Cat & Cloud Podcast

This week on the Podcast Chris and Chuck talk about what the C Market is, why coffee prices are at an all time high, and chuck shares his thoughts on why and how to get away from a market based approach to setting prices. Do you have a question you’ve been dying to ask us? We want to hear it. Click the link below to record yourself or drop us a line at podcast@catandcloud.com https://catandcloud.com/pages/podcast 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 the mission to inspire connection by creating memorable experiences, and we created this podcast to continue forming those connections inside and out of our cafes. The Cat & Cloud podcast was created as a space for two of our founders, Chris Baca and Jared Truby, to share their experiences in the coffee industry and starting a business. Each week the guys sit down to talk about their new challenges as business owners, how they’ve utilize our mission and values to make decisions, and answer questions from our listening community. If you’re looking to expand your coffee knowledge, get some advice for your own small business, or just like the vibes, give us a listen! Enjoy!

Welcome back to the Cat & Cloud Podcast! This week Chris and Jared are channeling that name brand “DO IT” energy, to answer one of our listener questions. Listen to this weeks full episode to hear their thoughts on when “the right” time is to go after what you want, and how to weigh the fear of failure against the potential growth and experience you could acquire. Do you have a question you’ve been dying to ask us? We want to hear it. Click the link below to record yourself or drop us a line at podcast@catandcloud.com https://catandcloud.com/pages/podcast 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 the mission to inspire connection by creating memorable experiences, and we created this podcast to continue forming those connections inside and out of our cafes. The Cat & Cloud podcast was created as a space for two of our founders, Chris Baca and Jared Truby, to share their experiences in the coffee industry and starting a business. Each week the guys sit down to talk about their new challenges as business owners, how they’ve utilize our mission and values to make decisions, and answer questions from our listening community. If you’re looking to expand your coffee knowledge, get some advice for your own small business, or just like the vibes, give us a listen! Enjoy!

Welcome back to the Cat & Cloud Podcast! This week Chris is sitting down with the rest of the Cat & Cloud Marketing Department to discuss the implications behind Starbucks recent Super Bowl commercial, “Hello There.” Listen to the full episode to hear their opinions on the illusive 4th Wave Coffee, and some hot takes on the intentions behind the commercial. Do you have a question you’ve been dying to ask us? Do you wanna hear us talk about it on the podcast? Visit our website catandcloud.com/podcast, or email us at podcast@catandcloud.com and tell us what it is, and maybe your question will be the one we answer next week! Hello There, Super Bowl Commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPbsMJr5lr4 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 the mission to inspire connection by creating memorable experiences, and we created this podcast to continue forming those connections inside and out of our cafes. The Cat & Cloud podcast was created as a space for two of our founders, Chris Baca and Jared Truby, to share their experiences in the coffee industry and starting a business. Each week the guys sit down to talk about their new challenges as business owners, how they’ve utilize our mission and values to make decisions, and answer questions from our listening community. If you’re looking to expand your coffee knowledge, get some advice for your own small business, or just like the vibes, give us a listen! Enjoy!

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Welcome back to the Cat & Cloud Podcast! We’re throwing it back to early 2021 when Covid was still in full swing and the Cat & Cloud podcast was first being reintroduced to your ears. The episode we’ve chosen part of an interview Chris and Jared had with Kaila Hattis owner of Pacific Coast Therapy. Listen to this weeks episode to hear their conversation on what its like to become the person people look to for answers. Whether you’re a therapist, or a leader in your new business we hope this conversation provides some helpful insight! Do you have a question you’ve been dying to ask us? Do you wanna hear us talk about it on the podcast? Visit our website catandcloud.com/podcast, or email us at podcast@catandcloud.com and tell us what it is, and maybe your question will be the 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 the mission to inspire connection by creating memorable experiences, and we created this podcast to continue forming those connections inside and out of our cafes. The Cat & Cloud podcast was created as a space for two of our founders, Chris Baca and Jared Truby, to share their experiences in the coffee industry and starting a business. Each week the guys sit down to talk about their new challenges as business owners, how they’ve utilize our mission and values to make decisions, and answer questions from our listening community. If you’re looking to expand your coffee knowledge, get some advice for your own small business, or just like the vibes, give us a listen! Enjoy!

Welcome back to the Cat & Cloud Podcast and Happy New Year y’all! Have y’all ever struggled to get your pour over coffee juuuust right? Well not anymore. This week the podcast is a little bit different, Chris hopped on the mic to demystify the process for brewing you perfect pour over cup. Listen to this weeks full episode to get a little bit of history and Chris Baca’s perfect pour over recipe. Do you have a question you’ve been dying to ask us? Do you wanna hear us talk about it on the podcast? Visit our website catandcloud.com/podcast, or email us at podcast@catandcloud.com and tell us what it is, and maybe your question will be the 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 the mission to inspire connection by creating memorable experiences, and we created this podcast to continue forming those connections inside and out of our cafes. The Cat & Cloud podcast was created as a space for two of our founders, Chris Baca and Jared Truby, to share their experiences in the coffee industry and starting a business. Each week the guys sit down to talk about their new challenges as business owners, how they’ve utilize our mission and values to make decisions, and answer questions from our listening community. If you’re looking to expand your coffee knowledge, get some advice for your own small business, or just like the vibes, give us a listen! Enjoy!

Welcome back to the Cat & Cloud Podcast! We are starting off the year with a series of Episodes that we think are helpful, and this weeks episode is about cafe finances. Money can be a scary or mysterious topic, but as Chuck helps explain, it's possible to run a cafe in a way that doesn't only provide for the owner, but creates possibilities and careers for its team. In the episode Charles also mentions a breakdown sheet, and that is linked here: https://catandcloud.com/pages/gross-margin-category-margins-sales-mix Enjoy! Do you have a question you’ve been dying to ask us? Do you wanna hear us talk about it on the podcast? Visit our website catandcloud.com/podcast, or email us at podcast@catandcloud.com and tell us what it is, and maybe your question will be the one we answer next week! Instagram: www.instagram.com/catcloudcoffee/ Cat & Cloud: catandcloud.com/ Chris Baca’s Personal Blog: chrisbaca.com/ We are Cat & Cloud Coffee. Started by three friends trying to pursue their passions with the mission to inspire connection by creating memorable experiences, and we created this podcast to continue forming those connections inside and out of our cafes. The Cat & Cloud podcast was created as a space for two of our founders, Chris Baca and Jared Truby, to share their experiences in the coffee industry and starting a business. Each week the guys sit down to talk about their new challenges as business owners, how they’ve utilize our mission and values to make decisions, and answer questions from our listening community. If you’re looking to expand your coffee knowledge, get some advice for your own small business, or just like the vibes, give us a listen!

Evan Morris, owner of Calavera Coffee, and Tyler Ellis, owner of Captain and Stoker Coffee, share their journeys navigating the coffee industry. They discuss maintaining passion as their roles evolve, the importance of strong leadership in team dynamics, and navigating the complexities of business expansion. Humorous anecdotes, like a memorable honeymoon bike tale, showcase their camaraderie. They emphasize community engagement through events and the rich connections formed in the coffee culture, capturing the challenges and joys of growth in the business.

Welcome back to the Cat & Cloud Podcast! This week we are back with the other half of our most recent origin trip to Colombia. This week Chris is sitting down 1-on-1 with Jorge Madrigal one of our most “highly decorated” team members. Over his 5 years with us he has held every role from FOH, BOH and even one in the roastery! Listen to this weeks full episode to hear about his experience on origin, how it changed his perspectives on coffee production and service. Do you have a question you’ve been dying to ask us? Do you wanna hear us talk about it on the podcast? Visit our website catandcloud.com/podcast, or email us at podcast@catandcloud.com and tell us what it is, and maybe your question will be the 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 the mission to inspire connection by creating memorable experiences, and we created this podcast to continue forming those connections inside and out of our cafes. The Cat & Cloud podcast was created as a space for two of our founders, Chris Baca and Jared Truby, to share their experiences in the coffee industry and starting a business. Each week the guys sit down to talk about their new challenges as business owners, how they’ve utilize our mission and values to make decisions, and answer questions from our listening community. If you’re looking to expand your coffee knowledge, get some advice for your own small business, or just like the vibes, give us a listen! Enjoy!