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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

Michael Hyatt
Accomplished entrepreneur and founder of a family office
Episode: 216 - "It's the Biggest Business Opportunity of the Decade" - Michael Hyatt, Billion Dollar Entrepreneur
Alex Zhardanovsky
Entrepreneur and founder behind multiple successful businesses including affiliate marketing and e-commerce companies.
Episode: 214 - $200M Founder Shares His "Mess-To-Money" Formula
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
Codie Sanchez
Investor, best-selling author, and content creator
Episode: 204 - Codie Sanchez: "The Richest Guy On Your Street Probably Makes Money Doing This"
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
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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

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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 States5 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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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.
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The content is lauded for being educational and interesting, particularly for small business owners.

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217 - "We Had The Biggest Clients... and Here's Why We Lost Them" | Brian Hamilton, Sageworks
Q: What was the pivot? You said you sold this contract to Citibank, Wells Fargo, which I have to imagine these are seven-figure, maybe even bigger contracts, and then it's not going well. So, like, what was the fix? What was the pivot?
I had to listen to my instincts and self-examine, ultimately deciding to target small accounting firms which became our core business.
217 - "We Had The Biggest Clients... and Here's Why We Lost Them" | Brian Hamilton, Sageworks
Q: So what was your, you said your co-founder obviously was the technical person. What were you doing? Were you literally writing out the formulas that would go into the algorithm?
Yes, I wrote out the formulas and focused on how they would change based on different criteria.
214 - $200M Founder Shares His "Mess-To-Money" Formula
Q: So how do you convince them, even with a relationship, to do this thing?
The business model has to stand on its own two feet.
214 - $200M Founder Shares His "Mess-To-Money" Formula
Q: So tell me how this thing is actually going today?
It's going well because it's not a reservation system.
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.

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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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