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How do you take your company from your dorm room to $100M, in just a few years? How do you make $25K a month off TikTok? How do you turn a $1M investment into a $1B payoff? Join entrepreneur and investor Jon Davids as he deconstructs success with the cre

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    • Nov 26, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    I recently started listening to The Making It with Jon Davids podcast and I have been thoroughly enjoying it. The podcast covers a wide range of topics related to entrepreneurship, creativity, and personal growth. Jon Davids does an excellent job of engaging his guests in deep conversations that are both informative and inspiring.

    One of the best aspects of The Making It podcast is the variety of guests that Jon Davids brings on. He interviews successful entrepreneurs from different industries who share their stories, insights, and advice. This diversity allows for a well-rounded exploration of various entrepreneurial journeys and provides listeners with a wealth of knowledge from different perspectives. The conversations are often thought-provoking and offer practical takeaways that can be applied to one's own entrepreneurial pursuits.

    Another great aspect of this podcast is Jon Davids' interviewing style. He has a natural ability to ask thoughtful questions that elicit detailed responses from his guests. This not only keeps the conversation engaging but also allows for a deeper understanding of the topics being discussed. Additionally, Jon Davids actively listens to his guests and follows up with insightful comments or further probing questions, ensuring that the conversation remains focused and valuable for the listeners.

    However, there are a few aspects of The Making It podcast that could be improved upon. One downside is that some episodes tend to run long, which may be off-putting for listeners who prefer shorter podcasts. While the in-depth discussions can be fascinating, it would be beneficial if there were occasionally shorter episodes or segments for those seeking more concise content.

    Additionally, at times there can be a lack of structure within the episodes. While organic conversations can be enjoyable, having a clear outline or agenda for each episode would help maintain focus and ensure that key points are covered in depth. This would enable listeners to follow along more easily and extract maximum value from each episode.

    In conclusion, The Making It with Jon Davids podcast is an excellent resource for aspiring entrepreneurs looking for inspiration, knowledge, and practical advice. The diverse range of guests and Jon Davids' skilled interviewing make for compelling content that is both informative and engaging. Although there are areas for improvement in terms of episode length and structure, overall, this podcast is well worth a listen for anyone interested in the world of entrepreneurship.



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    155 - “This Store Makes More Than Walmart, Whole Foods, or Costco” | Trader Joe's Secret Strategy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 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. And follow Jon across social: LinkedIn | TikTok | Instagram | YouTube  |  X (Twitter)

    154 - Codie Sanchez | “The Richest Guy On Your Street Probably Did This” | Business, Money, and More

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 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) 

    153 - This Homemade Tortilla Business Just Sold for $1.2B | Siete Foods

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 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 

    152 - This Guy Sold 30K Cars, But He's No Car Salesman | The Story of BaT

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 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 

    151 - “I Built A $40M Portfolio With Zero Investors” | Isaac Olowolafe

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 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)

    150 - “I Spent 15 Months With GaryVee, Then This Happened” | Maha Abouelenein, Digital and Savvy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 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 

    149 - She Took Over The Company When Her Dad Died — Now It's Worth $300M | Julie Smolyansky, Lifeaway Foods

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 51:50


    Jon (JonDavids.com) sits down with the President and Chairwoman of Lifeaway 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 

    148 - This Guy Made $3B+ Selling Chicken Fingers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 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 

    147 - How Huge Companies ACTUALLY Start

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 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 

    146 - $96M a Day From the Most Basic Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 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 

    145 - Magazine Editor | "Here's How To Get My Attention | Jason Feifer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 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 

    144 - Movie Mogul | "We Made $250M By Mistake" | Jordan Harmon, Angel Studios

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 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 

    143 - How I Made $300K in College

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2024 27:58


    We revisit the story of Jon's (JonDavids.com) first company he made while still in college, and how you can copy this exact same formula for your company today. And follow Jon across social: Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube 

    Uncovering the Power of Unifying Beliefs | JD on Coffee with Closers Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2024 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 

    142 - What I Learned From a $39,000 Watch

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 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 

    141 - Anthony Scaramucci: “I worked for Donald Trump – And Here's What I'll Tell You” | White House Insider on Politics, Business, and Success

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 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 

    140 - Selling The Same Product For A Lot More Money

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024 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 

    139 - The Best Companies Do THIS To Drive Sales

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 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 

    138 - "I Became A Multi-Millionaire By Being Mr. Wonderful" | Kevin O'Leary

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2024 43:50


    Jon (JonDavids.com) chats with Kevin O'Leary, chairman of O'Leary Ventures and a staple of the hit show 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 

    137 - “This Is How The Biggest Companies REALLY Make Their Money” | Mystery Money Machine

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2024 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 

    Bonus - "If You Don't Have This, You Have Nothing" | JD on The Marketing Millennials

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2024 33:09


    136 - “We Raised $118M With a Tiny Coffee Shop” | Blank Street Coffee

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 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 

    Bonus - How to Build a Digital Community Before Launching Your Invention | From The Product Startup Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2024 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 

    135 - Secret Giant | “This Restaurant Has 9,500 Locations, But No One's Heard Of It” | Hunt Brothers Pizza

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2024 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 

    134 - Top Podcaster | “I Got To #1 When I Figured This Out” | Ryan Hanley

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2024 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 

    133 - The $50M Man | “We Run With 0 Employees And Make Way More Money” | David Silberman, Co-Founder of Pingpod

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2024 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 

    132 - My Book Is Out Today | Marketing Superpowers | Here's The Best Stuff

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2024 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 

    131 - The Serial Entrepreneur | “I Built The World's Biggest Cigar Brand In 60 Days” | Brian Curin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 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 

    130 - Richard Branson | “I Started With A Magazine And Finished With An Airline” | Virgin Group

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2024 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 

    129 - The Retail Titan | I Had 90 Days To Save The Company — Then We Made $100M | Drew Green, President of Indochino

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 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 

    128 - The Business Bootstrapper | “This Is How We Make Millions Of Dollars Without Investors” | Jason Fried

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2024 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 

    127 - The Dairy Man | "We Made $1B Before Running Any Ads" | Chobani Founder Hamdi Ulukaya

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2024 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 

    126 - The eCommerce Guru | "Here's Why Those Companies Are Dead" | Ghassan Halazon

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 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 

    125 - The Restaurant Expert | “I Grew Jimmy John's To 1,000 Locations Because Of This” | Gregg Majewski

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2024 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 

    124 - The Rolex Killer | “We Made $290,000 By Accident — So We Went All In” | MVMT Watches

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2024 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 

    123 - The Rockstar Entrepreneur | “The Music Industry Is Crumbling — I Want To Save It” | Raine Maida

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2024 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 

    122 - The Amazon Killer | "They Spent $42M in 3 minutes" | How Temu is Crushing The Market

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2024 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 

    120 - The Viral Content Machine: These Entrepreneurs Are Helping Brands Hack Social Media. But Can They Make It Work?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2024 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 

    119 - Capitalizing On The World Of E-Commerce

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2024 34:43


    In today's episode, Jon chats with Andre de Wet of Flood Pte about the challenges and solutions of integrating commerce and e-commerce into one fluid experience. Visit JonDavids.com for more info. And follow Jon across social: X (Twitter) | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube 

    118 - Pivoting to a $1M Business in 42 Minutes

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2024 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 

    117 - This Is How He's Building a $10M Company Every Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2024 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 

    116 - $750 Social Saga: The Stanley Quencher

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2024 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 

    115 - Making $30M in the Shower

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2024 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 

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    114 - George Clooney's Billion Dollar Tequila

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 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 

    113 - Trader Joe's $20B Juggernaut

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2024 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 

    112 - Kim Kardashian's $4 Billion Brand

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2024 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 

    111 - Making $12M a Year Cleaning Up Murders

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2024 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 

    110 - Costco's Crazy $228B Formula

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2024 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 

    109 - Ryan Reynold's $350M Secret

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2024 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 

    108 - This Engineer Flipped an Agency into a $155M Brewery

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2024 12:11


    In today's episode, Jon tells us all about how Manjit Minhas entered a highly competitive industry with an ad agency. Visit JonDavids.com for more info. And follow Jon across social: Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube 

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