally, and it’s our mission to inspire connection, by creating memorable experiences. We're a small independent business and this is our story. Enjoy!

We have a guest star on this week's podcast! On this week's episode, Chis and Jared are joined by Cat & Cloud’s marketing team lead and the voice you hear at the end of every episode, Michael! The three sit down to answer some of the questions y’all have asked about transitioning into leadership, having the hard conversations when asking for more responsibility, and how to fully show up in your work even when life outside gets tough. Listen to the full episode to hear their thoughts! Check out this week's sponsors! Holy Kakow: https://holykakow.com/ Cat & Cloud Subscription: https://catandcloud.com/pages/coffee-subscriptions 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 [email protected] and tell us what it is, and maybe your question will be the one we answer next week! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catcloudcoffee/ Cat & Cloud: https://catandcloud.com/ Chris Baca’s Personal Blog: https://chrisbaca.com/ We are Cat & Cloud Coffee. Started by three friends trying to pursue their passions, with Integrity and intentionally, and it’s our mission to inspire connection, by creating memorable experiences. We're a small independent business and this is our story. Enjoy!

Growing and nurturing business relationships can seem challenging at first, but they’re just like all other relationships in your life. They need open and honest communication and trust on both sides that promises will be fulfilled. This week on the podcast Chris and Jared sit down to discuss what you need to build a strong B2B connection and what mistakes could possibly harm them. Listen to the full episode to hear their thoughts! 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 [email protected] and tell us what it is, and maybe your question will be the one we answer next week! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catcloudcoffee/ Cat & Cloud: https://catandcloud.com/ Chris Baca’s Personal Blog: https://chrisbaca.com/ We are Cat & Cloud Coffee. Started by three friends trying to pursue their passions, with Integrity and intentionally, and it’s our mission to inspire connection, by creating memorable experiences. We're a small independent business and this is our story. Enjoy!

Pushing forward imperfectly will always give you a better result than waiting until you have everything you think you need to progress. This week on the podcast Chris and Jared tackle questions of motivation and how to make do with what you have. Listen to the full episode to hear their thoughts on how to show up even when you don’t want to, and avoid the “I wish I had more” trap. Check out todays podcast sponsors: Holy Kakow: https://holykakow.com/ Cat & Cloud Coffee subscription: https://catandcloud.com/products/subscription 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 [email protected] and tell us what it is, and maybe your question will be the one we answer next week! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catcloudcoffee/ Cat & Cloud: https://catandcloud.com/ Chris Baca’s Personal Blog: https://chrisbaca.com/ We are Cat & Cloud Coffee. Started by three friends trying to pursue their passions, with Integrity and intentionally, and it’s our mission to inspire connection, by creating memorable experiences. We're a small independent business and this is our story. Enjoy!

Feedback can feel like a loaded word. It has an awkward, negative and intimidating connotation that can make it an easy thing to want to avoid, but it doesn’t have to! On this weeks episode Chris and Jared sit down to share their experiences with and advice for giving constructive feedback and building a culture where feedback is not only expected but encouraged peer to peer. It’s okay to fail while learning, as long as you can accept the feedback that’ll help you grow! Listen to the full episode to hear their thoughts! Check out todays podcast sponsors: Holy Kakow: https://holykakow.com/ Cat & Cloud Coffee subscription: https://catandcloud.com/products/subscription 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 [email protected] and tell us what it is, and maybe your question will be the one we answer next week! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catcloudcoffee/ Cat & Cloud: https://catandcloud.com/ Chris Baca’s Personal Blog: https://chrisbaca.com/ We are Cat & Cloud Coffee. Started by three friends trying to pursue their passions, with Integrity and intentionally, and it’s our mission to inspire connection, by creating memorable experiences. We're a small independent business and this is our story. Enjoy!

Delegation of tasks is a difficult skill to gain, but incredibly important in running a company. How do you reach a point where you are able to step away from everything that needs to get done so that you can focus on just the things that are energizing to you? On this week's podcast, Chris and Jared sit down to discuss how the physical space can be wild sometimes. It can be hard to see all the work that gets done when everyone is working separately on different aspects of the business. So how do you find ways to come together and make sure the work is getting done and everyone has what they need? Listen to the full episode to hear their thoughts! Check out today's podcast sponsors: Holy Kakow: https://holykakow.com/ Cat & Cloud Coffee subscription: https://catandcloud.com/products/subscription 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 [email protected] and tell us what it is, and maybe your question will be the one we answer next week! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catcloudcoffee/ Cat & Cloud: https://catandcloud.com/ Chris Baca’s Personal Blog: https://chrisbaca.com/ We are Cat & Cloud Coffee. Started by three friends trying to pursue their passions, with Integrity and intentionally, and it’s our mission to inspire connection, by creating memorable experiences. We're a small independent business and this is our story.

How do you set priorities at work and decide what gets pushed back and what needs to be completed immediately? This week on the podcast Chris and Jared discuss how to apply our concept of “Guest, Coffee, Cafe” to any environment and how to “respect” the priority even when you get overwhelmed. Listen to the full episode to get their take! Check out todays podcast sponsors: Cat & Cloud Coffee subscription: https://catandcloud.com/products/subscription 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 [email protected] and tell us what it is, and maybe your question will be the one we answer next week! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catcloudcoffee/ Cat & Cloud: https://catandcloud.com/ Chris Baca’s Personal Blog: https://chrisbaca.com/ We are Cat & Cloud Coffee. Started by three friends trying to pursue their passions, with Integrity and intentionally, and it’s our mission to inspire connection, by creating memorable experiences. We're a small independent business and this is our story. Enjoy!

What do you do when you’ve put your all into something and it still doesn’t work out? This week on the podcast Chris and Jared discuss the difference between effort and impact, and what to do when you feel like you’re giving it your all but not succeeding. Listen to the full episode to hear their thoughts on how to identify the things in your job that fuel you and how to ask for support on the things that drain you. 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 [email protected] and tell us what it is, and maybe your question will be the one we answer next week! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catcloudcoffee/ Cat & Cloud: https://catandcloud.com/ Chris Baca’s Personal Blog: https://chrisbaca.com/ We are Cat & Cloud Coffee. Started by three friends trying to pursue their passions, with Integrity and intentionally, and it’s our mission to inspire connection, by creating memorable experiences. We're a small independent business and this is our story. Enjoy!

We’re digging deep today. How do you create emotional boundaries around your work while still treating your team with empathy? This week on the podcast Chris and Jared discuss the use of the term “family” in the workplace and how it can become destructive when used on teams. Listen to the full episode to hear their thoughts on how to build reliable and effective teams through clear communication, feedback and encouragement. 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 [email protected] and tell us what it is, and maybe your question will be the one we answer next week! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catcloudcoffee/ Cat & Cloud: https://catandcloud.com/ Chris Baca’s Personal Blog: https://chrisbaca.com/ We are Cat & Cloud Coffee. Started by three friends trying to pursue their passions, with Integrity and intentionally, and it’s our mission to inspire connection, by creating memorable experiences. We're a small independent business and this is our story. Enjoy!

We’re not talking Petri dishes, but we could be. This week on the podcast the guys are answering questions about what it means to have a company culture and how you build a strong one. Every culture needs something different; knowing what your company needs will help you remain connected to your convictions. Listen to the full episode to hear their thoughts on creating and upholding culture, and how to manage being cool with being off center. Episode Sponsors- GH Grinding & Brewing Solutions www.ghgbs.com You can't complete the seed to cup journey without grinders, brewers & roasters, that’s where GHGBS comes in. GH is the home for Mahlkonig grinders, Bentwood grinders, TONE brewers, and the exciting new Nucleus LINK (a professional sample roaster) in the Americas. If you're a roaster or tech company and you'd like to inquire about wholesale pricing for these brands, reach out to [email protected] Created Co A design-driven drinkware company for living an inspired life. Whether you’re on an adventure with friends, a regular at one of our cafes, or at home enjoying your coffee in solitude — Created Co. provides drinkware for every moment. Grab a Cold Cup or an insulated Everyday Tumbler for all your coffee needs this spring. As a bonus for listening, get 10% off all drinkware collections with code podcast10 at www.created.co 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 [email protected] and tell us what it is, and maybe your question will be the one we answer next week! Instagram: www.instagram.com/catcloudcoffee Cat & Cloud: www.catandcloud.com Chris Baca’s Personal Blog: www.chrisbaca.com We are Cat & Cloud Coffee. Started by three friends trying to pursue their passions, with Integrity and intentionally, and it’s our mission to inspire connection, by creating memorable experiences. We're a small independent business and this is our story. Enjoy!

In 2022 during an origin trip to Honduras, I learned that connecting with others can happen no matter how many words are said. I was disconnected from everything I’d ever known, yet was brought back from a dark place by just a tap on the shoulder. This is a special short story by Wiser, he’s been the first guest at every one of our cafes and our Marketing Team Lead. If you want to find out more about Angel, his coffee, or the best friends club, be sure to head to our website https://www.catandcloud.com

We’re answering a guest question today! This week on the podcast the guys are answering questions about stepping back once you’ve started your business. How to communicate with and trust your team to run things so that you as an owner can work “on” rather than “in” your business. Listen to the full episode to hear their thoughts on setting expectations, finding the middle ground, trusting yourself and accepting the inevitable missteps. 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 [email protected] and tell us what it is, and maybe your question will be the one we answer next week! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catcloudcoffee/ Cat & Cloud: https://catandcloud.com/ Chris Baca’s Personal Blog: https://chrisbaca.com/ We are Cat & Cloud Coffee. Started by three friends trying to pursue their passions, with Integrity and intentionally, and it’s our mission to inspire connection, by creating memorable experiences. We're a small independent business and this is our story. Enjoy!

The ability to do more with less will never let you down. How do you keep yourself connected to the work you do and get the most done every day? This week Chris and Jared discuss setting standards in the cafe, and how to take a physical step back to get a new perspective on the work you’re doing. Listen to the full episode to hear their thoughts on ways to set daily intentions, and create standards that allow you to work within your limitations. 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 [email protected] and tell us what it is, and maybe your question will be the one we answer next week! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catcloudcoffee/ Cat & Cloud: https://catandcloud.com/ Chris Baca’s Personal Blog: https://chrisbaca.com/ We are Cat & Cloud Coffee. Started by three friends trying to pursue their passions, with Integrity and intentionally, and it’s our mission to inspire connection, by creating memorable experiences. We're a small independent business and this is our story. Enjoy!

You can’t convince anybody of anything, you need to find the people who want to join your journey. This week Chris and Jared are answering questions about how to empower your team to have ownership and responsibility in their roles. The guys discuss how the Cat & Cloud values give our team the freedom to make choices, and the framework to know how to make choices that align with our culture. Listen to the full episode to hear more about how they as owners have set the groundwork for a company culture that takes pride in our ability to help. 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 [email protected] and tell us what it is, and maybe your question will be the one we answer next week! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catcloudcoffee/ Cat & Cloud: https://catandcloud.com/ Chris Baca’s Personal Blog: https://chrisbaca.com/ We are Cat & Cloud Coffee. Started by three friends trying to pursue their passions, with Integrity and intentionally, and it’s our mission to inspire connection, by creating memorable experiences. We're a small independent business and this is our story. Enjoy!

We’re making them talk about coffee! Since restarting the podcast, we’ve known that we didn’t want to just be a “Coffee Podcast.” But why? This week Chris and Jared sit down to talk about all things coffee; how it has influenced them and their careers, what it means to them now, and why they want to do more than share coffee advice. Listen to the full episode to hear more about how they are allowing “Hot Delicious (hopefully) Brown Water” to inform, but not drive the lessons they hope to teach. 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 [email protected] and tell us what it is, and maybe your question will be the one we answer next week! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catcloudcoffee/ Cat & Cloud: https://catandcloud.com/ Chris Baca’s Personal Blog: https://chrisbaca.com/ We are Cat & Cloud Coffee. Started by three friends trying to pursue their passions, with Integrity and intentionally, and it’s our mission to inspire connection, by creating memorable experiences. We're a small independent business and this is our story. Enjoy!

Which came first the Mission or the Company? This week the guys are answering questions about the why’s and how’s of starting Cat & Cloud and creating the mission statement. Chris and Jared sat down this week to walk us through the inspirations behind our current mission statement, and how the desire to have a company that is guided by a common goal motivated them to create it for themselves. Watch the full video to hear more about how their “living mission” has helped create the strong company culture Cat & Cloud is known for. 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 [email protected] and tell us what it is, and maybe your question will be the one we answer next week! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catcloudcoffee/ Cat & Cloud: https://catandcloud.com/ Chris Baca’s Personal Blog: https://chrisbaca.com/ We are Cat & Cloud Coffee. Started by three friends trying to pursue their passions, with Integrity and intentionally, and it’s our mission to inspire connection, by creating memorable experiences. We're a small independent business and this is our story. Enjoy!

We are so committed. The Cat & Cloud podcast is officially back! This week Chris and Jared hopped on the mic to discuss what they’ve learned about their business over the last six years, the challenges they were surprised by when getting started, and what they believe is crucial for new owners starting out. The biggest lesson they take away is how important it is to be committed to the work, and passionate about what you do despite it being hard work. You have to know that the work your do and put in now will lead and set you up to greater things. Listen to the episode to hear more about how their “learners mindset” has helped them stay true to their original mission, and continue growing and adapting. 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 [email protected] and tell us what it is, and maybe your question will be the one we answer next week!

We’re getting the band back together! Chris and Jared will be picking up right where they left off: bringing you their thoughts and insights and sharing everything we wish we knew when we were first getting started. But this time we want to hear from you! We want to give you the opportunity to guide the conversation. So if there is something that you want to know more about, or hear our thoughts on, go to catandcloud.com/podcast or send us an email at [email protected], and let us know!

It's not about making more stuff, but the right stuff. Meet Steven Monti of Artpresso Design. He and Chris designed Chris's dream tamper, and it's launching today! Check out the Dialed tamper here: http://bit.ly/DialedTamper Our Guest: Artpresso Design: www.artpressodesign.com The Cat & Cloud Podcast: Chris Baca and Jared Truby, two of the founders of Cat & Cloud coffee share their insights of leadership and owning a small business, through the lens of the specialty coffee industry. It's not just about whats in the cup, but the intention behind how it was put there. With new episodes weekly, listen in as there's always little nuggets of wisdom. Our sponsor: Steeped Coffee: bit.ly/steepedpackets Where to listen Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cat-cloud-podcast/id1021859870 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Ca5vz73UcyAHCAYmWKpl5?si=d8whB74aRjmgU-ld_0qZfQ&dl_branch=1 Watch here on youtube! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKAafL6q_RiChNcnVZh3_uW0fKBJ6gImB If you want even more insights from Chris and Jared, consider becoming a member over on Patreon. each week get even more, as well as exclusive access to a likeminded community, with plenty of benefits to come. It's just the price of a latte a month, and we think there is a lot of value in that. So check it out. https://www.patreon.com/catandcloud The usual suspects. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catcloudcoffee/ Cat & Cloud: https://catandcloud.com/ Your hosts: Baca's Blog: https://www.realchrisbaca.com/ Jared’s Website: https://www.jaredtruby.com/ Your editor: justphred We are Cat & Cloud Coffee. Started by three friends trying to pursue their passions, with Integrity and intentionally, and it’s our mission to inspire connection, by creating memorable experiences. We're a small independent business and this is our story. Enjoy!

What were you brought up to believe is possible? What do you think is possible now? It’s incredible what doors open and how much more you end up seeing, when you learn something new. Or do something for the right reasons. This week Chris and Jared go on a few tangents: reflecting on the year, creating things with a vision, and feeling free when those creations take time. The Cat & Cloud Podcast: Chris Baca and Jared Truby, two of the founders of Cat & Cloud coffee share their insights of leadership and owning a small business, through the lens of the specialty coffee industry. It's not just about whats in the cup, but the intention behind how it was put there. With new episodes weekly, listen in as there's always little nuggets of wisdom. Where to listen Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cat-cloud-podcast/id1021859870 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Ca5vz73UcyAHCAYmWKpl5?si=d8whB74aRjmgU-ld_0qZfQ&dl_branch=1 Watch here on youtube! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKAafL6q_RiChNcnVZh3_uW0fKBJ6gImB If you want even more insights from Chris and Jared, consider becoming a member over on Patreon. each week get even more, as well as exclusive access to a likeminded community, with plenty of benefits to come. It's just the price of a latte a month, and we think there is a lot of value in that. So check it out. https://www.patreon.com/catandcloud The usual suspects. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catcloudcoffee/ Cat & Cloud: https://catandcloud.com/ Your hosts: Baca's Blog: https://www.realchrisbaca.com/ Jared’s Website: https://www.jaredtruby.com/ Your editor: justphred We are Cat & Cloud Coffee. Started by three friends trying to pursue their passions, with Integrity and intentionally, and it’s our mission to inspire connection, by creating memorable experiences. We're a small independent business and this is our story. Enjoy!

What does success get you? You worked really hard, and what did you get from it? Or what good comes out of using someone else’s hard work? Chris and Jared talk about the world, and how society has its sights set on the wrong thing. Hustling, going fast and making as much money as you can. Rather than making things better, optimizing how things are done and making life a little smother for everyone. Slow is smooth, smooth is fast. Bill Gates has a problem Akimbo: A Podcast from Seth Godin https://podcasts.apple.com/bw/podcast/bill-gates-has-a-problem/id1345042626?i=1000454574379 The Cat & Cloud Podcast: Chris Baca and Jared Truby, two of the founders of Cat & Cloud coffee share their insights of leadership and owning a small business, through the lens of the specialty coffee industry. It's not just about whats in the cup, but the intention behind how it was put there. With new episodes weekly, listen in as there's always little nuggets of wisdom. Where to listen Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cat-cloud-podcast/id1021859870 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Ca5vz73UcyAHCAYmWKpl5?si=d8whB74aRjmgU-ld_0qZfQ&dl_branch=1 Watch here on youtube! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKAafL6q_RiChNcnVZh3_uW0fKBJ6gImB If you want even more insights from Chris and Jared, consider becoming a member over on Patreon. each week get even more, as well as exclusive access to a likeminded community, with plenty of benefits to come. It's just the price of a latte a month, and we think there is a lot of value in that. So check it out. https://www.patreon.com/catandcloud The usual suspects. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catcloudcoffee/ Cat & Cloud: https://catandcloud.com/ Your hosts: Baca's Blog: https://www.realchrisbaca.com/ Jared’s Website: https://www.jaredtruby.com/ Your editor: justphred We are Cat & Cloud Coffee. Started by three friends trying to pursue their passions, with Integrity and intentionally, and it’s our mission to inspire connection, by creating memorable experiences. We're a small independent business and this is our story. Enjoy!

First and most importantly thanks to our Members over on Patreon. This weeks episode is a sample from the content we have been dropping there. If you like what you see and want to be part of the club head on over and sign up. It's only $5 a month. https://www.patreon.com/catandcloud What are the things in your life that fuel you, energize you, give you life? Those are the things that keep you going and help you to stay true to who you are. There are something that we wont be able to do forever, and how will letting those things go affect our identity. The Cat & Cloud ​Podcast: Chris Baca and Jared Truby, two of the founders of Cat & Cloud coffee share their insights of leadership and owning a small business, through the lens of the specialty coffee industry. It's not just about whats in the cup, but the intention behind how it was put there. With new episodes weekly, listen in as there's always little nuggets of wisdom. Where to listen Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cat-cloud-podcast/id1021859870 spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Ca5vz73UcyAHCAYmWKpl5?si=d8whB74aRjmgU-ld_0qZfQ&dl_branch=1 Watch here on youtube! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKAafL6q_RiChNcnVZh3_uW0fKBJ6gImB If you want even more insights from Chris and Jared, consider becoming a member over on Patreon. each week get even more, as well as exclusive access to a likeminded community, with plenty of benefits to come. It's just the price of a latte a month, and we think there is a lot of value in that. So check it out. https://www.patreon.com/catandcloud ​ The usual suspects. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catcloudcoffee/ Cat & Cloud: https://catandcloud.com/ Your hosts: Baca's Blog: https://www.realchrisbaca.com/ Jared’s Website: https://www.jaredtruby.com/ Your editor: justphred We are Cat & Cloud Coffee. Started by three friends trying to pursue their passions, with Integrity and intentionally, and it’s our mission to inspire connection, by creating memorable experiences. We're a small independent business and this is our story. Enjoy!

What is your spice? How do you get inspired? What sets the standards good? All good questions. On the podcast this week we talk about all of them as Chris and Jared sit down and chat. The Cat & Cloud Coffee Podcast: Chris Baca and Jared Truby, two of the founders of Cat & Cloud coffee share their insights of leadership and owning a small business, through the lens of the specialty coffee industry. It's not just about whats in the cup, but the intention behind how it was put there. With new episodes weekly, listen in as there's always little nuggets of wisdom. Where to listen Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cat-cloud-podcast/id1021859870 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Ca5vz73UcyAHCAYmWKpl5?si=d8whB74aRjmgU-ld_0qZfQ&dl_branch=1 Watch here on youtube! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKAafL6q_RiChNcnVZh3_uW0fKBJ6gImB If you want even more insights from Chris and Jared, consider becoming a member over on Patreon. each week get even more, as well as exclusive access to a likeminded community, with plenty of benefits to come. It's just the price of a latte a month, and we think there is a lot of value in that. So check it out. https://www.patreon.com/catandcloud The usual suspects. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catcloudcoffee/ Cat & Cloud: https://catandcloud.com/ Your hosts: Baca's Blog: https://www.realchrisbaca.com/ Jared’s Website: https://www.jaredtruby.com/ Your editor: justphred We are Cat & Cloud Coffee. Started by three friends trying to pursue their passions, with Integrity and intentionally, and it’s our mission to inspire connection, by creating memorable experiences. We're a small independent business and this is our story. Enjoy!

How do the changes in our life change us? Chris and Jared look at the center line of their lives, how they went off track and where those diversions have benefited or challenged them over the years. This episode was heavily influenced and advised by Bob the Therapist and Pema Chödrön’s book, When Things Fall Apart When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chödrön: https://amzn.to/3jsPK2X The Cat & Cloud Coffee Podcast: Chris Baca and Jared Truby, two of the founders of Cat & Cloud coffee share their insights of leadership and owning a small business, through the lens of the specialty coffee industry. It's not just about whats in the cup, but the intention behind how it was put there. With new episodes weekly, listen in as there's always little nuggets of wisdom. Where to listen Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cat-cloud-podcast/id1021859870 spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Ca5vz73UcyAHCAYmWKpl5?si=d8whB74aRjmgU-ld_0qZfQ&dl_branch=1 Watch here on youtube! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKAafL6q_RiChNcnVZh3_uW0fKBJ6gImB If you want even more insights from Chris and Jared, consider becoming a member over on Patreon. each week get even more, as well as exclusive access to a likeminded community, with plenty of benefits to come. It's just the price of a latte a month, and we think there is a lot of value in that. So check it out. https://www.patreon.com/catandcloud The usual suspects. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catcloudcoffee/ Cat & Cloud: https://catandcloud.com/ Your hosts: Baca's Blog: https://www.realchrisbaca.com/ Jared’s Website: https://www.jaredtruby.com/ Your editor: justphred We are Cat & Cloud Coffee. Started by three friends trying to pursue their passions, with Integrity and intentionally, and it’s our mission to inspire connection, by creating memorable experiences. We're a small independent business and this is our story. Enjoy!

What do you expect someone else to get from just writing a story. What sort of help, insight, or tip do you expect them to gleam from you just putting facts on paper. If you truly want to give someone a real tip, you should do the work. Also, if you want someone to give you a tip, do the work. The Cat & Cloud Coffee Podcast: Chris Baca and Jared Truby, two of the founders of Cat & Cloud coffee share their insights of leadership and owning a small business, through the lens of the specialty coffee industry. It's not just about what's in the cup, but the intention behind how it was put there. With new episodes weekly, listen in as there's always little nuggets of wisdom. Where to listen Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cat-cloud-podcast/id1021859870 spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Ca5vz73UcyAHCAYmWKpl5?si=d8whB74aRjmgU-ld_0qZfQ&dl_branch=1 Watch here on youtube! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKAafL6q_RiChNcnVZh3_uW0fKBJ6gImB If you want even more insights from Chris and Jared, consider becoming a member over on Patreon. each week get even more, as well as exclusive access to a like-minded community, with plenty of benefits to come. It's just the price of a latte a month, and we think there is a lot of value in that. So check it out. https://www.patreon.com/catandcloud The usual suspects. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catcloudcoffee/ Cat & Cloud: https://catandcloud.com/ Your hosts: Baca's Blog: https://www.realchrisbaca.com/ Jared’s Website: https://www.jaredtruby.com/ Your editor: justphred We are Cat & Cloud Coffee. Started by three friends trying to pursue their passions, with Integrity and intentionally, and it’s our mission to inspire connection, by creating memorable experiences. We're a small independent business and this is our story. Enjoy!

It was our Birthday last week, and with that we took some time to reflect on where we are at now, what it took to get us here, and who helped us along the way. It's easy to get somewhere when you've got help along the way. The Cat & Cloud Coffee Podcast: Chis Baca and Jared Truby, two of the founders of Cat & Cloud coffee share their insights of leadership and owning a small business, through the lens of the specialty coffee industry. It's not just about whats in the cup, but the intention behind how it was put there. With new episodes weekly, listen in as there's always little nuggets of wisdom. Where to listen Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cat-cloud-podcast/id1021859870 spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Ca5vz73UcyAHCAYmWKpl5?si=d8whB74aRjmgU-ld_0qZfQ&dl_branch=1 Watch here on youtube! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKAafL6q_RiChNcnVZh3_uW0fKBJ6gImB If you want even more insights from Chris and Jared, consider becoming a member over on Patreon. each week get even more, as well as exclusive access to a likeminded community, with plenty of benefits to come. It's just the price of a latte a month, and we think there is a lot of value in that. So check it out. https://www.patreon.com/catandcloud The usual suspects. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catcloudcoffee/ Cat & Cloud: https://catandcloud.com/ Your hosts: Baca's Blog: https://www.realchrisbaca.com/ Jared’s Website: https://www.jaredtruby.com/ Your editor: justphred We are Cat & Cloud Coffee. Started by three friends trying to pursue their passions, with Integrity and intentionally, and it’s our mission to inspire connection, by creating memorable experiences. We're a small independent business and this is our story. Enjoy!

We finish up our interview with Kaila Hattis this week, talking more about the therapy side of things some of the different ways in which it can help. To learn more about Kaila and her practice, Pacific Coast Therapy, visit their website https://www.pacificcoasttherapy.com/ The Cat & Cloud Coffee Podcast: Chis Baca and Jared Truby, two of the founders of Cat & Cloud coffee share their insights of leadership and owning a small business, through the lens of the specialty coffee industry. It's not just about whats in the cup, but the intention behind how it was put there. With new episodes weekly, listen in as there's always little nuggets of wisdom. Where to listen Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cat-cloud-podcast/id1021859870 spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Ca5vz73UcyAHCAYmWKpl5?si=d8whB74aRjmgU-ld_0qZfQ&dl_branch=1 Watch here on youtube! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKAafL6q_RiChNcnVZh3_uW0fKBJ6gImB If you want even more insights from Chris and Jared, consider becoming a member over on Patreon. each week get even more, as well as exclusive access to a likeminded community, with plenty of benefits to come. It's just the price of a latte a month, and we think there is a lot of value in that. So check it out. https://www.patreon.com/catandcloud/ The usual suspects. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catcloudcoffee/ Cat & Cloud: https://catandcloud.com/ Your hosts: Baca's Blog: https://www.realchrisbaca.com/ Jared on IG: https://www.jaredtruby.com/ Your editor: justphred We are Cat & Cloud Coffee. Started by three friends trying to pursue their passions, with Integrity and intentionally, and it’s our mission to inspire connection, by creating memorable experiences. We're a small independent business and this is our story. Enjoy!

This week we have another special guest, Kaila Hattis, M.A. LMFT. We talk about her journey to where she is now, opening her own practice. We also get into what it means to be a leader, and where that comes from. To learn more about Kaila and her practice, Pacific Coast Therapy, visit their website https://www.pacificcoasttherapy.com/ The Cat & Cloud Coffee Podcast: Chis Baca and Jared Truby, two of the founders of Cat & Cloud coffee share their insights of leadership and owning a small business, through the lens of the specialty coffee industry. It's not just about whats in the cup, but the intention behind how it was put there. With new episodes weekly, listen in as there's always little nuggets of wisdom. Where to listen Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cat-cloud-podcast/id1021859870 spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Ca5vz73UcyAHCAYmWKpl5?si=d8whB74aRjmgU-ld_0qZfQ&dl_branch=1 Watch here on youtube! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKAafL6q_RiChNcnVZh3_uW0fKBJ6gImB If you want even more insights from Chris and Jared, consider becoming a member over on Patreon. each week get even more, as well as exclusive access to a likeminded community, with plenty of benefits to come. It's just the price of a latte a month, and we think there is a lot of value in that. So check it out. https://www.patreon.com/catandcloud/ The usual suspects. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catcloudcoffee/ Cat & Cloud: https://catandcloud.com/ Your hosts: Baca's Blog: https://www.realchrisbaca.com/ Jared on IG: https://www.jaredtruby.com/ Your editor: justphred We are Cat & Cloud Coffee. Started by three friends trying to pursue their passions, with Integrity and intentionally, and it’s our mission to inspire connection, by creating memorable experiences. We're a small independent business and this is our story. Enjoy!

We continue our conversation with Guest Nick Hart, and learn a little more with about what it takes to have the unfiltered conversations, What some of those next things are, and what if can take to run something effectively. It's a relationship that got started by coffee, but has grown into something much more impactful. To Find out more about Flow, and what it is doing for the kids of it's community head over their website: https://www.flowlivesyou.org/ or check them out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flowlovesyou/ The Cat & Cloud Coffee Podcast: Chis Baca and Jared Truby, two of the founders of Cat & Cloud coffee share their insights of leadership and owning a small business, through the lens of the specialty coffee industry. It's not just about whats in the cup, but the intention behind how it was put there. With new episodes weekly, listen in as there's always little nuggets of wisdom. Where to listen Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cat-cloud-podcast/id1021859870 spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Ca5vz73UcyAHCAYmWKpl5?si=d8whB74aRjmgU-ld_0qZfQ&dl_branch=1 Watch here on youtube! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKAafL6q_RiChNcnVZh3_uW0fKBJ6gImB If you want even more insights from Chris and Jared, consider becoming a member over on Patreon. each week get even more, as well as exclusive access to a likeminded community, with plenty of benefits to come. It's just the price of a latte a month, and we think there is a lot of value in that. So check it out. https://www.patreon.com/catandcloud The usual suspects. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catcloudcoffee/ Cat & Cloud: https://catandcloud.com/ Your hosts: Baca's Blog: https://www.realchrisbaca.com/ Jared's Website: https://www.jaredtruby.com/ Special Guest, Nick Hart on IG: https://www.instagram.com/i_am_nick_hart/ Your editor: justphred We are Cat & Cloud Coffee. Started by three friends trying to pursue their passions, with Integrity and intentionally, and it’s our mission to inspire connection, by creating memorable experiences. We're a small independent business and this is our story. Enjoy!

This week we sit down with a special guest, Nick Hart, and discuss how he is impacting kids lives, and the community. We also talk about how most of the time it's just about showing up as yourself, not who you think you should be. It's a relationship that got started by coffee, but has grown into something much more impactful. To Find out more about Flow, and what it is doing for the kids of it's community head over their website: https://www.flowlivesyou.org/ or check them out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flowlovesyou/ The Cat & Cloud Coffee Podcast: Chis Baca and Jared Truby, two of the founders of Cat & Cloud coffee share their insights of leadership and owning a small business, through the lens of the specialty coffee industry. It's not just about whats in the cup, but the intention behind how it was put there. With new episodes weekly, listen in as there's always little nuggets of wisdom. Where to listen Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cat-cloud-podcast/id1021859870 spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Ca5vz73UcyAHCAYmWKpl5?si=d8whB74aRjmgU-ld_0qZfQ&dl_branch=1 Watch here on youtube! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKAafL6q_RiChNcnVZh3_uW0fKBJ6gImB If you want even more insights from Chris and Jared, consider becoming a member over on Patreon. each week get even more, as well as exclusive access to a likeminded community, with plenty of benefits to come. It's just the price of a latte a month, and we think there is a lot of value in that. So check it out. https://www.patreon.com/catandcloud The usual suspects. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catcloudcoffee/ Cat & Cloud: https://catandcloud.com/ Your hosts: Baca's Blog: https://www.realchrisbaca.com/ Jared's Website: https://www.jaredtruby.com/ Special Guest, Nick Hart on IG: https://www.instagram.com/i_am_nick_hart/ Your editor: justphred We are Cat & Cloud Coffee. Started by three friends trying to pursue their passions, with Integrity and intentionally, and it’s our mission to inspire connection, by creating memorable experiences. We're a small independent business and this is our story. Enjoy!

Jared and Chris reflect on early days in their careers in the coffee industry. Thinking about how things got started and what the motivation was. The Cat & Cloud Coffee Podcast: Chis Baca and Jared Truby, two of the founders of Cat & Cloud coffee share their insights of leadership and owning a small business, through the lens of the specialty coffee industry. It's not just about whats in the cup, but the intention behind how it was put there. With new episodes weekly, listen in as there's always little nuggets of wisdom. Where to listen Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cat-cloud-podcast/id1021859870 spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Ca5vz73UcyAHCAYmWKpl5?si=d8whB74aRjmgU-ld_0qZfQ&dl_branch=1 Watch here on youtube! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKAafL6q_RiChNcnVZh3_uW0fKBJ6gImB If you want even more insights from Chris and Jared, consider becoming a member over on Patreon. each week get even more, as well as exclusive access to a likeminded community, with plenty of benefits to come. It's just the price of a latte a month, and we think there is a lot of value in that. So check it out. https://www.patreon.com/catandcloud The usual suspects. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catcloudcoffee/ Cat & Cloud: https://catandcloud.com/ Your hosts: Baca's Blog: https://www.realchrisbaca.com/ Jared on IG: https://www.jaredtruby.com/ Your editor: justphred We are Cat & Cloud Coffee. Started by three friends trying to pursue their passions, with Integrity and intentionally, and it’s our mission to inspire connection, by creating memorable experiences. We're a small independent business and this is our story. Enjoy!

You've heard us say this a thousand times before, our Mission: Inspire connection by creating memorable experiences. But why? This week there's some reflection on the hot takes of last weeks episode. Which leaves Baca reflecting on the Vision of Cat & Cloud, and where he wants to go. The Cat & Cloud Coffee Podcast: Chis Baca and Jared Truby, two of the founders of Cat & Cloud coffee share their insights of leadership and owning a small business, through the lens of the specialty coffee industry. It's not just about whats in the cup, but the intention behind how it was put there. With new episodes weekly, listen in as there's always little nuggets of wisdom. Where to listen Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cat-cloud-podcast/id1021859870 spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Ca5vz73UcyAHCAYmWKpl5?si=d8whB74aRjmgU-ld_0qZfQ&dl_branch=1 Watch here on youtube! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKAafL6q_RiChNcnVZh3_uW0fKBJ6gImB If you want even more insights from Chris and Jared, consider becoming a member over on Patreon. each week get even more, as well as exclusive access to a likeminded community, with plenty of benefits to come. It's just the price of a latte a month, and we think there is a lot of value in that. So check it out. https://www.patreon.com/catandcloud The usual suspects. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catcloudcoffee/ Cat & Cloud: https://catandcloud.com/ Your hosts: Baca's Blog: https://www.realchrisbaca.com/ Jared on IG: https://www.jaredtruby.com/ Your editor: justphred We are Cat & Cloud Coffee. Started by three friends trying to pursue their passions, with Integrity and intentionally, and it’s our mission to inspire connection, by creating memorable experiences. We're a small independent business and this is our story. Enjoy!

Coming off of the Popup that happened at our Swift Street cafe Chris and Jared reflect on how hard it is to do things well. There are some hot takes in this weeks episode. Mostly we are just frustrated at the businesses phoning it in, and all the excuses people give when it comes to doing the best they can. Might be a bit of a spicy one. The Cat & Cloud Coffee Podcast: Chis Baca and Jared Truby, two of the founders of Cat & Cloud coffee share their insights of leadership and owning a small business, through the lens of the specialty coffee industry. It's not just about whats in the cup, but the intention behind how it was put there. With new episodes weekly, listen in as there's always little nuggets of wisdom. Where to listen Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cat-cloud-podcast/id1021859870 spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Ca5vz73UcyAHCAYmWKpl5?si=d8whB74aRjmgU-ld_0qZfQ&dl_branch=1 Watch here on youtube! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKAafL6q_RiChNcnVZh3_uW0fKBJ6gImB If you want even more insights from Chris and Jared, consider becoming a member over on Patreon. each week get even more, as well as exclusive access to a likeminded community, with plenty of benefits to come. It's just the price of a latte a month, and we think there is a lot of value in that. So check it out. https://www.patreon.com/catandcloud The usual suspects. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catcloudcoffee/ Cat & Cloud: https://catandcloud.com/ Your hosts: Baca's Blog: https://www.realchrisbaca.com/ Jared on IG: https://www.jaredtruby.com/ Your editor: justphred We are Cat & Cloud Coffee. Started by three friends trying to pursue their passions, with Integrity and intentionally, and it’s our mission to inspire connection, by creating memorable experiences. We're a small independent business and this is our story. Enjoy!

First and most importantly thanks to our Members over on Patreon. This weeks episode is a sample from the content we have been dropping there. if you like what you see and want to be part of the club head on over and sign up. It's only $5 a month. https://www.patreon.com/catandcloud "You get what you pay for." It's typically a phrase you use when you've bought something cheap, and it came back to bite you. But if you really think about it, when you buy something, you're always paying for more than just the thing. How can that realization have repercussions in the coffee world, and the cafe world in general? Chris and Jared reflect on a particularly special experience that raises this question. The Cat & Cloud Coffee Podcast: Chis Baca and Jared Truby, two of the founders of Cat & Cloud coffee share their insights of leadership and owning a small business, through the lens of the specialty coffee industry. It's not just about whats in the cup, but the intention behind how it was put there. With new episodes weekly, listen in as there's always little nuggets of wisdom. Where to listen Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cat-cloud-podcast/id1021859870 spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Ca5vz73UcyAHCAYmWKpl5?si=d8whB74aRjmgU-ld_0qZfQ&dl_branch=1 Watch here on youtube! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKAafL6q_RiChNcnVZh3_uW0fKBJ6gImB The usual suspects. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catcloudcoffee/ Cat & Cloud: https://catandcloud.com/ Your hosts: Baca's Blog: https://www.realchrisbaca.com/ Jared on IG: https://www.jaredtruby.com/ Your editor: justphred We are Cat & Cloud Coffee. Started by three friends trying to pursue their passions, with Integrity and intentionally, and it’s our mission to inspire connection, by creating memorable experiences. We're a small independent business and this is our story. Enjoy!

How's your year going? What grade would you give yourself? Thats one of the questions on the table this week as Chris, Jared, and Chuck all sit down and talk about how it's gone, and how the rest of the year might go. that, and a whole lot of other things... Culture Coffee Bar Kicksterter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/culturecoffeebar/culture-coffee-bar-bringing-mobile-coffee-to-modes We ❤️ Nicely: https://catandcloud.com/collections/featured-coffee/products/nicely Swift Street Pop-up! Monday, 16th of August, come out to our swift street cafe and grab tasty donuts from Paw Paws Donuts. A little startup from our very own Alex Marse. Then at 10 Jared will be serving up his own chicken sandwiches. Go HOT or not, either way your tastebuds are in for a ride! We'll be there until they are gone so come on by and have a time! The Cat & Cloud Coffee Podcast: Chis Baca and Jared Truby, two of the founders of Cat & Cloud coffee share their insights of leadership and owning a small business, through the lens of the specialty coffee industry. It's not just about whats in the cup, but the intention behind how it was put there. With new episodes weekly, listen in as there's always little nuggets of wisdom. Where to listen Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cat-cloud-podcast/id1021859870 spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Ca5vz73UcyAHCAYmWKpl5?si=d8whB74aRjmgU-ld_0qZfQ&dl_branch=1 Watch here on youtube! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKAafL6q_RiChNcnVZh3_uW0fKBJ6gImB If you want even more insights from Chris and Jared, consider becoming a member over on Patreon. each week get even more, as well as exclusive access to a likeminded community, with plenty of benefits to come. It's just the price of a latte a month, and we think there is a lot of value in that. So check it out. https://www.patreon.com/catandcloud The usual suspects. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catcloudcoffee/ Cat & Cloud: https://catandcloud.com/ Your hosts: Baca's Blog: www.realchrisbaca.com Jared: www.jaredtruby.com Chuck on IG: www.instagram.com/chukjak Your editor: justphred We are Cat & Cloud Coffee. Started by three friends trying to pursue their passions, with Integrity and intentionally, and it’s our mission to inspire connection, by creating memorable experiences. We're a small independent business and this is our story. Enjoy!

Starting a cafe, a restaurant, or any business really? This is a good place to start. Chris and Jared dive in to the relation side of starting a business, and how it will be hard. but not for the reasons you might think. The Cat & Cloud Coffee Podcast: Chis Baca and Jared Truby, two of the founders of Cat & Cloud coffee share their insights of leadership and owning a small business, through the lens of the specialty coffee industry. It's not just about whats in the cup, but the intention behind how it was put there. With new episodes weekly, listen in as there's always little nuggets of wisdom. Where to listen Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cat-cloud-podcast/id1021859870 spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Ca5vz73UcyAHCAYmWKpl5?si=d8whB74aRjmgU-ld_0qZfQ&dl_branch=1 Watch here on youtube! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKAafL6q_RiChNcnVZh3_uW0fKBJ6gImB If you want even more insights from Chris and Jared, consider becoming a member over on Patreon. each week get even more, as well as exclusive access to a likeminded community, with plenty of benefits to come. It's just the price of a latte a month, and we think there is a lot of value in that. So check it out. https://www.patreon.com/catandcloud The usual suspects. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catcloudcoffee/ Cat & Cloud: https://catandcloud.com/ Your hosts: Baca's Blog: www.realchrisbaca.com Jared on IG: www.jaredtruby.com Your editor: justphred We are Cat & Cloud Coffee. Started by three friends trying to pursue their passions, with Integrity and intentionally, and it’s our mission to inspire connection, by creating memorable experiences. We're a small independent business and this is our story. Enjoy!

Where does good service come from? Is it a cultural thing, is someone born with it, or has it been nurtured into them. Just something that came up as Chris reflects on a recent trip.The Cat & Cloud Coffee Podcast: Chis Baca and Jared Truby, two of the founders of Cat & Cloud coffee share their insights of leadership and owning a small business, through the lens of the specialty coffee industry. It's not just about whats in the cup, but the intention behind how it was put there. With new episodes weekly, listen in as there's always little nuggets of wisdom. Where to listen Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cat-cloud-podcast/id1021859870 spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Ca5vz73UcyAHCAYmWKpl5?si=d8whB74aRjmgU-ld_0qZfQ&dl_branch=1 Watch here on youtube! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKAafL6q_RiChNcnVZh3_uW0fKBJ6gImB If you want even more insights from Chris and Jared, consider becoming a member over on Patreon. each week get even more, as well as exclusive access to a likeminded community, with plenty of benefits to come. It's just the price of a latte a month, and we think there is a lot of value in that. So check it out. https://www.patreon.com/catandcloud The usual suspects. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catcloudcoffee/ Cat & Cloud: https://catandcloud.com/ Your hosts: Baca's Blog: www.realchrisbaca.com Jared on IG: www.jaredtruby.com Your editor: justphred We are Cat & Cloud Coffee. Started by three friends trying to pursue their passions, with Integrity and intentionally, and it’s our mission to inspire connection, by creating memorable experiences. We're a small independent business and this is our story. Enjoy!

Sometimes your guest just want a cup of coffee, not 50 questions, and sometimes what you give them is only as good as how you give it to them. This week we dive into the world of Hospitality once again to discuss the coffee you serve and the confidence in which you serve it. it's a real solid coffee talk... Coffee Podcast: Chis Baca and Jared Truby, two of the founders of Cat & Cloud coffee share their insights of leadership and owning a small business, through the lens of the specialty coffee industry. It's not just about whats in the cup, but the intention behind how it was put there. With new episodes weekly, listen in as there's always little nuggets of wisdom. Where to listen Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cat-cloud-podcast/id1021859870 spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Ca5vz73UcyAHCAYmWKpl5?si=d8whB74aRjmgU-ld_0qZfQ&dl_branch=1 Watch here on youtube! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKAafL6q_RiChNcnVZh3_uW0fKBJ6gImB If you want even more insights from Chris and Jared, consider becoming a member over on Patreon. each week get even more, as well as exclusive access to a likeminded community, with plenty of benefits to come. It's just the price of a latte a month, and we think there is a lot of value in that. So check it out. https://www.patreon.com/catandcloud The usual suspects. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catcloudcoffee/ Cat & Cloud: https://catandcloud.com/ Your hosts: Baca's Blog: www.realchrisbaca.com Jared on IG: www.jaredtruby.com Your editor: justphred We are Cat & Cloud Coffee. Started by three friends trying to pursue their passions, with Integrity and intentionally, and it’s our mission to inspire connection, by creating memorable experiences. We're a small independent business and this is our story. Enjoy!

They are the simple things that often go unsaid. Well we are talking about them... Names on an order. keeping the line moving so each guest feels cared for the same amount. The fundamentals of hospitality. Coffee Podcast: Chis Baca and Jared Truby, two of the founders of Cat & Cloud coffee share their insights of leadership and owning a small business, through the lens of the specialty coffee industry. It's not just about whats in the cup, but the intention behind how it was put there. With new episodes weekly, listen in as there's always little nuggets of wisdom. Where to listen Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cat-cloud-podcast/id1021859870 spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Ca5vz73UcyAHCAYmWKpl5?si=d8whB74aRjmgU-ld_0qZfQ&dl_branch=1 Watch here on youtube! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKAafL6q_RiChNcnVZh3_uW0fKBJ6gImB If you want even more insights from Chris and Jared, consider becoming a member over on Patreon. each week get even more, as well as exclusive access to a likeminded community, with plenty of benefits to come. It's just the price of a latte a month, and we think there is a lot of value in that. So check it out. https://www.patreon.com/catandcloud The usual suspects. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catcloudcoffee/ Cat & Cloud: https://catandcloud.com/ Your hosts: Baca's Blog: www.realchrisbaca.com Jared on IG: www.jaredtruby.com Your editor: justphred We are Cat & Cloud Coffee. Started by three friends trying to pursue their passions, with Integrity and intentionally, and it’s our mission to inspire connection, by creating memorable experiences. We're a small independent business and this is our story. Enjoy!

who is leading who, and what do they even do? Chris and jared have a few different interaction that cause them to reflect on the hierarchy of running a business. Your hosts: Baca's Blog: www.realchrisbaca.com Jared on IG: www.instagram.com/jared_truby Your editor: justphred Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catcloudcoffee/ Cat & Cloud: https://catandcloud.com/ Cat & Cloud was founded by three friends on mission to leave people feeling happier than they found them. Specialty coffee is our catalyst for creating positive experiences in the lives of our guests and employees. We're a small independent business and this is our story. Enjoy!

Listen in as We talk with Levi and Herman, about the recent trip to Honduras. There are so many stories to tell from this trip, and we're really glad we get to share them with you. Your hosts: Jared on IG: www.instagram.com/jared_truby Special guest: Levi Stiles, whimsical adventure seeker, supportive leader, happily pursuing long-term happiness, raising two children with his wife in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Owns two too many sewing machines. Find him on IG: www.instagram.com/levistiles88 Herman Madrigal is a Retail Team Leader at Cat and Cloud Coffee. With a career in Hospitality, he aims to create a fundamental change away from the current norms in the Hospitality industry. He believes that the Hospitality industry can be a one that values professionalism, a healthy work life balance, opportunity for career advancement and adequate levels of income. Herman attended Culinary school, holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Philosophy and Economics at UCSC, and has several years of prior experience in sales/client acquisition. In his free time his passion for hospitality carries over to climbing, yoga, discussing philosophy, creating dishes and going to new restaurants, wineries, breweries, and pretty much anywhere somebody is doing something exciting within the field of hospitality. Find him on IG: www.instagram.com/herman_ology Your editor: justphred Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catcloudcoffee/ Cat & Cloud: https://catandcloud.com/ Cat & Cloud was founded by three friends on mission to leave people feeling happier than they found them. Specialty coffee is our catalyst for creating positive experiences in the lives of our guests and employees. We're a small independent business and this is our story. Enjoy!

What does it mean to be sustainable? Chris poses the question to Chuck about what Sustainability looks like in the Coffee Industry and for Cat & Cloud directly. Your hosts: Baca's Blog: www.realchrisbaca.com Jared on IG: www.instagram.com/jared_truby Chuck on IG: www.instagram.com/chukjak Your editor: justphred Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catcloudcoffee/ Cat & Cloud: https://catandcloud.com/ Cat & Cloud was founded by three friends on mission to leave people feeling happier than they found them. Specialty coffee is our catalyst for creating positive experiences in the lives of our guests and employees. We're a small independent business and this is our story. Enjoy!

This week Chris, Jared, and Chuck get into their thoughts on leadership, and how the people you already see greatness in might need more from you, then you are giving. Your hosts: Baca's Blog: www.realchrisbaca.com Jared on IG: www.instagram.com/jared_truby Chuck on IG: www.instagram.com/chukjak Your editor: justphred Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catcloudcoffee/ Cat & Cloud: https://catandcloud.com/ Cat & Cloud was founded by three friends on mission to leave people feeling happier than they found them. Specialty coffee is our catalyst for creating positive experiences in the lives of our guests and employees. We're a small independent business and this is our story. Enjoy!

Do the leaders around you, in your company, or at your job inspire you or get in the way and make things harder? Do they leave you stoked or just leave you guessing? This week, after a little stoking Chris and Jared talk about how leaders can inspire but also be a crutch on growing the whole team, if they are not putting in the work. Your hosts: Baca's Blog: www.realchrisbaca.com Jared on IG: www.instagram.com/jared_truby Your editor: justphred Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catcloudcoffee/ Cat & Cloud: https://catandcloud.com/ Cat & Cloud was founded by three friends on mission to leave people feeling happier than they found them. Specialty coffee is our catalyst for creating positive experiences in the lives of our guests and employees. We're a small independent business and this is our story. Enjoy!

The blue bag, arguably the most recognizable thing of Cat & Cloud. But what if it was different? This week Chris, Jared, and Chuck discus the bag, where it came from, and where it could be going. This episode is just a part of the entire discussion, to hear the rest of the conversation head over to our Patreon. Sign up today for bonus content where we dive deeper, filter less, and share more. https://www.patreon.com/catandcloud Your hosts: Baca's Blog: www.realchrisbaca.com Jared on IG: www.instagram.com/jared_truby Chuck on IG: www.instagram.com/chukjak Your editor: justphred Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catcloudcoffee/ Cat & Cloud: https://catandcloud.com/ Cat & Cloud was founded by three friends on mission to leave people feeling happier than they found them. Specialty coffee is our catalyst for creating positive experiences in the lives of our guests and employees. We're a small independent business and this is our story. Enjoy!

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