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The Founderz Lounge Episode #69 with Codie Aljets.In this episode, Don Varady and Steve Bon sit down with Codie Aljets of Sage Country Customs to unpack a story shaped by adversity, creativity, and grit. After a battle with stage 4 colorectal cancer, Codie was forced to slow down, reassess his priorities, and ultimately rebuild his life around purpose and craftsmanship.Codie shares how his journey from firefighter to full-time metal artist changed not just how he works, but how he thinks. The conversation dives into mindset, authenticity, pricing creative work, earning visibility in a niche market, and why consistency and learning matter more than chasing perfection.This is a raw, grounded conversation about turning hardship into direction, building something real, and doing work that actually reflects who you are.Timestamps:[00:00] Trailer[01:04] Catching up[02:45] Getting to know Codie[05:34] Medical struggles[08:30] The lightbulb moment[11:06] The metal art business[13:01] The beginning of craftsmanship[15:31] Turning passion into a business[18:52] Entrepreneurial mistakes[21:39] No more favors[23:25] Balancing quality with profitability[28:30] Marketing a niche business[31:31] Going international[34:36] Building a brand name[37:27] Scaling[41:53] Managing client expectations[45:37] Lessons for younger craftsmen[46:38] Dream collaboration[48:48] Hot take[51:01] Connect with Codie AljetsWebsite: https://www.codiealjetsart.com/[51:51] Codie’s dogKey Takeaways:  • “What you carry in your mind ends up manifesting elsewhere in your body.” ~Codie Aljets [04:25]• “I don’t care if I’m the best, but I want to at least succeed at what I do.” ~Codie Aljets [09:41]• “If you’re not being seen, people aren’t thinking about you.” ~Codie Aljets [27:26]• You’ve got to take those 100 or 200 no’s to get that one yes. ~Codie Aljets [30:02]• “If you’re not learning, you might as well be dead.” ~Codie Aljets [45:43]• If it’s not authentic, nobody’s going to come to you. ~Codie Aljets [46:33]Connect with Codie Aljets:Website: https://www.codiealjetsart.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/codie.aljets/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sagecountrycustoms/ Connect with Don and Steve…Don Varady:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/don.varady/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donvarady/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/don-varady-450896145 Steve Bon:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenbon Instagram: https://instagram.com/stevebon8 Tune in to every episode on your favorite platform: Website: https://www.thefounderzlounge.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFounderzLounge Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Nurr4XjBE747qJ9Zjth0G Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-founderz-lounge/id1461825349 The Founderz Lounge is Powered By:Clean Eatz:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CleanEatzLife/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cleaneatzlife/ Website: https://cleaneatz.com/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJRGrE-Xv4IMW_DbxSOTGGA Bon’s Eye Marketing:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonseyemarketing Instagram: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bon's-eye-marketing/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bon's-eye-marketing/ Website: https://bonseyeonline.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bonseyemarketing9477  

Don and Steve are back with another round of Business & Bullsh*t, where real entrepreneurs break down wins, screwups, and what actually moves the needle, without the corporate fluff.It starts with a simple question. What is the most you would ever pay for a cup of coffee?That question gets real when a café in Dubai offers a $980 cup made from rare Nido 7 Geisha beans, with only 400 cups available worldwide. Absurd, or brilliant?From there, the conversation opens up into a deeper look at business reinvention, brand fatigue, and the real cost of change. Don and Steve unpack Panera’s return to its “apex,” focusing on value, menu refreshes, and the decision to prioritize food over flashy tech. That leads into a broader discussion about innovation versus human connection, and what brands risk losing when they chase trends instead of trust. Don also shares firsthand challenges from the ongoing Clean Eatz rebrand.The episode wraps with sharp takes on skyrocketing Super Bowl ad costs, shifting brand loyalty among Gen Z, pop culture detours, bourbon mashups, and a fast-paced round of the Founderz Fast Five.Timestamps:[00:00] Trailer[01:03] Founderz Round Up: Panera[05:40] Super Bowl Commercials[08:17] Pop Culture: Nicki Minaj[10:05] Jeffrey Epstein[11:29] Social Media Update[11:56] Lululemon Stock[15:06] Strange News[17:07] Weekly Mashup[20:41] Hot Takes: Modern Heritage[26:18] Founderz Fast FiveKey Takeaways:  • Gen Z is cutting spending by 13% this year. Four out of five wait for sales. Brand loyalty is dead. 81% switched brands last year, not for something better, but because loyalty itself feels like they’re getting played. ~Don Varady [12:26]• Rebranding a brand is very difficult, especially in the food space and even more so in a franchise system. ~Don Varady [24:52]Connect with Don and Steve…Don Varady:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/don.varady/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donvarady/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/don-varady-450896145 Steve Bon:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenbon Instagram: https://instagram.com/stevebon8 Tune in to every episode on your favorite platform: Website: https://www.thefounderzlounge.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFounderzLounge Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Nurr4XjBE747qJ9Zjth0G Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-founderz-lounge/id1461825349 The Founderz Lounge is Powered By:Clean Eatz:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CleanEatzLife/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cleaneatzlife/ Website: https://cleaneatz.com/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJRGrE-Xv4IMW_DbxSOTGGA Bon’s Eye Marketing:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonseyemarketing Instagram: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bon's-eye-marketing/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bon's-eye-marketing/ Website: https://bonseyeonline.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bonseyemarketing9477  

The Founderz Lounge Episode #67 with Evonne Varady.In this episode, hosts Don Varady and Steve Bon sit down with Evonne Varady, co-founder and partner at Clean Eatz, for a real look at how the brand was actually built. Evonne shares her journey from small-town farm life to helping create a purpose-driven company powered by grit, instinct, and relentless problem-solving.Don and Evonne reflect on their unconventional path to entrepreneurship, opening up about early struggles, creative hustles, and the lessons learned while scaling Clean Eatz from the ground up. They dive into what it really takes to be partners in business and life, the disagreements, the complementary strengths, and the moments that nearly broke them, along with how trusting their instincts kept them aligned and moving forward.This episode is packed with candid stories, sharp insights, and hard-earned wisdom for founders and partners building something together. Tune in for an honest conversation about what it really takes to grow a business that lasts.Timestamps:[00:00] Trailer[02:00] Entrepreneurship background[11:42] Evonne’s breaking point[14:29] Light bulb moment[16:35] Unbelievable moments[21:25] Don and Evonne’s business partnership[23:38] Strengths and weaknesses[24:34] Disagreements[30:31] Husband and wife partnership mistakes[37:13] Female founder stereotypes[39:01] Leadership style evolution[41:36] Passion projects[45:12] Founders Fast Five[48:03] Hot take[51:30] Connect with EvonneKey Takeaways:  • “Everything can look good on paper, but until you go and live it, then you don’t know.” ~Evonne Varady [11:49]• “You have to be very secure with going with your gut, even if everyone else around you is telling you something different.” ~Evonne Varady [26:38]• “If the emotion based decision doesn’t work out, you’re going to have to answer to people and explain the rationalization behind it.” ~Steve Bon [28:28]• “One thing that has kept you and I going so long and so strong, and we will always do that, is picking a lane and sticking to it.” ~Don Varady [32:11]• “I’m not going to throw a turd in the punch bowl unless I’ve got a ladle in my hand.” ~Don Varady [35:59]• “It is so much easier to say fewer words and make them impactful than to spew out words and spend a day, a week, or a month apologizing for them.” ~Evonne Varady [39:40]Connect with Evonne Varady:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evonnevarady/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evonne-varady-461243a5/ Podcast: https://www.rebelrootzshow.com/ Connect with Don and Steve…Don Varady:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/don.varady/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donvarady/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/don-varady-450896145 Steve Bon:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenbon Instagram: https://instagram.com/stevebon8 Tune in to every episode on your favorite platform: Website: https://www.thefounderzlounge.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFounderzLounge Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Nurr4XjBE747qJ9Zjth0G Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-founderz-lounge/id1461825349 The Founderz Lounge is Powered By:Clean Eatz:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CleanEatzLife/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cleaneatzlife/ Website: https://cleaneatz.com/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJRGrE-Xv4IMW_DbxSOTGGA Bon’s Eye Marketing:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonseyemarketing Instagram: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bon's-eye-marketing/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bon's-eye-marketing/ Website: https://bonseyeonline.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bonseyemarketing9477

The Founderz Lounge Episode #66 with Don Varady and Steve Bon.Don and Steve are back with another round of “Business & Bullsh*t,” where real entrepreneurs talk wins, screwups, and what actually moves the needle in business without the corporate fluff.They kick things off with camping like “homeless men” and wild childhood clubhouse stories, then pivot into why U.S. franchise chains are growing faster internationally than at home and what that really says about brand strategy. From there, they get brutally honest about restaurant standards, why most places lose customers to complacency instead of competition, and the consulting contract that almost ended Don’s company and completely changed how he looks at legal protection.Along the way, they hit everything from DoorDash quietly exploding with Boomers and Gen X to Stiller’s Soda, strange news, and a rapid-fire round of business lessons, bad decisions, and hard-earned perspective.Hit play for a straight shot of real talk on growth, risk, and what happens when your standards drift before your sales do.Timestamps:[00:00] Trailer[00:50] Founderz Roundup: International franchising[02:53] DoorDash[04:16] Pop Culture Bull Sh*t: Stiller’s Soda[05:21] Social Media Update[06:41] Strange News: PepsiCo[07:43] Weekly Mash-Up[07:46] Netflix and Ring Doorbell[09:03] Founderz Hot Take[10:11] Founderz Fast Five[10:17] Childhood memories[11:06] Devil’s Night[11:26] Clubhouse in the woods[12:21] Business lesson[13:28] Partnership[14:56] Strangest things seen while driving[16:35] Movie titleKey Takeaways:  • 2024, U.S based chains that expanded outside of the U.S. posted a 4.8% cumulative international growth versus 1.4% domestically. ~Don Varady [01:13]• “Your product isn’t the problem. Your standards are.” ~Don Varady [09:27]•  “Most restaurants don’t lose customers because the food changes. They lose them because of consistency.” ~Don Varady [09:37]• “Get a good attorney and never sign anything you don’t fully understand.” ~Don Varady [12:28]•  “Sometimes words hold less weight than actions.” ~Steve Bon [13:22]Connect with Don and Steve…Don Varady:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/don.varady/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donvarady/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/don-varady-450896145 Steve Bon:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenbon Instagram: https://instagram.com/stevebon8 Tune in to every episode on your favorite platform: Website: https://www.thefounderzlounge.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFounderzLounge Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Nurr4XjBE747qJ9Zjth0G Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-founderz-lounge/id1461825349 The Founderz Lounge is Powered By:Clean Eatz:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CleanEatzLife/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cleaneatzlife/ Website: https://cleaneatz.com/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJRGrE-Xv4IMW_DbxSOTGGA Bon’s Eye Marketing:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonseyemarketing Instagram: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bon's-eye-marketing/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bon's-eye-marketing/ Website: https://bonseyeonline.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bonseyemarketing9477  

The Founderz Lounge Episode #65 with Don Varady and Steve Bon.This week, Don and Steve tackle a big question with real bite. Is the middle class dead, or just being redefined? They break down what that shift means for marketers, brands, and everyday buying behavior.Then they go fully Business & Bullsh*t with the fun stuff. A Golden Corral escape room idea that somehow makes too much sense, plus Zoom nightmare stories that prove remote work still has no rules. They wrap with the always-popular Founderz Fast Five.Tune in for an unfiltered conversation.Timestamps:[00:00] Trailer[00:50] Founderz Roundup: Cava and their merch store[02:37] Vanishing middle class[06:25] Pop Culture Bull Sh*t: Bruce Dickinson’s aviation company[08:38] Social media update[11:32] Strange news: Return of skulls in branding[12:57] Weekly Mashup: Golden Corral[16:17] Founderz Hot Takes: Reach and delivery in marketing[19:55] Founderz Fast Five: Most embarrassing entrepreneurial moment[22:26] The weirdest buy[23:32] Dumbest things ever believed in business[24:07] Most annoying business phrase[25:26] Zoom call chaosKey Takeaways:  • “Just because you drop money on a position doesn’t mean it’s going to equate to sales.” ~Steve Bon [17:07]• “You can do a lot to get in front of the right people, but if you’re dead on arrival with your identity and personality, it doesn’t matter.” ~Steve Bon [19:39]Connect with Don and Steve…Don Varady:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/don.varady/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donvarady/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/don-varady-450896145 Steve Bon:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenbon Instagram: https://instagram.com/stevebon8 Tune in to every episode on your favorite platform: Website: https://www.thefounderzlounge.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFounderzLounge Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Nurr4XjBE747qJ9Zjth0G Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-founderz-lounge/id1461825349 The Founderz Lounge is Powered By:Clean Eatz:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CleanEatzLife/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cleaneatzlife/ Website: https://cleaneatz.com/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJRGrE-Xv4IMW_DbxSOTGGA Bon’s Eye Marketing:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonseyemarketing Instagram: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bon's-eye-marketing/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bon's-eye-marketing/ Website: https://bonseyeonline.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bonseyemarketing9477 

The Founderz Lounge Episode #64 with Don Varady and Steve Bon.Don and Steve are back with another edition of “Business & Bullsh*t.” These are no-fluff, straight-shooting conversations where real entrepreneurs break down the wins, the losses, the headlines, and the hard truths behind building something from nothing.In this episode, they dive into everything from innovative marketing trends in the restaurant industry to the impact of social media shopping. They explore campus reward programs, impulse buys on Instagram, celebrity side hustles with a focus on Kim Kardashian, plus pop culture moments and wild food stories like the legendary “Senior Burger” that has survived untouched for 30 years and still looks almost exactly the same.Tune in for an unfiltered conversation about business, brand, and the bullsh*t behind restaurant life.Timestamps:[00:00] Trailer[00:57] Founderz Roundup[02:12] Social media shopping[03:44] Pop Culture Bullsh*t[03:49] Kim Kardashian[05:23] Social Media Updates: YouTube faceless strategies[06:58] 30-year-old burger[08:04] Weekly Mashup[09:44] Founderz Hot Take[11:49] Founderz Fast Five: Brisket versus bacon[13:27] Corporate meetings[14:56] DMV vs. TSA[16:02] Employee’s worst excuse[17:18] Staffing challengesKey Takeaways:  • “Kids these days want two things; recognition and money.” ~Don Varady [18:18]• Lately, because of food costs, when people go into a restaurant, they’re almost more miserable than if they had just decided not to go. ~Steve Bon [19:32]• What's your favorite part of the corporate meetings and why? ~Steve Bon“The end”. ~Don Varady [12:50]Connect with Don and Steve…Don Varady:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/don.varady/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donvarady/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/don-varady-450896145 Steve Bon:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenbon Instagram: https://instagram.com/stevebon8 Tune in to every episode on your favorite platform: Website: https://www.thefounderzlounge.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFounderzLounge Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Nurr4XjBE747qJ9Zjth0G Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-founderz-lounge/id1461825349 The Founderz Lounge is Powered By:Clean Eatz:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CleanEatzLife/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cleaneatzlife/ Website: https://cleaneatz.com/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJRGrE-Xv4IMW_DbxSOTGGA Bon’s Eye Marketing:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonseyemarketing Instagram: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bon's-eye-marketing/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bon's-eye-marketing/ Website: https://bonseyeonline.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bonseyemarketing9477  

Business & Bullshit Episodes are your no-fluff, straight-shooting podcast where real entrepreneurs talk real business—with a side of BS. Hosted by Don Varady and Steve, these episodes dive into the wins, losses, headlines, and hot takes that matter to founders, franchisees, and anyone bold enough to build something from scratch.https://instagram.com/donvarady https://instagram.com/stevebon8https://instagram.com/thefounderzlounge https://instagram.com/founderzlounge Clean Eatz - http://www.cleaneatz.comBonseye Marketing - http://www.bonseyeonline.comFounderz Lounge - http://www.thefounderzlounge.com

Ruben Arriaga, originally from Houston, Texas, is the owner of Clean Eatz College Station in College Station, Texas. After graduating high school in 1996, Ruben enlisted in the U.S. Army and began his career in the infantry. He later attended Special Forces Assessment and Selection, earning his Green Beret after two years of rigorous training.Ruben spent 20 years with the 5th Special Forces Group, arriving as a Sergeant and retiring as a Command Sergeant Major. Over his distinguished career, he deployed on 10 combat tours, including operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Syria.

Business & Bullshit Episodes are your no-fluff, straight-shooting podcast where real entrepreneurs talk real business—with a side of BS. Hosted by Don Varady and Steve, these episodes dive into the wins, losses, headlines, and hot takes that matter to founders, franchisees, and anyone bold enough to build something from scratch.

We did a remote location show at the Clean Eatz National Convention in Wrightsville Beach NC. We talked to four Franchise Partners in the brand that shared their experiences in the beginning and gave a few nuggets of wisdom to other Clean Eatz Partners but they also translated to anyone in any business. The event was the 10yr Anniversary of Clean Eatz being a Franchise brand and was an amazing event. One of the best yet. https://www.instagram.com/cleaneatzlife/https://instagram.com/donvarady https://instagram.com/stevebon8https://instagram.com/thefounderzlounge https://instagram.com/founderzlounge Clean Eatz - http://www.cleaneatz.comBonseye Marketing - http://www.bonseyeonline.comFounderz Lounge - http://www.thefounderzlounge.com

Description: We did a remote location show at the Clean Eatz National Convention in Wrightsville Beach NC. We talked to four Franchise Partners in the brand that shared their experiences in the beginning and gave a few nuggets of wisdom to other Clean Eatz Partners but they also translated to anyone in any business. The event was the 10yr Anniversary of Clean Eatz being a Franchise brand and was an amazing event. One of the best yet. https://www.instagram.com/cleaneatzlife/https://instagram.com/donvarady https://instagram.com/stevebon8https://instagram.com/thefounderzlounge https://instagram.com/founderzlounge Clean Eatz - http://www.cleaneatz.comBonseye Marketing - http://www.bonseyeonline.comFounderz Lounge - http://www.thefounderzlounge.com

Description: In this episode of The Founderz Lounge, Don Varady sits down with Chase Whitehead — multi-unit franchisee of both Clean Eatz and Orangetheory Fitness — to talk about what it really takes to build multiple successful brands in the health and wellness space.Chase opens up about the lessons he’s learned balancing two powerhouse franchises, his leadership philosophy, and how he develops teams that perform at a high level while maintaining culture and community impact.https://www.instagram.com/chase_whitehead/Clean Eatz - www.cleaneatz.comBonseye Marketing - www.bonseyeonline.comFounderz Lounge - www.thefounderzlounge.comhttps://instagram.com/donvarady https://instagram.com/stevebon8https://instagram.com/thefounderzlounge https://instagram.com/founderzlounge Clean Eatz - http://www.cleaneatz.comBonseye Marketing - http://www.bonseyeonline.comFounderz Lounge - http://www.thefounderzlounge.com

In this episode we brought in a fellow knuckle dragging Operations guy, Clean Eatz Head of Operations, Quinn Newhall. Quinn came to Clean Eatz back in June. He brings a wealth of knowledge in the food business and has been on both sides of the isle in Franchising as a Franchisee and working on Executive Teams in multiple food brands his entire career. He is a great leader and we are lucky to have him in the Clean Eatz Family. https://www.linkedin.com/in/quinn-newhall-bb182a38/Clean Eatz - www.cleaneatz.comBonseye Marketing - www.bonseyeonline.comFounderz Lounge - www.thefounderzlounge.comhttps://instagram.com/donvarady https://instagram.com/stevebon8https://instagram.com/thefounderzlounge https://instagram.com/founderzlounge Clean Eatz - http://www.cleaneatz.comBonseye Marketing - http://www.bonseyeonline.comFounderz Lounge - http://www.thefounderzlounge.com

Ep 56: Business & BullshitBusiness & Bullshit Episodes are your no-fluff, straight-shooting podcast where real entrepreneurs talk real business—with a side of BS. Hosted by Don Varady and Steve, these episodes dive into the wins, losses, headlines, and hot takes that matter to founders, franchisees, and anyone bold enough to build something from scratch.Clean Eatz - www.cleaneatz.comBonseye Marketing - www.bonseyeonline.comFounderz Lounge - www.thefounderzlounge.comhttps://instagram.com/donvarady https://instagram.com/stevebon8https://instagram.com/thefounderzlounge https://instagram.com/founderzlounge Clean Eatz - http://www.cleaneatz.comBonseye Marketing - http://www.bonseyeonline.comFounderz Lounge - http://www.thefounderzlounge.com

In this episode of Founderz Lounge, we sit down with Yohance Boulden — a visionary creative, cultural strategist, entrepreneur  and great friend! We did a deep-dive into the intersections of legacy, leadership, and community impact. Yohance shares his journey from military service to purpose-driven ventures, and how he’s using storytelling, branding, and strategic thinking to empower creatives and coach people to a better version of themselves. https://www.instagram.com/atravelin_man?igsh=Znh1c2tjNmRmNTF5 Clean Eatz - www.cleaneatz.comBonseye Marketing - www.bonseyeonline.comFounderz Lounge - www.thefounderzlounge.comhttps://instagram.com/donvarady https://instagram.com/stevebon8https://instagram.com/thefounderzlounge https://instagram.com/founderzlounge Clean Eatz - http://www.cleaneatz.comBonseye Marketing - http://www.bonseyeonline.comFounderz Lounge - http://www.thefounderzlounge.com

On this episode of The Founderz Lounge, Don sits down with Duncan Butler, founder of The Butler Group, to talk about entrepreneurship, leadership, and building a business that lasts. Duncan shares his journey of starting and growing The Butler Group, the lessons he’s learned along the way, and how he’s carved out a reputation for excellence. He also gives us a behind-the-scenes look at his work with the Zac Brown Band, highlighting how his unique approach has blended business strategy with the world of music and entertainment. This episode is packed with insight, inspiration, and real-world lessons for anyone chasing growth in business and life.www.instagram.com/the_butlergroupatl_25www.instagram.com/travels_with_charleswww.thebutlergroupatlanta.comhttps://instagram.com/donvarady https://instagram.com/stevebon8https://instagram.com/thefounderzlounge https://instagram.com/founderzlounge Clean Eatz - http://www.cleaneatz.comBonseye Marketing - http://www.bonseyeonline.comFounderz Lounge - http://www.thefounderzlounge.com

In this episode of The Founderz Lounge, Don Varady sits down with two-time Ms. Fitness Olympia and entrepreneur Jen Hendershott. Jenn shares her journey from dominating the fitness stage to building a business that inspires others to chase excellence in both life and work. From discipline and resilience to reinventing yourself after success, this conversation dives deep into what it takes to perform at the highest level—on stage, in business, and in life.www.instagram.com/jenhendershottwww.instagram.com/jensbigvoicewww.jensbigvoice.substack.comhttps://instagram.com/donvarady https://instagram.com/stevebon8https://instagram.com/thefounderzlounge https://instagram.com/founderzlounge Clean Eatz - http://www.cleaneatz.comBonseye Marketing - http://www.bonseyeonline.comFounderz Lounge - http://www.thefounderzlounge.com

Business & Bullshit Episodes are your no-fluff, straight-shooting podcast where real entrepreneurs talk real business—with a side of BS. Hosted by Don Varady and Steve, these episodes dive into the wins, losses, headlines, and hot takes that matter to founders, franchisees, and anyone bold enough to build something from scratch.

Don sits down with IFBB Pro Shaun Vaquez who is the Founder of Pride Foods. Shaun talks about his life in the world of bodybuilding and his transition to entrepreneurship. Shuan’s story of how he started his business and grew it to what it is today is nothing short of a classic American story of someone having a dream and having the tenacity to see it through. www.pridefoods.org https://www.instagram.com/shaun.a.vasquezhttps://instagram.com/donvarady https://instagram.com/stevebon8https://instagram.com/thefounderzlounge https://instagram.com/founderzlounge Clean Eatz - http://www.cleaneatz.comBonseye Marketing - http://www.bonseyeonline.comFounderz Lounge - http://www.thefounderzlounge.com

In this week's episode we sat down with one of the Founders of Sisu Saunas, Pete Nelson. Pete talked about the trials and tribulations of getting Sisu to what it is today. As well as dropping nuggets on the benefits of sauna and cold plunge. His story is incredible and one you will definitely want to hear.www.sisulifestyle.comhttps://www.instagram.com/peternelsoniihttps://instagram.com/donvarady https://instagram.com/stevebon8https://instagram.com/thefounderzlounge https://instagram.com/founderzlounge Clean Eatz - http://www.cleaneatz.comBonseye Marketing - http://www.bonseyeonline.comFounderz Lounge - http://www.thefounderzlounge.com