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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 creators, innovators, and disruptors who are making it happen.

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Recent Guests

Mike Lazerow
Tech entrepreneur and investor, founder of Buddy Media
Episode: 206 - "We sold for $800M. Here's what happened next." | Mike Lazerow, tech entrepreneur & investor
Jake Karls
Co-founder of Mid-Day Squares
Mid-Day Squares
Episode: 200 - Chocolate Mogul: “We sold 47 million bars and we’re just warming up” | Jake Karls, Mid-Day Squares
Harris Rosen
Successful hotelier and philanthropist
Rosen Hotels and Resorts
Episode: How one man bootstrapped a hotel to $260M | Harris Rosen
Bobbi Brown
Makeup artist and entrepreneur, founder of the Bobbi Brown makeup brand and Jones Road Beauty
Bobbi Brown Cosmetics and Jones Road Beauty
Episode: 194 - Bobbi Brown: “I Just Wanted To Sell Lipstick — Now It’s a $1B Brand. Here’s What Happened.”
Gregory Zamfotis
Founder of Gregory's Coffee
Gregory's Coffee
Episode: 193 - Here's How I Built a Coffee Chain from Scratch | Gregory Zamfotis
Mike Salguero
Founder of ButcherBox
ButcherBox
Episode: 192 - How ButcherBox Went From Zero to $600M (With No Investors)
Scooter Braun
Entrepreneur, talent manager, and investor, known for launching the careers of Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, and more.
SB Projects
Episode: 190 - This guy turned $1,800 into a $1B+ business (crazy story) | Scooter Braun
Pat Lafreida
Successful butcher and entrepreneur
Pat Lafreida Meats
Episode: 188 - This Butcher Makes $270M a Year
Adam Levowitz
Producer of off-Broadway show Mozart's Don Giovanni
Episode: 187 - The Crazy Way to Make Millions on Broadway

Host

Jon Davids
Jon Davids is an entrepreneur and investor known for his engaging interviews with successful business leaders, focusing on their insights and strategies for growth.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 255 ratings
  • Great story teller

    Jon is a great story teller and interviewer. He asks great questions during interviews and finds ways to teach strong principles. Well done JD.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    E. Wall
    United States4 months ago
  • Daily Listen

    This podcast should be on every aspiring entrepreneur’s playlist. So many gems in every episode 💎

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pronounced2LANI
    Canada8 months ago
  • Learning So Much

    Stumbled onto this podcast and so glad I did. As a small business owner I’m learning so much and getting so many ideas. Besides that it’s just so interesting listening to others roads to success and hearing about different businesses you never even knew existed that people are making money at. Awesome.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SRB Alberta
    Canada3 years ago
  • Amazing content

    Thank you for sharing lots of information and the amazing guests… I came here from Twitter by the way 😂

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mr Hez
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • New listener

    So far definitely 5 star podcast for anyone interested in business. I may update this review late but for the algorithm it’s 5 star.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    smooney585
    Canada3 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the storytelling and interviewing skills of the host, highlighting great questions and principles that can be learned.
Many consider it a must-listen for aspiring entrepreneurs, praising the practical insights shared in each episode.
Overall, the podcast is seen as a valuable resource for those interested in business dynamics and success stories.
Some listeners express disappointment about the occasional audio quality or episode structure, suggesting areas for improvement.
The content is lauded for being educational and interesting, particularly for small business owners.

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209 - How To Raise LOTS of Money | Drew Green, Indochino (Quick Cut)
Q: Can you talk about that deal with Postmedia?
Green describes the strategic investment by Postmedia, pledging $40 million in exchange for revenue share, particularly for his Canadian business.
209 - How To Raise LOTS of Money | Drew Green, Indochino (Quick Cut)
Q: Can you talk about how you went about raising capital for Indochino?
Drew Green explains his method of creating a triangle of value for investors, the company, and consumers, leading to successful capital raises.
210 - Anthony Scaramucci schools me on crypto, investing and more
Q: How have you changed over six years for everyone listening who's maybe in a really rough mindset?
Embrace accountability for mistakes, keep looking forward, and remember that worries are often trivial in the long run.
210 - Anthony Scaramucci schools me on crypto, investing and more
Q: Tell me, if I've been in a coma for two years, what is crypto today? What does Bitcoin today? What does the landscape look like?
Bitcoin is seen as a collectible and has fundamental value due to demand and scarcity. It's also increasingly being adopted in various financial sectors.
208 - "I was a painter in college. Last year we did $100M." | Jeff Dudan, CEO of Homefront Brands
Q: Why did you exit? Why did you sell this thing?
Jeff decided to sell after recognizing he was the biggest impediment to the growth of his business and the favorable market conditions made it the right time to capitalize on the company's value.

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What is Making It about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focused on entrepreneurship and business growth, the content explores how successful individuals navigate challenges and capitalize on opportunities to achieve significant financial milestones. Episodes often feature guests from diverse backgrounds, such as technology, retail, finance, and food, who share their unique journeys of turning innovative ideas into profitable businesses. Listeners can expect to gain actionable insights on fundraising, marketing strategies, and the evolving landscape of modern entrepreneurship, reinforced by real-world experiences and case studies that emphasize transparency and authenticity in business practices. The engaging interview format enhances the learning experience, making complex concepts accessible an... more

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1. Mike Lazerow
2. Jake Karls
3. Harris Rosen
4. Bobbi Brown
5. Gregory Zamfotis
6. Mike Salguero
7. Scooter Braun
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