Street Smarts to Shark Tank | Daymond John's Journey from Hustle to Icon

In this powerful episode of The Burn Podcast, we’re joined by none other than Daymond John—iconic entrepreneur, branding expert, and one of the original Sharks from the 4-time Emmy Award-winning Shark Tank. From humble beginnings in Queens, New York, to building the global fashion empire FUBU with just $40, Daymond’s story is a testament to resilience, grit, and the relentless pursuit of excellence.

Daymond opens up about his early life, being raised by a single mother and finding his "burn" through hands-on hustle—wiring cables in abandoned buildings and selling homemade hats on the streets. That first $800 in sales lit the fire that would launch his career. He shares how adapting his pitch, staying intentional, and rejecting ego became cornerstones of his entrepreneurial growth.

Throughout the conversation, Daymond drops game-changing insights on solving problems, building momentum, and embracing challenges as milestones of progress. We also explore his role as a father, the legacy he wants to leave behind, and why being a lifelong learner is essential to sustained success.

This is more than a business story—it’s a blueprint for becoming YOUR best.


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