Sweat Equity - The Entrepreneur Podcast

Welcome to Sweat Equity , where ambition meets real life. Hosted by a crew of friends, entrepreneurs, and bar owners, this podcast dives into the raw, unfiltered stories behind building businesses, taking risks, and chasing dreams. From late-night brainstorms to lessons learned the hard way, we talk success, failure, and everything in between — all with laughs, honesty, and a little chaos. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or just love a good story, this is where hustle meets heart.

Sweat Equity - The Entrepreneur Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Chris Jordan, with 22 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Chris Jordan hosts Sweat Equity - The Entrepreneur Podcast, a business show with 22 episodes published.

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  Episode #22

  I GOT PUNCHED… AT MY OWN BAR

  Apr 2, 202626 minS0

  <p>Owning bars sounds fun… until someone <b>tries to punch you at your own place.</b></p><p>In this episode of the <b>Sweat Equity Podcast</b>, we’re just kicking back and talking about the <b>absolute chaos that comes with running bars and restaurants</b>. From ridiculous customer moments to stories that make you question humanity, this episode is full of <b>unfiltered bar owner reality.</b></p><p>We dive into:<br/>• The night someone <b>swung on me at my own bar</b><br/>• The craziest situations you deal with as a bar owner<br/>• Fu...

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  We Made Our Bartender the Manager… Here’s What Happened 😳 | With Special Guest Jessica Ray!

  Mar 13, 202643 minS0

  <p>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 Jessica, the manager of Rabbit Hole, to talk about her journey from full-time bartender to bar manager.<br/>We break down what it’s really like behind the scenes — the pressure, the unexpected challenges, the leadership lessons, and the moments that made it all worth it. Was the transition easy… or way harder than it looks? And what actually changes when you go from serving drinks to running the entire operation?<br/>We also t...

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  Episode #20

  We Went Back to Our Roots.....

  Mar 4, 202640 minS0

  <p>Most businesses raise prices when they grow… but we decided to do the opposite.</p><p>In this episode of the <b>Sweat Equity Podcast</b>, we talk about why we’re going <b>back to our roots</b> — bringing prices down, focusing on the things that originally made our bars successful, and why we think the industry has it completely backwards right now.</p><p>Sometimes growth isn’t about adding more… it’s about getting back to what worked in the first place.</p><p>The simple things — good drinks, good prices, and a place people actually want to hang o

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  Episode #19

  The Mistakes That Changed Us...

  Feb 25, 202637 minS0

  <p>This isn’t a highlight reel.<br/>This episode is about the uncomfortable truth behind building something real — the bad hires, broken partnerships, poor financial decisions, pride, burnout, and moments we questioned everything.<br/>We talk about the exact mistakes that shaped our leadership, strengthened our mindset, and forced us to mature faster than we wanted to.<br/>If you’re in the middle of building something and feel like you’re failing… you’re probably just being forged.<br/><br/><br/></p>

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  Episode #18

  The Business Advice Nobody Talks About.....

  Feb 18, 202639 minS0

  <p>What if the biggest breakthrough in your business… had nothing to do with strategy — and everything to do with FAITH?</p><p>In this episode of the <b>Sweat Equity Podcast</b>, we go deeper than revenue, marketing, and hustle. We talk about the uncomfortable truth most entrepreneurs avoid: your business will only grow as much as you grow spiritually.</p><p>We break down:</p>Why faith isn’t just personal — it’s professionalThe moments we had to trust God when the numbers didn’t make sensePraying over decisions, expansions, and employeesThe tension between grind culture and surrenderHow obedience ca...

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