
Making It with Jon Davids
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Ep 164164 - "This is How I Run Marketing at a $1B+ Company" | Carolyn Sarnoff, CMO at Pattern
Get JD's best content in your inbox — subscribe at jondavids.com. This is a special "corner office" edition of Making It, where Jon speaks to some of the biggest names in the marketing world. For this episode, Jon chats with Carolyn Sarnoff, the CMO at Pattern. They cover the importance of addressing customer pain points, the role of AI in content generation and marketing, and insights on maintaining consistency across different marketing channels. And follow Jon across social: LinkedIn | Facebook | TikTok | Instagram | YouTube
Ep 163163 - How To Build a $100M Car Wash
Get JD's best content to your inbox — subscribe at jondavids.com. Today, Jon explains Mammoth Holdings' business model. Revealing how it generates $100 million annually by buying and optimizing car washes through a subscription model, automation, strategic financing, and centralized operations.And follow Jon across social: LinkedIn | Facebook | TikTok | Instagram | YouTube
Ep 162162 - This is What We Predict for 2025 | Daniel Rowles vs. Jon Davids
Get JD's best content to your inbox — subscribe at jondavids.com. In this episode, Jon and his guest Daniel Rowles, host of the Digital Marketing Podcast, share bold predictions for 2025. From the impact of AI on business failures to the shift back to creative marketing, this episode covers key trends to watch.Follow Jon across social: LinkedIn | TikTok | Instagram | YouTube | X (Twitter)
Ep 161161 - This Cab Driver Became a Billionaire with One Tactic | Harry Singh, Bolla
Jon Davids (JonDavids.com) tells us about the unbelievable story of Harry Singh, a former cab driver who became a billionaire by continuously solving problems and innovating his business strategy. Learn how Singh transitioned from owning a small repair shop to creating a thriving oil distribution empire.Join JD's newsletter here.And follow Jon across social: LinkedIn | TikTok | Instagram | YouTube | X (Twitter)
Ep 160160 - This Writer Has a $320M Real Estate Side Hustle | Taylor Sheridan
Listen here or watch the video at youtube.com/@jondavids. In this episode, Jon breaks down Taylor Sheridan's journey from struggling actor to Hollywood powerhouse. And how he built Yellowstone into a cultural touchstone. Complete with his own real estate empire. This episode explores Sheridan's strategic pivot to writing, his creation of successful spin-offs, and his savvy business model integrating real estate and content creation.Join JD's newsletter here.And follow Jon across social: LinkedIn | TikTok | Instagram | YouTube | X (Twitter)
Ep 159159 - Brutally Honest Business Recap of 2024 | Jon Davids vs Charles Schwartz
Join JD (JonDavids.com) and special guest Charles Schwartz as they dive into the greatest hits of 2024 in business, marketing, and entrepreneurship. From standout products and underhyped trends to personal wins and fails, this episode is packed with reflections and insights to close the year on a high note.And follow Jon across social: LinkedIn | TikTok | Instagram | YouTube | X (Twitter)
Ep 158158 - “It Started In My Apartment, And We Grew It To $5B+” | Adam Miller, Cornerstone on Demand
JD (JonDavids.com) and Adam Miller, the founder of Cornerstone OnDemand, who built and sold his company for $5.2 billion. Now, Adam is dedicating his efforts to combating global challenges like homelessness, gun violence, and climate change through his new venture OnePlanet.And follow Jon across social: LinkedIn | TikTok | Instagram | YouTube
Ep 157157 - $100M Ear Piercing Empire | Rowan
Jon(JonDavids.com)explores the remarkable journey of Louisa Schneider, who transformed a dismal ear-piercing experience with her daughter into Rowan, a booming business with over 60 locations. Learn about her innovative approach using licensed nurses, pop-up events, and home services that disrupted the industry, leading to massive growth and revenue.And follow Jon across social: LinkedIn | TikTok | Instagram | YouTube | X (Twitter)
Ep 156156 - Chocolate Mogul | “We’ve sold 47 million bars and we’re just warming up” | Jake Karls, Mid-Day Squares
Join JD (JonDavids.com) as he dives into an inspiring conversation with Jake Carls, co-founder of Mid-Day Squares. Discover how this innovative chocolate brand skyrocketed to $30 million in revenue with minimal marketing spend, resilience, and raw authenticity.And follow Jon across social: LinkedIn | TikTok | Instagram | YouTube | X (Twitter)
Ep 155155 - “This Store Makes More Than Walmart, Whole Foods, or Costco” | Trader Joe’s Secret Strategy
Jon (JonDavids.com) delves into the inspiring story of Joe Coulombe, the founder of Trader Joe's, who transformed his struggling convenience store into a massively successful cultural icon. Today Trader Joe's makes more sales per square foot than Walmart, Whole Foods, or Costco. And follow Jon across social: LinkedIn | TikTok | Instagram | YouTube | X (Twitter)
Ep 154154 - Codie Sanchez | “The Richest Guy On Your Street Probably Did This” | Business, Money, and More
Jon (JonDavids.com) chats with Codie Sanchez about her journey from corporate finance to becoming an entrepreneur and author. Codie shares insights on buying businesses, overcoming failures, and the power of attention as leverage in today's market.And follow Jon across social: LinkedIn | TikTok | Instagram | YouTube | X (Twitter)

Ep 153153 - This Homemade Tortilla Business Just Sold for $1.2B | Siete Foods
Jon (JonDavids.com) explores the story of Veronica and Miguel Garza, co-founders of Siete Foods. Learn how they started from a kitchen recipe to dominating stores nationwide, leveraging community support and smart financing strategies.And follow Jon across social: X (Twitter) | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube