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The Founderz Lounge

Don Varady & Stephen Bon

Don Varady, Co-Founder of Clean Eatz, and Stephen (Steve) Bon, Co-Founder of Bon"s Eye Marketing, met years ago on the franchising scene. Kick back, as they hit on all things business and bullshit. Ever grab a drink with friends and blow off entrepreneurial steam or share some successful moves? Well, you just walked into that moment online. Join us for a few minutes... Promise to make you think and laugh.

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00:31:07

Lay The Foundation First!

The Founderz Lounge ·

2025/06/09

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

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00:17:21

Episode 37: Side Hussle to Full Time

The Founderz Lounge ·

2025/06/02

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 -

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Episode 36: Conflict Resolution with Franchisees

The Founderz Lounge ·

2025/05/26

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/stevebon8https://instagram.com/thefounderzlounge https://instagram.com/founderzlounge Clean Eatz - http://www.cleaneatz.comBonseye Marketing - http://www.bonseyeonline.comFounderz Lounge - http://www.thefounderzlounge.com

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00:26:38

Episode 5: Don’t Let Our F-Ups Be Yours!

The Founderz Lounge ·

2025/05/19

Episode 5: Don’t Let Our F-Ups Be Yours! 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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00:47:06

Zakk Plocica

The Founderz Lounge ·

2025/05/12

Zakk PlocicaDescription: 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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00:23:42

Franchising 101

The Founderz Lounge ·

2025/05/12

Franchising 101 Don & Steve shoot the shit on things brands need to pay attention to before they consider franchising.

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00:42:49

Anniston Riekstins

The Founderz Lounge ·

2025/05/12

Anniston RiekstinsAnniston 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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00:25:45

The Table

The Founderz Lounge ·

2025/05/12

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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00:46:20

Missy Blacker

The Founderz Lounge ·

2024/11/21

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.

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00:07:58

The Power of Quitting

The Founderz Lounge ·

2024/10/31

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.

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00:44:46

Humble Beginnings with Danielle Saintard Valiente

The Founderz Lounge ·

2024/08/08

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

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Ep 27: Foz & Michaela

The Founderz Lounge ·

2024/08/01

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.

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00:22:35

Episode 26: Hot Takes Volume 2

The Founderz Lounge ·

2024/07/25

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.

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Episode 25: Michelle Rios

The Founderz Lounge ·

2024/07/18

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.

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Episode 24: 10 Years of Marital Bliss

The Founderz Lounge ·

2024/07/11

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.

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00:54:21

The Founderz Lounge Episode 23: Rudi Riekstins

The Founderz Lounge ·

2024/06/20

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

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00:28:44

The Founderz Lounge Episode 22: Hot Takes

The Founderz Lounge ·

2024/06/13

Never done before, Don & Evonne give their opinions on a few Hot Take topics happening in society today.

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The Founderz Lounge Episode 21: The Little Things

The Founderz Lounge ·

2024/06/06

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!

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The Founderz Lounge Episode 20: Sister Companies

The Founderz Lounge ·

2024/05/16

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.

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The Founderz Lounge Episode 19: V&V Farms

The Founderz Lounge ·

2024/05/09

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/

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