The Tim Ferriss Show

#130: Daymond John and How to Turn Weaknesses into Strengths

Jan 7, 2016
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ANECDOTE

Volunteering Bought Credibility

  • Tim volunteered aggressively at a nonprofit to get responsibility and access to high-profile speakers.
  • That unpaid work let him meet Jack Canfield and later gain an agent and introductions.
ANECDOTE

Rejection Then A Bold Closing Line

  • Tim and a new agent faced 27 brutal rejections while selling his first book.
  • A final Crown meeting and a bold promise to make it a bestseller sealed the deal.
ADVICE

Test On Real Audiences First

  • Test ideas on real audiences and collect feedback to validate concepts.
  • Use live classes and feedback forms to know what resonates before scaling.
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