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!

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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!

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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.

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Cat & Cloud Coffee was founded in 2016 by three friends who believe experiences and connections shape our lives. Former barista champions and lifelong coffee professionals, they envisioned a better way to do business and set out to create a values-driven organization that put culture first.

Our mission is to inspire connection by creating memorable experiences. Whether it's with guests in our 4 retail locations in Santa Cruz, our team members, or our wholesale partners across the country, we strive to leave everyone better than we found them. The Cat & Cloud Podcast is a space for us to share our experiences and adventures in coffee and business in hopes of inspiring more people to create culture and values-driven organizations.

Hosted by Chris Baca and Jared Truby 

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!

Podcast Info and Contact: www.catandcloud.com/podcast 

Instagram: www.instagram.com/catcloudcoffee/ 

Webstore: www.catandcloud.com/ 

Roasters Choice Subscription: www.catandcloud.com/collections/subscriptions 

Wholesale Partners: Interested in serving our coffee at your business? Learn more about our Partner Program https://catandcloud.com/wholesale

Cat & Cloud Coffee was founded in 2016 by three friends who believe experiences and connections shape our lives. Former barista champions and lifelong coffee professionals, they envisioned a better way to do business and set out to create a values-driven organization that put culture first.

Our mission is to inspire connection by creating memorable experiences. Whether it's with guests in our 4 retail locations in Santa Cruz, our team members, or our wholesale partners across the country, we strive to leave everyone better than we found them. The Cat & Cloud Podcast is a space for us to share our experiences and adventures in coffee and business in hopes of inspiring more people to create culture and values-driven organizations.

Hosted by Chris Baca and Jared Truby 

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!

Podcast Info and Contact: www.catandcloud.com/podcast 

Instagram: www.instagram.com/catcloudcoffee/ 

Webstore: www.catandcloud.com/ 

Roasters Choice Subscription: www.catandcloud.com/collections/subscriptions 

Wholesale Partners: Interested in serving our coffee at your business? Learn more about our Partner Program https://catandcloud.com/wholesale

Cat & Cloud Coffee was founded in 2016 by three friends who believe experiences and connections shape our lives. Former barista champions and lifelong coffee professionals, they envisioned a better way to do business and set out to create a values-driven organization that put culture first.

Our mission is to inspire connection by creating memorable experiences. Whether it's with guests in our 4 retail locations in Santa Cruz, our team members, or our wholesale partners across the country, we strive to leave everyone better than we found them. The Cat & Cloud Podcast is a space for us to share our experiences and adventures in coffee and business in hopes of inspiring more people to create culture and values-driven organizations.

Hosted by Chris Baca and Jared Truby 

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!

Podcast Info and Contact: www.catandcloud.com/podcast 

Instagram: www.instagram.com/catcloudcoffee/ 

Webstore: www.catandcloud.com/ 

Roasters Choice Subscription: www.catandcloud.com/collections/subscriptions 

Wholesale Partners: Interested in serving our coffee at your business? Learn more about our Partner Program https://catandcloud.com/wholesale

Cat & Cloud Coffee was founded in 2016 by three friends who believe experiences and connections shape our lives. Former barista champions and lifelong coffee professionals, they envisioned a better way to do business and set out to create a values-driven organization that put culture first.

Our mission is to inspire connection by creating memorable experiences. Whether it's with guests in our 4 retail locations in Santa Cruz, our team members, or our wholesale partners across the country, we strive to leave everyone better than we found them. The Cat & Cloud Podcast is a space for us to share our experiences and adventures in coffee and business in hopes of inspiring more people to create culture and values-driven organizations.

Hosted by Chris Baca and Jared Truby 

Hey 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 booth (Booth 253)

Then on Saturday we have three different places you can catch us on bar:

Artpresso Design (Booth 2454) from 10am-Noon

The La Marzocco Artisan Cafe from 12:20-1:40

and lastly at GHGBS (Booth 2377) from Noon -2pm

Finally on Sunday we will be hanging out at Artpresso once again having a great time.

So come by and say hi if you're there. Thanks all and see you at SCA!

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.

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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!

Podcast Info and Contact: www.catandcloud.com/podcast 

Instagram: www.instagram.com/catcloudcoffee/ 

Webstore: www.catandcloud.com/ 

Roasters Choice Subscription: www.catandcloud.com/collections/subscriptions 

Wholesale Partners: Interested in serving our coffee at your business? Learn more about our Partner Program https://catandcloud.com/wholesale

Cat & Cloud Coffee was founded in 2016 by three friends who believe experiences and connections shape our lives. Former barista champions and lifelong coffee professionals, they envisioned a better way to do business and set out to create a values-driven organization that put culture first.

Our mission is to inspire connection by creating memorable experiences. Whether it's with guests in our 4 retail locations in Santa Cruz, our team members, or our wholesale partners across the country, we strive to leave everyone better than we found them. The Cat & Cloud Podcast is a space for us to share our experiences and adventures in coffee and business in hopes of inspiring more people to create culture and values-driven organizations.

Hosted by Chris Baca and Jared Truby 

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

Podcast Info and Contact: www.catandcloud.com/podcast 

Instagram: www.instagram.com/catcloudcoffee/ 

Webstore: www.catandcloud.com/ 

Roasters Choice Subscription: www.catandcloud.com/collections/subscriptions 

Wholesale Partners: Interested in serving our coffee at your business? Learn more about our Partner Program https://catandcloud.com/wholesale

Cat & Cloud Coffee was founded in 2016 by three friends who believe experiences and connections shape our lives. Former barista champions and lifelong coffee professionals, they envisioned a better way to do business and set out to create a values-driven organization that put culture first.

Our mission is to inspire connection by creating memorable experiences. Whether it's with guests in our 4 retail locations in Santa Cruz, our team members, or our wholesale partners across the country, we strive to leave everyone better than we found them. The Cat & Cloud Podcast is a space for us to share our experiences and adventures in coffee and business in hopes of inspiring more people to create culture and values-driven organizations.

Hosted by Chris Baca and Jared Truby 

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!

Podcast Info and Contact: www.catandcloud.com/podcast 

Instagram: www.instagram.com/catcloudcoffee/ 

Webstore: www.catandcloud.com/ 

Roasters Choice Subscription: www.catandcloud.com/collections/subscriptions 

Wholesale Partners: Interested in serving our coffee at your business? Learn more about our Partner Program https://catandcloud.com/wholesale

Cat & Cloud Coffee was founded in 2016 by three friends who believe experiences and connections shape our lives. Former barista champions and lifelong coffee professionals, they envisioned a better way to do business and set out to create a values-driven organization that put culture first.

Our mission is to inspire connection by creating memorable experiences. Whether it's with guests in our 4 retail locations in Santa Cruz, our team members, or our wholesale partners across the country, we strive to leave everyone better than we found them. The Cat & Cloud Podcast is a space for us to share our experiences and adventures in coffee and business in hopes of inspiring more people to create culture and values-driven organizations.

Hosted by Chris Baca and Jared Truby 

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!

Podcast Info and Contact: www.catandcloud.com/podcast 

Instagram: www.instagram.com/catcloudcoffee/ 

Webstore: www.catandcloud.com/ 

Roasters Choice Subscription: www.catandcloud.com/collections/subscriptions 

Wholesale Partners: Interested in serving our coffee at your business? Learn more about our Partner Program https://catandcloud.com/wholesale

Cat & Cloud Coffee was founded in 2016 by three friends who believe experiences and connections shape our lives. Former barista champions and lifelong coffee professionals, they envisioned a better way to do business and set out to create a values-driven organization that put culture first.

Our mission is to inspire connection by creating memorable experiences. Whether it's with guests in our 4 retail locations in Santa Cruz, our team members, or our wholesale partners across the country, we strive to leave everyone better than we found them. The Cat & Cloud Podcast is a space for us to share our experiences and adventures in coffee and business in hopes of inspiring more people to create culture and values-driven organizations.

Hosted by Chris Baca and Jared Truby 

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!

Podcast Info and Contact: www.catandcloud.com/podcast 

Instagram: www.instagram.com/catcloudcoffee/ 

Webstore: www.catandcloud.com/ 

Roasters Choice Subscription: www.catandcloud.com/collections/subscriptions 

Wholesale Partners: Interested in serving our coffee at your business? Learn more about our Partner Program https://catandcloud.com/wholesale

Cat & Cloud Coffee was founded in 2016 by three friends who believe experiences and connections shape our lives. Former barista champions and lifelong coffee professionals, they envisioned a better way to do business and set out to create a values-driven organization that put culture first.

Our mission is to inspire connection by creating memorable experiences. Whether it's with guests in our 4 retail locations in Santa Cruz, our team members, or our wholesale partners across the country, we strive to leave everyone better than we found them. The Cat & Cloud Podcast is a space for us to share our experiences and adventures in coffee and business in hopes of inspiring more people to create culture and values-driven organizations.

Hosted by Chris Baca and Jared Truby