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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: Community Still Wins in a Distracted Digital World (EP #89)
The Founderz Lounge Episode #89 with Don Varady and Steve Bon.
14 hours ago2 min read
How to Become a Successful Franchisee w/ Matt Hall (EP #88)
In this episode, Don and Steve sit down with Matt Hall to break down what actually makes a successful franchisee. Matt shares his story from the factory floor to becoming one of the top operators in the Clean Eatz system, and why consistency, process, and community involvement matter more than hype.
May 252 min read
Business & Bullsh*t: Why Simple Businesses Will Win in 2026 (EP #87)
The Founderz Lounge Episode #87 with Don Varady and Steve Bon.
May 182 min read
Business & Bullsh*t: The Real Reasons Franchisees and Business Owners Fail in 2026 (EP #86)
The Founderz Lounge Episode #86 with Don Varady and Steve Bon.
May 113 min read
How Game Developers Keep You Playing and Spending Money w/ Scott Balaban (EP #85)
In this episode of The Founderz Lounge, Don and Steve sit down with Scott Balaban, co-founder of Gameblend Studios, to break down the business of game development, user retention, gamification, and mobile monetization. Scott shares how Gameblend evolved from the CD-ROM era into mobile gaming, how modern game studios think about ads, retention, and in-game purchases, and why keeping a player engaged is often more important than just building a great game.
May 43 min read
Business & Bullsh*t: The Fake Guru Era Has Gone Too Far (EP #83)
The Founderz Lounge Episode #83 with Don Varady and Steve Bon.
Apr 203 min read
Business & Bullsh*t: AI and Fake Experts Are Destroying Businesses (EP #82)
The Founderz Lounge Episode #82 with Don Varady and Steve Bon.
Apr 132 min read
Business & Bullsh*t: The CEO Playbook Is Broken (EP #80)
Don and Steve are back with another round of Business & Bullsh*t, where real entrepreneurs break down what founders actually face versus what business culture pretends is true.
Mar 302 min read
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.
Mar 162 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
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: 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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