I had a little delivery van, and I did work around Queens. I was also a waiter at Red Lobster, so I was working on the business in between jobs. Daymond John businessdeliveryjob Change image and share on social
I like to look at things that have been developed and re-developed over the course of time so I know the bugs are worked out of it. And in the business itself, I like to look at sales, by far. I want to see that there is a vetted track record of sales to show the price point has worked. Daymond John bugbusinessdevelop share on social
One of my business partners would remind me that no fashion line lasts forever, that we would hit the down curve eventually, and that we needed to look for new brands that complement the first one. Daymond John brandbusinesscomplement Change image and share on social
The things that I've learned is, try to make all the mistakes with your own money and on a small level so that when you are responsible for a partner's money or assets, you've learned, and you don't make bigger mistakes. Daymond John assetbighave share on social
In my mind, there are too many copycat web products out there that are doing the same thing. Daymond John copycatmindproduct Change image and share on social
I'm a firm believer in utilizing celebrities because they tap into people on an emotional basis. Daymond John basisbelievercelebrity Change image and share on social
I don't care if you're my brother - if we go play football, I'm gonna try to crack your head open. It doesn't mean that I don't love you. It doesn't mean that I don't respect you. Daymond John brothercarecrack Change image and share on social
I consider each business investment based on concept and revenue. Daymond John basebusinessconcept Change image and share on social
Learn as many mistakes and what not to do while your business or product is small. Don't be in such a hurry to grow your brand. Make sure that you and the market can sustain any bumps that may occur down the road. Daymond John brandbumpbusiness share on social
An entrepreneur needs to know what they need, period. Then they need to find an investor who can build off whatever their weaknesses are - whether that's through money, strategic partnerships or knowledge. Daymond John buildentrepreneurfind share on social