Check out Daymond’s Books!
-
Photo Galleries
Superdry Launch Party
BEA Signing at the Jacob Javits Center
USA Today Photoshoot
Daymond Headlines AT&T's History Makers Event at The Apollo Theater
Brand Yourself
Ask Daymond See Comments »What is the best way to brand yourself and build public speaking chops?
At this point, the best way to brand yourself is the social networking space. This is a space that you can easily get access to; people can see you and your product. They have no obligation to love you or follow you. So you get a true acid test of how good your brand or product is. In regards to public speaking, you can build that, obviously, by speaking with people who need to hear your message. A lot of the time, that will be churches, woman’s shelters, the YMCA, and schools. Anyplace, really, that will allow a someone to come in and inspire more people.
Daymond
ShareThe Perfect Pitch
Ask Daymond See Comments »Can you explain what makes a good pitch?
Very interesting question because a pitch is like a piece of art. That’s why its “Art of the Deal” or “Art of the Pitch”. It can be anything from your hand movements and eye contact to the information you’re providing. To the way your voice fluctuates during key moments or the silence and the way you reply to the questions that have been asked. It is for YOU to maximize all the attributes you have as a person when communicating and to try to stay away from your weakest points to provide the best pitch possible. Of course, it’s always best to have as much information that you can provide, but they say 70% of communication is body language, 20% is how you say it, and 10% is what you’re saying.
Good Luck!
Daymond John
Be Prepared!
Ask Daymond See Comments »To be considered for Shark Tank, how much detail on their business does a contestant have to provide? I was surprised that the Turbobaster lady got a deal with no understanding of the market, costs, or even a working prototype. Don’t get me wrong, I was happy for her, just surprised!
The contestants are screened to see if they have criminal records, AND, if they own the actual business or domain that they are pitching. The reality is that a lot of people do not know market share, the cost of prototypes or have great business plans. Shark Tank allows people to come onto the show and pitch in that exact format! Naturally, that is apart of the entertainment, as well as the education. If you don’t know your own business, you will sink.
Good Luck & hope to see you soon on the show!
Daymond
Zig when most people zag…
Ask Daymond See Comments »I’m gonna keep it real with ya, I love the spotlight! I want fame! Its a great feeling to have people adore you and then after you have fame, people fall over themselves to give you money. Most people feel the same way as me but don’t want to admit it. I don’t have any of the qualities that the famous cats have. I can’t rap, play ball, design, act or even model. But I do have desire and know that if I get my foot in the door, I would kill it. Talk to me homie!
- Baby boy, Arizona
I respect your honesty! First, look at businesses other than the ones you’ve mentioned, everybody is trying for those careers! It’s overcrowded! You want to start a business you like, get paid and then create your fame! Being only talent, you are at the mercy of others. Look at the Perdue chicken guy, Trump, Gates, Wynn, Tony Robbins, Orvel Redenbacher and the late Dave Thomas of Wendy’s. All these people are household names, faces and filthy rich. They all chose different paths of fortune and fame. TRUE POWER is to “ZIG WHEN PEOPLE ZAG,” think outside the box homie. You will have little competition, get paid and they wont see you coming!!!
Regards,
Daymond John
Your failures will only fuel your successes
Ask Daymond See Comments »I’m stressed baby! I keep hitting the glass ceiling! I’ve been striping for 7 years now and I make great money. I’ve started 3 separate businesses and funded them with my dancing money. But just when I think I see the light, I keep failing for some reason or another. It’s come to the point that I don’t think I will ever have another career. Should I just quit trying after 3 strikes and stick to adult entertainment?
- Sylvia, ATL
Easy answer! YOU QUIT WHEN YOU DIE!! You call 3 times failing, a glass ceiling? How about this? Nelson Mandela was incarcerated for 3 decades only to rise and be the President of the same government that jailed him! Irv Gotti and Diddy both faced trials of their lives to come back and reinvent themselves as stars of TV and music! LL has spanned a red-hot music career for 20yrs when most artists can’t last 3! Tyra Banks and Kimora Lee Simmons both flipped modeling careers into being powerful CEO’s! I can go on and on of those who will not quit, no matter the setbacks. When you were a baby and tried to walk, after you fell down 10 times, did you decide to quit and crawl for life? No, so why stop now? TRUE POWER is to know that “YOUR FAILURES WILL ONLY FUEL YOUR SUCCESSES.” See you at the top or sliding down a pole. The choice is up to you.
Daymond