Cele mai bune Cat Cloud podcast-uri (2024)

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Importance of communication - Clearly expressing yourself in order to do things better 38:37

1d ago38:37

38:37

Welcome back to the Cat & Cloud podcast! This week we’re back with Chris and Jared as they discuss how important common language is within an organization. Creating a lexicon that is universally understood in all aspects of your company can be a huge challenge, whether you’re talking about content creation or roast profiles. Listen to the full epis…

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Coffee Processing - Are exotic processing methods good or hype 40:38

8d ago40:38

40:38

Welcome back to the Cat & Cloud podcast and to White Ivy, Jared's long-lost email address! On this weeks podcast the guys are tackling a pretty huge question, what is your favorite processing method, and why. Listen to the full episode to hear some of their hot takes on why washed processing is the elite form, and why natural processes are sometime…

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Conversation with Kent Bakke 1:01:14

15d ago1:01:14

1:01:14

Welcome back to the Cat & Cloud podcast! A couple of months ago Chris and our Marketing Team Leader Michael took a trip out to Seattle to hang out with La Marzocco. While there they had the chance to connect with Kent Bakke, their former CEO turned Board Member, and figured they might as well record a podcast! This week's episode is all coffee and …

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Connecting the Dots - How experience and practice come together 41:05

22d ago41:05

41:05

Welcome back to the Cat & Cloud podcast! This week Chris, Jared, and Charles are covering a whole host of topics from prepping for SCA, the creativity that goes into connecting all the arms of our company, and even reminiscing on some of the weird and wild times of early Verve. Listen to this week's episode to hear how they’ve built their Quality C…

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Learning by Doing - Allowing yourself the room to grow 32:52

29d ago32:52

32:52

We’re throwing it all the way back to 2021 for this weeks episode. This week we are revisiting a freshly quarantined Chris and Jared as they discuss the natural eb and flow of progress. Listen to this weeks episode for some perspective on taking that first step into the unknown and how we learn and grow even in the failures. Do you have a question …

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Hopes and Dreams 41:06

1M ago41:06

41:06

The Cat & Cloud podcast is connecting to the source. In this week's episode, Jared goes full Neo, talking about his experience test roasting for SCA, and shares his insight on intuitive forecasting. We also hear about the dream for a Cat & Cloud Beach Bodega, Chris’s East Coast-inspired limited menu surf shop. And finally, Chris gets to ask Chuck t…

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Doing The Right Thing - Being true to yourself for your guests and producers 1:07:06

1M ago1:07:06

1:07:06

Welcome to the very first Cat & Cloud After-Hours Podcast 😎Chris, Charles, and Jared are staying late tonight to chat about all the different facets of our business and industry. From the coffee buying experience online and in store, to the complicated world of Green Buying… even speculating on what might be our own brand stereotypes. Listen to thi…

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Gaining Perspective - How getting away can help you see things differently 45:13

2M ago45:13

45:13

Welcome back to the Cat & Cloud Podcast! This week Chris and Jared have each returned from some pretty spectacular visits with our coffee partners, and are hoping on to sharing both their experiences and the insights they’re bringing home with them. Listen to the full episode to hear the guys share their unique experiences in Costa Mesa with the St…

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Fostering Leadership - Giving your team what they need to grow 42:29

2M ago42:29

42:29

This week on the podcast is a Rerun from 2021 where Chris Jared and Charles Talk about ways to grow leaders in your company, how hands off or hands on to be, and what they had been discovering as owners of a small business. If you have heard this before or if you are listening for the first time it is a great conversation with a lot of insight. Enj…

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Investing In Your Growth - How community and mentorship help you achieve goals. 42:56

2M ago42:56

42:56

Mr. Miyagi, Yoda, Jaime Escalante - all great mentors that helped those around them improve and become better. On this weeks episode of the podcast Chris asks Chuck about this same idea, as Charles is apart of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO). EO is a community of people in similar entrepreneurial roles, who gather together helping one another …

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Your Work Matters - The Importance of Confidence 47:30

2M ago47:30

47:30

Well, Chuck didn’t come back this week…. But maybe next week! We’ll hold the space for him. This week on the podcast Jared gives us his full list of dream cafe improvements; from new grinders for improved product management to speakers that play the podcast in the bathrooms. And Chris dives in on how to help people find their opportunities at work,…

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Scoring Yourself - The Importance of Guest Feedback 49:31

3M ago49:31

49:31

Chuck is back on the podcast (maybe forever??)! This week on the Cat & Cloud podcast the whole ownership team sat down to discuss the importance of guest feedback. In an industry like hospitality, it can be hard to measure the success of guest interactions through all of our cafes, all of the time. But is it more important to hear from the folks wh…

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Transitional Energy 34:12

3M ago34:12

34:12

Have you ever been old people tired? It’s rough sometimes. But fatigue or not Chris and Jared are here sharing some thoughts on the year ahead, changes coming to the podcast, even their opinions on moving to New York! Listen to the full episode for some reflections on the Vintage Chris Baca, the downfalls of “transitional time,” and ideal workspace…

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Say It Without Saying It 34:26

3M ago34:26

34:26

The boys are back and bringing high-level looks at the difference between “you” and “your work,” and communicating our values through a feeling rather than the scripted words. Chris shares a bit about his experience diving back in with the marketing team, and Jared reflects on the changes currently in process with our retail leadership teams. Liste…

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Questions and Answers 37:07

3M ago37:07

37:07

Welcome back to the Cat & Cloud podcast! This week Chris and Jared are keeping things fresh and are hopping on Instagram live to answer the questions that come through from our followers, and the end result is pretty awesome! Y’all sent out a wide variety of questions; from how to progress in your own coffee journeys, to their dream origin trips or…

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Solve For X 37:18

4M ago37:18

37:18

It’s 2024 y’all! First podcast of the new year, which means it’s time for some self-reflection, and intention setting in the upcoming year. The start of a year is always a good time to look back on all the things we’ve learned, about our business and about our team. Listen to the full episode to hear Chris and Jared discuss, discovering team member…

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Automagic 36:35

4M ago36:35

36:35

Let’s talk automation. This week on the podcast Chris and Jared discuss Chris’s recent visit to the La Marzocco innovation gallery tour. La Marzocco has been touring the country with Mahlkonig showing off some of their newest innovations, and one of them has made quite a stir. The E80W Grind by Sync is the latest in automation technology, syncing w…

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Visualize The Win 34:41

4M ago34:41

34:41

Happy holidays y’all! We’re coming to the end of the year and that means setting new intentions, company goals, and clearing out the grey areas. This week on the podcast Chris and Jared sit down to discuss their roles as Cat & Cloud owners. It can be hard to define your job as an owner of a company, but gaining clarity into your duties, writing out…

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Why Do You Work Here? 30:53

4M ago30:53

30:53

The podcast crew is on the move! We are recording from the car this week, and we have a captive interviewee, Marc Gessler. Chris takes this opportunity to ask his favorite question, “Why do you work here?” Whether it’s being able to contribute to and grow the community he grew up in or seeking those moments of connection, Marc shares his passion fo…

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Something To Someone – A Conversation with Steven Monti 1:05:39

4M ago1:05:39

1:05:39

We’ve got a guest on the pod this week! Chris sits down with our good friend and designer of the Dialed Tamper Steven Monti. Steven, the owner of Artpresso Designs, got his start in the coffee industry by trying to solve the problems faced by professional baristas every day and has since created some of our all-time favorite bar tools. This week, t…

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Putting In The Work 33:37

5M ago33:37

33:37

We’re nearing the end of 2023 and a new year calls for new challenges, new directions and new ideas. This week Chris and Jared are sharing their what they’re looking forward to in 2024; Jared is excited for both his eyes to work, Chris wants his left knee to stop hurting, and they’re both stoked for the opportunity to let go of what is and work for…

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Get Out There 34:14

5M ago34:14

34:14

The guys are on their own this week! Chris and Jared sit at the mic to discuss the “Event Experience.”What are we looking to share when we attend expos and what makes being at these events so special? Listen to the full episode to hear some of their experiences on the expo floor, and how refreshing and connective it can be to be surrounded by coffe…

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Roses Are Red, Bottles Are Blue 41:12

5M ago41:12

41:12

We’re taking a lot of left turns today, but we end up in the right direction. This week on the podcast the guys are talking about everything! What they’ve been thankful for through their growth in the industry, an incredible fine dining coffee experience, and how authenticity isn’t just something you practice, but something you feel. Listen to the …

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Comfy Like Kobe 37:02

5M ago37:02

37:02

How do you see the Forest beyond the Trees? In an organization like ours, there is a lot of balancing that needs to happen every day, the abundance of daily tasks necessary to run the cafe, and, the over-arching mission that we are working to achieve at all times. How do we keep it all in mind, and more importantly how do we as leadership help the …

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I'm A People Person 37:01

6M ago37:01

37:01

What is the job of the owner? As a company grows it becomes more natural for owners to step away from the day to day work, but how does that happen? What would a job listing for the person to take over charge of the thing that you’ve poured yourself into growing? The role of an owner or a CEO is to see the patterns that are often overlooked by othe…

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Taste of Victory 34:19

6M ago34:19

34:19

This week we have a very special guest… First place winner of the Cup Tasters Prelim and our very own Green Coffee Coordinator, Dulce!! So this week we brought Dulce to the mic to walk us all through the breakdown of a Cup Tasters competition and her experience going through that process. Listen to the full episode to hear about Dulce's history wit…

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This Is The Way 29:49

6M ago29:49

29:49

We rolled out some pretty exciting new developments for the Cat & Cloud team last week. From a new handbook, to road maps to growth, our retail teams are now fully set up to be the pros we know they are. This week on the podcast Chris, Jared and Michael sit down to share the motivations behind the redesign of our employee handbook and the creation …

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A Matter of Perspective 32:27

6M ago32:27

32:27

Jared went to Australia! This week on the podcast Michael and Jared sit down to review his experience with the coffee industry on his recent visit to Australia. Listen to the full episode to hear his thoughts on their espresso-focused coffee culture, the types of coffees they use, and even a few thoughts on how their economic structure affects the …

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The Lost Coffee of South Sudan 1:02:07

7M ago1:02:07

1:02:07

Welcome to ChuckTalk! This week on the podcast Chris and Michael are joined by Cat & Cloud’s third owner Charles Jack! Have you ever wondered about Cat & Cloud’s elusive third owner? Maybe you want to know how he got his start in coffee, how he met Chris and Jared, or why he left his Wall Street career to work with TechnoServe and live in South Sud…

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Partner Program 30:43

7M ago30:43

30:43

Did you know that Cat & Cloud has a partner program? This week on the podcast Chris and Michael are joined by Director of Coffee Marc Gessler to chat about our wholesale program! The guys sit down to discuss why we try and build such close relationships with our coffee partners, and the intricacies of adapting what we offer to the needs of each bus…

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Path Of Least Resistance 40:02

7M ago40:02

40:02

What is the lifetime value of a customer? What is the importance of providing guests with “delightful” experiences? Hospitality extends farther than making people feel welcome, it’s about meeting guests where they’re at and doing what you can to get them stoked. This week Chris and Michael are sitting down to talk about how you can keep people comi…

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Gold Star Experience 41:41

7M ago41:41

41:41

Does coffee have a place in the slow food industry? What would that even look like? This week on the podcast the guys discuss what it means to provide a highly specialized experience, and the challenges that cafes would face fighting the high volume nature of the coffee industry. Listen to the full episode to hear their thoughts on how cafes can pr…

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Waystar Royco 23:01

8M ago23:01

23:01

We’re getting sample roasted. This week on the podcast the guys sit down to go over some of the challenges that come along with cafe succession planning and the work experiences that inspired them to build Cat & Cloud with a positive company culture. Listen to the full episode to hear their thoughts on how to face the unknowns of your business whil…

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Spark It Up 25:36

8M ago25:36

25:36

Where do you find your inspiration for things? Do you go to the same place to find what you are looking for, or do you find inspiration striking when you least expect it?This week Wiser tries to ask Chris and Jared where they find their inspiration, and it goes about how you would expect. Do you have a question you’ve been dying to ask us? Do you w…

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The Enemy of My Enemy is Me 37:20

8M ago37:20

37:20

It’s surprising how much the law of improv can apply to other parts of our lives. Collaborating on teams becomes a real challenge when you’re not meeting each other in a “yes, and” space. Work is not always perfectly aligned all the time, but it’s our ability to show up, approach roadblocks with optimism, and believe something is possible even if t…

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Michelangelo Was A Hot Boy 37:09

8M ago37:09

37:09

This week the guys sit down to discuss Delorean prices, how coffee culture has changed, and what, if anything, in the culture should be held sacred. Listen to the full episode to hear Chris, Jared and Michael discuss the process of creating our current coffee and cafe culture, all of the ways it’s had to change to get to this point, and how to cont…

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The Seven 28:43

8M ago28:43

28:43

What are the 7 Steps of Service? We reference it pretty often when talking about daily life in the cafes but how do they work and what are the actual steps? This week on the podcast Chris, Jared and Michael dive deep on fundamentals of Cat & Clouds “7 Steps of Service.” These steps were designed to simplify some of the complexities of hospitality f…

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Impact 44:44

9M ago44:44

44:44

We all spend a majority of our lives working. It’s a necessity, and impacts your life whether you intend it to or not. Not everyone likes every part of their job all the time, but how do you zoom out and turn the thing you “have to do” into a best case scenario? This week on the podcast Chris, Jared and Michael sit down to discuss how to remain mot…

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Gone Fishing 52:08

9M ago52:08

52:08

This week on the podcast we are checking our work. Last week we posted on our Threads account asking y’all to send in your questions for us and y’all did not hold back! So this week on the podcast Michael, Chris, and Jared are reviewing the questions you sent in and the answers we gave. Listen to the full episode to get Jared’s surprisingly thoroug…

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Put Me In Coach 40:43

9M ago40:43

40:43

This week on the podcast Michael and Jared are joined by another new voice on the Podcast, Director of Coffee Marc Gessler! The guys are hopping on the mic to talk about barista competitions, shameless plugs and Marc’s experience of finding artistry through his work with coffee. We’re diving into coffee competitions! We are thrilled that our Direct…

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From Hondo With Love 38:59

9M ago38:59

38:59

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…

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Agree To Disagree 40:20

10M ago40:20

40:20

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 th…

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Behind The Curtain 46:35

10M ago46:35

46:35

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?L…

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Not Just A Chapek 51:30

10M ago51:30

51:30

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…

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A Mental Warmup 49:33

10M ago49:33

49:33

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 import…

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Push the Boundaries 46:43

11M ago46:43

46:43

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 re…

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Diamond Dogs 26:55

11M ago26:55

26:55

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 …

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Step and Repeat 28:00

11M ago28:00

28:00

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 av…

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Feedback Loop 43:22

11M ago43:22

43:22

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 …

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Inside & Out 1:01:56

11M ago1:01:56

1:01:56

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 b…

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