Best Influicity Podcasts (2025)

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214 - $200M Founder Shares His "Mess-To-Money" Formula 1:01:49

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2d ago1:01:49

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Get 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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50 - Special Edition: Simplify Your Portfolio with Asset Allocation ETFs 15:48

3d ago15:48

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For this BMO Special Edition, join BMO Global Asset Management’s Erin Allen, Director of Online Distribution and Kevin Prins, Managing Director, Head of ETFs and Digital Distribution, as they delve into the transformative world of asset allocation ETFs. Discover their growth, benefits, and how they simplify investing for both novice and seasoned in…

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213 - "Here's Why Most Restaurants Crash and Burn" | Gregg Majewski, Craveworthy Brands 11:16

6d ago11:16

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Get 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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212 - "Here's How We Accidentally Made Millions Of Dollars" | Adam Miller, Cornerstone onDemand 48:06

9d ago48:06

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Get 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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Be It Resolved: It Is the Board’s Job to Be Fluent in Geopolitics 23:59

8d ago23:59

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In this episode of Be It Resolved, Rahul Bhardwaj, President and CEO of the Institute of Corporate Directors, sits down with Drew Fagan, professor at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, Fulbright visiting professor at Yale, and former senior government leader. Together, they explore why geopolitical fluency is no longer optional fo…

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211 - "We built a BIG software company with no investors" | Jason Fried, 37signals 9:54

13d ago9:54

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Get 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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210 - Anthony Scaramucci schools me on crypto, investing and more 30:15

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Get 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) 8:43

20d ago8:43

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Get 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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49 - Can Canadian Households Hold Down the Fort? 6:49

22d ago6:49

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With the ongoing trade war and slow recovery in housing, Canada's economy will need to rely on households to stand strong and defend the economy against the risk of recession. Join BMO Senior Economist Sal Guatieri as he discusses whether households are up for the challenge. Visit BMO.com/onlineinvesting for more information and to learn how you ca…

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208 - "I was a painter in college. Last year we did $100M." | Jeff Dudan, CEO of Homefront Brands 43:52

23d ago43:52

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Get 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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207 - From a Tiny Store to $275M Giant | Buc-ee's 22:12

1M ago22:12

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Get 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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206 - "We sold for $800M. Here's what happened next." | Mike Lazerow, tech entrepreneur & investor 14:41

1M ago14:41

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Get 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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Be It Resolved: The Public Company Model No Longer Serves Canadian Business 27:19

1M ago27:19

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Over the past few decades, there has been a significant transformation in how and where business value is created. In this episode of Be It Resolved, host Rahul Bhardwaj speaks with Drew Schardt, Co-Head of Direct Equity Investments at Hamilton Lane. This episode explores the rise of private markets and the shifting role of the public company model…

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205 - "I made $31M that day. Here's how." | Manjit Minhas, Co-founder of Minhas Breweries 12:24

1M ago12:24

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Get your personalized AI Growth Cheatsheet here. Today, Jon talks with Manjit Minhas, co-founder of Minhas Breweries. Hear how Manjit turned a $10,000 investment into a multi-million dollar alcohol business, and all of her helpful insights in the world of entrepreneurship. Subscribe to JD's newsletter here. Follow JD across social: LinkedIn | Faceb…

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204 - Codie Sanchez: "The Richest Guy On Your Street Probably Makes Money Doing This" 46:07

2M ago46:07

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Get your personalized AI Growth Cheatsheet here. Today. Jon speaks to investor and best-selling author, Codie Sanchez. They cover Codie's journey from corporate finance to social media star and "boring business" advocate. Codie shares insights on buying businesses, overcoming failures, and the power of attention as leverage in today's market. This …

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203 - I asked a $700M founder a bunch of burning questions | Brian Scudamore, 1-800-GOT-JUNK 11:40

2M ago11:40

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Get your personalized AI Growth Cheatsheet here. Today, JD does some rapidfire Q&A with Brian Scudamore, Founder of 1-800-GOT-JUNK. What are his sales? How did he start? What was his most expensive mistake? All that and way more in this candid conversation. Subscribe to JD's newsletter here. Follow JD across social: LinkedIn | Facebook | TikTok | I…

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48 - Is the Trade War Nearing an End Game? 19:51

2M ago19:51

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President Trump's trade war continues to create uncertainty for global markets and business leaders. Chief Economist Douglas Porter and Senior Economist Sal Guatieri discuss the potential economic implications for Canada and the U.S., along with likely support from expansionary monetary and fiscal policies. Visit BMO.com/onlineinvesting for more in…

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Be It Resolved: Trust Is a Zero-Sum Game 21:57

2M ago21:57

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Trust in business is no longer a soft skill—it’s a strategic imperative. In this episode of Be It Resolved, host Rahul Bhardwaj sits down with Bruce MacLellan, Founding President of the communications consultancy Proof Strategies, and Kathleen McGinn, co-founder of TrustLab. This discussion explores why trust is not just the foundation of strong re…

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202 - Shopify President: "Here's what every business builder needs to know today" 55:27

2M ago55:27

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Get your personalized 1-Minute Marketing Roadmap here. Today, Jon talks with Harley Finkelstein, President of Shopify, about how Shopify transformed from a small website builder for indie companies to one of the world's top e-commerce giants. Harley also shares timeless business lessons for every business builder today. Subscribe to JD's newsletter…

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201 - How Costco Sells $254B of Stuff with this WEIRD Strategy 19:54

2M ago19:54

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Get your personalized 1-Minute Marketing Roadmap here. Today, JD breaks down the secret strategies behind Costco's $254 billion success that can help you dominate your competition. Subscribe to JD's newsletter here. Follow JD across social: LinkedIn | Facebook | TikTok | Instagram | YouTube Get JD's best content to your inbox — subscribe at jondavi…

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Be It Resolved: Boards Need to Re-Think Cyber Risk in the Age of AI 30:00

3M ago30:00

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With cyber threats and AI-driven risks escalating, how can corporate directors ensure their organizations remain resilient and secure? In this episode of Be It Resolved, host Rahul Bhardwaj, President and CEO of the Institute of Corporate Directors, sits down with Stephen Burns, Partner at Bennett Jones LLP and Co-Head of the ITB Practice Group. Th…

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200 - Chocolate Mogul: “We sold 47 million bars and we’re just warming up” | Jake Karls, Mid-Day Squares 48:27

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Get your personalized 1-Minute Marketing Roadmap here. Today, we're taking a dive back into the Making It archives for JD's excellent chat with Jake Karls of Mid-Day Squares. Tune in to hear how Jake and his team went from a simple kitchen operation to a full-blown booming chocolate brand. Subscribe to JD's newsletter here. Follow JD across social:…

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199 - How Rolex Uses Lies, Myth, and Deception To Sell So Many Watches 21:02

3M ago21:02

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Get your personalized 1-Minute Marketing Roadmap here. Today, JD delves into Rolex's $11 billion success story and the brand's ability to manufacture scarcity. Subscribe to JD's newsletter here. Follow JD across social: LinkedIn | Facebook | TikTok | Instagram | YouTubeBy Jon Davids

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Be It Resolved: Ethical Decisions Are the Last Line of Corporate Defence 21:55

3M ago21:55

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Ethics in business is no longer a "nice to have — it's non-negotiable. In this episode of Be It Resolved, host Rahul Bhardwaj sits down with José Hernandez, Founder and CEO of Ortus Strategies, to break down why ethical leadership is not just about doing the right thing, but about safeguarding long-term value, brand integrity, and organizational re…

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198 - They Built a $490M Business with NO Money (using this one move) 25:50

3M ago25:50

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Get your personalized 1-Minute Marketing Roadmap here. Today, JD tells us about the journey Chomps. They make meat sticks. And they're redefining the category for the modern day consumer. Hear how this business started small and grew to $490 million last year. Subscribe to JD's newsletter here. Follow JD across social: LinkedIn | Facebook | TikTok …

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197 - "We Sold to Salesforce.com for $800M and Here's What I Learned" | Mike Lazerow 50:28

3M ago50:28

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Get your personalized 1-Minute Marketing Roadmap here. Today, JD chats with Mike Lazerow, serial entrepreneur, bestselling author, and founder of Buddy Media. He sold that company to Salesforce.com for $800M. They get into Mike's journey through business, technology, venture capital, and more. Subscribe to JD's newsletter here. Get Mike's book here…

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196 - He Makes $19M a Day From Trash? Yes. Here's How. 20:45

3M ago20:45

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Get your personalized 1-Minute Marketing Roadmap here. Today, Jon tells us about how Ron Mittelstaedt took a few small town trash companies to $7.2 billion in annual sales. This is the story of Waste Connections and the big business of small-town trash. Subscribe to JD's newsletter here. And follow JD across social: LinkedIn | Facebook | TikTok | I…

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Be It Resolved: Indigenous Partnerships Are Critical to Unlocking Canada’s Global Competitiveness 23:45

4M ago23:45

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As Canada seeks to strengthen its global economic position, how can Indigenous partnerships play a pivotal role in driving growth, innovation, and long-term success? In this episode of Be It Resolved, host Rahul Bhardwaj, President and CEO of the Institute of Corporate Directors, sits down with John Desjarlais, Executive Director of the Indigenous …