Sweat Equity - The Entrepreneur Podcast

As the year comes to a close, we’re reflecting on everything this past year brought us — the wins, the lessons, the challenges, and the growth. In true fashion, there’s plenty of random banter, laughs, and unfiltered conversation as we talk through how the year really went and what it taught us.

We also shift our focus to what’s ahead, sharing goals, intentions, and the mindset we’re carrying into the new year. But the biggest momen...

This Christmas special of the Sweat Equity Podcast is all about slowing down, looking back, and appreciating the grind. We reflect on the highs and lows of the year, the sacrifices that came with chasing big goals, and the lessons we learned through business, friendships, and life.

From funny moments and real struggles to gratitude, faith, and what we’re manifesting for the year ahead—this episode is a reminder that the grind doesn’...

In this episode, we dive into what it really feels like to become a business owner—not just the wins, but the weight that comes with it. From the moment you start thinking like an owner, everything changes: your mindset, your responsibilities, and the way you move day to day.
We talk about the mental shift that happens when the business is no longer just an idea, but something people rely on. The pressure, the doubt, the long n...

🎙️ The Bailey & Jywon Show — a Sweat Equity Special Episode
This week, the podcast takes a fun twist as Bailey and Jywon hold it down on their own. With just two of the four members in the studio, the conversation hits a whole new groove—more personal, more spontaneous, and way funnier than it has any right to be.

The guys dive into nonstop laughs, unexpected personal questions, and stories that only come out when the room ...

In this episode, we dive deep into one of the biggest keys to both personal and business success: your circle. The people you keep closest can shape your mindset, influence your habits, affect your confidence, and ultimately determine how far you go. We talk about how having the right friends, mentors, and business partners can elevate you—and how the wrong ones can quietly slow you down or hold you back without you even noticing.

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 Thanksgiving Special 

This Thanksgiving, we’re serving up a full plate of gratitude and the raw, unfiltered reality of bar life. In this hilarious holiday episode, the crew opens up about what we’re truly grateful for—family, growth, blessings, opportunities… and of course, the wild ride of building our business from nothing but sweat equity.

But don’t get it twisted—between the heartfelt moments, we’re dropping some of the funniest...

In this episode, we break down what sweat equity really means—far beyond the textbook definition. We dive into the late nights, the grind, the setbacks, and the relentless effort that goes into building something from absolutely nothing. From starting new ventures to navigating the chaos of opening a bar/restaurant, we share real stories of the work no one sees but everyone eventually notices.

This conversation is raw, honest, and a...

In this episode, we dive deep into the side of bar and bar/restaurant ownership that nobody warns you about. From unexpected expenses to shocking delays, surprise inspections, last-minute repairs, contractor hold-ups, and the nonstop curveballs that drain both your wallet and your patience—this is the raw truth behind opening and operating in the hospitality industry.

We break down the real numbers, the real setbacks, and the real m...

Thinking about opening a bar? Start with the truth no one wants to hear: if you don’t have real service industry experience, you’re lighting money on fire. We walk through the decisions that matter most—from choosing a location that fits your demographic to carving out a niche guests instantly understand—and share the unglamorous stories that make or break a first-time owner.

We break down the neighborhood calculus behind ...

Welcome back to the podcast! In today’s episode, we dive into Part 1 of the “Black Hole” side of owning a bar. Everyone loves the idea of being a bar owner—late nights, good vibes, money flowing in… but what you don’t see is the exhaustion, stress, financial risk, and constant sacrifices behind the scenes.
We’re talking the dark side of the bar business — the burnout, the staffing battles, life outside the bar disappearing, and...