Making It with Jon Davids
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.
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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May 14, 2024 • 16min
127 - The Dairy Man | "We Made $1B Before Running Any Ads" | Chobani Founder Hamdi Ulukaya
In today's episode, Jon tells us how Hamdi Ulukaya took his simple love of yogurt, and turned it into a $2B powerhouse brand. Get Jon's new book, Marketing Superpowers. Out June 18, 2024. Pre-order now at MarketingSuperpowersBook.com Visit JonDavids.com for more info. And follow Jon across social: X (Twitter) | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube
May 7, 2024 • 47min
126 - The eCommerce Guru | "Here's Why Those Companies Are Dead" | Ghassan Halazon
In today's episode, Jon talks with Ghassan Halazon, founder and CEO of EMERGE Commerce about how he buys companies, why eCommerce businesses are so hard, how he's pivoting his company, and more. Visit JonDavids.com for more info. And follow Jon across social: X (Twitter) | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube
Apr 30, 2024 • 44min
125 - The Restaurant Expert | “I Grew Jimmy John’s To 1,000 Locations Because Of This” | Gregg Majewski
Gregg Majewski, CEO of Craveworthy Brands and former leader at Jimmy John's, shares his incredible journey in the restaurant industry. He dives into innovative strategies that fueled his empire’s growth, including the efficiency of multi-brand operations. Gregg discusses the evolving landscape of restaurant delivery services post-COVID, alongside the challenges of independent restaurant ownership. He highlights key traits for franchise success and the emerging trends in the dessert industry, showing how flexibility and passion can lead to thriving culinary ventures.
Apr 23, 2024 • 13min
124 - The Rolex Killer | “We Made $290,000 By Accident — So We Went All In” | MVMT Watches
In today's episode, Jon talks about the rise of one of the most popular watch brands on the market today, MVMT Watches. Visit JonDavids.com for more info. And follow Jon across social: X (Twitter) | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube
Apr 16, 2024 • 49min
123 - The Rockstar Entrepreneur | “The Music Industry Is Crumbling — I Want To Save It” | Raine Maida
Canadian rock music icon Raine Maida of Our Lady Peace sits down with Jon to talk about the downfalls of the music industry and what Raine is doing with his brand-new business to help revitalize it. Visit JonDavids.com for more info. And follow Jon across social: X (Twitter) | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube
Apr 9, 2024 • 17min
122 - The Amazon Killer | "They Spent $42M in 3 minutes" | How Temu is Crushing The Market
Temu is the internet megastore with thrift shop vibes. They’re selling everything from blankets to bluetooth speakers. At blowout prices. But here's the weird part — these guys didn't exist 24 months ago. And now they’re having an arm wrestle with Amazon. So how did they get here? Jon did some digging. Here's what happened... For more, join JD's email list at JonDavids.com And follow Jon across social: X (Twitter) | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube
Apr 2, 2024 • 17min
121 - From Zero to $600M | “We Couldn’t Sell Them Fast Enough” | The RXBAR Story
Peter and Jared turned eggs, dates, and almonds into a $600M payday. And they did it in 5 years. They're the creators of RXBAR, the protein snack that went from obscurity to ubiquity in no time. But it was actually a grind. And there's a serious lesson from how they did it. Here's what happened. For more, join JD's email list at JonDavids.com And follow Jon across social: X (Twitter) | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube
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
