The Orange Cactus Coffee Podcast: Coffee | Specialty Coffee | Roasting & Brewing | Espresso Mike Kinkade & Jake Goble

Have you ever wondered what fancy coffee tastes like, but didn’t want to pull the trigger on something expensive without knowing it was gonna be good? Or even worse, have you dropped good coin on bad coffee and suffered the disappointment of having a full 12 ounces of the nasty stuff? Fear not, Mike and […]

In Episode 204 of the Daily Ristretto, I thanked you for listening and for emailing about the Yama Silverton dripper. Reid Stafford was the first email I received and won the device. I’ll have it shipped out to him by the end of the week. Congratulations, Reid, and thanks for listening. Also, I talked about […]

In Episode 110 of the Orange Cactus Coffee Podcast, Mike and I talked about: Intimidating coffee Active coffee Orange Cactus Coffee business Intimidating coffee I talked about an experience I had this past weekend talking to a couple about coffee. Confessing they knew very little about coffee, they were eager to learn more. But the […]

In Episode 203 of the Daily Ristretto, I talked about my research into Mobile Food Units, as they are called out here in Yavapai County. They’re surely called something different out where you live. I’d love to hear about what you’re doing in your neck of the woods to start a mobile coffee empire, or […]

In Episode 202 of the Daily Ristretto, I talked about a conversation I had with a wonderful couple from Tennessee this past weekend. And of course, the Flat White. If you haven’t had the chance to check out the McCafe UK commercial on Flat Whites, check it out. -Jake

In Episode 109 of the Orange Cactus Coffee Podcast, Mike and I talked about: Competing with big money Asking if better coffee is worth it Living with Flair First impressions of Mike’s new dripper Jake’s new job Orange Cactus business Competing with big money There are big companies out there. Some of them are in […]

In episode 201 of the Daily Ristretto, I talked about listening to an episode of Jeff Goins‘ Portfolio Life podcast where Ray Edwards talked about “What Copywriting really is” and gave his 5 point outline (PASTOR) to writing copy that sells. Person, problem or pain Amplify the pain of not solving the problem Story, struggle, […]

In Episode 108 of the Orange Cactus Coffee Podcast, Mike and I talked about: Gary Vee Crushing Book Giveaway Should you buy a grinder or a brewer? Mill City’s video by Steve Green Scott Rao’s daily Instagram tips Flat Whites and failed latte art Press Coffee visit Book Giveaway We learned a painful lesson […]

In Episode 200 of the Daily Ristretto, I talked about a video Mike sent me from Mill City’s Steve Green. It’s a great video about beginning a roasting company and starting a business. The humor is dry, but excellent. The Newsweek and Donald Trump impressions are worth your watch. Baby steps first and then full […]

Welcome to the Orange Cactus Coffee Podcast, where Mike stares into your soul. -Jake In episode 107 of the Orange Cactus Coffee Podcast, Mike and I talked about: Our GaryVee Crushing It Book Giveaway The Flair Manual Espresso Maker The Cafflano Kompresso Manual Espresso Maker My $100 Coffee Experience at Press Coffee Mike’s mis-adventures with […]