Dutch Bros Podcast

As we close out our Mob Madness series, we sat on the Red Couch with the one and only Kate Lonstron! Kate talks about getting hired in Eugene, becoming a Regional Manager, becoming one of the first two Lead Mobsters, becoming the first ever Mob Boss, and then getting her dream job as Regional Operator for Eugene, OR. A true Dutch Slayer!!! Enjoy

As we continue on with our Mob Madness series, we sat down with one of the very first Mobsters ever! The one and only Mr. Zack Garrett. Zack talks about the origin of the Mob, and how the term Mob came about, the beginning of the Freedom Fighters, the beginning of the D-Force, and what it's currently like being a Regional Manager for Elk Grove, Lodi, and South Sac. Enjoy!

Mob Madness continues on! And what a treat it was to have a lovely conversation over the phone with current Lead Mobster, Ashley Smith. Dutch Bros was her very first job, and she's continued to get better and better at it over the years. Ashley shares her experiences as a Mobster, what it's like transitioning to a lead role, what the future of the Mob may look like, and much more. Enjoy!

Welcome to MOB Madness! For the month of March, we are focusing on all things MOB. Kick-starting the first episode with former graveyard guy and current Mobster, Sean Kitto. Sean talks about being encouraged by some of his former managers to apply for the Mob, what the process was like getting the job and trying to learn as much as he could on trips, as well as the importance of staying humble. Enjoy!

We got to sit on the Red Couch with Skyler McGunagle while he was finishing his New Operator training here in Grants Pass. And wouldn't you know it, he's literally hours away from opening his first location in Casa Grande, AZ! Skyler talks about being groomed by the Resners and the rest of the leadership team down in Redding CA, and how much he's looking forward to this next chapter of his life. Enjoy!

We needed at least one more power couple, so Austin and Kelsey Smith drove down from Gresham, OR to sit on the Red Couch and share their story. Enjoy!

Holy smokes, we got ourselves a Dutch Bros power couple! Brian and Mattie Place drove up from Roseville, CA to share with us their journey as a couple, as DB employees, as managers, and eventually Franchisees! Dutch love is definitely in the air. Enjoy!

Kendra is the Director of our Love Abounds Foundation, as well as the Executive Assistant to the one and only Travis Boersma! Needless to say, she shared some fun stories about working beside one of the most spontaneous people we know. We also went a little deep discussing how she had to overcome personal adversity in her life. Kendra has a heart for people and understands just how important self-awareness can be. Enjoy!

Mike Moore is about to get his associates degree, has started a surfboard shaping business called Moore Surfboards, and when he's not doing that, you can see him at the original Grants Pass Coffee House spreading the Dutch love where he works as a Broista. He's got a lot of passion, and we're stoked to have him as part of our DB family. Enjoy!

Jimmy Crocker: Franchisee, Husband, Father, Disciple, Fitness Guru, Legend.
Enjoy!

Nick Dooley took a flexible part-time job at DB, so he could further develop his skills and achieve his goal of becoming a professional football player. We’re happy to say that he currently is at training camp with the Arizona Hotshots in the new professional spring league, The Alliance Of American Football! If you keep your eye on the prize, dreams definitely can come true. Enjoy!

We're back.... and Happy New Year! Jill Boettcher joined us on the Red Couch to talk about moving from Wisconsin to Eureka, discovering DB and quickly getting hired, being promoted to manager, and eventually landing her current role as Regional Operator for DB Humboldt. Enjoy!

This episode was recorded when we went live on the Dutch Page and answered your questions, as well as gave away some fabulous prizes! We also wanted to celebrate 2018 by selecting a few of our favorite clips from the year. Merry Christmas, and enjoy!

Our fearless leader Mr. Travis Boersma joined us on the Red Couch to summarize the year of 2018 with both DB, and his personal life. As well as some goals he has transitioning into 2019. Enjoy!

We called Legacy Franchisee of Redding, Anderson, and Palo Cedro CA Chris Resner, to talk about community, leadership, and the current state of DB in Redding after the devastating fire they experienced during the summer. Very inspiring, and some great advice from one of our best leaders. Enjoy!

Former Fresno Broista and current Social Media Content Creator, Melody Olivas joined us on the Red Couch to talk about developing her skills for photography, starting her own business, setting goals, and working for HQ. Great journey, great work ethic, great gal. Enjoy!

Our Director of Research and Development, Lindsey Uribe sat on the red couch and talked about being a Broista, a short stint as Travis Boersma's assistant, working with ops, the origin of Cold Brew, and a little sneak peak of what the team is working on now. Enjoy!

Freshly married Teal Dennis joined us on the Red Couch to recap her soon to be twelve year Dutch journey! Starting off as a night gal in Bend, to eventually regional operator in Everett, WA.....and everything in between. Enjoy!

The one and only Jim Fosmo aka Foz, joined us to recap his 20 year history as a Dutch Bros employee! Everything from mopping floors at the coffee house, to becoming a Quality Assurance Specialist at HQ. Time flies, so write those goals down people. Enjoy!

Woodland, Davis, and Dixon Franchisee Sean Provost sat on the Red Couch with us, along with his first ever hire and now regional manager Wayne Jensen. We talked about growth, passions outside of work, loyalty, social media, and a whole lot more.
Enjoy!