That Moment with Daymond John

My buddy Cat and I go way back to childhood, hustling side-by-side trying to make our big dreams come true on the streets of Queens. I was building a game-changing clothing empire from scratch, while Cat tirelessly trained to become a champion prizefighter. But our fortunes forked down radically divergent paths one fateful day when Cat got thrown in prison for a bone-chilling stretch...for a horri...

Josh Peck may be an incredible actor, but he’s just as funny in real life as he was in his childhood roles where he first came into our lives. I sat with Josh and we had some great laughs while also really diving into the moments that have defined his life so far. As a parent to two sons, Josh broke down the parenting styles that he and his wife naturally lean into, and he had some stories that fe...

In our wide-ranging conversation, opera singer Limmie Pulliam joins me to trace his unbelievable rise from rural Missouri choirboy to gracing world stages like the LA Opera and the iconic Metropolitan Opera House. Limmie reveals the discrimination he once faced as a Black artist, with opera houses telling this gifted vocalist to lose 50 pounds before an audition. After taking a 12-year hiatus from...

It's Monday, so that means it's time for another #MotivationMoment! As a veteran in leveraging connections to build ventures, even I was surprised by recent stats confirming the unmatched power of networking. Reports reinforce what I've witnessed in the trenches - an overwhelming majority of opportunities come through who you know.  As fundamentally social creatures, we thrive interacting face-to-...

I’ve said it once and I’ll say it a million times: I’m all about access. And usually I use this platform to give you access to the people you want to learn and hear from, but to kick off the year I’m switching it up and giving you access to some business insights from a conference I did with my Mastermind partner Roland Frasier. But with that switch, I’m giving you access to my own insights. You m...

Master P stepped in the studio ready to share some absolute heat. From start to finish, he opened up about not only his personal success journey but how he’s actively working to teach others how to replicate and even surpass his own level of achievement. He broke down his experiences so eloquently and really provided a blueprint for listeners who are working towards their own success and need a li...

It's Monday and that means it's time for a #MotivationMoment! You'd never believe what a few simple items can do. Back in the early days of television, shows were often sponsored by household brands to push product. Hence that catchy nickname for the genre that stuck. Fast forward years later. I was hustling hard just to get by, working a day job in the service industry. But I had an idea, a creat...

Sitting down with hip hop legend Sway Calloway, I was eager to dive into his origin story and the pivotal moments that led him to become the iconic radio and TV broadcaster he is today. Sway takes me back to his early days hustling as an aspiring rapper alongside his high school friend and producer King Tech in Oakland. They faced obstacle after obstacle trying to get their music out there - but S...

It's Monday, so it's time for another #MotivationMoment! What's the key to a more profitable business? New research reveals a surprising factor - embrace diversity in leadership. Organizations with the most varied mix of ethnicities, genders, and perspectives at the top vastly outperformed the rest. Why does diversity pay such rich dividends? By gathering unique viewpoints, you spark more innovati...

What’s the key to going viral—not just once but again and again? Is there a secret formula to transforming internet fame into a multimedia empire? I tackle these questions and more in a raw, eye-opening chat with YouTube sensation Cody Ko on the latest episode of That Moment. Even if you don’t know Cody from his comedy sketches and commentary videos (2 billion+ views!), you may have heard his mass...

It's Monday, so it's time for a #MotivationMonday! I once thought I knew everything there was to know about business. The metrics and models I had relied on thus far had worked. Revenue was growing steadily thanks to a calculated strategy of maximizing efficiency, streamlining operations, and scaling fast. Success metrics were stellar across the board. Or so I believed. Turns out I may have left o...

Sitting down with icons like Ralph McDaniels always proves to be an eye-opening experience. As one of the foremost pioneers of music videos and hip hop culture, Ralph has seen it all. His decades presiding over the iconic show Video Music Box gave him a front row seat to history as it unfolded. Our lively chat covered the importance of preserving hip hop's past for future generations. Ralph opened...

It’s Monday, so it’s time for another #MotivatonMoment! I recently had an eye-opening chat that challenged my views on work-life balance. It centered around an old saying - "we do today what others won't to achieve tomorrow." It made me think twice about how I spend my summer Fridays. When 3 PM rolls around, most dash out the door to start the weekend early. But what if that time could be used mor...

I've got an incredible interview to share with you all today that you do NOT want to miss! I recently sat down with productivity guru and journaling sensation Cathryn Lavery for a raw, uncensored chat that has never been heard before. As the founder of BestSelf Co and the creator of the wildly popular Self Journal that has taken over social media, Cathryn has built an empire empowering people to u...

It's Monday so it's time for a #MotivationMoment! Success in business requires taking risks and being vulnerable to failure. Fear of embarrassment and rejection often holds entrepreneurs back from taking the necessary chances to grow. However, failure is an essential part of the journey, providing valuable lessons that pave the way for future triumphs. Rather than viewing failure as something to a...

Whether you know him from his skateboarding days, one of his MTV hit shows, his constant advocacy for people taking care of their health, or his studio Dyrdek Machine, chances are you know who Rob Dyrdek is. And if not? It’s time to change that. I’ve been friends with Rob for a while now, and our first formal interview was a couple years back. The way he was able to break down how he revolutionize...

It's Monday, so its time for another #MotivationMoment! You'll never believe the unconventional trick that helped put my unknown apparel brand on the map. When I let you in on it, you'll be shaking your head wondering why you didn't think of something so simple. Let's just say it involved a very busy freeway and some eye-catching marketing. Cost me next to nothing but delivered big time. But it wa...

What's up, listeners? This special edition episode of That Moment with Daymond John features the honest questions that you have for me and my true, unfiltered answers. From business to my personal life, I'm giving you access to the answers that I would use if I wanted to pursue and achieve success. Tune in now to see if your question made the cut and to get an inside peek at what a consulting sess...

It's Monday, so that means it's time for another #MotivationMoment! I recently came across a fascinating study by the Kauffman Foundation, and what I found was both surprising and inspiring. It turns out that a significant number of today's Fortune 500 companies share an unexpected commonality – their origins. These companies, now towering giants in the corporate world, started their journey durin...

If you were winning awards and clearly dominating your industry, would you let yourself tap out or would you instead take the leap to test out your skills in a new industry? The most recent episode of That Moment with Daymond John featured the incredible Eriq La Salle, who dove headfirst into the latter.    It takes a confident but strategic person to try your hand in a whole new skillset, but Eri...

It's Monday so its time for a #MotivationMoment! You'll never believe the crazy story of how one fateful decision took Michael Jordan from basketball phenom to a global brand worth over a billion dollars! This tale involves a major crossover into the world of sneakers, a risky partnership with an unlikely upstart company, and Jordan's mother playing a pivotal role behind the scenes. When MJ was ap...

Mentorship is the gift that keeps on giving, and I feel so incredibly blessed to call Jay Abraham my mentor. Not only has Jay increased the bottom line for over 10,000 clients, he’s given them (and me!) the tools to recognize how to continue to do that when he steps back. With features in The New York Times, Entrepreneur Magazine, Inc Magazine and more, and recognition from Forbes as “The Real Thi...

It's Monday so it's time for another #MotivationMoment! You'll never believe the statistics I recently discovered about women of color and entrepreneurship! When I came across this fact, it really made me take notice and reflect on my own journey as an entrepreneur. As I continue to hustle and build my businesses, I often think about those who have paved the way - like my own mother, who taught me...

Chances are, you’ve sung or rapped along to one of the artists that guest Sal Abbatiello discovered or launched through one of his nightclubs or his record company. Sal is a legend in the music industry, and I know this episode will have my older listeners reminiscing on the early hip hop days and younger listeners excited to share their new music knowledge with their friends.   Sal reflected on h...

It's Monday so it's time for another #MotivationMoment!   You'll never believe the game-changing customer engagement advice I stumbled upon. I uncovered some counterintuitive lessons that will make you rethink everything. For example, you'll be shocked to learn just how much more valuable a chatty customer can be versus one who's quiet. Let's just say the stats don't lie. Here's another surprise -...