Daymond John
Keynote Speaker: Award-Winning Entrepreneur; "Shark Tank" Investor; Founder & CEO of FUBU; Presidential Ambassador for Global Entrepreneurship
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Categories:Sales, Negotiation, Business Authors, Television & Film, Reality TV, Innovation, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Technology, Creativity, Black Heritage, College, Commencement, Business Leadership, Social Entrepreneurship, Graduation, Executive Leadership, Motivational, Black History Month, Cancer, Art & Design, Fashion, Business Growth, Social Activism, Anti-Racism, Leadership, Business, Author, Bestselling Authors, Celebrity, Finance, Cancer Survivors, Virtual, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, Entertainment, DEI
Daymond John Biography
Daymond John has spent decades helping people turn ambition into action, ideas into brands, and setbacks into opportunities. Best known as an original cast member of ABC’s "Shark Tank" and the founder of the global fashion brand FUBU, John has built a career around identifying opportunity, adapting through uncertainty, and empowering others to think bigger about what’s possible in business and in life. Recognizing his influence as both a business leader and mentor, former President Barack Obama appointed John as a Presidential Ambassador for Global Entrepreneurship (PAGE) to help inspire and develop the next generation of entrepreneurs at home and abroad.
For nearly 18 seasons on "Shark Tank," John has inspired millions with his sharp business acumen, practical advice, and relatable approach to entrepreneurship. Audiences connect with his ability to turn complex business challenges into actionable lessons rooted in hard work, resilience, and smart decision-making. Listed by Real Leaders Magazine as one of the Top 20 Keynote Speakers in the World, John continues to equip audiences worldwide with insights on innovation, entrepreneurship, branding, leadership, biohacking, and longevity. Drawing from his journey as a cancer survivor, he encourages leaders to prioritize their health, believing that sustainable success begins with the ability to perform at your best and serve others at your highest level.
Whether speaking to Fortune 500 companies, entrepreneurs, educators, sales organizations, or emerging leaders, John delivers relatable lessons shaped by decades of real-world experience. From launching FUBU in Queens with limited resources to becoming one of the world's most recognized entrepreneurs, John's journey exemplifies vision, resilience, and entrepreneurial grit. Along the way, he has earned hundreds of honors, including Brandweek Marketer of the Year, Ernst & Young's New York Entrepreneur of the Year, and recognition as one of LinkedIn's Top Voices. Today, he shares the lessons that fueled his success, helping leaders, teams, and entrepreneurs navigate growth, change, and opportunity.
A three-time New York Times bestselling author, John has written multiple books despite dyslexia, further reflecting the resilience and determination that have defined his career. He is also the founder of The Shark Group, a branding and consulting agency that helps organizations and leaders strengthen their visibility, influence, and market position. Through his CEO Access program, he works directly with executives and entrepreneurs to elevate their personal brands, improve communication, and lead with greater impact.
John believes that lasting success is built on patience, meaningful relationships, and a relentless commitment to mastering the fundamentals—principles that continue to guide his work and inspire leaders around the world.
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Daymond John Speaking Topics
For more than 25 years, Daymond John has built businesses and brands by turning uncertainty into catalysts for growth. Drawing from his entrepreneurial journey — from founding FUBU to becoming an original Shark on ABC's "Shark Tank" — Daymond shares the lessons learned through both triumphs and setbacks. In this engaging keynote, audiences will discover the mindset, strategies, and core principles Daymond calls his S.H.A.R.K. Points — practical tools that empower leaders, teams, and entrepreneurs to adapt to change, uncover new opportunities, and achieve lasting success in business and life.
Daymond John Videos
Little Daymond Learns to Earn
Powershift: Transform Any Situation, Close Any Deal, And Achieve Any Outcome
Rise And Grind
The Power Of Broke: How Empty Pockets, A Tight Budget, And A Hunger For Success Can Become Your Greatest Competitive Advantage (mp3)
The Brand Within: The Power of Branding from Birth to the Boardroom (Display of Power Series)
How do I book Daymond John to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Daymond John for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Daymond John, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Daymond John or any other speaker of your choice.
How much does it cost to book Daymond John for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Daymond John, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Daymond John are $50,000 - $100,000 for live events and $30,000 - $50,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Daymond John, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Daymond John speak about?
Daymond John is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Sales, Negotiation, Business Authors, Television & Film, Reality TV, Innovation, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Technology, Creativity, Black Heritage, College, Commencement, Business Leadership, Social Entrepreneurship, Graduation, Executive Leadership, Motivational, Black History Month, Cancer, Art & Design, Fashion, Business Growth, Social Activism, Anti-Racism, Leadership, Business, Author, Bestselling Authors, Celebrity, Finance, Cancer Survivors, Virtual, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, Entertainment and DEI.
Where does Daymond John travel from?
Daymond John generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Daymond John?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Daymond John for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Daymond John for your next private or corporate function.
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Daymond John or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
Daymond John is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Sales, Negotiation and Business Authors. The estimated speaking fee range to book Daymond John for live events is $50,000 - $100,000, and for virtual events $30,000 - $50,000. Daymond John generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jesse Itzler, Marc Randolph and Sugar Ray Leonard. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Daymond John for an upcoming event.
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Daymond John Speaking Topics
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Daymond John’s 5 Shark Points: Fundamentals for Success in Business and Life
For more than 25 years, Daymond John has built businesses and brands by turning uncertainty into catalysts for growth. Drawing from his entrepreneurial journey — from founding FUBU to becoming an original Shark on ABC's "Shark Tank" — Daymond shares the lessons learned through both triumphs and setbacks. In this engaging keynote, audiences will discover the mindset, strategies, and core principles Daymond calls his S.H.A.R.K. Points — practical tools that empower leaders, teams, and entrepreneurs to adapt to change, uncover new opportunities, and achieve lasting success in business and life.
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Daymond John Videos
BOOKS
Little Daymond Learns to Earn
Powershift: Transform Any Situation, Close Any Deal, And Achieve Any Outcome
Rise And Grind
The Power Of Broke: How Empty Pockets, A Tight Budget, And A Hunger For Success Can Become Your Greatest Competitive Advantage (mp3)
The Brand Within: The Power of Branding from Birth to the Boardroom (Display of Power Series)
REVIEWS
Daymond John Reviews
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He was great. The format was great. The early returns on our satisfaction survey have been really positive. His message resonated and carried other messages that were shared from the main stage, so we had great alignment.
NetVU - Apr 22 2026 -
Daymond John was the standout session of our event! Our employees really appreciated his insights and very much enjoyed hearing from him.
Consilio, LLC - Feb 03 2026 -
CMI Media Group - Sep 18 2025
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Thanks for all you did to help us create a memorable experience for our conference attendees.
U.S. Women's Health Alliance - Sep 09 2025 -
Overall, we were very pleased to have Daymond John as one of our UNITED keynote speakers. As always, Daymond dd a fantastic job presenting.
The National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) - Jul 24 2025
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FUBU: Daymond John : How I Built This with Guy Raz : NPR
Today, he's a judge on Shark Tank, and a motivational speaker and author. How You Built That: Stemple Creek Ranch. We check back with Loren and Lisa Poncia ...
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How do I book Daymond John to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Daymond John for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Daymond John, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Daymond John or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Daymond John for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Daymond John, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Daymond John are $50,000 - $100,000 for live events and $30,000 - $50,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Daymond John, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Daymond John speak about?
Daymond John is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Sales, Negotiation, Business Authors, Television & Film, Reality TV, Innovation, Personal Growth, Empowerment, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Technology, Creativity, Black Heritage, College, Commencement, Business Leadership, Social Entrepreneurship, Graduation, Executive Leadership, Motivational, Black History Month, Cancer, Art & Design, Fashion, Business Growth, Social Activism, Anti-Racism, Leadership, Business, Author, Bestselling Authors, Celebrity, Finance, Cancer Survivors, Virtual, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, Entertainment and DEI. -
Where does Daymond John travel from?
Daymond John generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Daymond John?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Daymond John for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Daymond John for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Daymond John or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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