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Making It with Jon Davids

Jon Davids
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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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JD talks to Chandler Bolt, founder of SelfPublishing.com. Chandler went from being an author, to teaching others how to publish their own books.

And generated $80M in t... more

Are you in growth mode? Learn how Influicity helps you get more customers here.

Jon talks to Scenthound founder Tim Vogel. Scenthound went from a mobile dog groomer to a $50M dog hygiene business.

Tim shares the whole story and exactly how he did i... more

Are you in growth mode? Learn how Influicity helps you get more customers here.

JD talks with Bobbi Brown. She's the founder of the billion-dollar makeup brand, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, and later Jones Road Beauty.

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This is an encore edition of episode 214, originally released September 23, 2025.

Jon talks with Alex Zhardanovsky, the innovative entrepreneur behind multiple successf... more

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Tim Vogel
Founder of Scenthound
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Episode: 274 - We Did $50M Taking Care of Dogs | Tim Vogel, Scenthound
Juan Siatsa
CEO/Founder of Siatsa, Chief Innovation Officer
Siatsa
Episode: 271 - This $5M Business Is Totally Stuck. I'll Fix it in 58 Minutes.
Sir Richard Harpin
Founder of HomeServe
HomeServe
Episode: 270 - "They Offered Me $5 Billion For The Business" | Sir Richard Harpin, HomeServe
Mike Benton
Founder/Leader of Responsive Mortgage
Responsive Mortgage
Episode: 268 - "We hit $17M in under 2 years. Here's exactly how." | Mike Benton
Nick Friedman
Founder of College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving
College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving
Episode: 266 - "My college hustle now makes $300M/yr" | Nick Friedman
Andrea Faulkner Williams
Founder of Tubby Todd, baby skincare brand
Tubby Todd
Episode: 264 - "Here's Exactly How I Got To $100M" | Tubby Todd founder, Andrea Faulkner Williams
Eugene Alletto
Founder and CEO of Bedgear
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Episode: 262 - How To Build a $100M Bedding Brand | BEDGEAR Founder, Eugene Alletto
Greg Flynn
Franchise operator and head of Flynn Group
Flynn Group
Episode: 260 - How To Make $1.3M/day Selling Tacos and Pizza | Greg Flynn (Flynn Group)
Nicole Tanner
Founder of Swig
Swig
Episode: 259 - How One Woman Built a $100M Soda Business | Nicole Tanner, Swig

Host

Jon Davids
Host of the show, entrepreneur and marketer; leading Influicity development and podcast initiatives.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 261 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 Statesa year ago
  • Daily Listen

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pronounced2LANI
    Canada2 years 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
    Canada4 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 Kingdom4 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
    Canada4 years ago

Listeners Say

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Many value practical frameworks that can be applied to their own ventures.
Listeners appreciate candid founder stories and actionable growth takeaways.
Some praise the host's interview style and ask for deeper dives on specific topics.

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#200
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#92
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#99
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#105
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

271 - This $5M Business Is Totally Stuck. I'll Fix it in 58 Minutes.
Q: What is the main cash driver of the business today?
About 60% of sales come from capex IT solutions (servers), 30% from data center as a service, and 10% from experimental AI projects; the goal is to shift toward a recurring, productized model.
270 - "They Offered Me $5 Billion For The Business" | Sir Richard Harpin, HomeServe
Q: Richard, can you tell me how you made your first million dollars and what shaped your early career?
He describes starting in school, a stint at Procter & Gamble, and then recognizing a gap in the emergency plumbing market. The solution was a subscription-based model that leveraged partnerships with water utilities and direct mail to acquire customers efficiently.
268 - "We hit $17M in under 2 years. Here's exactly how." | Mike Benton
Q: What is the day one version of the venture?
Day one was about Mike leading the mortgage operations while Preston focused on leads and Jon drove team leaders to the business, setting up a collaborative structure.
268 - "We hit $17M in under 2 years. Here's exactly how." | Mike Benton
Q: So, Mike, what's the name of your business?
Responsive Mortgage, a venture that partners with real estate teams to embed mortgage services inside their business, driving higher capture rates.
264 - "Here's Exactly How I Got To $100M" | Tubby Todd founder, Andrea Faulkner Williams
Q: Give us backstory for people who don't know the brand, what's the 30-second pitch?
We created clean, effective skincare for families with a focus on safety for babies. Our products started with a hair and body wash for our own children, evolved through a pivot after a misstep with eczema, and grew through a direct-to-consumer approach aided by gifting and early mom-influencer networks.

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The show leans heavily into growth stories, founder journeys, and scalable business strategies across a diverse set of industries. Episodes widely explore branding, capital efficiency, go-to-market systems, and franchise or distribution models, often anchored by practical takeaways that listeners can apply to their own ventures. Notable strengths include candid founder insights, repeatable frameworks for scaling, and a hands-on approach to marketing, sales funnels, and operations. The format frequently features actionable lessons, real-world data points, and direct examples from notable companies and startups, making it helpful for listeners who want concrete playbooks and inspiration for growth.

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2. Juan Siatsa
3. Sir Richard Harpin
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