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 – or just want some insight on how to bolster your online push mid-...
Jul 07, 2025•21 min
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 altogether.Clean Eatz - www.cleaneatz.comBonseye Marketing - www.bons...
Jun 30, 2025•24 min
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.comBonseye Marketing - www.bonseyeonline.comFounderz Lounge - www.thefound...
Jun 23, 2025•28 min
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/stevebon8https://instagram.com/thefounderzlounge https://instagram.com/found...
Jun 16, 2025•53 min
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://instagram.com/thefounderzlounge https://instagram.com/founderzlounge ...
Jun 09, 2025•31 min
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.c...
Jun 02, 2025•17 min
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/stevebon8 https://instagram.com/thefounderzlounge https://instagram.com/founderzlounge Clean Eatz - http://www.cleaneatz.com Bonseye Marketing - http://www.bonseyeonline.com Founderz Lounge - http://www.thefounderzlounge.com...
May 26, 2025•24 min
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. https://instagram.com/donvarady https://instagram.com/stevebon8 https://instagram.com/thefounderzlounge https://instagram.com/founderzlounge Clean Eatz - http://www.cleaneatz.com Bonseye Marketing - http://www.bonseyeonline.com Founderz Lounge - http://www.thefounderzlounge.com...
May 19, 2025•27 min
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. https://instagram.com/donvarady https://instagram.com/stevebon8 https://instagram.com/thefounderzlounge https://instagr...
May 12, 2025•47 min
In this week's show, Don & Steve have a conversation about Gen Z mindset and how it can affect your business. https://instagram.com/donvarady https://instagram.com/stevebon8 https://instagram.com/thefounderzlounge https://instagram.com/founderzlounge Clean Eatz - http://www.cleaneatz.com Bonseye Marketing - http://www.bonseyeonline.com Founderz Lounge - http://www.thefounderzlounge.com
May 12, 2025•24 min
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. https://instagram.com/donvarady https://instagram.com/stevebon8 https://instagram.com/thefounderzlounge https://instagram.com/founderzloun...
May 12, 2025•43 min
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. https://instagram.com/donvarady https://instagram.com/stevebon8 https://instagram.com/thefounderzlounge https://instagram.com/founderzlounge Clean Eatz - http://www.cleaneatz.com Bonseye Marketing - http://www.bonseyeonline.com Founderz Lounge - http://www.thefounderzlounge.com...
May 12, 2025•26 min
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.
Nov 21, 2024•46 min•Season 1Ep. 30
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.
Oct 31, 2024•8 min•Season 1Ep. 29
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 frien...
Aug 08, 2024•45 min•Season 1Ep. 28
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.
Aug 01, 2024•46 min•Season 1Ep. 27
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.
Jul 25, 2024•23 min•Season 1Ep. 26
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...
Jul 18, 2024•54 min•Season 1Ep. 25
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.
Jul 11, 2024•17 min•Season 1Ep. 24
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
Jun 20, 2024•54 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Never done before, Don & Evonne give their opinions on a few Hot Take topics happening in society today.
Jun 13, 2024•29 min
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!
Jun 06, 2024•19 min•Ep. 21
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.
May 16, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 20
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/
May 09, 2024•37 min•Season 1Ep. 19
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: http...
Apr 25, 2024•41 min•Season 1Ep. 18
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.
Apr 16, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 17
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...
Aug 29, 2023•51 min•Season 1Ep. 16
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.
Aug 15, 2023•46 min•Season 1Ep. 15
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 shar...
Aug 08, 2023•58 min•Season 1Ep. 14
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.
Aug 01, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 13
