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n this week's short & sweet show, Don & Steve talk about different things to consider and pay attention to before you take your side hustle full time. In other words, hear what you need to know before walking away from a full time job to set up shop. 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 show, Don & Steve (aka. Kramer) shoots the shit on how Don handles objections from within his franchise system, offering up advice to others on how to do the same. 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

Episode 5: Don't Let Our F-Ups Be Yours! In this week's episode, Don talks about common mistakes made by emerging franchises and small businesses. Listen as he covers the missteps made by him and Evonne, and how they ultimately overcame them.

Zakk PlocicaDescription: Zakk is the owner of Extreme Outfitters in Jacksonville NC. Zakk shares his story of how his family bought the business, struggled, almost lost everything, and now has built a solid brand based on customer service and standing out against the competition. Don & Zakk share their history in fitness and how those disciplines translate over into running a business.

Franchising 101 Don & Steve shoot the shit on things brands need to pay attention to before they consider franchising.

Anniston RiekstinsAnniston is a mindset coach, international speaker, and high level executive. She leads in person training, workshops, and empowers professionals to align with their purpose. She is the Co Host of the In Powered Life Podcast with her husband Rudi. In this episode she talks about her new book The Universe is hiring and the power of overcoming limiting beliefs. 

In this week's episode Don lays out his table analogy for four non-negotiable leadership practices that he uses daily in all of the brands he is involved in.

On this episode of Founderz Lounge, Don sat down with Clean Eatz Franchise Partner Missy Blacker. Missy and her husband Eric own the Dayton Ohio territory. She also works for the largest franchisee in the Great Clips brand with over 85 locations. Her experience and background with brands was an interesting conversation. Missy understands the dynamic relationship between franchisee/franchisor and what that means to be successful.

Welcome to the first Quick Fire Episode of Founderz Lounge. In this episode Don talks about the power of quitting things that do not serve you in order to open doors for things that do.

In this episode I sat down with "DSV". Danielle is a close personal friend of Evonne and I's. She is an incredible human with a ton of passion and a big heart. Danielle is a Founder of multiple businesses, An accomplished author, A public speaker, A small business consultant and if she didn't have anything else to do, she's a real estate investor. Her story is incredible and very inspiring. Her passion and purpose is helping others. I am very grateful to witness this first hand through our friendship and I hope her story inspires you to find your own passion and purpose in whatever your calling is in life.  https://daniellesaintardvaliente.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFkkDD4D5okAUpNcrcK45CQ

In today's Episode we sit down with two awesome radio personalities and Entrepreneurs FOZ & Michaela. These two are very well known in South East North Carolina for their work on the radio. But many folks don't know they are also founders and entrepreneurs themselves. We got into a lot. From honing in on great public speaking skills. As well as their businesses and how they got started. This episode was a blast to record. It will keep you laughing from beginning to end. 

Back for another round of Hot Takes, Don & Evonne give their perspective on hot takes like AI & Robotics, Instant Gratification, and pessimism. This is a quick "on the way to work" listen with great insights from two people who have seen, heard and learned a lot over the ten years of building a nationwide brand.

Don sat down with Performance Coach Michelle Rios. Michelle is a world renown Performance coach to CEO's and Executives all over the world. Dubbed "The CEO Whisperer" she gives great insight on how to live an extraordinary life. She has a top 2% Global Podcast and is launching a new book in the fall of 24. www.michelleriosofficial.com https://www.instagram.com/michelle.rios.official/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-rios-692951a?trk=public_post_feed-actor-name https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZquNbVWnsYvSwvzniWv-3w

Don & Evonne just celebrated their 10 year wedding anniversary. They shared some funny and humorous insights as Evonne surprised Don with some funny questions about their ten years of marriage. It's a funny insight to how they have made it through ten years of marriage without wanting to kill each other. 

In this episode we sat down with our good friend Rudi Riekstins. Rudi is one of the top performance coaches in the country with tons of experience in personal development. It was an honor to have him on the show and discuss ways to push through your boundaries of what you think you're capable of.  Follow Rudi: https://www.rudiriekstins.com/ @rudiriekstins

Never done before, Don & Evonne give their opinions on a few Hot Take topics happening in society today.

In this episode, Don & Evonne talk about the importance of enjoying little things that make you happy in your journey to your goals and the importance of that vs. focusing on the end goal!

Don & Evonne breakdown the differences between Clean Eatz Kitchen and Clean Eatz Franchising. They explain why Clean Eatz Kitchen was started and their vision behind it and what their future growth plans are for both companies working together as one. 

In this episode Don & Evonne give a full rundown on V&V Farms. The history behind the property, how they came to acquire it, and what their future plans are for the business venture they are building on the property. Follow along: https://www.instagram.com/vnvfarms/

Don & Evonne expose their top 5 blow out arguments over the course of their 13 year relationship. They spill the tea on the very far and between major arguments they have had and some of the lessons they learned from them that have kept their marriage and their business relationship rock solid. Follow Our Journey Don Varady: https://www.instagram.com/donvarady/ Evonne Varady: https://www.instagram.com/evonnevarady/ Clean Eatz: https://www.instagram.com/cleaneatzlife/ Clean Eatz Kitchen: https://www.instagram.com/cleaneatzkitchen/ Integrity Brandz: https://integritybrandz.com/

WE ARE BACK! Finally after a 9 month break The Founderz Lounge is back. We wanted to kick it off with just a short life update from Don & Evonne. Whats been happening over the last nine months. What they are currently working on with Clean Eatz and a few other new adventures. Please like, subscribe, and share the show. We appreciate everyone's support and we are glad to be back.

This week we sat down with the Founder Of 50 For The Fallen, Chad Conley. Chad is a “salt of the earth” guy. What he does with his organization is incredible!! And much needed. We are proud to support his organization at Clean Eatz anytime we get the chance. If you get the chance to participate in one of his events, you are truly supporting great people and a much bigger cause. Thank You all for listening. As always if you enjoy the show please subscribe and give us a review or a share. Love you guy! 

Don & Jonathan discuss the ins and outs of franchising in this episode of The Founderz Lounge. Jonathan is the CEO of Shuckin' Shack, a rapidly expanding fresh oyster bar and seafood restaurant. As always, we would greatly appreciate you sharing the episode if you enjoyed what you heard. Thank you for listening.

This weeks episode of Founderz Lounge features the Founder of Ryker USA, Ron Holmes. I am a HUGE advocate the 2A. Knowing how hard it is to market a business under normal circumstances is hard enough. But to hear what they have to go through and others like it in outdoor space was interesting to hear. We also dove into the Life Skillz Camps. A youth camp that teaches young kids basic life skills that are rarely taught anymore. We hope you enjoy it. As always, we would greatly appreciate you sharing the episode if you enjoyed what you heard. Thank you for listening. -Don

In this Episode of the Founderz Lounge, Don & Evonne talk about their mindset and perspectives on working from home versus working in the office. We analyze crucial aspects like communication, collaboration, work performance, and mental health in both work settings. Let us know whether you think WFH or WFO is best for you.

In this Episode we sat down with another badass Clean Eatz Franchise Partner with an incredible story of triumph and tribulation. From literally going from prison to seven figure earner in 8 years. Sam Poppell has an incredible story that I promise, WILL grab you. As you will notice, this was a difficult thing for him to talk about and I am very grateful for him sharing it. As always, we appreciate everyone who listens and would love for you to share the show. Thank You. 

On this episode we dive into another Clean Eatz Franchise Partner and serial entrepreneur Anna Dey. Anna's story, like many other Clean Eatz owners, is one that should inspire anyone who listens. We are very grateful to have her in our Clean Eatz Family and we hope you enjoy her story. 

Welcome Back! After a long break we have a new episode for you. This week we have our good friend and Clean Eatz Franchise Partner Mike Parker on the show. Mike has a very inspiring background story. From being broke, couch surfing, to building a small empire of businesses, to him and his wife building their dream home. The hard work and sacrifice is a cool story to hear. We hope you enjoy it.

Dave & Kara Longo are the Founders of an awesome concept called Burrito Shak. Founded in Hampstead NC, they started franchising in 2019 and have almost 10 units open. Dave and Kara are amazing people and their food is unbelievably good. It was a pleasure to sit down with them and hear their story and get to know them and their brand a little better. If you are a burrito fan, you have to try them if you ever get a chance to stop in one of their locations!! 

In this Episode of the Founderz Lounge, Don & Evonne talk about how their mindset and perspectives changed once they learned how to invest in the people around them. They were hard lessons to learn but it shifted the culture of Clean Eatz and has never been the same since.

Episode 7 features our good friend John Mulligan. John is an Under Armor Outdoors Athlete. John also is the creator of a successful outdoors show called Primal Divide. In this episode John tells his story of how he ended up with $6 to his name and in 5 years grew a successful brand and multiple companies. There is a lot of politics in the outdoor industry. If everyone were judged on their journey and their character the way it should be, instead of "who you know", that industry would look a lot different. John has one hell of a story and I am grateful he took the time to share with us.

After taking a few months off, The Founderz Lounge is back! In this week's episode Don & Evonne talk about their opinions on the perfect "work/life balance" and why they think it doesn't exist. That, along with finding the perfect morning routine, has become a cliche phenomenon that the two of them have pretty strong opinions on.

In Episode 5 Don & Evonne talk about key things any business owner should ask themselves before they decide to Franchise. If you own a business and have thought about going the Franchise route, you may not want to miss this one. They also give valuable nuggets on what to do once you make the decision. This is a very insightful episode in a growing industry. Check it out today. Don't forget to subscribe and share the show for us. We do not have paid sponsorships for the show so the only way for us to grow organically is for you to spread the word. We appreciate you guys and Thank You for the support.

In Episode 4, Don & Evonne share past experiences with Coaches, Advisors, Consultants, and Mentors. They give bits of advice on what to look for when looking for help or being approached by someone offering their help and services. Pretty good information packed into a short 30 minute conversation. Don't miss this one!

In Episode three, Don & Evonne talk about the trials and tribulations of working with your spouse. This was a topic of conversation on an older episode of Clean Truth. Don & Evonne get into a little more detail before and talk about things they do to make it look easy. But trust us, It's NOT!

In this episode, Don and Evonne pick up right where they left off in the first episode, getting into all the stories of the early days of business. There's no playbook, no instruction manual, no coaching, no mentoring that will compare to you just doing it. Figuring it out, messing it up and learning from your mistakes.

Welcome to the very first episode of The Founderz Lounge. Don & Evonne introduce themselves and the new show. We say a farewell to Clean Truth as we start a new journey. In this first episode Don & Evonne share their background story. Where they came from. And how Clean Eatz came to be. Buckle in, it's a wild story. Don't forget to subscribe to the show and please share it with your friends. We would really appreciate it!

In this episode of the Clean Truth Don and Ben are joined by Jade Struck a firearm instructor, professional shooter, and actress. They talk about how Jade got into shooting, how she teaches, and what its like to be a bad ass female shooter in a predominately male sport.Follow Clean Eatz on Facebook and Instagram.Follow Don on Instagram.Follow Evonne on Instagram.Sign up for the weekly Clean Eatz meal plan email.

In this Episode Don is joined by Josh Smith the creator of the Montana Knife Company. They talk about the conception of MKC, how Josh got into creating custom knives and all the difficulties of running a custom knife company in 2021.Follow Clean Eatz on Facebook and Instagram.Follow Don on Instagram.Follow Evonne on Instagram.Sign up for the weekly Clean Eatz meal plan email.

In this episode Don and Evonne talk with Entrepreneur Bevin Prince. While a student at UNCW, Bevin was cast on One Tree Hill and spent 6 seasons as a recurring guest star on the show while continuing to act in both Los Angeles and in NYC. Bevin then attended and graduated Excelsus Laureate with an MFA from Savannah College of Art and Design before transitioning into the world of fitness. She now owns her own successful business in Wilmington NC called Recess by Bevin Prince! Follow Clean Eatz on Facebook and Instagram.Follow Don on Instagram.Follow Evonne on Instagram.Sign up for the weekly Clean Eatz meal plan email.

In this Episode, Don and Ben get into their list of activities to do in the fall that will keep you active and off the couch eating potato chips!Follow Clean Eatz on Facebook and Instagram.Follow Don on Instagram.Follow Evonne on Instagram.Sign up for the weekly Clean Eatz meal plan email.

In this Episode of the Clean Truth Don and Evonne talk about each others hobbies and how it's important to be able to support the other's endeavors outside of work. They also talk about how impactful it can be on a relationship to support the other's hobbies.Follow Clean Eatz on Facebook and Instagram.Follow Don on Instagram.Follow Evonne on Instagram.Sign up for the weekly Clean Eatz meal plan email.

In this Episode Don and Ben are joined by Johnny "Utah" Mulligan. John is a bad ass who has his own hunting youtube show called ArrowWildTV. He talks about his training regimen for staying in shape for all outdoors sports, talks about his background in undercover narcotics operations, and how he is a self taught photographer. Follow Clean Eatz on Facebook and Instagram.Follow Don on Instagram.Follow Evonne on Instagram.Sign up for the weekly Clean Eatz meal plan email.

In this Episode of the Clean Truth, Don releases the Clean Truth or Dare Playing Card Game! Its a fun little card game we put together based off the original "Clean Truth or Dare" we started early on in the podcast! And if you want to grab on they are up on the website in limited quantities. Other than that this episode Don and Ben get into a bunch of topics and even swing a few political topics around too. Its good episode with some good discussion! Follow Clean Eatz on Facebook and Instagram.Follow Don on Instagram.Follow Evonne on Instagram.Sign up for the weekly Clean Eatz meal plan email.

In this Episode of the Clean Truth, the infamous Brett Bauer who always keeps the office supplied with energy drinks and caffeine makes an appearance.   Don and Ben talk with her about supplements, energy drinks, the fitness industry and have a good time doing it.  Follow Clean Eatz on Facebook and Instagram.Follow Don on Instagram.Follow Evonne on Instagram.Sign up for the weekly Clean Eatz meal plan email.

In this episode, Don and Ben sit down and go over some questions from Instagram. They talk about business, working with your spouse, and even some drinking stories. Follow Clean Eatz on Facebook and Instagram.Follow Don on Instagram.Follow Evonne on Instagram.Sign up for the weekly Clean Eatz meal plan email.

In this episode Don is joined by Stephanie Mock the  Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Performance at the University of Pittsburgh.   They talk about her journey through the Strength and Conditioning world, how she has navigated and strived in a business filled with primarily men, and what the most valuable things she has learned along the way are.Follow Clean Eatz on Facebook and Instagram.Follow Don on Instagram.Follow Evonne on Instagram.Sign up for the weekly Clean Eatz meal plan email.

In this Episode of the Clean Truth Don goes to St. Louis and gets a quick podcast in with Brian Teach and Jeremy Mullins. They talk about everything from Fitness and Nutrition to Bourbon.Follow Clean Eatz on Facebook and Instagram.Follow Don on Instagram.Follow Evonne on Instagram.Sign up for the weekly Clean Eatz meal plan email.

In  this episode of the Clean Truth, Don is running solo for a short episode to give everyone a message for the holiday weekend! Follow Clean Eatz on Facebook and Instagram.Follow Don on Instagram.Follow Evonne on Instagram.Sign up for the weekly Clean Eatz meal plan email.

In this episode of the Clean Truth, Don and Ben talk with Ole Miss Baseball Head Coach, Mike Bianco. It was a fun conversion especially since Ben trained under Mike at Ole Miss. They talk about the current season, culture and coaching.Follow Clean Eatz on Facebook and Instagram.Follow Don on Instagram.Follow Evonne on Instagram.Sign up for the weekly Clean Eatz meal plan email.

In this Episode of the Clean Truth Don and Ben are joined by Scott Volquartsen, owner of Volquartsen firearms. They discuss how to go about running a small business when you have competition with much larger corporations and they discuss what separates Volquartsen Firearms from larger manufactures.Follow Clean Eatz on Facebook and Instagram.Follow Don on Instagram.Follow Evonne on Instagram.Sign up for the weekly Clean Eatz meal plan email.