In episode 3 of The Vici Code, Joe Dunaway interviews Gee Vien, head coach of VN Jiu-Jitsu and a second-degree black belt, as he shares his unique transition from competitor to coach. He also discusses the challenges he faced in building his business and the importance of authenticity in coaching.

Tune in for a raw and honest conversation about grit, discipline, and the purpose behind coaching.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:03:19] Transition from competitor to coach.

[00:08:37] Financial challenges in gym culture.

[00:09:25] Authenticity in coaching approach.

[00:14:27] Authenticity in coaching and business.

QUOTES

• "Give it your all and die with no regrets." -Gee Vien
• "Being authentic is so important and it just, it makes being consistent easier because you don't have to think about it." -Gee Vien
• “Financial is culture. We say internally that we're not really spending money on marketing for new clients. We're investing in our culture.” -Joe Dunaway

SOCIAL MEDIA

Joe Dunaway

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejoedunaway/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-dunaway

Gee Vien

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geevien/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vienjiujitsu/

WEBSITE

Vici Finance: https://www.vicifinance.com/

Vien Jiu-Jitsu: https://vienjiujitsu.com/

In episode 2 of The Vici Code, Joe Dunaway interviews Ed Ten Eyck, founder of Ultimate Health and Performance, to promote health and wellness through education in nutrition and exercise has transformed the lives of countless individuals, including our host.

Tune in for raw, honest insights into overcoming challenges and unlocking personal victories in health and wellness.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:03:15] Eat, move, live mantra.

[00:06:27] Nutrition in competitive sports.

[00:10:18] Nutrition's role in performance.

[00:12:38] Positive relationship with food.

[00:17:12] Sustainable nutrition practices.

[00:22:07] Individualized health and wellness approach.

[00:23:58] Business challenges and growth strategies.

[00:27:11] Healthy relationship with food.

QUOTES

• "Ultimate health and performance is, is finding that path for people and helping guide them that way." -Ed Ten Eyck
• "It's funny how many amazing things come to you when you least expect it." -Joe Dunaway
• "There's no shortcut. It's one brick at a time, whether it's business or your own personal health or relationships." -Joe Dunaway

SOCIAL MEDIA

Joe Dunaway

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejoedunaway/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-dunaway

Ed Ten Eyck

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultimatehealthandperformance/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ultimatehealthandperformance/

WEBSITE

Vici Finance: https://www.vicifinance.com/

Ultimate Health and Performance: https://ultimate-health.net/

In the first episode of The Vici Code, Joseph Dunaway embarks on a journey to unlock the real stories of small business owners who have battled chaos, crushed doubt, and conquered their challenges.

Tune in for a mix of laughter, tears, and hope as we navigate the challenges of small business ownership together.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:00:57] Conquering faith, family, finances.

[00:05:58] Faith fuels a fight.

QUOTES

• "It takes just as much energy to procrastinate, if not more, than to just do it."
• "You don't have to be perfect to win. You just need to stay in the fight and find purpose."

SOCIAL MEDIA

Joe Dunaway

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejoedunaway/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-dunaway

WEBSITE

Vici Finance: https://www.vicifinance.com/

Welcome to The VICI Code — the podcast where small business owners stop pretending, start confessing, and finally get what it takes to win financially.

We talk real numbers. Real faith. Real stories of underdogs who got hit hard — by bad decisions, burnout, even bankruptcy — and chose to rise anyway.

I’m Joe Dunaway, founder of VICI Financial, and every week, I sit down with entrepreneurs who’ve walked through fire, fixed their finances, and found purpose in the process.

If you’ve ever felt like the only one who doesn’t “get it” when it comes to business money…

If your story feels too messy, too behind, or too far gone…

You belong here.

Because the comeback isn’t just possible — it’s coded into you.

This is The VICI Code.

Let’s crack it together.