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THE Greatness GarageAuthor: Brad Borkhuis
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The Greatness Garage Episode 162 - Jarid Lundeen
Episode 162
Thursday, 6 November, 2025
In this heartfelt and inspiring episode of The Greatness Garage, Brad welcomes longtime friend and entrepreneur Jarid Lundy — a third-generation business leader, father of six, and champion of building meaningful workplaces. Jarid opens up about his journey from dreaming of becoming a chef and restaurant owner to leading multiple businesses across North Dakota, including tire centers and a restaurant. He reflects on how family has been both his grounding force and his greatest training ground, shaping his leadership, resilience, and purpose. Listeners will hear how Jarid navigated financial setbacks, devastating property losses, and high-stress business challenges — including negotiating out of restrictive land covenants and learning tough lessons through deals, including with his own father. Through each trial, he shares how faith, humility, and perseverance led to unexpected blessings and long-term success. A central theme: business isn't personal — but leadership should be human. Jarid reveals why he built "sanctuaries of normalcy," workplaces where people feel supported, respected, and inspired to grow. He discusses generational leadership differences, the importance of washing your ego daily, and why finding your right lane in life matters more than ever. With humor, authenticity, and deep wisdom, Jarid and Brad explore: ✅ Balancing business growth with being a present parent ✅ The real cost — and reward — of owning a restaurant ✅ Letting faith guide timing, even when plans fall apart ✅ Learning from pain rather than avoiding it ✅ Family business dynamics & preserving relationships ✅ Competing against giant corporations through personal service ✅ Why great leaders create places where people thrive This episode is a powerful reminder that greatness is forged in adversity, grounded in values, and built through serving others.
