
Making It with Jon Davids
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.
Latest episodes

Jun 3, 2025 • 41min
194 - Bobbi Brown: “I Just Wanted To Sell Lipstick — Now It’s a $1B Brand. Here’s What Happened.”
Get JD's new playbook Instagram Selling Machine here. Today, JD talks with Bobbi Brown. She's the founder of the billion-dollar makeup brand, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, and later Jones Road Beauty. How did Bobbi go from a freelance makeup artist to a business mogul and the industry's first beauty influencer? Don't miss out on this story!Subscribe to JD's newsletter here.And follow JD across social: LinkedIn | Facebook | TikTok | Instagram | YouTube

May 30, 2025 • 47min
193 - Here's How I Built a Coffee Chain from Scratch | Gregory Zamfotis
Get JD's new playbook Website Selling Machine here. Today, JD talks with Gregory Zamfotis, the founder of Gregory's Coffee. How did Gregory transition from law school to creating a thriving coffee business with over 50 locations? Tune in and find out!Subscribe to JD's newsletter here.And follow JD across social: LinkedIn | Facebook | TikTok | Instagram | YouTube

May 27, 2025 • 24min
192 - How ButcherBox Went From Zero to $600M (With No Investors)
Get JD's new playbook Website Selling Machine here. Today, Jon talks about Mike Salguero and his $600 million business ButcherBox. How did Mike navigate the chaos of 2020 and master logistics, marketing, and customer service to thrive without outside capital? Tune in and find out! Subscribe to JD's newsletter here.And follow JD across social: LinkedIn | Facebook | TikTok | Instagram | YouTube

May 20, 2025 • 28min
191 - $60M a Year From One Book | Pantone
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
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May 13, 2025 • 38min
190 - This guy turned $1,800 into a $1B+ business (crazy story) | Scooter Braun
Discover the fascinating journey of a music mogul who transformed an $1,800 investment into a billion-dollar business. Learn about the strategic decisions that fueled his success and the intricate dynamics behind acquiring Taylor Swift's music catalog. Delve into the lessons on entrepreneurship, cash management, and negotiations that shaped his path. From managing iconic artists to navigating high-profile controversies, this story is packed with insights and inspiration for aspiring business leaders.

May 6, 2025 • 27min
189 - These Guys Make $2.9M a Day Selling Yogawear
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

Apr 29, 2025 • 20min
188 - This Butcher Makes $270M a Year
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

Apr 22, 2025 • 22min
187 - The Crazy Way to Make Millions on Broadway
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 | Facebook | TikTok | Instagram | YouTube

Apr 18, 2025 • 43min
186 - "We Made One Change And Now We're at $200M/yr" | Chris Riccobono, UNTUCKiT
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

Apr 15, 2025 • 15min
185 - Making $250M/Day Selling Bags, Watches, and Perfume | Bernard Arnault, LVMH
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