Jon Davids

Making It with Jon Davids

Business EN ↓ 140 episodes

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.

Author

Jon Davids

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Business

Podcast website

jondavids.com

Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

191 - $60M a Year From One Book | Pantone 20.05.2025

Get JD's new playbook Website Selling Machine here . Today, Jon tells about Pantone, a company that revolutionized the colour industry with the Pantone Matching System (PMS), which became an industry standard. Subscribe to JD's newsletter here . And follow JD across social: LinkedIn | Facebook | TikTok | Instagram | YouTube

190 - This guy turned $1,800 into a $1B+ business (crazy story) | Scooter Braun 13.05.2025

Get JD's new playbook Website Selling Machine here . Today, Jon gets into the background of Scooter Braun, the man behind some of the biggest names in music, such as Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande. Discover how he turned an $1,800 investment into a billion-dollar empire through strategic deals and sharp business acumen. Subscribe to JD's newsletter here . And follow JD across social: LinkedIn | F...

189 - These Guys Make $2.9M a Day Selling Yogawear 06.05.2025

Get JD's new playbook Website Selling Machine here . Today, Jon dives deep into the story of Danny Harris and Marco DeGeorge, founders of Alo Yoga, who turned their passion for yoga and experience in apparel into a billion-dollar brand. Subscribe to JD's newsletter here . And follow JD across social: LinkedIn | Facebook | TikTok | Instagram | YouTube

188 - This Butcher Makes $270M a Year 29.04.2025

Get JD's new playbook How to Build a Website Selling Machine here . Today, Jon gets into the journey of Pat Lafreida, who transformed his family's struggling butcher shop into a $270 million powerhouse. Subscribe to JD's newsletter here . And follow JD across social: LinkedIn | Facebook | TikTok | Instagram | YouTube

187 - The Crazy Way to Make Millions on Broadway 22.04.2025

Get JD's new playbook Social Media Selling Machine here . Today, Jon talks about some of the most successful Broadway shows in history and the people who are really making money on them behind the scenes. Plus, hear an exclusive interview with Adam Levowitz about the challenges and strategies of running an off-Broadway show. Subscribe to JD's newsletter here . And follow JD across social: LinkedIn...

186 - "We Made One Change And Now We're at $200M/yr" | Chris Riccobono, UNTUCKiT 18.04.2025

Get JD's new playbook Social Media Selling Machine here . Today, Jon talks with Chris Riccobono, founder of UNTUCKiT. Tune in to hear how Chris turned a wild idea into a $200 million business, and all the challenges that came with it. Subscribe to JD's newsletter here . And follow JD across social: LinkedIn | Facebook | TikTok | Instagram | YouTube

185 - Making $250M/Day Selling Bags, Watches, and Perfume | Bernard Arnault, LVMH 15.04.2025

Get JD's new playbook Social Media Selling Machine here . Today, Jon talks about Bernard Arnault, chairman of LVMH. Find out how he went from being a real estate developer to building the world's largest luxury empire behind brands like Dior and Louis Vuitton. Subscribe to JD's newsletter here . And follow JD across social: LinkedIn | Facebook | TikTok | Instagram | YouTube

184 - How To Build a Restaurant In 2025 | Brooklyn Dumpling Shop 11.04.2025

Get JD's new playbook Social Media Selling Machine here . Today, Jon talks with Jeff Galletly, chairman and CEO of Brooklyn Dumpling Shop. How did Jeff transition from management consulting, PepsiCo, and Restaurant Brands International to leading a growing dumpling empire? Tune is to find out all that and more. Subscribe to JD's newsletter here . And follow JD across social: LinkedIn | Facebook |...

183 - This Company Makes $200M/yr Selling Basic T-Shirts | True Classic 08.04.2025

Get JD's new playbook Social Media Selling Machine here . Today, Jon gets into the story of how True Classic turned a simple T-shirt idea into a $100 million success in just two years. Subscribe to JD's newsletter here . And follow JD across social: LinkedIn | Facebook | TikTok | Instagram | YouTube

182 - These Guys Were Flipping Burgers and Now They Do $1B in Sales 01.04.2025

Get JD's new playbook Social Media Selling Machine here . Today, Jon tells us about how Matt Perlman and Alex Stone flipped some Burger King franchises into a massive $1B endeavor. Subscribe to JD's newsletter here . And follow JD across social: LinkedIn | Facebook | TikTok | Instagram | YouTube

181 - "My College Side Hustle Now Makes $700M/year" | Brian Scudamore, 1-800-GOT-JUNK 28.03.2025

Get JD's new playbook Social Media Selling Machine here . Today, JD chats with Brian Scudamore, founder of 1-800-GOT-JUNK. Hear Brian's incredible rags-to-riches story and have a chance encounter at a McDonald's drive-thru into a multi-million dollar business. Subscribe to JD's newsletter here . And follow JD across social: LinkedIn | Facebook | TikTok | Instagram | YouTube

180 - How This Family Business Blew Up the Industry | Canada Goose 25.03.2025

Get JD's new playbook Social Media Selling Machine here . Today, Jon unravels the fascinating story behind Canada Goose's meteoric rise from a small family business to a billion-dollar global brand.  Subscribe to JD's newsletter here . And follow JD across social: LinkedIn | Facebook | TikTok | Instagram | YouTube

179 - "I Built The First Fintech Company Ever. Here's How." | Brian Hamilton 21.03.2025

Get JD's new playbook Social Media Selling Machine here . Today, Jon sits down with Brian Hamilton, chairman of LiveSwitch and founder of Sageworks. Hear how Brian built the first FinTech company in America, the challenges he faced, and the lessons he learned about entrepreneurship. Subscribe to JD's newsletter here . And follow JD across social: LinkedIn | Facebook | TikTok | Instagram | YouTube

178 - Building a $340M Chocolate Brand by Accident | Hu Chocolate 18.03.2025

Get JD's new playbook Social Media Selling Machine here . Today, Jon chats about Hu Chocolate. How did a restaurant accidentally create a multi-million dollar product? Tune in and find out! Subscribe to JD's newsletter here . And follow JD across social: LinkedIn | Facebook | TikTok | Instagram | YouTube

177 - I Was Kidnapped at Gunpoint and Now I Run a $1B+ business | Omair Tariq, Cart.com 14.03.2025

Get JD's new playbook Social Media Selling Machine here . Today, Jon sits down with Omair Tariq, founder and CEO of Cart.com. Hear his remarkable journey from a scary life-altering moment to building multiple multi-million dollar companies. Subscribe to JD's newsletter here . And follow JD across social: LinkedIn | Facebook | TikTok | Instagram | YouTube

176 - This Guy Flipped His Way To $31B | Michael Rubin, Fanatics 11.03.2025

Get JD's new playbook Social Media Selling Machine here . Today, Jon tells us about Michael Rubin, CEO of Fanatics. How exactly did Michael go from a 14-year-old ski shop owner to the biggest sports apparel company in the world? Listen in and find out! Subscribe to JD's newsletter here . And follow JD across social: LinkedIn | Facebook | TikTok | Instagram | YouTube

175 - Building a $138M Fashion Icon with Joe Mimran 07.03.2025

Get JD's new playbook Social Media Selling Machine here . We're jumping back into the Making It archives with one of our favorite episodes. Joe Mimran is the founder of Club Monaco, Joe Fresh, and so many other iconic brands. Of course, it didn't start this way for Joe, As it is with anyone else, Joe had his share of challenges and hardships he had to overcome before becoming a renowned entreprene...

174 - This Camping Business Makes $16M a Day | Marcus Lemonis, CEO of Camping World 04.03.2025

Get JD's new playbook Social Media Selling Machine here . In this episode, Jon Davids tells us about Marcus Lemonis, the man behind Camping World. Marcus rolled up and reinvented the RV industry. And built a behemoth while he was at it. Subscribe to JD's newsletter here . And follow JD across social: LinkedIn | Facebook | TikTok | Instagram | YouTube

173 - How To Build a Beer Empire with Manjit Minhas 28.02.2025

Get JD's best content to your inbox — subscribe at jondavids.com .  Today, Jon Davids talks to Manjit Minhas, who bootstrapped her brewery to $200M+ in revenue. This is a Making It classic, originally aired in 2022. And follow Jon across social: LinkedIn | Facebook | TikTok | Instagram | YouTube

172 - How To Make $130M Selling Hoodies | Aviator Nation 25.02.2025

Get JD's best content to your inbox — subscribe at jondavids.com .  Today, Jon Davids tells us all about the incredible journey of Paige Mycoski and her massive fashion brand, Aviator Nation. Learn how the brand went from cult status to becoming a $130M powerhouse. And follow Jon across social: LinkedIn | Facebook | TikTok | Instagram | YouTube

171 - The REAL Story Behind the World’s Best-Selling Bagel | Adam Goldberg, Founder of Popup Bagels 21.02.2025

Get JD's best content to your inbox — subscribe at jondavids.com . Today, Jon is joined by the founder of PopUp Bagels Adam Goldberg to discuss the phenomenal rise of his bagel business and the hustle behind it. And follow Jon across social: LinkedIn | Facebook | TikTok | Instagram | YouTube

170 - Making $100M+ Off Total Junk | 1-800-GOT-JUNK 18.02.2025

Get JD's best content to your inbox — subscribe at jondavids.com . Today, Jon dives into the story behind 1-800-GOT-JUNK. Learn how founder Brian Scudamore went from a summer job of hauling trash, to a multi-million dollar company. And follow Jon across social: LinkedIn | Facebook | TikTok | Instagram | YouTube

169 - This Little Bagel Shop is Worth $54M | Popup Bagels 11.02.2025

Get JD's best content to your inbox — subscribe at jondavids.com . Today, Jon shares the story of the rapid rise of Pop Up Bagels, a $54M business that went from home-baked goods to multiple locations. And follow Jon across social: LinkedIn | Facebook | TikTok | Instagram | YouTube

168 - “We Raised $118M With a Tiny Coffee Shop” | Blank Street Coffee 04.02.2025

Get JD's best content to your inbox — subscribe at jondavids.com . Today, we're going back into the archives for a fan-favourite episode. Jon 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: LinkedIn | Facebook | TikTok | Instagram | YouTube

167 - $800M From Bankrupt Brands | Authentic Brands Group 28.01.2025

Get JD's best content to your inbox — subscribe at jondavids.com . Today, Jon talks about how Authentic Brands Group generates $800M annually by revitalizing distressed brands like Forever 21, Juicy Couture, and even deceased celebrities' estates. And follow Jon across social: LinkedIn | Facebook | TikTok | Instagram | YouTube

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