
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

Mar 26, 2024 • 33min
120 - The Viral Content Machine: These Entrepreneurs Are Helping Brands Hack Social Media. But Can They Make It Work?
Hugo Bibby and Rupert Bonnington of Pockla join Jon to talk about how they help brands create new and unique ideas for their companies. Visit JonDavids.com for more info. And follow Jon across social: X (Twitter) | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube

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Mar 19, 2024 • 35min
119 - Building Shopify For The Real World: "We're Bringing E-Commerce To Every Continent."
Andre de Wet, an e-commerce builder for Africa, dives into the challenges and opportunities of online retail in emerging markets. He discusses innovative strategies like 'clicks and mortar' to tackle low e-commerce penetration. Additionally, Andre highlights the transformation of telco apps into super apps, unlocking new market potentials. He also explores fintech growth strategies and the significance of partnerships in expanding access to online shopping for local businesses. With a focus on Africa's landscape, he outlines plans for future global expansion.

Mar 12, 2024 • 42min
118 - Pivoting to a $1M Business in 42 Minutes
In today's episode, Jon chats with Shafkat Kassim of Jettrav about expanding your business by creating a loyal community. Visit JonDavids.com for more info. And follow Jon across social: X (Twitter) | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube

Mar 5, 2024 • 27min
117 - This Is How He’s Building a $10M Company Every Year
In today's episode, Jon chats with Donal O'Sullivan about the myths and realities behind building a community for your company. Visit JonDavids.com for more info. And follow Jon across social: X (Twitter) | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube

Feb 27, 2024 • 13min
116 - $750M Social Saga: The Stanley Quencher
In today's episode, Jon teaches us about what we can learn from Stanley drinkware company about finding out who your real customers are, and how small changes can lead to massive success. Visit JonDavids.com for more info. And follow Jon across social: X (Twitter) | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube

Feb 20, 2024 • 14min
115 - Making $30M in the Shower
In today's episode, Jon tells us about Ryan Babenzien, the CEO of Jolie. Learn about how Ryan reinvented the way people look at something as simple as a showerhead. Visit JonDavids.com for more info. And follow Jon across social: X (Twitter) | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube

Feb 13, 2024 • 12min
114 - George Clooney's Billion Dollar Tequila
In today's episode, Jon tells us about celebrities with successful alcohol business ventures, and the real secret behind why they're so marketable. Visit JonDavids.com for more info. And follow Jon across social: X (Twitter) | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube

Feb 6, 2024 • 11min
113 - Trader Joe's $20B Juggernaut
In today's episode, Jon tells us all about how Joe Coulombe went from being on the ropes and nearly out, to turning around and building a massive comapny. Visit JonDavids.com for more info. And follow Jon across social: X (Twitter) | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube

Jan 30, 2024 • 14min
112 - Kim Kardashian's $4 Billion Brand
In today's episode, Jon tells us about how Kim Kardashian built her own brand and how she's managed to keep it going strong. Visit JonDavids.com for more info. And follow Jon across social: X (Twitter) | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube

Jan 23, 2024 • 13min
111 - Making $12M a Year Cleaning Up Murders
In today's episode, if you've got the guts for it, Jon tells us about how Laura Spaulding went from making five figures as a police officer to eight figures being the CEO of her own crime scene cleanup company. Visit JonDavids.com for more info. And follow Jon across social: X (Twitter) | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube
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