Unemployable with Jeff Dudan is for people who are done clocking in for someone else’s dream. I’ve built, scaled, and sold companies — now I’m here to help you build yours. This show is about creating your own path, owning the upside, and building something that lasts. If you’re ready to bet on yourself, you’re in the right place. Head over to www.homefrontbrands.com or www.jeffdudan.com to learn more. Let's get you Unemployed in the best way possible. On The Homefront is brought to you by H ...
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HomeFront SitRep is a powerful and heartfelt veteran-led podcast dedicated to giving a voice to those who have served—and those who continue to serve behind the scenes. It stands as a platform for real stories, real impact, and real people who genuinely care about the veteran community—not just as statistics, but as brothers, sisters, and family. This podcast shines a spotlight on the grassroots: the unsung, often-overlooked mom-and-pop nonprofit organizations that are boots-on-the-ground, s ...
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Hosted by the Creator and designer of the Homefront Girl® Brand, Gaby Juergens. Daughter of a Veteran raised in the Military life and a former Army Spouse she created Homefront Girl to shed, the well deserved spotlight on the brave community who serves alongside our brave warriors. Family and friends who share their heroes with the world. They are in her words, "the other half of the Brave." This podcast is about them their lives, their stories, the laughter and joys and sorrows that encompa ...
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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? 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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208 - "I was a painter in college. Last year we did $100M." | Jeff Dudan, CEO of Homefront Brands
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43:52Get your personalized AI Growth Cheatsheet here. Today, JD chats with Jeff Dudan, CEO of Homefront Brands. How did Jeff go from a small painting company in college to building a massive, million-dollar home service company? Find that out and more in this packed episode. Subscribe to JD's newsletter here. Follow JD across social: LinkedIn | Facebook…
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214 - $200M Founder Shares His "Mess-To-Money" Formula
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1:01:49Get your personalized AI Growth Cheatsheet here. Today, Jon talks with Alex Zhardanovsky, the innovative entrepreneur behind multiple successful ventures, including his newest project, Prima. Hear how Alex built a $200 million affiliate business in his twenties, revolutionizing the way people make restaurant reservations, and so much more. Subscrib…
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Beyond Service: A Marine Veteran’s Path to CEO Success
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1:05:06Tony Crescenzo is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Intelligent Waves, where he leads the company’s strategic growth initiatives with a focus on innovation, operational excellence, and expansion into new markets. As CEO, Tony is responsible for driving the company’s vision, guiding executive leadership, and ensuring Intelligent Waves rem…
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Strong Communities, Strong Heroes: The Helping Heroes USA Story
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1:24:00Tony DeMaio is a dynamic community leader, veteran advocate, and entrepreneur whose career has been defined by innovation, leadership, and a steadfast commitment to service. With a deep understanding of the challenges faced by veterans and first responders, Tony has dedicated his life to creating meaningful solutions that not only address immediate…
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The One Question to Ask Before You Buy a Franchise with Window Hero President Keven Elwood #211
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23:30Franchise Friday goes inside the mindset of a decorated Army special-operations veteran turned franchise president. Jeff Dudan sits down with Keven Elwood, President of Window Hero, to explore how military discipline translates to business freedom and why franchising is a natural path for veterans and driven entrepreneurs. Keven shares: Lessons fro…
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213 - "Here's Why Most Restaurants Crash and Burn" | Gregg Majewski, Craveworthy Brands
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11:16Get your personalized AI Growth Cheatsheet here. Check out a great highlight from Jon's chat with Gregg Majewski, CEO of Craveworthy Brands, and former CEO of Jimmy John's. This clip is from episode 125, originally aired in April 2024. You can find the original episode at this link, or on your favourite streaming platform. Subscribe to JD's newslet…
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From Army Boots to Business Suits: Jim Boad’s Journey
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1:05:44Jim Boad is more than just an entrepreneur—he’s a soldier turned builder of hope. An Army Veteran with a no-nonsense approach, Jim has made it his mission to transform lives through the power of housing. As the founder of Shelton Housing First, he has personally launched more than 14 recovery homes in just two years, with another eight already in m…
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The Health Issues Everyone’s Talking About with Former U.S. Asst. Secretary for Health Joxel Garcia
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1:09:26On today’s Unemployable, we tackle the hard stuff: why cancer remains our biggest health challenge, why water quality may define the next global conflict, how outbreaks re-enter the U.S. (measles, dengue, bioterror), what COVID actually taught us, and where AI and genomics help—or create new risks. Along the way we talk access to care, compounding …
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212 - "Here's How We Accidentally Made Millions Of Dollars" | Adam Miller, Cornerstone onDemand
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48:06Get your personalized AI Growth Cheatsheet here. Today, we're bringing back one of the classics when Jon spoke with Adam Miller, the founder of Cornerstone OnDemand. We hear how Adam took this business from his apartment to a $5.2B exit. And how he's now fighting for change with his new company, OnePlanet. Subscribe to JD's newsletter here. Follow …
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From Risk to ROI: How to Pick the Right Franchise (and Lead It) Franchise Fridays with Jeff Dudan
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19:34If you’re on the fence about franchising—or expanding your portfolio—this one’s for you. We break down who actually wins in franchising, the real traits of top owners, why “required service” beats “sexy concept,” and how to play the long game with guardrails, data, and community. Michael Wagner, president of Roof Scientist at Homefront Brands, join…
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211 - "We built a BIG software company with no investors" | Jason Fried, 37signals
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9:54Get your personalized AI Growth Cheatsheet here. Check out a great highlight from Jon's chat with Jason Fried, founder of 37signals. This clip is from episode 128, originally aired in May 2024. You can find the original episode at this link, or on your favourite streaming platform. Subscribe to JD's newsletter here. Follow JD across social: LinkedI…
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Steven R. Zaley is the author of They Are Only Gone If They Are Forgotten: A Story about One of the Original Companies of the 82nd Airborne Division, 505th Combat Team, Third Battalion, Headquarters Company. His work stands as both a historical record and a heartfelt tribute to the paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne Division, with a particular focus…
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Kevin Brewer is a proud Navy veteran with over 20 years of combined experience across the U.S. military, the Intelligence Community, and law enforcement intelligence operations. Over the course of his career, he’s worn many hats—leader, mentor, analyst, and trainer—and each role has sharpened his ability to thrive in high-pressure environments whil…
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Tip of the Spear, A Veterans Roundtable
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1:18:08The "Tip of The Spear" was born out of a need for a dedicated space where veterans could come together to discuss the pressing issues within their community, as well as hard-hitting global matters that have the potential to impact the world at large. What started as a modest roundtable 18 months ago has since evolved into a robust platform that bri…
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Not Service Connected with Tony Riggs
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1:13:29I welcome you to #NotServiceConnected—a movement born out of both frustration and resilience. Our story began with a deeply personal experience: after years of service and with medical documentation in hand, I was told by the VA that I was “not service connected.” The words stung, not just because of the denial, but because they dismissed the reali…
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Family-First Wealth Through Franchising: Franchise Secrets with Erik Van Horn #208
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1:31:55Family-First Wealth Through Franchising : Franchise Secrets with Erik Van Horn Franchising from the ranch. 🌾 In this episode of Unemployable with Jeff Dudan, Erik Van Horn—multi-unit franchisee, franchisor, advisor at Front Street Equity Partners, and host of Franchise Secrets—shares the real playbook: building wealth as a franchisee and franchisor…
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210 - Anthony Scaramucci schools me on crypto, investing and more
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30:15Get your personalized AI Growth Cheatsheet here. Today, JD chats with Anthony Scaramucci, founder of SkyBridge Capital, political figure, and podcast host. Hear Anthony discuss his crypto, podcasting, career pivots, and so much more. Subscribe to JD's newsletter here. Follow JD across social: LinkedIn | Facebook | TikTok | Instagram | YouTube…
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209 - How To Raise LOTS of Money | Drew Green, Indochino (Quick Cut)
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8:43Get your personalized AI Growth Cheatsheet here. Check out a great highlight from Jon's chat with Drew Green, CEO of INDOCHINO. This clip is from episode 129, originally aired in May 2024. You can find the original episode at this link, or on your favourite streaming platform. Subscribe to JD's newsletter here. Follow JD across social: LinkedIn | F…
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How To Break Stagnation In Life and Build A Winning Legacy With Frankie Russo #207
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54:50What if the secret to unlocking your business potential—and your life—was embracing the very thing you’ve been told to hide? In this episode of Unemployable with Jeff Dudan, globally recognized entrepreneur, author, and thought leader Frankie Russo shares his philosophy of Love Your Weird. From losing it all in the 2008 crash, to rebuilding through…
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Can You Keep Your Job and Still Run a Franchise? | Franchise Fridays with Jeff Dudan #206
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2:07Can You Keep Your Job and Still Run a Franchise? | Franchise Fridays with Jeff Dudan Can you really keep your job and still build a successful business? In this Franchise Fridays episode of Unemployable with Jeff Dudan, we break down the truth behind owner-operator vs. semi-absentee (executive) franchise models. Jeff Dudan reveals what it really ta…
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From Microsoft to $700 Million In Real Estate | Feras Moussa’s Syndication Journey #205
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1:07:01from microsoft to $700 million in real estate Feras Moussa’s Syndication Journey How does someone go from a Microsoft engineer to managing over $700 million in multifamily real estate? On this episode of Unemployable with Jeff Dudan, we sit down with Feras Moussa, co-founder of Disrupt Equity, who shares his incredible journey from tech to becoming…
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207 - From a Tiny Store to $275M Giant | Buc-ee's
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22:12Get your personalized AI Growth Cheatsheet here. Today, Jon talks about Buc-ee's. The little convenience store in Texas that became a MEGA-store. And a cult favorite. In this episode you'll learn some of the strategies behind how co-founders Arch "Beaver" Aplin and Don Wassick built Buc-ee's into a retail empire. Subscribe to JD's newsletter here. …
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Tip of the Spear, A Veterans Roundtable 07-30-25
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1:33:25The "Tip of The Spear" was born out of a need for a dedicated space where veterans could come together to discuss the pressing issues within their community, as well as hard-hitting global matters that have the potential to impact the world at large. What started as a modest roundtable 18 months ago has since evolved into a robust platform that bri…
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Smoke ’Em If You Got ’Em with Jon Flatt
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1:08:28Smoke ’Em If You Got ’Em is a raw, unflinching memoir by Jon Flatt, a young soldier who fought in the harsh, unforgiving mountains of Afghanistan—and returned with invisible wounds that refused to heal. But this isn’t the story of battlefield glory or cinematic heroism. It’s what comes after the guns go quiet. What follows is not a victory parade, …
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HomeFront SitRep is a powerful and heartfelt veteran-led podcastdedicated to giving a voice to those who have served—and those whocontinue to serve behind the scenes. It stands as a platform for realstories, real impact, and real people who genuinely care about theveteran community—not just as statistics, but as brothers, sisters,and family.This po…
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Franchise Partnerships: Top 5 Reasons to Say Yes—or No Franchise Fridays with Jeff Dudan #204
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14:27Is it smarter to go solo or bring in a partner when launching your franchise? In this Franchise Fridays episode of Unemployable with Jeff Dudan, we break down the Top 5 reasons entrepreneurs bring on a partner—and when it could destroy your business. Jeff Dudan, founder of AdvantaClean and CEO of HomeFront Brands, shares real-world insights from de…
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The #1 Leadership Skill No One Teaches | Chris Dyer on Company Culture & Scaling Businesses #203
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1:13:11The #1 Leadership Skill No One Teaches | Chris Dyer on Company Culture & Scaling Businesses Culture isn’t an afterthought—it’s the foundation of every successful business. In this episode of Unemployable with Jeff Dudan, I sit down with Chris Dyer, Inc. Magazine’s #1 leadership speaker on company culture, elite water polo athlete, and author of The…
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206 - "We sold for $800M. Here's what happened next." | Mike Lazerow, tech entrepreneur & investor
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14:41Get your personalized AI Growth Cheatsheet here. Today, Jon talks with Mike Lazerow, co-founder of Buddy Media. Mike shares his journey as an entrepreneur, building multiple companies. Plus he talks about how he sold Buddy Media to Salesforce.com for $800M. This is a fast-paced episode with lots of great lessons. Subscribe to JD's newsletter here. …
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Why Franchising Is The Perfect Fit For Veterans | Franchise Fridays with Jeff Dudan #202
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5:36Are veterans built for business ownership? In this powerful Franchise Fridays episode, Jeff Dudan makes the case that they absolutely are — and franchising might just be their next great mission. From discipline and leadership to execution under pressure and a mission-driven mindset, veterans already possess the traits that make franchise owners su…
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Turning $500k Debt Into a Million-Dollar Luxury Rental Business Dr. Rachel Gainsbrugh's Journey #201
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23:23Turning $500k Debt Into a Million-Dollar Luxury Rental Business Dr. Rachel Gainsbrugh's Journey #201 Welcome back to Unemployable with Jeff Dudan! In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Rachel Gainsbrugh, a pharmacist turned successful luxury rental entrepreneur. She shares her inspiring journey from managing $500K in student loan debt to building a …
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