#726 Cameron Mauk: 🎯 From Trades to Taste: Building Backbone with Grit & Coffee
☕️ How do you go from chemical plants to coffee blends—with integrity, intention, and grit? In this heartfelt and honest conversation, Joey Pinz sits down with Cameron Mauk, founder of Backbone Coffee Company, to explore how coffee became more than just a beverage—it became a symbol of blue-collar pride, spiritual grounding, and entrepreneurial resilience.
👨🔧 Cam shares how his background in oil and gas fueled the birth of a coffee brand rooted in respect for the working class. We journey through his passions—like bow hunting, faith, and family—and how they all tie into his business ethos. From roasting beans in Louisiana to ethically harvesting whitetail deer, Cam’s story is steeped in presence, precision, and purpose.
💬 Top 3 Highlights:
- 🦌 How bow hunting deepened Cam’s spirituality and patience.
- 🔩 The mission behind Backbone Coffee: honoring the trades and working class.
- 👨👧 Cam's emotional motivation: being a better dad and leaving a meaningful legacy.
Tune in for a raw, soulful episode filled with lessons on craftsmanship, presence, and brewing up your own version of success.
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