111 Quotes by Daymond John

I never knew anything other than wanting to be an entrepreneur. I tried my first business when I was 6 years old, and I started another business when I was 8. I don't think I knew anything besides that.

I'm the kind of person that when I saw a lack of African Americans in the apparel business, that was something I set out to do, and I lead by example.

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.

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.

I always tried to align myself with strategic partners, friends, and information to help me with the things that I did not know, and ultimately, I made it.

If you aren’t living your dreams then you’re living your fears.

Good grooming is integral, and impeccable style is a must. If you don’t look the part, no one will want to give you time or money.

I don’t want to leave my kids an inheritance, I want to leave them a legacy.

If you don’t educate yourself, you’ll never get out of the starting block because you’ll spend all your money making foolish decisions.