Daymond John

  • Visionary Entrepreneur
  • Founder & CEO, FUBU
  • TV Star, ABC's Shark Tank
  • New York Times Best-Selling Author of The Power of Broke

An entrepreneur in every sense of the word, Daymond John is CEO and Founder of FUBU, a much-celebrated global lifestyle brand, and a pioneer in the fashion industry with over $6 billion in product sales. He is an award-winning entrepreneur, bestselling author of five books including his most recent, Powershift: Transform Any Situation, Close Any Deal, and Achieve Any Outcome, and star of ABC's Shark Tank, where millions of weekly viewers tune into the show as John demonstrates his marketing prowess and entrepreneurial insights. His marketing strategies and ability to build successful brands has made him a highly influential consultant and motivational speaker today. 

Each of Daymond John’s keynotes are customized to fit your specific objectives. They are informative yet entertaining and involve: lots of humor, high-energy, and audience-speaker interaction. Daymond uses compelling stories from his rags-to-riches journey to illustrate his points and always leaves audience members with practical, tangible, and invaluable tools to incorporate into their professional as well as personal endeavors. With over twenty years of phenomenally successful business experience, Daymond has the ability speak on a wide-range of business-related matters.

 

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Past Hosts Include:
  • Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals
  • Fidelity Investments
  • Springfield Urban League
  • MillerCoors
  • World Pet Association
  • Saunders College of Business, Rochester Institute of Technology
  • ChainLinks Retail Advisors
  • General Mills
  • The Women's Conference
  • Babson College
Rave Reviews About Daymond John
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.

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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."

-Bentley University

"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."

-Morgan Stanley

"Daymond was absolutely awesome!!!! He was dynamic, energetic, and informative! The event ended up being standing room only."

-Yale University

"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!"

-Toshiba Connect

"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."

-Bank of America

"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"

-Nova Southeastern University

"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. "

-American Airlines Federal Credit Union

"On behalf of the Yale University African American Affinity Group, I just wanted to thank Mr. John for taking time out of his busy schedule to serve as YAAA’s featured guest speaker for our YAAA Speaker Series event on March 21, 2013. The attendees truly enjoyed Mr. John’s presentation and I continue to receive rave reviews. It was thought provoking and he was absolutely phenomenal. Many have said, including the young men of the Greater Hartford Male Youth Leadership Program that they walked away from his presentation feeling inspired, fired"

-Yale University African American Affinity Group

"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. "

-Early Stage East Venture Capital

"The Babson College community is still buzzing about Daymond John! As the #1 school in entrepreneurship education, we expect guest speakers to give us practical and actionable advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur! Daymond John reset the bar! Not only was he smart, funny, warm and engaging, he also challenged the audience to take notes on the keys to his success: S H A R K. And Babson students, faculty and staff all took notes! He even gave the audience a call to action! And many have accepted the call! In short, Daymond John is an exceptional speaker who instantly captures an audience and leaves the audience wanting more. And perhaps most compelling is what happened after the standing ovation! Daymond John played Shark to 3 students with business ideas. These students competed among their peers to earn an opportunity to pitch to Daymond John! Daymond John was masterful in how he responded to each student’s idea and gave each very practical advice on how to move forward. The winning team will never be the same! I highly recommend Daymond John to be a guest speaker or guest lecturer in any academic institution. He is selfless, caring, intelligent and down-to-earth—a true role model for all students today!"

-Babson College

"Daymond John was a phenomenal speaker to have at the Women’s Conference hosted by California Governor Schwarzenegger and First Lady Maria Shriver. Daymond’s keynote address on how to negotiate effectively at work and at home received overwhelming praise from conference attendees. Many people find it difficult to communicate clearly and speak up for themselves. Daymond’s speech addressed this critical area, giving women the appropriate tools to implement good communication in both their public and personal lives. Daymond captivated his audience with his positive outlook and engaging style of presentation. As a conference organizer managing the logistics for over 160 high level speakers including everyone from First Lady Michelle Obama, Oprah, Jane Fonda, Deepak Chopra, Matt Lauer, and Diane Sawyer over three different days, I noted that Daymond and his entire team were professional, responsive, and a pleasure to work with. Their professionalism and experience made my job easier; they were cooperative and responsible on every level. Daymond John is a fantastic speaker that will be an asset to any event. He is inspirational for those who hear him; he provides excellent tools that people can benefit from in their daily lives. Daymond is an especially good fit for a business or corporate team, enhancing important communication skills. I give my enthusiastic recommendation for Daymond’s participation in events like these. "

-The Women's Conference

"I enjoyed getting to know Daymond when he spoke to our Marketing organization here at General Mills. His presentation was well received and I heard lots of positive feedback from our attendees. He is a great story teller and is engaging to listen to. He shared his expertise on how to build a business with no budget, how passion drives success, and how to create your own niche in a crowded market. "

-General Mills

"Please pass along our deepest gratitude and appreciation to Daymond for his session. It was truly fantastic and I received only tremendous positive feedback on the presentation. The only critique was that everyone wanted more and would have enjoyed having him stay longer. We had high expectations and he exceeded them all. "

-ChainLinks Retail Advisors

"In all, this was an extremely successful program! Everyone, and I do mean EVERYONE LOVED Daymond John. As well as his presentation. I thoroughly enjoyed his presentation—brought back some fond memories of my own with the music and the pictures. In fact, one of Board of Trustee members stated, he was one of the best lecturers, to date, because he captured and maintained everyone’s attention with his style of engagement. "

-Saunders College of Business, Rochester Institute of Technology

"When considering sponsorship opportunities, major companies like P&G must be sure the investment has a direct connection with our brands and business philosophy. Daymond John exceeded all expectations. Rarely does a speaker customize so much of their presentation to meet the customer's needs while keeping it informative, entertaining, and inspiring. Daymond invested significant time understanding the industry and what we wanted out of his presentation. He then incorporated those key messages in the keynote. He motivated the audience, met our business needs, and gave 100% to every activity. "

-World Pet Association

"Daymond John’s involvement with the Miller Lite Tap the Future program was key to our program’s success. Daymond provided sound and valuable advice to our contestants, and his high energy during the Live Pitch events was infectious. It was very impressive at how he openly extended himself to attendees, taking quality time to speak and engage with guests. Furthermore, Daymond and the Shark Branding team went above and beyond when supporting all promotional efforts and simply embraced the program as a whole. Not only was Daymond a great asset to secure media interviews, but he never failed to reinforce our brand messaging in every interview. His social media engagement in support of #TaptheFuture resulted in an increase of entries and a packed house at each event. It is clear that Daymond was a great fit for Miller Lite Tap the Future program delivering great value and results. We look forward to working on future campaigns. "

-MillerCoors

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-Springfield Urban League

"On behalf of Workplace Investing at Fidelity Investments, I would like to express sincere thanks to you for taking part in our WI President’s Circle event as a keynote speaker. Hearing about your experiences as an entrepreneur has helped our group of top performers gain valuable insight into successfully taking big ideas from concept to execution. The theme for our WI President’s Circle event was “Thinking Big” to advance the long-term success of our customers and our business. You provided our award recipients with the types of ideas and inspiration they need to do just that. There is no question they have brought new energy and excitement back to Fidelity. We have received a lot of positive feedback about how you made our morning an unforgettable one that was thought-provoking, entertaining and motivational. Thank you again for the outstanding experience you provided to our team."

-Fidelity Investments
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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 fro ...

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.

Achieving Your Goals

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 crea ...

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.

Marketing and Branding Strategies

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 ...

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.

Negotiation Strategies for Women

Women, you have more power than you may think! 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 s ...

Women, you have more power than you may think!

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.

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Biography

From his wildly successful role on ABC’s smash hit, Shark Tank, to his distinguished status as a Presidential Ambassador for Global Entrepreneurship, Daymond John has become globally recognized for his relentless commitment to promoting and supporting entrepreneurs.

Daymond initially made his mark as the entrepreneur and branding expert behind the groundbreaking lifestyle brand, FUBU, which eclipsed more than $6 billion in global retail sales. From the streets of Hollis, Queens, Daymond started a global movement from the basement of his mother’s house by capitalizing on the then fledgling  hip-hop culture. Today, the streetwear market that FUBU pioneered is a $20 billion dollar industry.

Since then, Daymond has continued to challenge himself and the business world in which he operates. In 2009, Daymond was tapped by lauded television producer, Mark Burnett, to join the cast of a new business-reality concept, Shark Tank. After 8 seasons, 4 Emmy Awards, multiple Critic’s Choice Awards and millions of dollars in investments, the show became the most watched program on Friday nights, and one of the most successful business reality series of all time. Over the course of the series, Daymond has been a mainstay of the cast of Sharks and is now affectionately referred to as, “The People’s Shark” Season 9 was shot in June of 2017 and is currently airing on Sunday nights.

Further expanding his brand as The People’s Shark, Daymond has released three books, the most recent of which debuted at #2 on the New York Times Best-Seller list in January of 2016. While his previous books, Display of Power and The Brand Within were national best-sellers, The Power of Broke stands as the only New York Times best-selling book  from any of the Sharks. Daymond’s highly anticipated new book, Rise And Grind: Outperform,  Outwork, and Outhustle Your Way to a More Successful and Rewarding Life (The Crown Publishing Group) will hit shelves on January 23, 2018.

Beyond the brands, the television series and the books, Daymond’s commitment  to entrepreneurship has been celebrated on a global level. In 2015, he was named a Presidential Ambassador for Global Entrepreneurship and was part  of an exclusive group who joined President Obama at the Global Entrepreneur Summit in Kenya. In March 2016, Daymond accompanied The President on his historic trip to Cuba, which represented the first time a sitting US president visited the island since Calvin Coolidge did in 1928.

One thing Daymond is particularly proud of is overcoming the challenge of living with dyslexia. He has worked with the Yale Center for Dyslexia and he currently sits on the advisory board of Understood.org. Daymond has embraced his affliction allowing it to be a catalyst for his career as a highly sought after public speaker and author.

As a dynamic speaker with more than twenty-five years of proven business experience, Daymond has become one of the most highly sought after speakers in the country. He regularly speaks at Fortune 100 companies, conferences, universities, and independent  businesses alike.  Whether he’s speaking about entrepreneurship, marketing & branding, financial literacy or goal-setting strategies, Daymond’s high energy presentations give audiences relatable advice and practical takeaways. Daymond has delivered keynote speeches for organizations such as General Mills, Johnson & Johnson, Samsung, AT&T, and dozens more.

A recipient of more than thirty-five awards, including the Brandweek Marketer of the Year and Ernst & Young’s Master Entrepreneur of the Year, Daymond serves as CEO of the brand consultancy, The Shark Group, which specializes in brand strategy and product  development,  artist relations and talent development.   Under  Daymond’s  leadership,  The  Shark Group  has  re-written  the  script  on  how companies, brands and products can seamlessly work together to yield a sum greater than its parts. The Shark Group works with a wide range of businesses and brands, including HSN, Forbes, Inc., Shopify and Infusionsoft and superstars such as Catherine Zeta-Jones, the Kardashians, Pitbull, Stan Lee, Carlos Santana, Jillian Michaels and others.