On this episode of the Limitless Podcast, Aaron Zucker sits down with serial entrepreneur Brandon Landry, the powerhouse behind Walk Ons and Smalls Sliders, for an inspiring and candid look at what it means to build iconic brands from the ground up. Hailing from a small farming town in South Louisiana, Brandon shares how lessons learned on the sugarcane fields (and at the bottom of the basketball team roster) shaped his resilient, underdog mindset.

From being cut as a high school freshman to walking on at LSU and eventually founding one of the nation’s fastest-growing restaurant chains, Brandon Landry reveals his journey of grit, humility, and relentless pursuit of excellence. In this episode, you’ll hear how early side hustles, family values, and a passion for teamwork set the foundation for Walk On’s unique culture, why failing in the kitchen taught him to embrace growth, and how he’s redefining the burger space with Smalls Sliders—backed by none other than Drew Brees.

Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or looking to push past your own limits, this episode shines a light on the power of perseverance, building the right team, and staying true to your values as you chase greatness.

Get ready to hear the real story behind career growth, family business, and what it takes to succeed in investment banking and private equity. In this episode, Aaron Zucker sits down with Cole Strandberg to discuss lessons learned from his journey growing up in Boca Raton, joining and scaling his family business, and ultimately finding his path in the automotive industry.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

• Cole’s upbringing, family dynamics, and how his early environment shaped his career perspective
• The path from Ole Miss and UF to investment banking, including pivotal choices and academic turning points
• Joining the family business, its challenges, and navigating major growth and private equity partnership
• Key differences between family-owned and private equity-backed operations, plus core takeaways from M&A experiences
• Cole’s advice on career strategy, relationship-building, and the mindset that drives lasting business success

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In this episode of Limitless, Aaron sits down with John Clancy, a multi-unit franchise operator whose journey from struggling student to franchising powerhouse is nothing short of extraordinary. Discover how John overcame personal and professional obstacles to build an empire in brands like Planet Fitness, Smoothie King, and Seven Brew Coffee. Tune in to hear an unfiltered, true story of resilience, reinvention, and operating at the highest level in franchising and real estate!