Cat & Cloud Podcast
390 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 5 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 702 ratingsChris Baca and Jared Truby are professional Baristas and are here to introduce the world to Specialty Coffee! From placing in the finals of the United States Barista Championship multiple times, winning regional competitions, to leading training and education for some of the most progressive coffee companies around - these two have learned a ton about coffee and want to share it with you. Tune in for weekly interviews, tutorials, and general mayhem from the brothers from different mothers: Truby & Baca. Learn more at catandcloud.com
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Step and Repeat
May 29, 2023 07:00 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MBPushing 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:...
Feedback Loop
May 22, 2023 07:00 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBFeedback 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 ...
Inside & Out
May 15, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBDelegation 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 ...
Respect the Priority
May 08, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBHow 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 dyi...
Maximum Effort
May 01, 2023 07:00 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MBWhat 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 ...
F is for Family
April 24, 2023 07:00 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBWe’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 ...
Where to Find Us at SCA
April 20, 2023 07:00 - 1 minute - 1.21 MBHey everyone, The Specialty Coffee Expo is happening this weekend, April 21st-23rd and we will have several opportunities for you to catch some Cat & Cloud. First up, on Friday April 21st, we will be serving up coffee at two Barista PDX locations: Pearl and Nob Hill. You'll be able to find our coffee there all day, but from 9-12 we will be hiding out behind the bar at the Nob Hill location. Then later that day, on the show floor, we will be making coffee at the San Franciscan coffee roasters...
The Culture Bus
April 17, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBWe’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 Soluti...
The Hike - A short Story About Connection
April 15, 2023 16:00 - 4 minutes - 4.53 MBIn 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...
Trust the Process
April 10, 2023 07:00 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBWe’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?...
Think Outside the Bunn
April 03, 2023 07:00 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBThe 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...
Your Work is Art
March 27, 2023 07:00 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBYou 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 compa...
Coffee is a Catalyst
March 20, 2023 07:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBWe’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 te...
Built For Forever
March 13, 2023 07:00 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBWhich 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 c...
Fully Committed
March 06, 2023 08:00 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBWe 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...
Coming Back Soon
February 20, 2023 18:00 - 53 seconds - 840 KBWe’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!
Creating with Empathy
November 29, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 83.3 MBIt'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 ...
Life Is What You Make It
November 22, 2021 08:00 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBWhat 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 l...
Very Rich and Very Sad
November 15, 2021 08:00 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBWhat 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...
Creating Is Life
November 08, 2021 08:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBFirst 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 fore...
The Spice of Life
November 01, 2021 07:00 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBWhat 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...
You Can Still Surprise Yourself
October 25, 2021 07:00 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBHow 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 thei...
The Tip Reflects The Work
October 18, 2021 07:00 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBWhat 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 ...
Getting By With My Friends
October 11, 2021 07:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBIt 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...
Kaila Hattis Pt 2
October 04, 2021 07:00 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBWe 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...
Kaila Hattis Pt 1
September 27, 2021 06:59 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBThis 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 bus...
Nick Hart Pt 2
September 20, 2021 07:00 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBWe 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: htt...
Nick Hart Pt 1
September 13, 2021 07:00 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBThis 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...
A Bunch of Dudes Throwing Fits
September 06, 2021 07:00 - 38 minutes - 35 MBJared 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 al...
What's the Why again?
August 30, 2021 07:00 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBYou'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 indus...
Show-up
August 23, 2021 07:00 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBComing 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 ...
Show-up or Shut-up
August 23, 2021 07:00 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBComing 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 ...
You Get What You Pay For
August 16, 2021 07:00 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBFirst 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 mo...
Graded On A Curve
August 09, 2021 07:00 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBHow'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 P...
A Good Place To Start
August 02, 2021 07:00 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBStarting 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 beh...
Maybe They're Born With It Maybe It's A Kirkland Thing
July 26, 2021 07:00 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBWhere 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 epi...
Hospitality Part 2
July 19, 2021 07:00 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MBSometimes 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 co...
Hospitality Part 1
July 12, 2021 07:00 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBThey 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...
What Do You Even Do?
July 05, 2021 07:00 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBwho 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 ...
Two People and a Day
June 28, 2021 07:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBListen 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 ...
Sustainability?
June 21, 2021 07:00 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBWhat 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...
Leaders Gotta Lead
June 14, 2021 07:00 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBThis 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 happie...
Stoke My Fire
June 07, 2021 14:12 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBDo 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/catclo...
That's Not My Bag, Baby.
May 29, 2021 07:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBThe 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: ww...
What Else Could You Do?
May 24, 2021 07:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBWhat Else Could You Do? by Cat & Cloud
I'm Not Crying You're Crying
May 17, 2021 07:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBJared recaps his most recent trip to Honduras and how The Best Friends Club is directly impacting the farmers. Get that new new! Cat & Cloud Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/catandcloud Sign up today for bonus content where we dive deeper, filter less, and share more. 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 fo...
Or, You Could Do Better.
May 10, 2021 07:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MBAre you doing everything you can in your current situation? Really? Get that new new! Cat & Cloud Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/catandcloud Sign up today for bonus content where we dive deeper, filter less, and share more. 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 found...
My Bad.
May 03, 2021 07:01 - 13 minutes - 24.8 MBChris and Jared talk about their failures over the past year, as things came to a head during at the beginning of the pandemic. And how that lead to some "really fucking amazing things"
The Chuck
May 03, 2021 07:00 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBThis week on the Cat and Cloud Coffee Podcast. We catch up with the ever elusive Chuck. we get to hear how the past year has been, what some of his goals are. And just have a good time. Get that new new! Cat & Cloud Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/catandcloud Sign up today for bonus content where we dive deeper, filter less, and share more. 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: justphr...
Peep Behind The Curtain
April 26, 2021 07:00 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBPay no attention to the man behind the curtain. This week get a little insight as Chris and Jared continue to explore their thoughts about learning on the job--how every position provides huge potential for an employee to create amazing things. Valorie Kondos Field TED Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/valorie_kondos_field_why_winning_doesn_t_always_equal_success?language=en#t-6597 Your hosts: Baca's Blog: www.realchrisbaca.com Jared on IG: www.instagram.com/jared_truby Your editor: Sam...