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Jon (JonDavids.com) sits down with Isaac Olowolafe, a real estate entrepreneur turned tech investor. Hear Isaac's amazing story of his growth through the industry and how he went from buying apartments to founding a real estate empire, and so much more.
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Jon (JonDavids.com) sits down with the CEO of Digital and Savvy; Maha Abouelenein. Maha runs a super successful PR firm and has some incredible insights and tips when it comes to growing your business in the real world and online. If you want your business to grow big and fast, you won't want to miss this episode!
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Jon (JonDavids.com) sits down with the President and Chairwoman of Lifeway Foods; Julie Smolyansky. Listen in as Julie tells us about the wild path of her career which has seen its share of loss, massive innovation, and her battle to have her product available in every grocery store.
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Jon (JonDavids.com) tells us about a man named Todd Graves bootstrapped a simple idea of a chicken finger restaurant into an empire. • His restaurant is called Raising Cane's • They've grown to 700 locations across the US • It's a private company — Todd Graves owns 90% Jon tells you exactly how he did it.
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Jon (JonDavids.com) tells us about how the world's biggest and most recognizable brands, and how they turned existing ideas into profit machines.
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Jon (JonDavids.com) tells us about Enterprise, who took the basic business model of car rentals and turned it into money printing machine.
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Jon (JonDavids.com) sits down with the Editor in Chief of Entrepreneur magazine; Jason Feifer. Jason has some excellent advice for your business, including how to get coverage, how to get customers, the current trends he's noticing in the business world, and so much more.
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Jon (JonDavids.com) sits down with the President and co-founder of Angel Studios; Jordan Harmon. Listen in as Jordan tells us how a lawsuit in his earlier career nearly ruined him, but eventually lead to massive success.
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Listen to Jon's (JonDavids.com) appearance on the Coffee with Closers Podcast.
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Jon (JonDavids.com) tells us all about "value anchoring." What is it? Why is it important? And most importantly, how can you start utilizing it in your business right now? Tune in to get all the details.
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Jon (JonDavids.com) sits down with Anthony Scaramucci. Taking a bit of a turn from the usual content, Anthony talks with Jon about politics, world events and the ins and outs of business culture.
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Jon (JonDavids.com) tells us about how you don't need to change your product if your business is struggling. Instead, you can try a simple and more focused solution.
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Jon (JonDavids.com) talks all about how some of the major companies utilize a special tactic to get you to spend as much as possible, and it's something you can start doing TODAY with your own business.
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Jon (JonDavids.com) sits down with Kevin O'Leary — aka Mr. Wonderful. He's chairman of O'Leary Ventures and sits in the centre chair on Shark Tank. Jon and Kevin cover a wide range of topics including personal and career growth and just how much "Mr. Wonderful" really makes.
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Jon (JonDavids.com) talks about some of the biggest companies in the world, and what they do behind the scenes from their public image to make even more money.
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Jon (JonDavids.com) tells us about the rise and popularity of Blank Street Coffee and how it changed the playbook of the coffee-drinking world.
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Jon (JonDavids.com) was a featured guest on The Product Startup Podcast in May 2024. Here's the audio from that episode!
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Jon (JonDavids.com) talks about Hunts Brother Pizza, and how they used their food to fix an obvious problem in over 9,500 stores across America.
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Jon (JonDavids.com) chats with Ryan Hanley, the host of The Ryan Hanley Show podcast. Jon and Ryan break down the highs, lows and successes of getting into business.
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Jon (JonDavids.com) chats with David Silberman, Co-Founder and CFO of Pingpod. David tells Jon all about how they turned a simple idea of a ping-pong facility into a booming tech success story.
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Jon's (JonDavids.com) new book is out now from anywhere and everywhere you get your books. Get more info and your copy now at MarketingSuperpowersBook.com.
Jon breaks down some of the bigger points that you can get the full scope of in his book, and how it will be a game changer on how you see your business.
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Jon (JonDavids.com) tells us about Brian Curin's climb and the many successful business ventures he has had across the board.
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Jon (JonDavids.com) tells us the lesser-known stories and challenges about the billionaire co-founder of Virgin Group, Sir Richard Branson.
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Jon (JonDavids.com) talks with Drew Green, CEO of Indochino. Drew is not only a fascinating business person, but an all-around incredible person. Tune in to hear all about the highs and lows of Drew's amazing journey and how he became the smash success he is today.
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In today's episode, Jon talks with Jason Fried, CEO of 37signals about how his company made products for themselves and how that translated into a massively successful business.
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In today's episode, Jon tells us how Hamdi Ulukaya took his simple love of yogurt, and turned it into a $2B powerhouse brand.
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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.
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In today's episode, Jon talks with Gregg Majewski about how he built his empire and how that led to his massive growth.
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In today's episode, Jon talks about the rise of one of the most popular watch brands on the market today, MVMT Watches.
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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.
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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...
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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.
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Hugo Bibby and Rupert Bonnington of Pockla join Jon to talk about how they help brands create new and unique ideas for their companies.
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Andre de Wet joins Jon to talk about how he's building an e-commerce offering for Africa. And how he's going to take it to the rest of the world.
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In today's episode, Jon chats with Shafkat Kassim of Jettrav about expanding your business by creating a loyal community.
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In today's episode, Jon chats with Donal O'Sullivan about the myths and realities behind building a community for your company.
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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.
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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.
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In today's episode, Jon tells us about celebrities with successful alcohol business ventures, and the real secret behind why they're so marketable.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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In today's episode, Jon tells us all about how Costco changed the retail game completely and made a fortune doing it.
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In today's episode, Jon tells us all about how Ryan Reynolds took a different path through his career in the entertainment industry, and how it led to him building an empire.
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No episode this week, just a quick holiday greeting and thank you from yours truly. Thanks for tuning in throughout 2023 and I look forward to having you back in 2024. A lot of big things are planned, so don't miss out!
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In today's episode, Jon talks with Adam Robinson, the CEO of Retention.com. Adam built his company from the ground up with no help or backers and is entirely transparent about everything he does. Tune in to learn about his very unconventional methods and what you can learn from them.
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In today's episode, Jon talks with the CEO and co-founder of Propel Holdings, Clive Kinross. They will talk about what Propel Holdings does, and how Clive has been able to reach and remain successful in the business world.
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In today's episode, Jon has to opportunity to talk with Eliah Seton at Web Summit 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal. Eliah talks about what SoundCloud is doing to make music distribution the best it can possibly be for musicians all over the world.
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In today's episode, Jon chats with Kasey Whitman, the President of the Watson Gloves Company based in Vancouver, BC. Having been with the company for 23+ years, Kasey tells us how he stepped in to the role of running a business that dates back just over 100 years.
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On today's show, Jon talks with David Lui, CEO and co-owner of Kit and Ace. Jon and David will discuss what led him to step into this role and what the plans for the future look like for the company.
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On today's show, Jon talks with Michael Jones, the co-fouder and CEO of Thrive Farmers. Jon talks with Michael all about how his dreams of being rich led to feelings of emptiness, but then he used that to do so much good in the world.
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On today's show, Jon talks with his sister Batsheva Davids all about her new business Davids Legal. Her and Jon will discuss how that's been going and he will answer some of the tough questions that are raised about a new business.
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How To Cake It reaches 15 million people every month, on YouTube and beyond. The ladies behind this company have a wild story of success.
Today Jon talks to cake artist Yolanda Gampp and CEO Connie Contardi. They're going to tell us how they built a baking phenomenon and how they're taking it to the next level.
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In today’s episode, Jon delivers his keynote about his playbook rent-to-own marketing (R2O) at the Collision Conference. This event happened live on June 28, 2023, at the Enercare Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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On today's episode, Jon speaks with Lloyed Lobo, the co-founder of both Boast and Traction. Lloyed chats with Jon about the media's obsession with "unicorn porn," how he survived two near-death experiences, and so much more.
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In today's episode, Jon talks with Asher Mathew. Asher is the Co-Founder and CEO of Partnership Leaders. He talks about the effects the Silicon Valley Bank crash had on his company and how he's been able to pick himself up since.
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Twitch is one of the biggest video game streaming platforms across the internet. How do you take that idea and blow it up? Do it for a new niche. Today, Jon talks with Brian Bedol, the co-founder and CEO of Kittch. He'll tell Jon all about that and his ventures through some OG media, such as ESPN, Nick at Night, Quincy Jones, and so much more.
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On today's episode, Jon talks with Enzo Vardaro, Co-founder and Vice President of Artitalia Group. Today he'll talk with Jon about how his company brings innovation to the basic things we use on a daily basis.
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On today's episode, Jon talks with Dr. Madan Kandula, Founder and CEO at ADVENT. Learn about how he went from being a practicing doctor to capitalizing on a big business idea and so much more.
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Starting from the bottom can feel like such a daunting task. That doesn't mean that it's impossible to make something of yourself. Bill Munro, Chief Product Officer at Munro Footware Group can tell you all about it. Today, he talks with Jon about how his family business went from near rock bottom to the massive success that it is today and so much more.
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How was a jewelry company able to make over $50M while doing things differently and breaking all the rules? Jon will tell you all about it in today's episode.
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Jon is always giving his advice and takes on what you can do to get your business off the ground. This time, instead of simply telling you what to do, he'll show you. Today, Jon talks about his brand-new startup and what he's done to give it a proper launch.
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On today's show, Jon has a chat with Lionel Mora. Lionel talks to Jon about his company Neoplants, how they want to combat air pollution, and so much more.
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Whether you're looking to have a side hustle or are looking to have a main one, Jon tells you about three easy ideas that you can start today and find your way to money.
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On today's show, Jon has a chat with Neil Hattangadi, the CEO of Cortica. Neil tells us all about how he went from working with hedge fund managers to being the CEO of one best and leading autism research companies in the world.
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People don't typically associate the term "college dropout" with any type of success, but who says that hasn't happened? You can ask Tilman Fertitta. Tilman was a dropout and is an entrepreneur who had to deal with a lot of obstacles to get his name in the game. Today, Jon will tell you all about him and how he went from almost down and out, to a billionaire.
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They say controversy can be a big seller. It can, but if you have a great product to back it up, then where's the harm? Today, Jon talks to you about Pinky Cole, the restaurateur from Atlanta, Georgia, who runs a plant-based burger restaurant called "Slutty Vegan." Find out how she took a simple burger concept and made it big on the brand behind it.
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Just because your produce doesn't look picture-perfect doesn't mean that it won't taste good. More importantly, you might throw away an opportunity to make money into the compost. Abhi Ramesh knew this and founded Misfit Market. Today, Jon will tell you about how Abhi took "ugly" fruits and vegetables and made a successful online market.
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Who would have thought you could get a multimillion-dollar idea by cleaning out your cat's litter box? Today, Jon speaks with Jacob Zuppke, the President and CEO of Whisker. Jacob talks all about how the company makes its money on the most high-tech litter box on the market and so much more.
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If you haven't heard of Dividend John, aka "Johnny Boy," you're in for a treat today. The Jons go back a long way, and today, Dividend John gives us his story about how he built himself up financially starting in the 9 to 5 space, how he would go on to release a best-selling book, and so much more.
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In business, rules and formulas are locked in place to set you up for success. Sometimes, maybe it's in your best interest to break the rules to really get ahead. Today, Jon talks with you about Costco and how their unorthodox approach to retail has made them one of the most successful department stores ever.
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On today's show, Jon had the opportunity to talk to Craig Fuller. Craig is the founder and CEO of Freightwaves, and we get to take a look at his story. We'll hear about how he started his own business from within his father's business, how he made over $26M off a magazine ad, and so much more.
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There are many different resources to consider when starting a business. Time, money and patience are some of the biggest things you need. But what if there was a way around the investors, VC, and you didn't need money upfront? This isn't a get-rich-quick scheme, this is a proven formula that Jon has used, and he'll tell you how he did it and give you examples of other entrepreneurs who have made it using the same methods.
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Everyone is always trying to find ways to get more profit for their business. Some people grind for a long time to come up with a little bit, while others find smaller effective ways to really get ahead. Today, Jon tells you about someone he showed how to make an extra $45,000 with just one hour of extra work.
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We all get emails every day. You read a bunch, you write a bunch. What happens if you get one of those emails by mistake? Better yet, what happens if you get an email by mistake and turn it into a big money opportunity? Today, Jon tells you all about how an accidental email came through his account and how he turned it around into a $200k deal.
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Business tends to run in the family for Jon. His sister runs a business and came up with a way to increase profits from $3,800 a month to $19,500 a month. How did she do it? Today, Jon will break down the formula she used and how anyone can apply it to their business.
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On today's episode, Jon chats with Sheena Chandaria, the VP of Sales and Corporate Affairs at Conros Corporation. We'll hear all about the second-generation business she runs with her that originated with her father building massive businesses in firelogs and glue sticks.
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Continuing with stories about different entrepreneurs who would go on to be massive in their industries, Jon talks about the man who brought a beloved childhood franchise to North American shores. We'll hear all about that and a little bit about the life of media titan Haim Saban.
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Jon's had a lot of time over the years to fine-tune every aspect of his skills, business sense and work ethic. With that said, there are always things that not just he but anyone could benefit from knowing early in their careers. Today, Jon breaks down the 5 things he wishes he knew 10 years ago. Not only as a form of reflection but to give advice to those starting out and working their way up.
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By popular demand, Jon tells you all about Diane Hendricks in today's episode. Find out how she went from dropping out of high school and having a baby at the age of 17, to being a Playboy bunny, to being the wealthiest self-made female entrepreneur in all of US history. Jon breaks down all the pivotal points in her life to inform you how she got to where she is today.
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Jon recently shared a story on his LinkedIn and Twitter pages regarding a person who was able to make over $13 million by making some very simple software. Since this story seems to have struck a nerve with millions of people, Jon breaks down that story today on today's show. Jon talks about his own research into this story and the playbook this company used to find big success.
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Joe Mimran has been fortunate to find massive success in the world of fashion. He has founded many successful companies, and it seems like his climb is limitless. 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 entrepreneur. Today, Joe talks with Jon about those challenges, some of the brands that lead to his success and so much more.
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When you think of a software company that rakes in millions in profits, you would likely think of people grinding for long hours, with a 'hustle' mindset. 60+ hours a week trying to pull everything together. And for Jason Fried, this is not the case.
Jason is the co-founder and CEO of 37signals, the makers of Basecamp and hey.com. Jason is the kind of guy who believes it's not how much time you put in, but what you're doing with that time that matters.
Today he talks with Jon about how he built his business, how hustle culture isn't worth it, and the time he almost lost his company.
Find out more about Jason: 37signals | Basecamp | Hey | Twitter | LinkedIn | Jason's Newsletter
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When you find something that you're passionate about in the world of business, you make it your life's work to become the best at it. That's what Manjit Minhas did. As co-owner and CEO of Minhas Breweries & Distilleries and Wineries with her brother Ravinder, and a personality on CBC's Dragons' Den, Manjit talks with Jon about what it takes to run a successful brewing business, the challenges that come with it, and so much more.
Be sure to check out an all-new season of The Manjit Minhas Podcast. You can find new episodes every Monday on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and more!
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Ever drive by a scrap yard and wonder what happens in there? Lots of money is being made. And In this episode, you'll find out how!
Jon keeps it all in the family in today's episode speaking with his cousin David Gold, the owner of Standard Auto Wreckers. As a third-generation business owner, David discusses taking over the family business, growing it into something far bigger than it was and so much more.
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Finding and honing in on a smaller market can mean making some good money, and it doesn't even have to be your full-time job. Today, Jon tells the story of a neighbour of his that while still in high school, manages to bring in over $4000 a month using his free time in the evenings.
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If you work in a service business, there is another better way to be able to deliver a quality product to your clients or customers. In today's episode, Jon tells you about his own business model; productizing. He'll tell you about what productizing is and he to utilize it for better results compared to a service business.
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SXSW is one of the biggest annual festivals celebrating multimedia, the arts and tech. Every year the festival draws in hundreds of thousands of people over the course of nine days. With so many different presenters, performers and attendees, SXSW is a grand showing of diversity and culture.
Today, Jon talks with the gatekeeper, Hugh Forrest.
Hugh is the Chief Programming Officer of the festival. Today he talks about his beginnings with SXSW over 30 years ago, the importance such a large and popular festival has on our society and so much more.
Hugh Forrest: LinkedIn | Twitter
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If you're building your business, there's a chance you're already considering going the venture capital route. It's a pretty standard option to go with when you start out. As scary as the word "debt" can be to most people, you can use it just as effectively to really take off. Today, Jon walks you through four easy steps you can take to use debt to your advantage to help get you to where you want to go.
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Roger Huang covers crypto for Forbes and is known as an expert on cryptocurrency. In this episode, Jon and Roger chat blockchain, Bitcoin, Ethereum and more.
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Imagine this: you founded your own company and it's been going well for years now. You decide that you want to sell the company as you think it will be very profitable. You end up selling your company for $500 million dollars. Seems like a huge payday, right? Chances are, you aren't going to be getting all of that money back though. Today, Jon tells you why just because you're a founder, doesn't mean you'll necessarily be getting every dollar from that sale price.
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Sieva Kozinsky is an entrepreneur and the founder of Enduring Ventures. He has spent his whole career working up to make a business out of buying other businesses. Jon talks with Sieva on today's episode about the businesses he has under Enduring Ventures and everything that led up to those acquisitions. That and so much more in this episode of Making It!
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It's no secret that social media is a crucially important tool in getting your business seen and heard. What if using that social media became the driver to make some serious money? That's how it worked for Brandon Turner. Brandon is the Founder and Managing Member of Open Door Capital, and the author of many real estate books. Brandon talks with Jon about the importance of initially getting people in the door on your ideas, boosting webinar numbers, and so much more insightful conversation!
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Working to build yourself up in business is an ongoing process your whole life. Sometimes, you can find other meaningful ways to get yourself to the top of the chain. Jon Davids talks with Chris Munn about how using the business-to-business model of commerce can be a big step in the right direction with the right tools and people.
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Not every new business idea is going to work out, it's just how things work. But having a concept fall through doesn't mean that there isn't anything to learn from it.
In this episode, Jon talks with Jesper Wahlberg about how even when things don't initially work out, you can learn and start again.
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In college, I built a business doing $300K/year. And I launched it with $200. I'm going to tell you how I did it and share some lessons that will help you mimic the same formula for yourself.
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They say there's a tried-and-true way of doing things. When it comes to your business, sometimes taking a different route is the right way to stand out amongst the others.
Ali Ladha is the founder of Vertical CPA and Jon Davids chats with him about taking a few simple steps to really make a business pop.
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Anyone with a business wants to be able to grow; yours shouldn't be any different. But will you even be able to scale? Is your business in the position to do that?
Jon David's shares a simple formula with you that will help you to determine whether or not the potential for growth is there, or if it just wasn't meant to work (and what you can do to fix that).
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When building and working with apps, you need two types of people who can get it off the ground; someone to build it and someone to bring others to it.
Dennis Hegstad is one of those people. On today's episode, Jon Davids talks with Dennis about how with the right people and know-how, you can make some serious money in your next big app idea.
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If you want your business to grow, then having leverage is a crucial step; without it, you'll likely remain a smaller business.
Today, Jon Davids lists the five different types of leverage that can and should be used to take things to the next level.
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Getting your foot in the door is essential for anything you want to do in life. From humble beginnings to large ambitions, Jay Vasantharajah talks all about his growth through business and how it's never too late to get started.
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If you're in a position where you feel you're ready to start your business, you will likely end up making some common mistakes. These mistakes won't crush your dreams but leaving them unaltered will.
Jon Davids lists the six red flags entrepreneurs tend to get trapped in, and how you can avoid falling into these habits.
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Is Uber really better than hopping in a taxi? Is eCommerce really superior to in-store shopping? Does anyone really want to eat a taco in the metaverse?
These are just some of the questions that Tom Goodwin asks. And with 700k+ followers on LinkedIn, he is one of the most influential voices in the world of media and innovation.
Enjoy this wide-ranging conversation with Jon Davids and Tom Goodwin.
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When you're starting and growing your business, where your money is coming from and where it's going are important decisions. Some ideas seem more obvious than others, but they aren't necessarily the best ones that will work best for you.
For today's episode, Jon Davids weighs the pros and cons of raising VC and whether or not it's the right fit for your company.
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When people think of "big business", they often tend to think about massive companies with ambitious and innovative ideas. But it's important we don't look past the home services business that keeps everything running smoothly in our day-to-day lives.
John Wilson, the CEO of The Wilson Companies, talks with Jon Davids about how his business is able to run as a sustainable and high-value service for everyone.
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In 2015, Jon Davids raised $1 million dollars in seed funding. Over the course of 3 years, he almost lost everything. In the end, he bought out all of his investors and built a multi-million dollar business. Want to hear the story?
This episode is based on a tweet Jon posted, that went viral. If you’re a young founder, this is an essential read. And if you’re more seasoned, you’ll love this story.
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Are VC's wizards, or fortune tellers, or investment geniuses? Hardly. But they can usually recognize patterns of success and make some money off of it. And Pablo Srugo from Mistral VC knows what he's looking for when it comes to startups.
In today's episode, Jon talks to Pablo about the important factors that a VC looks for when choosing a new company to put their money into.
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You could have the best ideas and feel like your business is ready to take on the world. Although you might be missing one key ingredient that could make all the difference. And it's hidden in plain sight.
In today's episode, Jon shares the one crucial, but easily implemented element that you can utilize as the rocket fuel your business needs.
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With 2 exits under his belt, the latest for $400 million, Michael Hyatt knows a beautiful business when he sees one. Solid margins, sticky customers, and consistent growth. But there's more to it than that.
In this episode, Jon Davids sits down with Michael for insights on how he's built great businesses and what he looks for as an investor.
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When you take a step back and look at what really drives your business, it's the numbers. Some people may feel intimidated by that. After all, math isn't everyone's strong suit. But knowing what to look at and how to view it can help you go a long way in getting things figured out. This is what Jon Davids will help you with today.
In this episode, Jon breaks down 7 very important numbers and figures to help you see where you're at with your business, and the next logical steps to take by doing a little bit of math.
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We all know about house flipping, but website flipping? It really works, and James Camp is a pro. But it doesn't end there -- James is skilled across online growth hacking and it's enabled him to make a lot of money over the years.
In today's episode, Jon Davids has a chat with James Camp; entrepreneur, strategic advisor, mentor and so much more. Jon and James discuss the risk and reward of buying and building websites to flip them for a profit. From starting off small in your bedroom to a budding business empire, learn how people are making money online.
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Many businesses run in the exact same fashion and it's the one key thing that could lead to a potential downfall. When it comes down to it, it's about finding what kind of structure works for your business, rather than what you want to work for your business. What is the DNA of your company?
For this episode, Jon Davids breaks explains exactly what business DNA is and how you can find which one is the lifeline in the veins of your company.
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When it comes down to it, you want your business to find success. As it continues to grow, that's when you notice the money start to roll in. It can take a long time before you really start to see any vast improvements in the company, but sometimes the right moves and motivation early on can lead to some coveted results.
On today's show, Jon Davids is joined by Frank Cianciulli, owner of a multi-million dollar entrepreneurial business starter called Wish Group. Jon and Frank talk about the essential moves to make and what to look out for you to strive early on through your career.
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Many people will say that starting a business is risky. But is it? And can you mitigate that risk? Absolutely. It all starts with determining the demand for your product.
How can you know this in advance? In this episode, Jon Davids shares a few very simple steps you can take to figure it out.
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Rich Antoniello is the Founder and long-time CEO of Complex Networks, the culture-defining media brand he took from humble beginnings to global icon. In 2021, Complex went public in a merger with Buzzfeed.
In today's episode, Jon and Rich talk about the early days of Complex, creating culture instead of following it, and building a brand that actually resonates with millions of people.
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A question an entrepreneur might ask is "how do I improve the business model of my company?". In an ever-growing world with expanding technology, it can be hard to keep up with the latest trends to succeed. Without having to completely eliminate your tried and tested ways of working, have you considered simply expanding on new ideas?
In today's chat, Jon tackles this topic and offers his takes on how you can breathe new life into your older business models.
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History is full of people who we can look to learn from. Whether it's through leading a nation, running a business, or commanding an army - the people we can look to for lessons are endless. In this episode, Jon Davids is joined by guest, Ben Wilson. He hosts the podcast "How To Take Over The World". Ben Wilson: Podcast | Website | Twitter | Instagram
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Hiring the right people is key to running a successful business. Sometimes this means looking deeper into the individual passed the resume and cover letters. In this episode, Jon Davids shares the 6 keys when it comes to hiring that perfect person for your business.
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Colin Keeley is an entrepreneur, investor and co-founder of Verne. He works in the micro-private equity space, acquiring small, profitable software companies and watching them grow. Although, it's actually not that simple.
In this episode, Jon and Colin chat about the micro-private equity space, why so many investors are taking notice, and where there's money to be made. Colin Keeley: Linkedin | Twitter | Instagram | Website
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Your business could be 1 degree off from massive success. But how would you know? In this episode, Jon Davids explores 6 different ways entrepreneurs can kickstart their business, by asking simple questions.
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Ghassan Halazon is the founder of EMERGE Commerce, building a portfolio of niche e-commerce brands across North America. Recently passing $100M in revenue, EMERGE owns brands like WholesalePet.com, Underpar.com, and many more. In this episode, Ghassan opens up about his entrepreneurial journey and how he's making millions off niche eCom brands.
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In the last 5 years, a lot of people have made a ton of money as content creators. From YouTube to Instagram and TikTok to Substack, there are so many opportunities. Are you cashing in yet? In this episode, Jon reveals 9 ways creators can make money. Some of these will blow your mind.
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Harish Consul is the CEO of Ocgrow Group, a company that focuses on VC and real estate development.
In this episode, Harish talks about how he made his first investment at 15, why real estate development is painful but rewarding, how he picks his VC investments, and more.
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John Ruffolo is the founder of both Maverix Private Equity and previously founded OMERS Ventures. Under John's leadership, OMERS Ventures funded game-changing companies like Hootsuite, Hopper, and of course, Shopify. In this episode, we hear about John's insights on what it's like to build a venture fund, the war-room stories of getting into coveted deals, and what he's planning next with Maverix.
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In this episode, Jon Davids breaks down 7 money truths that aren't taught in school. Jon dives into some of the best tips you need to know to make it when it comes to your finances, as an entrepreneur and beyond.
Jon Love is the founder and CEO of KingSett Capital, a multi-billion dollar real estate firm. With a long history of working in Real Estate investing, Jon Love shares some valuable tips on how to be successful in the real estate game. He tells us the story of how he was able to build Canada's #1 private equity real estate investment firm. Visit JonDavids.com for more info. And follow Jon across social:
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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?
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