Making It with Jon Davids

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.

Find out more about Joe Mimran: LinkedIn | Twitter

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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!

Find out more about Manjit Minhas: Minhas Brewery | Instagram | LinkedIn

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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.

Check out the companies website today | Standard Auto Wreckers

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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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