Torch Talk · 2026-06-09 · 19 min
In this episode of Torch Talk, Lindsey Chupp sits down with Dwayne Detweiler, owner of Salt Creek Coffee Roasting Company, to discuss building a business rooted in quality, consistency, and community. After spending decades in ministry, Dwayne shares how he transitioned into entrepreneurship and what it looked like to grow a coffee roasting business from a small garage setup into a full-time operation. The conversation highlights a steady, intentional approach to growth focused less on rapid expansion and more on doing the work well, serving people consistently, and letting results follow.In this episode, you’ll hear about: • How Dwayne transitioned from ministry into business ownership • What it looks like to grow a product-based business step by step • How Salt Creek built its business through wholesale and local relationships • Why “under promise and over deliver” still works as a business strategy • How strong values and people-first leadership carry over into business This episode offers a practical, grounded look at entrepreneurship, especially for those building something from the ground up and trying to grow it the right way.
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