Episodes

  • Swig’s Secret to Customer Loyalty
    Mar 28 2024
    Join Jay Davis in a conversation with Nicole Tanner, the visionary founder of Swig, as she shares the story behind creating a pioneering drink stop. Learn how Nicole's quest for a better customer experience and her innovative approach to serving both Coca-Cola and Pepsi products under one roof led to the birth of Swig. Discover the challenges she faced, from negotiating with suppliers to choosing the perfect name that encapsulates the essence of the brand. Nicole also delves into the importance of passion and belief in driving a business forward, offering advice to aspiring entrepreneurs.
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    33 mins
  • RX3's Celebrity-Driven Investing
    Mar 21 2024
    Join Jay Davis in a captivating conversation with Nate Raabe, co-founder of RX3 Growth Partners, as they explore how leveraging celebrity investments drives consumer brand growth in health, wellness, and active lifestyle sectors. Discover the strategic approach of RX3, based in Orange County, focusing on later-stage growth companies with solid fundamentals and a clear path to profitability. Learn how Nate and his partners, including NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers, evaluate potential investments and utilize their unique position to offer more than capital to brands they believe in.
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    32 mins
  • Business Values & Success with Bud Scruggs
    Mar 14 2024
    Join Jay Davis in a compelling conversation with Bud Scruggs discussing the nexus of business and personal values, investment strategies, and the essence of leadership. Scruggs shares invaluable insights from his journey, highlighting the importance of integrity in professional relationships, debunking myths around immediate business success, and the vital role of continuous learning and adaptability. Uncover the lessons learned from both failures and successes, and discover actionable advice for young entrepreneurs looking to navigate the ever-evolving business landscape.
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    33 mins
  • Managing Acting and Businesses with Oliver Trevena
    Mar 7 2024
    Tune into The Jay Davis Show featuring actor Oliver Trevena. From the spotlight of acting to the entrepreneurial world with Vanessa Hudgens and founding Caliwater, Oliver shares his diverse journey. Discover how Oliver balances his passions across acting, entrepreneurship and dedicated philanthropy work. In this engaging episode, Oliver opens up about the inspirations behind his career shifts, the joy and challenges of founding a health-focused brand, and the driving force behind his philanthropic efforts.
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    29 mins
  • Redefining Skate Culture with Element
    Feb 29 2024
    Join Jay Davis in a captivating conversation with Johnny Schillereff, the creative force behind Element Skateboards, uncovering the trials and triumphs of his entrepreneurial path. Learn how Johnny navigated the world of skateboarding, art, and business with raw passion and a knack for making tough decisions. Hear firsthand about Johnny's process of elimination, dealing with failures, and the essence of true entrepreneurship.
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    42 mins
  • A Lost Wallet Led to the Creation of His Business
    Feb 22 2024
    Join host Jay Davis as he invites Colby Bauer, the innovative founder of Thread Wallets, to share his entrepreneurial voyage from wakeboarding brands to tech ventures, and finally to disrupting the wallet industry. Colby recounts the challenges he faced with ADHD and how the loss of a wallet in the Pacific Ocean sparked the creative idea that birthed a new approach to everyday accessories. Learn how a simple rubber band wallet transformed into a successful Kickstarter campaign and laid the foundation for Thread Wallets' vibrant, fashionable designs.
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    44 mins
  • Commanding VIP's Success with Tim Winkeler
    Feb 15 2024
    Venture through the corporate chapters of Tim Winkeler with Jay Davis, tracing Tim's progression from an early automotive career in Oklahoma to the captaincy of VIP Tire and Service in Maine, including the strategic role of VIP's real estate arm, and the lessons learned while transitioning leadership from the founder. Tim highlights the significance of cultivating a company culture that prizes long-term success, even when it comes at short-term costs.
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    29 mins
  • Redefining Leadership with Brandon Harvath
    Feb 8 2024
    Join Jay Davis in an engaging conversation with Brandon Harvath, President and CEO of Christian Care Ministry, as they discuss the profound impact of the COVID pandemic on the workplace and society. Brandon shares insights from his diverse leadership experiences, from guiding a hospital system during the pandemic to understanding the ongoing shifts in work culture. Explore the transformation of work-life balance, the rise of remote work, and the subtle yet significant changes in corporate life such as the relaxed dress codes of today's professional environments.
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    27 mins