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Welcome to the Founderz Lounge Show Notes Feed.
Founderz Lounge is where Don Varady, Co-Founder of Clean Eatz, and Stephen “Steve” Bon, Co-Founder of Bon’s Eye Marketing, kick back and talk all things business and bullsh*t. If you have ever grabbed a drink with friends to blow off entrepreneurial steam, rant about the grind, or share a big win, you just walked into that moment online.
Here in the show notes feed, you’ll find guest links, episode timestamps, and a running list of every conversation so you can dig deeper into the lessons, replay your favorite rants, and catch the moves that might just change how you build. Pull up a seat and stay awhile.
Business & Bullsh*t: Revenge Quitting, AI Anxiety, and the Founder Reality Check (EP #78)
Don and Steve are back with another round of Business & Bullsh*t, where real entrepreneurs break down what founders are dealing with right now, what’s changing in business culture, and what most people get wrong about leadership and growth.
7 days ago2 min read
Business & Bullsh*t: When Brands Sell Status and Experiences (EP #77)
Don and Steve are back with another round of Business & Bullsh*t, where real entrepreneurs break down what brands are doing right, what they are doing wrong, and what is changing in culture.
Mar 92 min read
Stop Chasing Money. Start Building Ownership. w/ Chris Wunder (EP #76)
Stop Chasing Money. Start Building Ownership. w/ Chris Wunder (EP #76)
Mar 22 min read
Why Most “Maple Syrup” Isn’t Maple Syrup w/ Nikki Boxler (EP #75)
The Founderz Lounge Episode #75 with Nikki Boxler.
Feb 232 min read
Business & Bullsh*t: Some Brands Want Loyalty, Taco Bell Wants Vows (EP #74)
Don and Steve are back with another round of Business & Bullsh*t, where real entrepreneurs break down what brands are doing right, what they are doing wrong, and what is changing in culture.
Feb 162 min read
Business & Bullsh*t: Adapt or Die! (EP #73)
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.
Feb 93 min read
Scaling Volquartsen Firearms Without Lowering the Standard w/ Scott Volquartsen (EP #72)
The Founderz Lounge Episode #72 with Scott Volquartsen.
In this episode, Don Varady and Steve Bon sit down with Scott Volquartsen of Volquartsen Firearms to unpack what it really takes to scale a legacy business without compromising quality, culture, or craftsmanship.
Feb 22 min read
Business & Bullsh*t: The Greed That Destroyed Quiznos and What Franchise Owners Miss (EP #71)
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.
Jan 262 min read
Business & Bullsh*t: Why Everything Has Protein and Everyone’s Overstimulated (EP #70)
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.
Jan 192 min read
Fighting Cancer and Finding Purpose w/ Codie Aljets (EP #69)
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.
Jan 122 min read
Business & Bullsh*t: The $980 Cup of Coffee, Brand Fatigue, and the Cost of Change (EP #68)
Watch the full episode on Youtube: 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
Jan 52 min read
How Clean Eatz Was Built w/ Co-Founder Evonne Varady (EP #67)
Watch the full episode on Youtube: 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 entrepreneurshi
Dec 29, 20252 min read
Business & Bullsh*t: Franchise Growth, Failing Standards, And The Contract That Nearly Ended His Company (EP #66)
Watch the full episode on Youtube: 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 t
Dec 22, 20252 min read
Business & Bullsh*t: Is the Middle Class Dead? Golden Corral Escape Room, and Zoom Nightmare Stories w/ Don and Steve (EP #65)
Watch the full episode on Youtube: 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
Dec 12, 20252 min read
Business & Bullsh*t: Kim Kardashian, The Senior Burger, and Faceless Videos w/ Don and Steve (EP #64)
Watch the full episode on Youtube: 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
Dec 8, 20252 min read
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