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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

Shawn Nelson
Founder of Lovesac
Lovesac
Episode: 236 - "We Hit $680M Last Year, But It Started as a Joke" | Shawn David Nelson, Founder of LoveSac
Manjit Minhas
Co-owner of Minhas Breweries and Distillery
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Episode: 235 - "This Is How I Run a $100M+ Family Business" | Manjit Minhas, Entrepreneur & Investor
Gregg Majewski
CEO of Craveworthy Brands and former CEO of Jimmy John's
Craveworthy Brands
Episode: 225 - "This is the Worst Franchise To Own" | Gregg Majewski, Craveworthy Brands
Chris Riccobono
Founder of UNTUCKiT
UNTUCKiT
Episode: 224 - "I Had No Idea How To Make a Shirt. Now We Sell $200M/yr." | Chris Riccobono, UNTUCKiT (replay)
Jason Fried
Founder of 37signals and creator of Basecamp
37signals
Episode: 223 - "Here's Why You Should Never Sell Your Business" | Jason Fried, 37signals
Dave Garden
Entrepreneur and founder of Royal Restrooms and Kiiwi
Episode: 222 - "This Guy is Making Millions of Dollars From Toilets" | with Dave Garden
Drew Green
CEO of Indochino
Indochino
Episode: 221 - "We Raised $5M with a Powerpoint" | Drew Green, Indochino
Eliah Seton
CEO of SoundCloud
SoundCloud
Episode: 220 - This Is 100% AI... and they fooled everyone | with SoundCloud CEO, Eliah Seton
Jordan Harmon
President and Co-Founder of Angel Studios
Angel Studios
Episode: 219 - "Here's How We Beat Disney" | Jordan Harmon, Angel Studios

Host

Jon Davids
Entrepreneur and investor, Jon Davids provides guidance on taking business ideas from conception to lucrative enterprises. He interviews successful creators and innovators, extracting valuable lessons and principles from their experiences.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 257 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 States7 months ago
  • Daily Listen

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pronounced2LANI
    Canadaa year 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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Overall, the balance of entertainment and education is highly praised, attracting a dedicated audience of business-minded individuals.
Some critics mention a desire for more focused discussions, particularly in episodes with multiple guests, which can dilute the depth of conversation.
The podcast is seen as a goldmine of information for aspiring entrepreneurs, with many finding actionable insights in every episode.

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236 - "We Hit $680M Last Year, But It Started as a Joke" | Shawn David Nelson, Founder of LoveSac
Q: Tell me about the financing part of it.
A product-based business requires an incredible amount of capital, and I was constantly raising money in one form or another, often using credit cards.
236 - "We Hit $680M Last Year, But It Started as a Joke" | Shawn David Nelson, Founder of LoveSac
Q: How did they find you and make that phone call?
They discovered us at a trade show that we credit carded our way to, and loved the product enough to place a big order.
236 - "We Hit $680M Last Year, But It Started as a Joke" | Shawn David Nelson, Founder of LoveSac
Q: Can you just take me back to 1995 and tell me what it was actually like?
It was survival, and it was just a funny thing to do in college, but everywhere I took my product, everybody wanted one.
237 - This Will Kill a Business Before It Even Starts | Brian Scudamore, 1-800-GOT-JUNK
Q: What do you say to kids thinking about going to school but have the entrepreneurship bug?
It depends on the kid and their dream; if they are passionate about entrepreneurship, they should consider giving it a shot.
235 - "This Is How I Run a $100M+ Family Business" | Manjit Minhas, Entrepreneur & Investor
Q: How did you fund it, given it's a capital-intensive business?
I was always in charge of finances, focusing on spreadsheets, creating relationships with suppliers, and ensuring timely payments to manage our cash flow.

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Focused on entrepreneurship and success strategies, this podcast features interviews with creators, innovators, and disruptors who share their insights on how to achieve significant business growth. Episodes cover various topics such as leveraging social media for marketing, effective business strategies, and the journeys of notable entrepreneurs, offering listeners actionable tips while highlighting unique approaches to overcoming challenges in the business landscape. Special emphasis is placed on success stories that illustrate the potential for rapid growth, making it a valuable resource for aspiring business leaders and marketers looking to amplify their impact.

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