The VICI Code: Purpose-Driven Profits
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.
Podcasting since 2025 • 27 episodes
The VICI Code: Purpose-Driven Profits
Latest Episodes
Transitioning from Corporate IT to Trade Leadership: Using Lean Systems and Executive Support to Scale Past $1M
In episode 26 of The VICI Code, Joe Dunaway interviews Rob Ladabouche, owner of Stacked Systems, as he discusses the importance of building lean systems to eliminate tech waste, allowing business owners to reclaim their time and focus on...
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Episode 26
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53:00
Navigating the Toughest Terrain: How a CEO Integrates Faith, Family, and Fitness to Scale a Global Adventure Empire
In episode 25 of The VICI Code, Joe Dunaway interviews Luke Schnacke, CEO of Ironman 4x4, a global leader in off-road armor, suspension, and camping gear, as he shares his personal mission of creating empowering products that inspire cou...
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Episode 25
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43:22
The Clarity Breakthrough: Teaching Creative Leaders to Master Technology, Wow Clients, and Drive Business Forward
In episode 24 of The VICI Code, Joe Dunaway interviews John Kaplar, founder of FOCUSED SketchUp, as they dive deep into the world of 3D design and rendering, exploring how John empowers interior and kitchen designers to overcome the over...
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Episode 24
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38:34
The Ultimate Test of Resilience: Translating CrossFit Discipline into Leadership, Advocacy, and Family Breakthroughs
In episode 23 of The VICI Code, Joe Dunaway interviews Jaon Khalipa, CrossFit Games champion and founder of NC Fit Gym, as he shares how this personal crisis reshaped his definition of strength and resilience, and how he translated the d...
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Episode 23
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34:37
Marrying Finance and Art: The Strategy for Purpose-Driven Scaling in Craft-Focused Businesses
In episode 22 of The VICI Code, Joe Dunaway interviews Rachel Clawson, founder of Barrel Room Media, who shares how her unique background in finance and viticulture shapes her approach to helping craft brands grow through intentional, co...
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Episode 22
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49:48