Daymond John

Shark Tank Investor, Entrepreneur, and FUBU CEO shares his inspirational stories of overcoming obstacles to achieve successa

Daymond John

With an inspiring story that is the very essence of the American Dream, Daymond John outlines the success strategies that took him from the bottom to the top of the business world. Nicknamed “The People’s Shark,” he is known for his hands-on approach to mentoring entrepreneurs of all industries and his personable, engaging style. Drawing on his phenomenal journey to becoming the face of American entrepreneurship, he offers audiences invaluable thoughts and tools for creating a vision, making it big, and achieving personal and professional goals.

From humble beginnings to one of the most sought-after branding and marketing experts in the country, John has an inspirational story to tell audiences of all ages and professions. Overcoming obstacles in both life and business, he is now the consummate 21st century renaissance businessman, and an investor on ABC's hit show Shark Tank.

At a young age, John created FUBU and took it from a $40 budget to a $6 billion pillar in the fashion industry. Now, FUBU is one of the most iconic urban fashion brands in the world. His success inspires young entrepreneurs around the world and his expertise is sought out by global organizations and Fortune 500 companies. He now consults for companies through his firm, Shark Branding.

John’s story is one of such hard work, dedication, and impressive success that in 2013, President Obama appointed him an Ambassador for Global Entrepreneurship. In this position, he promotes the power and importance of entrepreneurship to young entrepreneurs, creators, innovators, and investors around the world. John is also the best-selling author of five acclaimed books, including Rise and Grind and The Power of Broke. The Power of Broke was ranked #16 by Real Leaders on their list of the World’s Top 50 Keynote Speakers of 2019. His most recent book Powershift draws on the experiences of the people who have been able to truly break the mold of how to achieve success within their respective fields.

Speech topics

Daymond John's 5 Shark Points: Fundamentals for Success in Business and Life

Daymond John has been a phenomenally successful business person for over 25 years. Along his entrepreneurial journey, through his many successes as well as failures, he has learned a few things about getting the best out of business and life. He believes the keys to his success include establishing the right mindset and following a few fundamental principles, which he calls his five "S.H.A.R.K points.”

Get ready! Daymond John is going to share his unique goal-setting and achievement strategies, which will empower audience members to make positive changes in every aspect of their lives.

Get Into the Goal-Setting Mindset

In this keynote, "The Shark" Daymond John shares with audiences how he went from driving cabs and waiting tables to creating a global fashion empire with retail sales exceeding four billion dollars to date and a starring role on ABC's hit reality business show, Shark Tank. John awes audiences with true-life tales of his incredible successes -- and several teachable failures. He motivates, inspires, and instructs them on how to set their own goals and go after them with renewed focus, zeal, and determination.

All the World's a Stage: You Are a Brand

In this informative keynote, marketing mastermind Daymond John not only explains how to market and brand a product, but more importantly, explains how to brand yourself and transfer that power to your job, company or product. Not only will attendees learn the importance of branding, but John will reveal some of the tricks that helped him expand his brand into dozens of countries around the globe.

Books

Powershift: Transform Any Situation, Close Any Deal, and Achieve Any Outcome

The bestselling author and star of ABC’s Shark Tank reveals how to master the three prongs of influence: reputation, negotiation, and relationships.

Rise and Grind: Outperform, Outwork, and Outhustle Your Way to a More Successful and Rewarding Life

How grit, persistence, and good old-fashioned hard work are the backbone of every successful business and individual, and inspires readers to Rise & Grind their way the top.

The Power of Broke: How Empty Pockets, a Tight Budget, and a Hunger for Success Can Become Your Greatest Competitive Advantage

Why starting a business on a limited budget can be an entrepreneur's greatest competitive advantage.

The Brand Within

Examining the loyalty relationships companies and celebrities seek to establish with their customers and fans, along with the identifying mark consumers carry when they buy into a brand or lifestyle.

Display of Power

With worldwide distribution, the FUBU brand is an international symbol of empowerment and success, standing as a blueprint for young business people looking to chart their own course.

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