Daymond John Bio | Wiki
Daymond John (Full name: Daymond Garfield John) is a successful businessman, author, a popular television personality. He is popularly recognized as the founder, chief executive officer, and president of FUBU. Additionally, he is also popularly known for featuring on ABC’s reality television series “Shark Tank” as an investor. Furthermore, he is also the founder of The Shark Group.
Daymond John Age | Birthday
He was born on February 23, 1969, in Brooklyn, New York City, in the United States of America. Daymond is 52 years old and celebrates his birthday on February 23 every year.
Daymond John Height
He is a man of average stature. Daymond stands at the height of 5 ft 10 in (approx. 1.77).
Daymond John Family
He was born in Brooklyn, New York City but raised Hollis in the United States of America to his loving and caring parents Margot John(mother), Garfield John(father). His parents divorced while he was very young. In 1979, at the age of 10 years old Daymond started his first job, where he handed over flyers and was paid $2 an hour. He grew up in a small family, where he was the only child.
Daymond John Wife
He is happily married to his beautiful and caring wife Heather Taras. The duo has been living under one roof since they wedded in 2018. The adorable couple is proud to b sharing their beautiful daughter Minka Jagger. However, this is his second marriage Daymond was initially married and had two daughters with his first wife. His two daughters are Destiny and Yasmeen.
Daymond John FUBU
Daymond started FUBU in Queens in his loving mother’s house. His mother taught him how to sew as soon as she realized her son’s passion for fashion. After realizing the potential in her son, her mother mortgaged their house for $100,000 to generate capital. Daymond recruited close friends and they began to sew the FUBU logo on sweatshirts, sweatpants, and Jerseys.
In 1993, he talked a neighborhood friend to wear FUBU T-Shirt for a promotional campaign. Later on LL Cool J, an American rapper wore a FUBU hat in an advertising spot for The Gap and incorporated “For Us By Us”. In 1992, he received $300,000 in orders and also an offer for participating in Macy’s (M) at a Las Vegas fashion trade show.
However, due to their financial instability, they had to take out a second mortgage of his mother’s house in order to fulfill the orders. After 27 banks rejected their loan request FUBU made a deal with Samsung Textiles, therefore they were able to complete the orders. Currently, FUBU has made over $6 billion in global sales.
Daymond John Books
Other than being a successful businessman, Daymond is among the best-selling authors in the United States and has published several books. They include:
- The Power of Broke (2016)
- Rise and Grind (2018)
- Powershift (2020)
- Display of power (2007)
- The Brand Within (2010)
Daymond John Shows
Being a popular reality television personality, Daymond has appeared in numerous Television shows. They are:
- Dr. Ken in 2016 as Himself
- What Would You Do? in 2014 as Himself
- The Game in 2013 as Himself
- The real in 2013 as Himself
- To Tell The Truth in 2016 as Himself
- The $10000 pyramid in 2016 as himself
- Billions in 2020 as Himself
- Shark Tank from 2009 to date as Himself
Daymond John Shark Tank
In 2009 Mark Burnett called Daymond and requested him to join Shark Tank. Shark Tank is a reality business show that airs on NBC. Currently, the reality show has 13 seasons and a total of 276 episodes. The series still airs today since it was officially released on August 9, 2009. Since joining Shark Tank, Daymond has invested over $8.5 million in various companies.
In 2016, Shark Tank was awarded over an Emmy Award and an Outstanding Reality Program for two years, that was from 2012 to 2014. In 2015, Daymond invested in the Al “Bubba” Baker’s boneless ribs and Bombas socks. After investing, he has helped to grow the company from $154,000 in sales to $16 million in 3 years. Shark Tank has received 4 Emmy Awards and 9 nominations.
Daymond John Net Worth
Being a prominent businessman, author, motivational speaker, and television personality, it is obvious that he has accumulated a satisfactory amount of his legally acquired fortune. Daymond’s average net worth is $350 million.
How Old Is Daymond John
He was born to his caring and hardworking parents on February 23, 1969, in Brooklyn, New York City, in the United States of America. Therefore, Daymond is 52 years old.
How Much Is Daymond John
From his extravagant lifestyle, it is evident to the public that he has garnered a large amount of wealth from his career as an author, television personality, businessman, and motivational speaker. Therefore, Daymond’s average net worth is $350 million.