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Viva La Revolution, bitches!  Yeah, the guys are talking about the Artificial Intelligence takeover, its break-neck speed of change, and lasting power in business. In case you’re Amish, there’s some crazy machine learning shit dropping in just about every industry. Hear our take on who wins with advanced AI, who’s erased, and why both are important to our survival. And no, this was not written by damn ChatGPT.

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In this week's episode, we sat down with Shuck N Shack CEO Jonathan Weathington. We discussed the struggles of hiring Executive Employees. Many brands of all sizes struggle with finding the right fit without over paying or dealing with turn around. There’s a huge lack of trust there. We dove into Don & Jonathan’s experience with this and how they have dealt with it. Clean Eatz - www.cleaneatz.comBonseye Marketing - www.bons...

What do cross-country vespa races, edgy stand-up comedy, business leadership in a thriving Pharma industry, a children’s book series about a cat, purchasing property to reinvent small town America, and an international travel vlog series have to do with us? Well, it’s how our guest – Zaidoon A. Al-Zubaidy (aka Z) – spent his last 10 years. But it wasn’t always a shits and giggles adventure for this charismatic, dapper SOB! Listen a...

The guys invite New York Times Best Selling Author Kevin Maurer to join them in the studio. Maurer’s acclaimed novels focus on military history, harrowing missions and the stories of humanity that surface on the battlefield. Whether bringing us to the forefront of Seal Team Six’s capture of terrorist Osama Bin Laden in No Easy Day, or sharing the story of one WWII Bomber Pilot’s 25 missions in Damn Lucky, Maurer chats with us about...

We wrap up our 3-part marketing series with a topic that’s affecting just about every business right now. Join Don and Steve as they talk about how to keep your brand relevant when the economy is coming up. You’ll walk away from this one with at least 4 tactics on how to make your brand more connected with recession-fearful customers. Clean Eatz - www.cleaneatz.comBonseye Marketing - www.bonseyeonline.comFounderz Lounge - www.thefo...

You guys like us... just trying to weed through the best use of your digital marketing spend in the second half of 25? With consumer markets shifting like crazy lately, ole Steve and Don dig into trends they’re seeing in online branding. Hint – Friggin’ 36 percent of businesses are now allocating big portions of their social media ad budget to streaming services (YouTube, Netflix, Etc.). If you ever wondered about the “OTT” game – ...

In the episode, Steve and Don run straight toward a growing reality in business – Brand Blur. In other words, most clients / consumers confuse one brand for another ALL THE DAMN TIME! Lots of pieces are in play to cause this – competitor saturation, content marketing overload, short attention spans… And guess what, it’s only going to become more of a challenge. Join us as we break it all down and serve up some ways to avoid it alto...

In this week's episode, Don shares how he was bullied and picked on for most of his life. Don’t pull out the Kleenex just yet. The challenges he faced as a young man actually molded him into a more confident, unapologetic gent. Listen as he lays out how he tapped into the anger and resentment to become a more determined, authentic individual – both character traits he uses today to get shit done.Clean Eatz - www.cleaneatz.comB...

Don & Steve (Kramer) sit down with Don’s favorite foul mouthed nurse, Brittany McNeil. Don has been friends with Brittany for over a decade and watched her rise to the top as one of South East North Carolina’s best Hormone Replacement Therapists. In this episode they talk about GLP’s and Testosterone Replacement Therapy. As well as the ever so popular boner pills.https://instagram.com/donvarady https://instagram.com/stevebon8ht...

So you wanna be a franchisor? Cool. Listen to this episode first!! Don & Steve shoot the shit about lessons learned and some unconventional rules of thumb to implement before turning on the switch. Because once it’s on….it’s on YOU. Give yourself a few minutes with us, and hit the franchise scene with a realistic dose of what it takes to go the distance.https://instagram.com/donvarady https://instagram.com/stevebon8https://inst...

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.

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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.

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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.

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Description: 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.

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Anniston 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. 

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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.

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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.