Dutch Bros Podcast

Mark and Shane talk about what they're thankful for, some Thanksgiving traditions, as well as some big changes that are happening in their lives. Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy

Former Regional Operator of Reno, NV Matt Deacon joined us on the Red Couch to talk about his decision to step away from the stand to become our newest Business Coach! He's excited about this latest chapter in his life, so we talked about that, the importance of gratitude, as well as some other crucial lessons he's learned throughout the course of is Dutch journey. Enjoy!Ending song: Pretty Lips by Winehouse

Seth Buechley is an accomplished entrepreneur, author, public speaker, and consultant, and he was kind enough to join us on the Red Couch and share some quality life lessons. Ambition Leading With Gratitude is the title of his book. With Thanksgiving right around the corner, what better time than now to focus on gratitude. Enjoy!

Coming at ya from the Red Couch, our Director of Digital Consumer Experience and E-Commerce, Gavin Simcoe. What exactly does that mean you may ask…? You’ll have to listen to find out! Gavin is a true tech wizard who has done some very cool things both with DB and before DB, and we were honored he shared his journey with us. Enjoy!

Meet the newest Regional Operator for Twin Falls, ID....Andrew Hollingsworth! Andrew shared with us about his beginnings with DB, being a regional manager for Aaron Eastman, and some of the things he's looking forward to the most with this new chapter in his life. Enjoy!

With Breast Cancer Awareness Month coming to an end, we figured we should get some more in-depth information from an OHSU research scientist, Dr. Pepper Schedin. Pepper shared about her focus on preventative cancer research, a bit about her background, and some of the breakthroughs that have been possible because of donators like Dutch Bros, who are joining together in the fight against breast cancer. Enjoy!

We sat down on the Red Couch with the VERY FIRST Legacy Franchisee, Mr. Ty Sullivan. Needless to say, Ty has a wealth of experience and knowledge and has played a pivotal role in the growth of Dutch Bros. Ty talks about the struggles that came with trying to open his first location, his years prior to DB as a mill worker, as well as a glimpse into the future with his 20th location currently in the works! Enjoy!

Part 2 of our exciting conclusion of the Aaron Eastman podcast! We start off with Aaron talking about opening his first Dutch Bros in Albany, the importance of investing in leadership and structure, and then we hear from all 4 of his regional managers. Enjoy!

We sat down with long-time legacy franchisee and DB legend, Aaron Eastman to talk about moving to Grants Pass his senior year, befriending Trav, Brian, and Mike D, and then getting an entry-level job at a grocery store which turned into an 11-year career as an eventual manager. Aaron reminds us that it’s never too late to try a new venture, his just so happened to be Dutch Bros. Enjoy part 1 of our 2 part episode!

We sat down with the legacy franchisee up in Spokane, Washington, Kerry Parker! We talked about her initial franchise journey and securing here location in Spokane, working alongside her husband Kevin and what their dynamic is like, shares what she does to help cultivate leaders within her franchise, and also speaking on really peeling the layers back and looking in the beauty of people! Please enjoy!

We sat down on the Red Couch with Program Officer for Love Abounds, Jamie Stacey. Jamie talked about transitioning from the stands to HQ, being open to a new career path, and maybe most important the value of learning as much as you can within your environment. Happy Buck For Kids Day. Enjoy!

A few months back we sat on the Red Couch with East Tucson Regional Operator, Jordan Gonsalves, to wrap about his journey as well as his approach to leadership. Jordan’s career path took a few different twists and turns, but ultimately, his strong work ethic and positive outlook landed him in the position he’s in today. Enjoy!

Our final interview from Coacha PDX was with none other than star defender for the Portland Timbers, Mr. Zarek Valentin! Zarek shares with us his passion for the game, some disciplined efforts he makes in order to play at a high level, his charitable work, and a whole lot more. Enjoy!

Live from the Veterans Memorial Coliseum, hours before their performance at Coacha PDX…...AJR! The brothers were generous enough to give us a little time so we could ask them a few questions and share our appreciation for them playing at both Coacha SAC and Portland. Enjoy!

A special bonus episode where we had a heart to heart with none other than Mr. Coacha himself.....Brant Boersma. Enjoy!

Once again, we're live from Coacha Sac! This time, we sat down with content creator extraordinaire and fellow podcaster, Ben Hagarty. Ben talked about his journey from Iowa to Los Angeles, always saying yes to projects and the importance of providing value, collaborating with Dutch Bros through his creative group Black With No Cream, and of course his work on the critically acclaimed Beyonce documentary on Netflix. Enjoy!

Coming to ya live from Coacha Sacramento, we had the privilege to sit down with New York Times best selling author of The Third Door, Alex Banayan! Alex shared with us about overcoming personal hardships during his seven-year journey writing the book, how he crossed paths with Dutch Bros, some great advice for our younger listeners, and a whole lot more. Enjoy!

Our final Culture Drop for the year had us in Denver, CO where we interviewed 15 year DB veteran and the muscle behind Coacha, Jameson Davis. Jameson talked about getting started with the company right at the time of the warehouse fire, having a passion for working with his hands, coaching and mentoring kids, and a whole lot more. Enjoy!

Once again….we’re live! This time from the Sacramento Culture Drop, where we spoke with Legacy Franchisee and all around good guy, Steve Grubbs! Steve shared his story about having a successful business with his wife flipping houses in Oregon, but decided to take a chance on DB and started working in the stands at age 37! Steve reminds us all that it’s never too late to try a new career path. Enjoy!

Ladies and gentlemen, our first ever live podcast from the Arizona Culture Drop! We interviewed former Broista and current professional gamer on Twitch, Lobro Watch. Lobro shared with us how he’s applied many of the same principles and lessons he’s learned from his time at DB, to his Twitch stream, The Neon Positivity Show. Enjoy!