Cat & Cloud Podcast

What do we think about Social Media? How do we mean to use it & what attracts us? Hear us answer some questions on authenticity, intention, & other ideals. We also speak on hiring, application of values in the interview process & how to approach as a hiring manager. Hope you enjoy!

Deaton has worked for Toby's Estate, Intelligentsia, & is now on his own venture, Take Flight Coffee. Deaton has been a green coffee buyer, coffee roaster, & semi professional singer. In this episode he talks about his approach to roasting, starting his own business, and delves into the cultural differences between Australia & the US. Deaton speaks to his approach on roasting in a roaster centric way & speaks to what he believes he gets from his coffee. As always we speak of stories, philosophies & the past. Enjoy!

Chris & Jared talk a bit about the interview process for Cat & Cloud. They share with you their official company values & how they believe the value system should work. This episode has take aways for any start-up as well as any business focusing on structure, intention & continuity for their company. There is also an update on the build out & kickstarter for C&C. Enjoy

Happy Birthday to the 1&1! A drink Chris & Jared created in 2010 that has been used on many peoples menus across the world. The quick history is shared at the beginning of this episode. Chris & Jared dive into answering questions about home brewing, espresso machines, service, grinders & give updates on their brick & mortar build out with their third partner Charles. Future guests include Brandon Paul Weaver & Jen Apadoca who both love to party. Thank you for all your support & please spread the word about our kickstarter. 8 More days!

Trevor is the Owner of Madcapp Coffee in Washington DC & Grand Rapids Michigan. Trevor has been heavily influential in Barista competitions, on the Barista Guild of America & he even met 50 cent. In this episode we talk about balance, the determination it takes to be a business owner, coffee roasting, philosophy, family life & of course, shenanigans. Enjoy and please check out our kickstarter!

Cat & Cloud put out a survey to social media & on the website. The responses were interesting & we felt like we needed to talk about them. Questions span from favorite alternative milks, to customer pet peeves in coffee shops, to favorite orders. As usual there are funny antics and side conversations about philosophy, our kickstarter and dreams. Check out our site: catandcloud.com

Our buddies at Opposites Extract jump on our podcast to talk history of coffee, supply chain, green coffee, service and maybe a couple of jokes. Joe Morocco & Meister have been influential leaders of the specialty coffee industry for 10 plus years working in many different avenues. Their stories are fun and their approach is thoughtful. We launched our kickstarter and could use your help as well. Thank you for all you do and if you can give great, if not, check the link for a fun video! http://kck.st/1TzKC5V

**Kickstarter coming soon!** Bethany is a competition Barista & Educator at Barista in Portland Oregon. She is known for having a fun personality, latte art, foraging for mushrooms, living the dream and being a pal. In this episode we learn a bit about what makes Bethany tick. She talks training tactics, the Rock, Portland coffee culture, her passions and more. There are some very funny moments and learning opportunities. Apologies for the quick goof in the middle. We blew out the Mics. ***Kickstarter coming soon!**

Chris & Jared take the time to answer some listener questions about tipping, roasting, service, structure and kicking buns. If you want to explore the minds of Cat & Cloud then listen to this episode. Big shout out to all the people who are supporting us!

Chris & Jared break down their time in Atlanta where the Specialty Coffee Association of America trade show & competitions happened. They talk about all the amazing companies Cat & Cloud works with as well as memorable stories. This episode is for anyone who wonders what it's like to be in the mix at one of Coffee's biggest events. Thanks to all who support, rate & review! Spread the love!