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#130: Daymond John and How to Turn Weaknesses into Strengths
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40:14
Published: Thu Jan 07 2016
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Usually, it's my job to deconstruct world-class performers. This time around, the tables are turned. Many of you have wanted to hear me interviewed, so this week Daymond John (@thesharkdaymond), star of ABC's Shark Tank and the CEO and founder of FUBU, is in charge and asking the questions. Daymond has a new book called The Power of Broke, and he is an expert interviewer and interrogator. In this episode, you'll learn untold stories about my beginnings and the advantages that exist when you think you're at a disadvantage. If you've ever felt like a beginner in business or find your back against a wall, you will learn how to take your situation or a lack of resources and turn it into a strength. Show notes and links for this episode can be found at www.fourhourworkweek.com/podcast. This podcast is brought to you by Audible. I have used Audible for years and I love audio books. I have 2 to recommend: The Graveyard Book by Niel Gaiman Vagabonding by Rolf Potts All you need to do to get your free audiobook and a free 30-day trial is go to Audible.com/tim. Choose one of the above books, or choose between more than 180,000 audio programs. That could be a book, a newspaper, a magazine or even a class. It's that easy. Go to Audible.com/Tim and get started today. Enjoy! This podcast is brought to you by TrunkClub. I hate shopping with a passion. And honestly I'm not good at it, which means I end up looking like I'm colorblind or homeless. Enter TrunkClub, which provides you with your own personal stylist and makes it easier than ever to shop for clothes that look great on your body. Just go to trunkclub.com/tim and answer a few questions, and then you'll be sent a trunk full of awesome clothes. They base this on your sizes, preferences, etc. The trunk is then delivered free of charge both ways, so you only pay for clothes that you keep. If you keep none, it costs you nothing. To get started, check it out at trunkclub.com/tim.***If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit tim.blog/podcast.Sign up for Tim’s email newsletter (“5-Bullet Friday”) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Visit tim.blog/sponsor and fill out the form.Discover Tim’s books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss YouTube: youtube.com/timferrissPast guests on The Tim Ferriss Show include Jerry Seinfeld, Hugh Jackman, Dr. Jane Goodall, LeBron James, Kevin Hart, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Jamie Foxx, Matthew McConaughey, Esther Perel, Elizabeth Gilbert, Terry Crews, Sia, Yuval Noah Harari, Malcolm Gladwell, Madeleine Albright, Cheryl Strayed, Jim Collins, Mary Karr, Maria Popova, Sam Harris, Michael Phelps, Bob Iger, Edward Norton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Neil Strauss, Ken Burns, Maria Sharapova, Marc Andreessen, Neil Gaiman, Neil de Grasse Tyson, Jocko Willink, Daniel Ek, Kelly Slater, Dr. Peter Attia, Seth Godin, Howard Marks, Dr. Brené Brown, Eric Schmidt, Michael Lewis, Joe Gebbia, Michael Pollan, Dr. Jordan Peterson, Vince Vaughn, Brian Koppelman, Ramit Sethi, Dax Shepard, Tony Robbins, Jim Dethmer, Dan Harris, Ray Dalio, Naval Ravikant, Vitalik Buterin, Elizabeth Lesser, Amanda Palmer, Katie Haun, Sir Richard Branson, Chuck Palahniuk, Arianna Huffington, Reid Hoffman, Bill Burr, Whitney Cummings, Rick Rubin, Dr. Vivek Murthy, Darren Aronofsky, and many more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Tim introduces "Five Bullet Friday," his popular and free email newsletter that includes five bullet points of cool things he's found each week, such as apps, books, supplements, and more, and explains how some of his podcast guests are subscribers.
00:00 - 01:27 (01:27)
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Productivity
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Tim introduces "Five Bullet Friday," his popular and free email newsletter that includes five bullet points of cool things he's found each week, such as apps, books, supplements, and more, and explains how some of his podcast guests are subscribers.

Episode
#130: Daymond John and How to Turn Weaknesses into Strengths
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The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss interviews Daymond John, author of "Power of Broke", about his approach to deal-making, learning, and personal growth.
01:27 - 07:17 (05:50)
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Tim Ferriss, Daymond John, book
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Tim Ferriss interviews Daymond John, author of "Power of Broke", about his approach to deal-making, learning, and personal growth.

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#130: Daymond John and How to Turn Weaknesses into Strengths
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The co-founder of Electronic Arts and founder of Cliff Bar, Jack Canfield, offers his wisdom on the importance of having a mentor, and why mentoring is not a one-way street.
07:17 - 11:32 (04:15)
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Mentoring
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The co-founder of Electronic Arts and founder of Cliff Bar, Jack Canfield, offers his wisdom on the importance of having a mentor, and why mentoring is not a one-way street.

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#130: Daymond John and How to Turn Weaknesses into Strengths
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The speaker shares their experience of getting rejected from a large company and being questioned if they desired to further add anything before departing as one of those ‘we’ll call you’ situations, despite receiving recognition for their “creative voice”.
11:32 - 15:40 (04:07)
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Entertainment Industry
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The speaker shares their experience of getting rejected from a large company and being questioned if they desired to further add anything before departing as one of those ‘we’ll call you’ situations, despite receiving recognition for their “creative voice”.

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#130: Daymond John and How to Turn Weaknesses into Strengths
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The founder of FUBU and bestselling author, Daymond John, shares his experience with book deals and the importance of finding partners who believe in your big ideas.
15:40 - 19:48 (04:08)
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Book Publishing
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The founder of FUBU and bestselling author, Daymond John, shares his experience with book deals and the importance of finding partners who believe in your big ideas.

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#130: Daymond John and How to Turn Weaknesses into Strengths
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The speaker talks about their experience of being a blogger and trying to find groups of bloggers.
19:48 - 22:59 (03:10)
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Blogging
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The speaker talks about their experience of being a blogger and trying to find groups of bloggers. They explain how they had to ask around to find where they could meet bloggers in person.

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#130: Daymond John and How to Turn Weaknesses into Strengths
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The speaker shares tips on networking, including avoiding the sponsored room, being humble, and using appropriate language to demonstrate knowledge and credibility.
22:59 - 27:21 (04:21)
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Networking
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The speaker shares tips on networking, including avoiding the sponsored room, being humble, and using appropriate language to demonstrate knowledge and credibility.

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#130: Daymond John and How to Turn Weaknesses into Strengths
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The Tim Ferriss Show
This transcript features disorganized dialogue with scattered thoughts and interrupted sentences.
27:21 - 34:09 (06:48)
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conversation
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This transcript features disorganized dialogue with scattered thoughts and interrupted sentences.

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#130: Daymond John and How to Turn Weaknesses into Strengths
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The founder of Panera, Ron Shaich, shares the marketing strategy they employed to promote a book, that included a partnership with BitTorrent by giving a ton of content for free which in turn provided them with email addresses for people who signed up.
34:09 - 40:08 (05:58)
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Marketing Strategy
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The founder of Panera, Ron Shaich, shares the marketing strategy they employed to promote a book, that included a partnership with BitTorrent by giving a ton of content for free which in turn provided them with email addresses for people who signed up.

Episode
#130: Daymond John and How to Turn Weaknesses into Strengths
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show