Sweat Equity - The Entrepreneur Podcast
Episodes
I GOT PUNCHED… AT MY OWN BAR
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Owning bars sounds fun… until someone tries to punch you at your own place.In this episode of the Sweat Equity Podcast, we’re just kicking back an...
We Made Our Bartender the Manager… Here’s What Happened 😳 | With Special Guest Jessica Ray!
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What really happens when a bartender suddenly becomes the one running the entire bar? In this episode of the Sweat Equity Podcast, we sit down with Je...
We Went Back to Our Roots.....
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most businesses raise prices when they grow… but we decided to do the opposite.In this episode of the Sweat Equity Podcast, we talk about why we’r...
The Mistakes That Changed Us...
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This isn’t a highlight reel.This episode is about the uncomfortable truth behind building something real — the bad hires, broken partnerships, poo...
The Business Advice Nobody Talks About.....
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if the biggest breakthrough in your business… had nothing to do with strategy — and everything to do with FAITH?In this episode of the Sweat ...
Would We Hire Our 21-Year-Old Selves ?!
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What actually happens behind the scenes when we hire someone?In this episode of the Sweat Equity Podcast, we break down our REAL hiring process — wh...
These Questions Should’ve NEVER Been Asked…
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when you let random questions decide the episode? Absolute chaos.In this episode of Sweat Equity, we blindly draw questions that have bee...
ICE STORM CHAOS......
31 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An ice storm hit hard… but did it shut us down or push us forward? ❄️💪In this episode of Sweat Equity, we break down the real impact of the r...
Nobody Warned Us About This…
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone talks about success — no one talks about the emotional chaos behind it. In this episode, we break the silence on the tough conversations ba...
8 Rules We Wish Someone Told Us Before We Started a Business!!
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Success isn’t luck — it’s built.In this episode of The Sweat Equity Podcast, we break down our top 8 tips for building a successful business and...
She's Pregnant?!?!
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Sweat, Sacrifice & Santa 🎅 | A Sweat Equity Christmas Special
26 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 lo...
The Mentality A Entrepreneur Like You Need's!!
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 mo...
This Went Off The Rails Fast...
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ The Bailey & Jywon Show — a Sweat Equity Special EpisodeThis week, the podcast takes a fun twist as Bailey and Jywon hold it down on the...
Your Network Is Your Net Worth
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 y...
Turkey, Tales & Bartender Fails! Thanksgiving Special!
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thanksgiving Special This Thanksgiving, we’re serving up a full plate of gratitude and the raw, unfiltered reality of bar life. In this hilarious...
No Money, No Problem!
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 setba...
Don't Get Caught With Your Pants Down!!
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 dela...
The Bar Owner Playbook
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Blackhole Of The Bar Business
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Are You Sure You Want To Open A Bar?
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we break down the real pros and cons of bar ownership — from startup costs and licensing to staffing and daily operations. This epis...
Our Mission, Our Mindset
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In our very first episode of Sweat Equity, we’re taking it back to the beginning. Meet the team behind the mic — a group of friends, entrepreneurs...