
Making It with Jon Davids (Jon Davids)
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15 Apr 2025 | 185 - Making $250M/Day Selling Bags, Watches, and Perfume | Bernard Arnault, LVMH | 00:15:18 | |
Get JD's new playbook Social Media Selling Machine here. Today, Jon talks about Bernard Arnault, chairman of LVMH. Find out how he went from being a real estate developer to building the world's largest luxury empire behind brands like Dior and Louis Vuitton. Subscribe to JD's newsletter here. And follow JD across social: LinkedIn | Facebook | TikTok | Instagram | YouTube | |||
02 Apr 2024 | 121 - From Zero to $600M | “We Couldn’t Sell Them Fast Enough” | The RXBAR Story | 00:16:49 | |
Peter and Jared turned eggs, dates, and almonds into a $600M payday. And they did it in 5 years. They're the creators of RXBAR, the protein snack that went from obscurity to ubiquity in no time. But it was actually a grind. And there's a serious lesson from how they did it. Here's what happened. For more, join JD's email list at JonDavids.com And follow Jon across social: X (Twitter) | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube | |||
04 Feb 2025 | 168 - “We Raised $118M With a Tiny Coffee Shop” | Blank Street Coffee | 00:20:14 | |
Get JD's best content to your inbox — subscribe at jondavids.com. Today, we're going back into the archives for a fan-favourite episode. Jon tells us about the rise and popularity of Blank Street Coffee and how it changed the playbook of the coffee-drinking world. And follow Jon across social: LinkedIn | Facebook | TikTok | Instagram | YouTube | |||
12 Sep 2023 | 93 - $13M with 1 Employee | 00:17:10 | |
10 Sep 2024 | 144 - Movie Mogul | "We Made $250M By Mistake" | Jordan Harmon, Angel Studios | 00:47:49 | |
Jon (JonDavids.com) sits down with the President and co-founder of Angel Studios; Jordan Harmon. Listen in as Jordan tells us how a lawsuit in his earlier career nearly ruined him, but eventually lead to massive success. And follow Jon across social: X (Twitter) | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube | |||
24 Oct 2023 | 99 - Jessica Simpson's Billion Dollar Empire | 00:14:25 | |
19 Dec 2023 | 107 - From Zero to $20M (and beyond) with Adam Robinson | 00:47:05 | |
In today's episode, Jon talks with Adam Robinson, the CEO of Retention.com. Adam built his company from the ground up with no help or backers and is entirely transparent about everything he does. Tune in to learn about his very unconventional methods and what you can learn from them. Visit JonDavids.com for more info. And follow Jon across social: Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube | |||
10 Dec 2024 | 157 - $100M Ear Piercing Empire | Rowan | 00:15:40 | |
Jon(JonDavids.com)explores the remarkable journey of Louisa Schneider, who transformed a dismal ear-piercing experience with her daughter into Rowan, a booming business with over 60 locations. Learn about her innovative approach using licensed nurses, pop-up events, and home services that disrupted the industry, leading to massive growth and revenue. And follow Jon across social: LinkedIn | TikTok | Instagram | YouTube | X (Twitter) | |||
21 Mar 2025 | 179 - "I Built The First Fintech Company Ever. Here's How." | Brian Hamilton | 00:49:47 | |
Get JD's new playbook Social Media Selling Machine here. Today, Jon sits down with Brian Hamilton, chairman of LiveSwitch and founder of Sageworks. Hear how Brian built the first FinTech company in America, the challenges he faced, and the lessons he learned about entrepreneurship. Subscribe to JD's newsletter here. And follow JD across social: LinkedIn | Facebook | TikTok | Instagram | YouTube Get JD's best content to your inbox — subscribe at jondavids.com. | |||
21 Feb 2025 | 171 - The REAL Story Behind the World’s Best-Selling Bagel | Adam Goldberg, Founder of Popup Bagels | 00:44:21 | |
13 Feb 2024 | 114 - George Clooney's Billion Dollar Tequila | 00:11:55 | |
In today's episode, Jon tells us about celebrities with successful alcohol business ventures, and the real secret behind why they're so marketable. Visit JonDavids.com for more info. And follow Jon across social: X (Twitter) | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube | |||
11 Jun 2024 | 131 - The Serial Entrepreneur | “I Built The World’s Biggest Cigar Brand In 60 Days” | Brian Curin | 00:46:10 | |
Jon (JonDavids.com) tells us about Brian Curin's climb and the many successful business ventures he has had across the board. And follow Jon across social: X (Twitter) | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube | |||
01 Oct 2024 | 147 - How Huge Companies ACTUALLY Start | 00:15:43 | |
Jon (JonDavids.com) tells us about how the world's biggest and most recognizable brands, and how they turned existing ideas into profit machines. And follow Jon across social: X (Twitter) | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube | |||
11 Mar 2025 | 176 - This Guy Flipped His Way To $31B | Michael Rubin, Fanatics | 00:11:30 | |
Get JD's new playbook Social Media Selling Machine here. Today, Jon tells us about Michael Rubin, CEO of Fanatics. How exactly did Michael go from a 14-year-old ski shop owner to the biggest sports apparel company in the world? Listen in and find out! Subscribe to JD's newsletter here. And follow JD across social: LinkedIn | Facebook | TikTok | Instagram | YouTube | |||
31 Dec 2024 | 160 - This Writer Has a $320M Real Estate Side Hustle | Taylor Sheridan | 00:14:48 | |
Listen here or watch the video at youtube.com/@jondavids. In this episode, Jon breaks down Taylor Sheridan's journey from struggling actor to Hollywood powerhouse. And how he built Yellowstone into a cultural touchstone. Complete with his own real estate empire. This episode explores Sheridan's strategic pivot to writing, his creation of successful spin-offs, and his savvy business model integrating real estate and content creation. Join JD's newsletter here. And follow Jon across social: LinkedIn | TikTok | Instagram | YouTube | X (Twitter) | |||
14 May 2024 | 127 - The Dairy Man | "We Made $1B Before Running Any Ads" | Chobani Founder Hamdi Ulukaya | 00:15:47 | |
In today's episode, Jon tells us how Hamdi Ulukaya took his simple love of yogurt, and turned it into a $2B powerhouse brand. Get Jon's new book, Marketing Superpowers. Out June 18, 2024. Pre-order now at MarketingSuperpowersBook.com Visit JonDavids.com for more info. And follow Jon across social: X (Twitter) | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube | |||
12 Nov 2024 | 153 - This Homemade Tortilla Business Just Sold for $1.2B | Siete Foods | 00:18:18 | |
Jon (JonDavids.com) explores the story of Veronica and Miguel Garza, co-founders of Siete Foods. Learn how they started from a kitchen recipe to dominating stores nationwide, leveraging community support and smart financing strategies. And follow Jon across social: X (Twitter) | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube | |||
31 Aug 2024 | Uncovering the Power of Unifying Beliefs | JD on Coffee with Closers Podcast | 00:44:17 | |
Listen to Jon's (JonDavids.com) appearance on the Coffee with Closers Podcast. And follow Jon across social: X (Twitter) | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube | |||
30 Jul 2024 | 138 - Kevin O'Leary | "Here’s How I Really Made My First Million Dollars" | 00:43:50 | |
Jon (JonDavids.com) sits down with Kevin O'Leary — aka Mr. Wonderful. He's chairman of O'Leary Ventures and sits in the centre chair on Shark Tank. Jon and Kevin cover a wide range of topics including personal and career growth and just how much "Mr. Wonderful" really makes. And follow Jon across social: X (Twitter) | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube | |||
07 Oct 2024 | 148 - This Guy Made $3B+ Selling Chicken Fingers | 00:21:06 | |
Jon (JonDavids.com) tells us about a man named Todd Graves bootstrapped a simple idea of a chicken finger restaurant into an empire. • His restaurant is called Raising Cane's • They've grown to 700 locations across the US • It's a private company — Todd Graves owns 90% Jon tells you exactly how he did it. Enjoy this? Grab JD's book Marketing Superpowers. And follow JD across social: X (Twitter) | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube | |||
21 Jan 2025 | 165 - The Dairy Empire Built on Junkmail | Chobani | 00:14:19 | |
Get JD's best content to your inbox — subscribe at jondavids.com. Today, Jon tells us all about the entrepreneurial journey of Hamdi Ulukaya, who transformed an old factory into Chobani, a $2 billion yogurt brand, starting with a piece of junk mail. And follow Jon across social: LinkedIn | Facebook | TikTok | Instagram | YouTube | |||
06 Aug 2024 | 139 - The Best Companies Do THIS To Drive Sales | 00:15:44 | |
Jon (JonDavids.com) talks all about how some of the major companies utilize a special tactic to get you to spend as much as possible, and it's something you can start doing TODAY with your own business. And follow Jon across social: X (Twitter) | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube | |||
18 Mar 2025 | 178 - Building a $340M Chocolate Brand by Accident | Hu Chocolate | 00:12:11 | |
Get JD's new playbook Social Media Selling Machine here. Today, Jon chats about Hu Chocolate. How did a restaurant accidentally create a multi-million dollar product? Tune in and find out! Subscribe to JD's newsletter here. And follow JD across social: LinkedIn | Facebook | TikTok | Instagram | YouTube | |||
30 Apr 2024 | 125 - The Restaurant Expert | “I Grew Jimmy John’s To 1,000 Locations Because Of This” | Gregg Majewski | 00:44:14 | |
In today's episode, Jon talks with Gregg Majewski about how he built his empire and how that led to his massive growth. Visit JonDavids.com for more info. And follow Jon across social: X (Twitter) | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube | |||
17 Jan 2025 | 164 - "This is How I Run Marketing at a $1B+ Company" | Carolyn Sarnoff, CMO at Pattern | 00:37:28 | |
Get JD's best content in your inbox — subscribe at jondavids.com. This is a special "corner office" edition of Making It, where Jon speaks to some of the biggest names in the marketing world. For this episode, Jon chats with Carolyn Sarnoff, the CMO at Pattern. They cover the importance of addressing customer pain points, the role of AI in content generation and marketing, and insights on maintaining consistency across different marketing channels. And follow Jon across social: LinkedIn | Facebook | TikTok | Instagram | YouTube | |||
31 Oct 2023 | 100 - Tyler Perry's Billion Dollar Secret | 00:16:00 | |
27 Feb 2024 | 116 - $750M Social Saga: The Stanley Quencher | 00:13:23 | |
In today's episode, Jon teaches us about what we can learn from Stanley drinkware company about finding out who your real customers are, and how small changes can lead to massive success. Visit JonDavids.com for more info. And follow Jon across social: X (Twitter) | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube | |||
07 Nov 2023 | 101 - How to Build a $100M Fashion Brand | 00:12:06 | |
26 Nov 2024 | 155 - “This Store Makes More Than Walmart, Whole Foods, or Costco” | Trader Joe’s Secret Strategy | 00:13:27 | |
Jon (JonDavids.com) delves into the inspiring story of Joe Coulombe, the founder of Trader Joe's, who transformed his struggling convenience store into a massively successful cultural icon. Today Trader Joe's makes more sales per square foot than Walmart, Whole Foods, or Costco. | |||
10 Jan 2024 | 109 - Ryan Reynold's $350M Secret | 00:13:11 | |
In today's episode, Jon tells us all about how Ryan Reynolds took a different path through his career in the entertainment industry, and how it led to him building an empire. Visit JonDavids.com for more info. And follow Jon across social: X (Twitter) | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube | |||
05 Dec 2023 | 105 - Building $1B+ Companies in Good Times and Bad with Clive Kinross | 00:47:04 | |
In today's episode, Jon talks with the CEO and co-founder of Propel Holdings, Clive Kinross. They will talk about what Propel Holdings does, and how Clive has been able to reach and remain successful in the business world. Visit JonDavids.com for more info. And follow Jon across social: Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube | |||
07 Mar 2025 | 175 - Building a $138M Fashion Icon with Joe Mimran | 00:50:43 | |
Get JD's new playbook Social Media Selling Machine here. We're jumping back into the Making It archives with one of our favorite episodes. Joe Mimran is the founder of Club Monaco, Joe Fresh, and so many other iconic brands. Of course, it didn't start this way for Joe, As it is with anyone else, Joe had his share of challenges and hardships he had to overcome before becoming a renowned entrepreneur. Today, Joe talks with JD about those challenges, some of the brands that lead to his success and so much more. Join JD's newsletter at jondavids.com And follow Jon across social: LinkedIn | Facebook | TikTok | Instagram | YouTube | |||
11 Feb 2025 | 169 - This Little Bagel Shop is Worth $54M | Popup Bagels | 00:17:26 | |
18 Feb 2025 | 170 - Making $100M+ Off Total Junk | 1-800-GOT-JUNK | 00:15:37 | |
Get JD's best content to your inbox — subscribe at jondavids.com. Today, Jon dives into the story behind 1-800-GOT-JUNK. Learn how founder Brian Scudamore went from a summer job of hauling trash, to a multi-million dollar company. And follow Jon across social: LinkedIn | Facebook | TikTok | Instagram | YouTube | |||
28 May 2024 | 129 - The Retail Titan | I Had 90 Days To Save The Company — Then We Made $100M | Drew Green, President of Indochino | 00:42:07 | |
Jon (JonDavids.com) talks with Drew Green, CEO of Indochino. Drew is not only a fascinating business person, but an all-around incredible person. Tune in to hear all about the highs and lows of Drew's amazing journey and how he became the smash success he is today. And follow Jon across social: X (Twitter) | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube | |||
07 Jan 2025 | 161 - This Cab Driver Became a Billionaire with One Tactic | Harry Singh, Bolla | 00:15:31 | |
Jon Davids (JonDavids.com) tells us about the unbelievable story of Harry Singh, a former cab driver who became a billionaire by continuously solving problems and innovating his business strategy. Learn how Singh transitioned from owning a small repair shop to creating a thriving oil distribution empire. Join JD's newsletter here. And follow Jon across social: LinkedIn | TikTok | Instagram | YouTube | X (Twitter) | |||
05 Sep 2023 | 92 - Cruising In Billions | 00:18:49 | |
10 Jan 2025 | 162 - This is What We Predict for 2025 | Daniel Rowles vs. Jon Davids | 00:40:08 | |
Get JD's best content to your inbox — subscribe at jondavids.com. In this episode, Jon and his guest Daniel Rowles, host of the Digital Marketing Podcast, share bold predictions for 2025. From the impact of AI on business failures to the shift back to creative marketing, this episode covers key trends to watch. Follow Jon across social: LinkedIn | TikTok | Instagram | YouTube | X (Twitter) | |||
02 Jan 2024 | 108 - This Engineer Flipped an Agency into a $155M Brewery | 00:12:11 | |
04 Jun 2024 | 130 - Richard Branson | “I Started With A Magazine And Finished With An Airline” | Virgin Group | 00:14:53 | |
Jon (JonDavids.com) tells us the lesser-known stories and challenges about the billionaire co-founder of Virgin Group, Sir Richard Branson. And follow Jon across social: X (Twitter) | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube | |||
12 Dec 2023 | 106 - Lessons on Life, Leadership, and Building Kickass Businesses with Kunal Gupta | 00:53:40 | |
01 Apr 2025 | 182 - These Guys Were Flipping Burgers and Now They Do $1B in Sales | 00:10:54 | |
06 Feb 2024 | 113 - Trader Joe's $20B Juggernaut | 00:11:10 | |
In today's episode, Jon tells us all about how Joe Coulombe went from being on the ropes and nearly out, to turning around and building a massive comapny. Visit JonDavids.com for more info. And follow Jon across social: X (Twitter) | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube | |||
25 Mar 2025 | 180 - How This Family Business Blew Up the Industry | Canada Goose | 00:22:30 | |
Get JD's new playbook Social Media Selling Machine here. Today, Jon unravels the fascinating story behind Canada Goose's meteoric rise from a small family business to a billion-dollar global brand. Subscribe to JD's newsletter here. And follow JD across social: LinkedIn | Facebook | TikTok | Instagram | YouTube | |||
27 Aug 2024 | 142 - What I Learned From a $39,000 Watch | 00:15:32 | |
Jon (JonDavids.com) tells us all about "value anchoring." What is it? Why is it important? And most importantly, how can you start utilizing it in your business right now? Tune in to get all the details. And follow Jon across social: X (Twitter) | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube | |||
15 Oct 2024 | 149 - She Took Over The Company When Her Dad Died — Now It’s Worth $300M | Julie Smolyansky, Lifeway Foods | 00:51:50 | |
Jon (JonDavids.com) sits down with the President and Chairwoman of Lifeway Foods; Julie Smolyansky. Listen in as Julie tells us about the wild path of her career which has seen its share of loss, massive innovation, and her battle to have her product available in every grocery store. And follow Jon across social: X (Twitter) | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube | |||
28 Jan 2025 | 167 - $800M From Bankrupt Brands | Authentic Brands Group | 00:17:57 | |
Get JD's best content to your inbox — subscribe at jondavids.com. Today, Jon talks about how Authentic Brands Group generates $800M annually by revitalizing distressed brands like Forever 21, Juicy Couture, and even deceased celebrities' estates. And follow Jon across social: LinkedIn | Facebook | TikTok | Instagram | YouTube | |||
21 May 2024 | 128 - The Business Bootstrapper | “This Is How We Make Millions Of Dollars Without Investors” | Jason Fried | 00:52:30 | |
In today's episode, Jon talks with Jason Fried, CEO of 37signals about how his company made products for themselves and how that translated into a massively successful business. Visit JonDavids.com for more info. And follow Jon across social: X (Twitter) | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube | |||
18 Apr 2025 | 186 - "We Made One Change And Now We're at $200M/yr" | Chris Riccobono, UNTUCKiT | 00:43:14 | |
Get JD's new playbook Social Media Selling Machine here. Today, Jon talks with Chris Riccobono, founder of UNTUCKiT. Tune in to hear how Chris turned a wild idea into a $200 million business, and all the challenges that came with it. Subscribe to JD's newsletter here. And follow JD across social: LinkedIn | Facebook | TikTok | Instagram | YouTube | |||
26 Dec 2023 | Quick Hi from Jon | 00:01:29 | |
No episode this week, just a quick holiday greeting and thank you from yours truly. Thanks for tuning in throughout 2023 and I look forward to having you back in 2024. A lot of big things are planned, so don't miss out! Visit JonDavids.com for more info. And follow Jon across social: Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube
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16 Apr 2024 | 123 - The Rockstar Entrepreneur | “The Music Industry Is Crumbling — I Want To Save It” | Raine Maida | 00:48:32 | |
Canadian rock music icon Raine Maida of Our Lady Peace sits down with Jon to talk about the downfalls of the music industry and what Raine is doing with his brand-new business to help revitalize it. Visit JonDavids.com for more info. And follow Jon across social: X (Twitter) | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube | |||
26 Mar 2024 | 120 - The Viral Content Machine: These Entrepreneurs Are Helping Brands Hack Social Media. But Can They Make It Work? | 00:32:58 | |
Hugo Bibby and Rupert Bonnington of Pockla join Jon to talk about how they help brands create new and unique ideas for their companies. Visit JonDavids.com for more info. And follow Jon across social: X (Twitter) | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube | |||
14 Nov 2023 | 102- The Insane Business of Cereal | 00:12:50 | |
25 Feb 2025 | 172 - How To Make $130M Selling Hoodies | Aviator Nation | 00:16:11 | |
Get JD's best content to your inbox — subscribe at jondavids.com. Today, Jon Davids tells us all about the incredible journey of Paige Mycoski and her massive fashion brand, Aviator Nation. Learn how the brand went from cult status to becoming a $130M powerhouse. And follow Jon across social: LinkedIn | Facebook | TikTok | Instagram | YouTube | |||
05 Nov 2024 | 152 - This Guy Sold 30K Cars, But He's No Car Salesman | The Story of BaT | 00:17:47 | |
Jon (JonDavids.com) tells us about the rise of Randy Nonnenberg. Hear about his story and how he went from blogging from his living room and turned into a billion-dollar marketplace for cars. And follow Jon across social: X (Twitter) | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube | |||
03 Sep 2024 | 143 - How I Made $300K in College | 00:27:58 | |
28 Mar 2025 | 181 - "My College Side Hustle Now Makes $700M/year" | Brian Scudamore, 1-800-GOT-JUNK | 00:51:54 | |
Get JD's new playbook Social Media Selling Machine here. Today, JD chats with Brian Scudamore, founder of 1-800-GOT-JUNK. Hear Brian's incredible rags-to-riches story and have a chance encounter at a McDonald's drive-thru into a multi-million dollar business. Subscribe to JD's newsletter here. And follow JD across social: LinkedIn | Facebook | TikTok | Instagram | YouTube | |||
20 Aug 2024 | 141 - Anthony Scaramucci: “I worked for Donald Trump – And Here’s What I’ll Tell You” | White House Insider on Politics, Business, and Success | 00:48:19 | |
Jon (JonDavids.com) sits down with Anthony Scaramucci. Taking a bit of a turn from the usual content, Anthony talks with Jon about politics, world events and the ins and outs of business culture. This episode contains coarse language, the listener's discretion is advised. And follow Jon across social: X (Twitter) | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube | |||
20 Feb 2024 | 115 - Making $30M in the Shower | 00:14:16 | |
In today's episode, Jon tells us about Ryan Babenzien, the CEO of Jolie. Learn about how Ryan reinvented the way people look at something as simple as a showerhead. Visit JonDavids.com for more info. And follow Jon across social: X (Twitter) | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube | |||
14 Mar 2025 | 177 - I Was Kidnapped at Gunpoint and Now I Run a $1B+ business | Omair Tariq, Cart.com | 00:50:34 | |
Get JD's new playbook Social Media Selling Machine here. Today, Jon sits down with Omair Tariq, founder and CEO of Cart.com. Hear his remarkable journey from a scary life-altering moment to building multiple multi-million dollar companies. Subscribe to JD's newsletter here. And follow JD across social: LinkedIn | Facebook | TikTok | Instagram | YouTube | |||
12 Mar 2024 | 118 - Pivoting to a $1M Business in 42 Minutes | 00:42:01 | |
In today's episode, Jon chats with Shafkat Kassim of Jettrav about expanding your business by creating a loyal community. Visit JonDavids.com for more info. And follow Jon across social: X (Twitter) | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube | |||
13 Jul 2024 | How to Build a Digital Community Before Launching Your Invention | From The Product Startup Podcast | 00:13:26 | |
Jon (JonDavids.com) was a featured guest on The Product Startup Podcast in May 2024. Here's the audio from that episode! And follow Jon across social: X (Twitter) | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube | |||
19 Sep 2023 | 94 - How I Made $300k in College | 00:27:47 | |
23 Apr 2024 | 124 - The Rolex Killer | “We Made $290,000 By Accident — So We Went All In” | MVMT Watches | 00:13:07 | |
In today's episode, Jon talks about the rise of one of the most popular watch brands on the market today, MVMT Watches. Visit JonDavids.com for more info. And follow Jon across social: X (Twitter) | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube | |||
05 Mar 2024 | 117 - This Is How He’s Building a $10M Company Every Year | 00:27:28 | |
In today's episode, Jon chats with Donal O'Sullivan about the myths and realities behind building a community for your company. Visit JonDavids.com for more info. And follow Jon across social: X (Twitter) | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube | |||
19 Nov 2024 | 154 - Codie Sanchez | “The Richest Guy On Your Street Probably Did This” | Business, Money, and More | 00:45:18 | |
Jon (JonDavids.com) chats with Codie Sanchez about her journey from corporate finance to becoming an entrepreneur and author. Codie shares insights on buying businesses, overcoming failures, and the power of attention as leverage in today's market. And follow Jon across social: LinkedIn | TikTok | Instagram | YouTube | X (Twitter) | |||
29 Oct 2024 | 151 - “I Built A $40M Portfolio With Zero Investors” | Isaac Olowolafe | 00:54:57 | |
Jon (JonDavids.com) sits down with Isaac Olowolafe, a real estate entrepreneur turned tech investor. Hear Isaac's amazing story of his growth through the industry and how he went from buying apartments to founding a real estate empire, and so much more. And follow Jon across social: LinkedIn | TikTok | Instagram | YouTube | X (Twitter) | |||
25 Jun 2024 | 133 - The $50M Man | “We Run With 0 Employees And Make Way More Money” | David Silberman, Co-Founder of Pingpod | 00:54:10 | |
Jon (JonDavids.com) chats with David Silberman, Co-Founder and CFO of Pingpod. David tells Jon all about how they turned a simple idea of a ping-pong facility into a booming tech success story. And follow Jon across social: X (Twitter) | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube | |||
13 Aug 2024 | 140 - Selling The Same Product For A Lot More Money | 00:16:41 | |
Jon (JonDavids.com) tells us about how you don't need to change your product if your business is struggling. Instead, you can try a simple and more focused solution. And follow Jon across social: X (Twitter) | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube | |||
26 Sep 2023 | 95 - How Ben Shapiro Made $200M | 00:13:34 | |
04 Mar 2025 | 174 - This Camping Business Makes $16M a Day | Marcus Lemonis, CEO of Camping World | 00:16:03 | |
Get JD's new playbook Social Media Selling Machine here. In this episode, Jon Davids tells us about Marcus Lemonis, the man behind Camping World. Marcus rolled up and reinvented the RV industry. And built a behemoth while he was at it. Subscribe to JD's newsletter here. And follow JD across social: LinkedIn | Facebook | TikTok | Instagram | YouTube | |||
07 May 2024 | 126 - The eCommerce Guru | "Here's Why Those Companies Are Dead" | Ghassan Halazon | 00:47:10 | |
In today's episode, Jon talks with Ghassan Halazon, founder and CEO of EMERGE Commerce about how he buys companies, why eCommerce businesses are so hard, how he's pivoting his company, and more. Visit JonDavids.com for more info. And follow Jon across social: X (Twitter) | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube | |||
22 Oct 2024 | 150 - “I Spent 15 Months With GaryVee, Then This Happened” | Maha Abouelenein, Digital and Savvy | 00:40:02 | |
Jon (JonDavids.com) sits down with the CEO of Digital and Savvy; Maha Abouelenein. Maha runs a super successful PR firm and has some incredible insights and tips when it comes to growing your business in the real world and online. If you want your business to grow big and fast, you won't want to miss this episode! And follow Jon across social: X (Twitter) | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube | |||
24 Jan 2025 | 166 - "This was a $2B company with no marketing" | Kimberly Storin, CMO at Zayo | 00:42:29 | |
Thank you to Influicity for sponsoring this episode! Get JD's best content in your inbox — subscribe at jondavids.com. This is a special "corner office" edition of Making It, where Jon speaks to some of the biggest names in the marketing world. For this episode, Jon talks with Kimberly Storin, CMO of Zayo, about her experience building a marketing team from the ground up in a $2.5 billion tech company. They also discuss optimizing tech strategies, collaborating with sales to drive substantial corporate growth, and so much more. And follow Jon across social: LinkedIn | Facebook | TikTok | Instagram | YouTube | Threads | |||
03 Oct 2023 | 96 - This Cookie is Worth $100M | 00:12:04 | |
09 Apr 2024 | 122 - The Amazon Killer | "They Spent $42M in 3 minutes" | How Temu is Crushing The Market | 00:16:30 | |
Temu is the internet megastore with thrift shop vibes. They’re selling everything from blankets to bluetooth speakers. At blowout prices. But here's the weird part — these guys didn't exist 24 months ago. And now they’re having an arm wrestle with Amazon. So how did they get here? Jon did some digging. Here's what happened... For more, join JD's email list at JonDavids.com And follow Jon across social: X (Twitter) | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube | |||
20 Jul 2024 | "If You Don't Have This, You Have Nothing" | JD on The Marketing Millennials | 00:33:09 | |
10 Oct 2023 | 97 - Turn $200 to $2,000 with the Product Ladder | 00:15:04 | |
21 Nov 2023 | 103 - How to Run a 100 Year Old Business | 00:30:10 | |
In today's episode, Jon chats with Kasey Whitman, the President of the Watson Gloves Company based in Vancouver, BC. Having been with the company for 23+ years, Kasey tells us how he stepped in to the role of running a business that dates back just over 100 years. Visit JonDavids.com for more info. And follow Jon across social: Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube | |||
19 Mar 2024 | 119 - Building Shopify For The Real World: "We're Bringing E-Commerce To Every Continent." | 00:34:43 | |
Andre de Wet joins Jon to talk about how he's building an e-commerce offering for Africa. And how he's going to take it to the rest of the world. Visit JonDavids.com for more info. And follow Jon across social: X (Twitter) | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube | |||
16 Jan 2024 | 110 - Costco's Crazy $228B Formula | 00:12:19 | |
In today's episode, Jon tells us all about how Costco changed the retail game completely and made a fortune doing it. Visit JonDavids.com for more info. And follow Jon across social: X (Twitter) | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube | |||
09 Jul 2024 | 135 - Secret Giant | “This Restaurant Has 9,500 Locations, But No One’s Heard Of It” | Hunt Brothers Pizza | 00:15:48 | |
Jon (JonDavids.com) talks about Hunts Brother Pizza, and how they used their food to fix an obvious problem in over 9,500 stores across America. And follow Jon across social: X (Twitter) | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube | |||
23 Jul 2024 | 137 - “This Is How The Biggest Companies REALLY Make Their Money” | Mystery Money Machine | 00:18:10 | |
Jon (JonDavids.com) talks about some of the biggest companies in the world, and what they do behind the scenes from their public image to make even more money. And follow Jon across social: X (Twitter) | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube | |||
28 Feb 2025 | 173 - How To Build a Beer Empire with Manjit Minhas | 00:46:32 | |
17 Oct 2023 | 98 - How Taylor Swift is Reinventing Music | 00:12:16 | |
24 Sep 2024 | 146 - $96M a Day From the Most Basic Business | 00:14:37 | |
Jon (JonDavids.com) tells us about Enterprise, who took the basic business model of car rentals and turned it into money printing machine. And follow Jon across social: X (Twitter) | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube | |||
23 Jan 2024 | 111 - Making $12M a Year Cleaning Up Murders | 00:13:28 | |
In today's episode, if you've got the guts for it, Jon tells us about how Laura Spaulding went from making five figures as a police officer to eight figures being the CEO of her own crime scene cleanup company. Visit JonDavids.com for more info. And follow Jon across social: X (Twitter) | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube | |||
03 Dec 2024 | 156 - Chocolate Mogul | “We’ve sold 47 million bars and we’re just warming up” | Jake Karls, Mid-Day Squares | 00:47:50 | |
Join JD (JonDavids.com) as he dives into an inspiring conversation with Jake Carls, co-founder of Mid-Day Squares. Discover how this innovative chocolate brand skyrocketed to $30 million in revenue with minimal marketing spend, resilience, and raw authenticity. And follow Jon across social: LinkedIn | TikTok | Instagram | YouTube | X (Twitter) | |||
18 Jun 2024 | 132 - My Book Is Out Today | Marketing Superpowers | Here’s The Best Stuff | 00:21:11 | |
Jon's (JonDavids.com) new book is out now from anywhere and everywhere you get your books. Get more info and your copy now at MarketingSuperpowersBook.com. Jon breaks down some of the bigger points that you can get the full scope of in his book, and how it will be a game changer on how you see your business. And follow Jon across social: X (Twitter) | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube | |||
24 Dec 2024 | 159 - Brutally Honest Business Recap of 2024 | Jon Davids vs Charles Schwartz | 00:57:05 | |
Join JD (JonDavids.com) and special guest Charles Schwartz as they dive into the greatest hits of 2024 in business, marketing, and entrepreneurship. From standout products and underhyped trends to personal wins and fails, this episode is packed with reflections and insights to close the year on a high note. And follow Jon across social: LinkedIn | TikTok | Instagram | YouTube | X (Twitter) | |||
17 Sep 2024 | 145 - This Magazine Editor Tells You How To Get His Attention | Jason Feifer, Entrepreneur Magazine | 00:29:50 | |
Jon (JonDavids.com) sits down with the Editor in Chief of Entrepreneur magazine; Jason Feifer. Jason has some excellent advice for your business, including how to get coverage, how to get customers, the current trends he's noticing in the business world, and so much more. And follow Jon across social: X (Twitter) | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube | |||
17 Dec 2024 | 158 - “It Started In My Apartment, And We Grew It To $5B+” | Adam Miller, Cornerstone on Demand | 00:47:52 | |
JD (JonDavids.com) and Adam Miller, the founder of Cornerstone OnDemand, who built and sold his company for $5.2 billion. Now, Adam is dedicating his efforts to combating global challenges like homelessness, gun violence, and climate change through his new venture OnePlanet. And follow Jon across social: LinkedIn | TikTok | Instagram | YouTube | |||
14 Jan 2025 | 163 - How To Build a $100M Car Wash | 00:16:28 | |
Get JD's best content to your inbox — subscribe at jondavids.com. Today, Jon explains Mammoth Holdings' business model. Revealing how it generates $100 million annually by buying and optimizing car washes through a subscription model, automation, strategic financing, and centralized operations. And follow Jon across social: LinkedIn | Facebook | TikTok | Instagram | YouTube | |||
30 Jan 2024 | 112 - Kim Kardashian's $4 Billion Brand | 00:13:42 | |
In today's episode, Jon tells us about how Kim Kardashian built her own brand and how she's managed to keep it going strong. Visit JonDavids.com for more info. And follow Jon across social: X (Twitter) | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube | |||
28 Nov 2023 | 104 - The Future of Music with SoundCloud CEO Eliah Seton | 00:19:36 | |
In today's episode, Jon has to opportunity to talk with Eliah Seton at Web Summit 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal. Eliah talks about what SoundCloud is doing to make music distribution the best it can possibly be for musicians all over the world. Visit JonDavids.com for more info. And follow Jon across social: Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube | |||
29 Aug 2023 | 91 - Why David Lui Just Bought Kit and Ace | 00:38:09 | |
On today's show, Jon talks with David Lui, CEO and co-owner of Kit and Ace. Jon and David will discuss what led him to step into this role and what the plans for the future look like for the company. Visit JonDavids.com for more info. And follow Jon across social: Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube | |||
08 Apr 2025 | 183 - This Company Makes $200M/yr Selling Basic T-Shirts | True Classic | 00:20:38 | |
02 Jul 2024 | 134 - Top Podcaster | “I Got To #1 When I Figured This Out” | Ryan Hanley | 00:57:59 | |
Jon (JonDavids.com) chats with Ryan Hanley, the host of The Ryan Hanley Show podcast. Jon and Ryan break down the highs, lows and successes of getting into business. And follow Jon across social: X (Twitter) | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube | |||
16 Jul 2024 | 136 - “We Raised $118M With a Tiny Coffee Shop” | Blank Street Coffee | 00:20:14 | |
Jon (JonDavids.com) tells us about the rise and popularity of Blank Street Coffee and how it changed the playbook of the coffee-drinking world. And follow Jon across social: X (Twitter) | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube | |||
11 Apr 2025 | 184 - How To Build a Restaurant In 2025 | Brooklyn Dumpling Shop | 00:51:30 | |
Get JD's new playbook Social Media Selling Machine here. Today, Jon talks with Jeff Galletly, chairman and CEO of Brooklyn Dumpling Shop. How did Jeff transition from management consulting, PepsiCo, and Restaurant Brands International to leading a growing dumpling empire? Tune is to find out all that and more. Subscribe to JD's newsletter here. And follow JD across social: LinkedIn | Facebook | TikTok | Instagram | YouTube |