CONVERSATIONS WITH
DAYMOND JOHN
DAYMOND JOHN is an
internationally-known entre-
preneur, business leader and
brand guru who founded
iconic fashion brand FUBU.
After establishing the
business in 1992 in his home in
Hollis, Queens, John grew
FUBU into a brand that grossed
hundreds of millions of dollars
each year. In 2009, John joined
the cast of ABC’s hit show Shark
Tank, which has made him a
household name across the
United States. John was a
keynote speaker at the 2018
ISPA Conference & Expo.
John is also a bestselling
author; his most recent book,
Rise and Grind, is about the
common habits and practices of
creative thinkers, entrepreneurs
and go-getters across multiple
industries. Pulse got the oppor-
tunity to speak with John about
his book, his “Rise and grind”
habits, and his advice for the spa
industry’s many small business
owners.
Pulse: What traits or habits stood out the most to you about the high-
achievers you talked to for Rise and Grind?
Daymond John: Discipline. People who are dedicated to mapping out a
schedule and focusing on what needs to get done that day. What makes sense
for you doesn’t make sense for everyone else.
P: What are some immediate changes our readers can make in their
lives to start rising and grinding?
J: Schedule out your day. Set reasonable and attainable goals that you can
accomplish by the end of today, tomorrow, next week, etc.
“After 10 years of Shark Tank, I have realized
that we, as entrepreneurs, need to set aside time
to take care of ourselves.”
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