Episode 44

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19th Jun 2025

Brandon Eastman on Building Bentley's Coffee Empire

Welcome to this week's episode of What's Happening Salem! In this episode, Jacob Espinoza and Eleanore Ryan speak with Brandon Eastman, founder of Bentley’s Coffee, to discuss:

  • Brandon’s journey founding Bentley’s Coffee and the hard lessons he learned building a beloved local brand.
  • The culture of growth and loyalty at Bentley’s, including employee promotion and community-focused expansion into Redmond and Boise.
  • Bentley’s commitment to giving back through dog-friendly philanthropy and why prioritizing local animal shelters became central to their mission.
  • And much more!

Timestamps:

00:01:17 - Communication mishaps and calendars

00:11:17 - Introduction to Brandon Eastman

00:17:10 - Expansion plans: Redmond and Boise

00:30:01 - Bentley’s Vegas origins and setbacks

00:36:51 - Community giving and the new dog donation program

00:50:19 - This weekend's dog adoption event

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