Cat & Cloud Podcast

How to come up in the game when the odds are stacked against you: Foster care runaway, teenage dad, pushing packs, pirating cartoons and a few really cool shitty jobs. Sound cray? Yeah, we think so too. Peep game. The only coffee subscription you need: catandcloud.com/products/subscription Resources: Real Chris Baca video: https://bit.ly/2SVnczM Reezy Resells: https://reezyresells.com/ Mike Reezy Youtube channel: https://bit.ly/1QlcxaJ

We discuss a handful of books that helped us last year and share ways we've applied them in our lives. Also - thoughts behind office hours, goal-setting, and leading up the chain of command. The only coffee subscription you need: catandcloud.com/products/subscription Resources: Relevant episode: https: https://apple.co/2D1QQxH happylilmistake by Kristen Hutson insta: @happy.lil.mistake | shop: https://rdbl.co/2M0Ml9K James Altucher Podcast: https://jamesaltucher.com/podcasts/ StrengthsFinder: https://bit.ly/2fZnIuO Books! Choose Yourself by James Altucher: https://amzn.to/2VAsEd1 How To Be A Boss by Justin Kerr: https://amzn.to/2LVK3IM How To Write An Email by Justin Kerr: https://bit.ly/2FgqSrR The Coaching Habit by Michael Stanier: https://amzn.to/2TAax5c The Road Back to You by Ian Cron: https://iancron.com/books/ The Enneagram Made Easy by Renee Baron + Elizabeth Wagele: https://amzn.to/2H0lOKI Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink + Leif Babin: https://amzn.to/2QuzcpH The Dichotomy of Leadership by Jocko Willink + Leif Babin: https://amzn.to/2Ha7vTI Discipline Equals Freedom by Jocko Willink: https://amzn.to/2H0ooR1

What do cream cheese frosting and brining your own steak to Christmas dinner have in common? This plus all of life's other hard questions finally answered. You're welcome. The only coffee subscription you need: catandcloud.com/products/subscription Resources: 1&1s | Kristen | Cat & Cloud Coffee Podcast: https://apple.co/2TjE3MA

Chris, Jared and Charles head to the hot springs to get dialed for 2019! They reflect on the importance of values alignment for business partners, open and honest communication, and the necessity in taking time to plan. We'll take a peek into personal and professional challenges that preceded opening Cat & Cloud Coffee and how those helped shape the owner's and company into what they are today. The only coffee subscription you need: catandcloud.com/products/subscription Resources: "Guatemalan Bungalo Party" pod episode: https://apple.co/2EPd2gN The Coaching Habit: https://bit.ly/2RTZ7sM

The Sprudgie Awards + Voting Ballot: https://sprudge.com/sprudgies We we're nominated for a few Sprudgie Awards! Chris and Alex shed some light on they ways they plan for speeches and videos, then dive into the downsides of direct comparisons and importance of constructive feedback flowing both ways, both down and up the chain of command. The only coffee subscription you need: catandcloud.com/products/subscription Resources: The Sprudgie Awards + Voting Ballot: https://sprudge.com/sprudgies Coffee Professionals Skate Deck: https://bit.ly/2Br1GLE The SproCast: https://apple.co/2R77mod Jen Gotch insta: @jengotch Matt D'Avella: http://mattdavella.com/

Jared doesn't miss his appendix, Chris hates hospitals, and the two reflect on major "aha" moments in their respective leadership journeys and explore the opportunity in saying "No." The only coffee subscription you need: catandcloud.com/products/subscription Resources: The Coaching Habit / Box of Crayons: https://bit.ly/2RTZ7sM It Doesn't Have To Be Crazy at Work: https://basecamp.com/books/calm

Former World Barista Champion James Hoffmann has been commenting on the modern specialty coffee movement since 2004 and shows no signs of stopping now. He talks with Baca about tipping culture, sustainable and equitable green buying, wholesale coffee, big specialty coffee buyouts, and more. So many gems in this one - enjoy! The only coffee subscription you need: https://catandcloud.com/products/subscription James Hoffmann YouTube: https://bit.ly/2gekpSj World Atlas Of Coffee: http://www.theworldatlasofcoffee.com/ Chris Baca Video Interview with James: https://bit.ly/2QileLJ

Being an effective leader isn't always what we imagine it to be. How can we use our own seemingly negative personality traits to our advantage to teach, learn, and grow? How can we practice what we ingest? Baca and JT unpack it for you. The only coffee subscription you need: https://catandcloud.com/products/subscription

Where did these beautiful machines that make this lovely liquid come from? How do they work? Baca takes you on a magical journey through time and space to find out. The only coffee subscription you need: https://catandcloud.com/products/subscription Sources: Smithsonian Article | https://bit.ly/2ACmOR9 Wiki | https://bit.ly/2FjrNcM Gaggia | https://www.gaggia.com/legacy/ La Marzocco | https://bit.ly/2w7v8mb Espresso Vivace Archives | https://bit.ly/2JZ3UWu Prima Coffee | https://bit.ly/2QDpdQ3

You can effect change at every level. It's not always easy and doesn't always happen quickly, but don't discount your contribution. The only coffee subscription you need: https://catandcloud.com/products/subscription