Daymond John
Founder & CEO of FUBU Clothing, Shark Tank Investor, Bestselling Author & Motivational Author
Daymond John: Biography highlights
Daymond John has come a long way from turning a $40 budget into FUBU, a $6 billion fashion game-changer. Throughout his career, Daymond has continued to be an entrepreneur in every sense of the word. He is not only a pioneer in the fashion industry but a Shark on the 4-time Emmy Award winning Shark Tank, a New York Times best-selling author, branding guru, and highly sought-after motivational speaker.
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About Daymond John
From humble beginnings to a self-made multimillionaire with over $6 billion to date in global product sales and a starring role on ABC’s business reality TV show, Shark Tank. As “The People’s Shark”, Daymond continues to set standards of excellence while expanding his interests in fashion, branding, marketing, consulting, entertainment, and beyond. This industry leader, best-selling author, and ground breaking entrepreneurial expert has evolved into a highly sought after business and motivational speaker.
As a dynamic business speaker with over twenty years of hands-on proven business experience, Daymond shares the strategies that continue to bring him financial success. As Founder and CEO, Daymond steered FUBU from a mere concept to a global fashion powerhouse with annual retail sales exceeding $350 million at its peak. Utilizing many of the same tactics commonly used today, Daymond John pioneered the art of integrating fashion, culture, and music nearly twenty years ago. From his then unprecedented guerrilla marketing and branding techniques to the continuously innovative ways in which he uses social media, brand integration, and his expertise on pop culture, Daymond remains a cutting edge business strategist.
Daymond teaches audience members how to apply his successful methods to a wide range of businesses today. He shares winning tips for negotiating and negotiating for women, boosting sales, improving employee morale, increasing productivity, and optimizing staff talents. Daymond’s pragmatic advice resonates with everyone from students and entry-level employees to small business owners and corporate CEOs. Each will walk away with invaluable tools to incorporate into their professional endeavors.
As a motivational speaker, Daymond’s quintessential rags-to-riches success story of sacrifice, hard work, and perseverance as well as the unique and charismatic way he communicates it, will inspire any audience. Much more than a business advisor, Daymond shares his unique goal setting and achieving strategies, which will empower audience members to make positive changes in every aspect of their lives for immediate and long-term success. “The People’s Shark” Daymond John, will reveal how you too can live the American Dream.
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Bentley University
Council of Supply Chain Management
“Bottom-line, Daymond performed superbly; all feedback was very positive and he did a fantastic job! And I was so moved by his after-show greeting of all the attendees…He was so attentive to each person and so personable as well… I cannot begin to tell you how grateful I am to him for making that general session so successful for me, for my organization.”
Morgan Stanley
"Daymond was a home run!! He was the perfect fit for the evening, he is a very dynamic speaker. He was very approachable and was extremely nice to everyone. Our guests could not stop raving about his presentation."
Yale University
"Daymond was absolutely awesome!!!! He was dynamic, energetic, and informative! The event ended up being standing room only."
Toshiba Connect
"Daymond was a huge success. More than a keynote address, he delivered a unique performance and tied his storytelling into the theme of the event…and more importantly…into the DNA of our client…the reviews are off the charts!"
Bank of America
"One of the most inspiring presentations I’ve heard in recent years was from Daymond John, who emphasized that you can’t be afraid to fail in order to achieve success. This powerful message resonates both personally and professionally with leaders at all levels as they drive growth in their organizations."
Nova Southeastern University
"I just wanted to let you know that the event went GREAT. Daymond John gave an amazing keynote—it was very entertaining and motivational. He came with a DJ who was really good"
American Airlines Federal Credit Union
"Daymond was awesome to work with. He went the extra mile on everything he did and did an amazing job on tailoring the presentation to our audience. Our Executives were very happy with it and the audience loved it."
Early Stage East Venture Capital
"As the founder and CEO of the Early Stage East Venture Capital Conference, one of the largest on the East Coast, I have had the opportunity to host several keynote speakers since its inception in 1998. Daymond John is clearly one of the best! Daymond has an innate ability and powerful presence that invites every attendee to turn off their cell phones, Blackberrys, iPhones and other devices because they don't want to miss a word. Each attendee feels Daymond is speaking to them one on one. He infuses lessons, humor, insight and experience into his keynotes unlike anyone else we have hosted. I strongly recommend Daymond when planning your next event. You won’t be sorry nor will your audience be disappointed."
Daymond's speaking topics
Daymond John’s 5 Shark Points: Fundamentals for Success in Business and Life
From FUBU to Shark Tank and countless ventures in between, Daymond John’s entrepreneurial journey has spanned more than 25 years. Having gleaned insights from both the successes and failures of his varied career, Daymond has developed this comprehensive lecture which empowers audiences to learn from his experiences and to make changes in all aspects of their lives; not just in business. He believes the keys to success require establishing the right mindset and following a very specific set of principles, which he has distilled into five key S.H.A.R.K. points. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, intrapreneur, non-profit employee, bank teller or otherwise, this talk has inspired thousands of people around the country to reconsider their methods and make positive changes in their lives.
The Brand Within: Branding Yourself from Birth to the Boardroom
When William Shakespeare said, “All the world’s a stage”, he was indirectly talking about branding! This informative keynote is like nothing else on the market. Sure, there are other speakers that may explain how to market and brand a product, but how many explain, step-by-step, how to brand yourself and transfer that power into your job, company or product? Did you realize that you’re a brand? According to The Shark, you were branded the day you were born and continuously every second since!
In this keynote, The Shark, Daymond John, gives audience members in-depth insight into how your personal brand affects all aspects of your life. Not only will attendees learn the importance of branding, Daymond will reveal some of the tricks that helped him expand his brand into dozens of countries around the globe. The techniques shared can be applied to personal branding as well as to the branding of products and concepts.
Corporations love employees with a strong sense of branding because it inspires out-of-the-box thinking, creating an infectious energy that flows throughout the work environment.
It’s no secret that the world has gotten smaller. Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, Foursquare, and dozens of other social websites have increased the desire for people to be noticed as a brand, let The Shark, Daymond John, show you how.
THIS KEYNOTE IS EXCELLENT FOR: Salespeople, Marketing and Advertising Personnel, Business Owners, Aspiring Entrepreneurs, and anyone who is interested in Personal Branding or the Branding of an idea or product.
Goals and Motivation - The Daymond Story
In this keynote, presented in his charismatic style, The Shark, Daymond John, takes audience members on an inspiring, emotional rollercoaster ride. They’ll hear, first-hand, how a man, with no formal business training whatsoever, went from driving cabs and waiting tables at Red Lobster 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. Daymond entertains and awes audience members with true-life tales of his incredible successes and numerous failures. Equally important, however, he motivates, inspires, and teaches them how to set and go after their own goals with newfound focus and determination.
Audience members will be galvanized as they realize they have been setting goals for themselves all of their lives – whether they realized it or not! What’s more, to their surprise, many attendees will learn that the goals they have been setting have been self-destructive.
Unlike some “motivational speakers”, rather than spitting-out tiresome “I can make it, so can you” clichés, Daymond shares the exact goal-setting strategies that he attributes to his success and teaches audience members how to incorporate them into their endeavors. This keynote will challenge attendees to exercise their brains in a way that cultivates a positive, goal-setting mindset.
THIS KEYNOTE IS EXCELLENT FOR: Salespeople, Students, Business Owners, Aspiring Entrepreneurs, and just about anyone who wants more out of their personal and/or professional endeavors.
How to Negotiate: Lessons from an Entrepreneurial Icon
Daymond will share specific techniques on how to respond to today’s negotiation challenges. Not only will this keynote leave every attendee feeling empowered, more confident, and ready to tackle the world, they will have lots of fun and laughs in the process.
THIS KEYNOTE IS EXCELLENT FOR: Salespeople, Business Owners, Aspiring Entrepreneurs, and anyone who is looking to improve their interpersonal skills
Negotiating for Women: Going Toe-to-Toe with the Big Boys
Although The Shark, Daymond John, is one of the most recognized negotiators on network television, and has conducted hundreds of negotiations with both men and women throughout his twenty years in business, he never planned on speaking on negotiation strategies for women; that is, until California First Lady, Maria Shriver, called upon him to speak on this very topic for her annual Women’s Conference.
Feeling a bit out of his realm and comfort zone, The Shark, Daymond John, decided to immerse himself in research to find out what, if any, differences existed between how men and women tend to negotiate with each other. In this keynote, Daymond shares what he discovered in his research and personal experiences over the years. His findings will have audience members sitting up and taking notes! According to The Shark, not only do women have several distinct advantages over men when negotiating – in both professional and personal settings, but quite a few disadvantages as well.
Daymond will share specific techniques on how to respond to today’s negotiation challenges. Not only will this keynote leave every attendee feeling empowered, more confident, and ready to tackle the world, they will have lots of fun and laughs in the process.
THIS KEYNOTE IS EXCELLENT FOR: Salespeople, Business Owners, Aspiring Entrepreneurs, and anyone who is looking to improve their interpersonal skills
Fostering Creativity
Creativity and innovative thinking are defining characteristics of successful entrepreneurs. Now more than ever, however, corporate leaders are recognizing that entrepreneurial thinking isn’t just for entrepreneurs. Creativity, resourcefulness, and the ability to think outside the proverbial box are skills that are just as valuable in large corporations as they are in start-ups. Thus, many of America’s leading companies are turning to entrepreneurs for their insight. In this keynote, Daymond John uses personal examples from his phenomenally successful rags-to-riches journey to explain how he honed his entrepreneurial mindset. More important, John teaches audience members how to this mindset, which includes what he calls the “Power of Broke” thinking, to achieve their goals and objectives — inside or outside a corporation.
Employee Recognition
Help your clients celebrate their most valuable assets – PEOPLE!
Suggest that Daymond John profile their MVPs or award winners in special remarks sprinkled with his practical and inspiring advice for reaching goals.
Here’s how it works: Your client gives us the people they would like to recognize and why.
- Highlight outstanding employees who have helped overcome challenges or surpassed sales goals.
- Show appreciation to customers and clients for their business and loyalty over the years.
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"Daymond John was spectacular—not only as a presenter, but as someone who took the time to make our guests feel really special. I would highly recommend him for speaking engagements."