Daymond John has sure come quite a long way from taking out a $100,000 mortage on his mother's house and operating in the basement. An entrepreneur in every sense of the word, John is now the founder and CEO of FUBU - "For Us, By Us" - a much-celebrated global lifestyle brand, as well as the founder of Shark Branding, a marketing firm that offers advice on how to effectively communicate to consumers through innovative means and connects brands with the world’s top celebrities for everything from endorsements to product extensions. A pioneer in the fashion industry with over $6 billion in product sales, he is an award-winning entrepreneur, as he has recieved over 35 awards, including the Brandweek Marketer of the Year, Advertising Age Marketing 1000 Award for Outstanding Ad Campaign, and Ernst & Young’s New York Entrepreneur of the Year Award.
Daymond has experienced success in not only the fashion industry but starting his own businesses, as well, making him the perfect candidate to speak at Sage Summit 2016! John will be partnering with fellow shark and entrepreneur, Robert Herjavec, to discuss how perfecting your pitch and staying focused can be beneficial for your business.
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Securing financing is one of the most important and daunting steps for any entrepreneur. Attend this session to begin perfecting your pitch with tips from the experts. Two of ABC’s “Shark Tank” sharks will break down what passionate investors look for and offer Sage advice on how to stay focused while you tread investing’s treacherous waters.