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