Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Ep. 998: Join us as we sit down with John Paul DeJoria – entrepreneur, philanthropist, co-founder of Paul Mitchell and Patrón, and author of Success Unshared is Failure. John Paul shares the extraordinary story of going from being homeless twice to building some of the most recognizable brands in the world, including launching Paul Mitchell with just $700 and living out of his car. In this episode, he breaks down the scrappy strategies, resilience, and mindset that helped him turn setbacks into billion-dollar businesses, and why he believes rejection is simply part of the process. John Paul also opens up about building a blended family, raising children without spoiling them, the role of philanthropy in his life, and his perspective on wealth, happiness, and success. He shares the lessons he learned from being fired, starting over, and betting on himself, along with his philosophy that “Success Unshared is Failure” and why focusing on the next step, rather than the obstacle, can change the trajectory of your life.
Ep. 998: Join us as we sit down with John Paul DeJoria – entrepreneur, philanthropist, co-founder of Paul Mitchell and Patrón, and author of Success Unshared is Failure. John Paul shares the extraordinary story of going from being homeless twice to building some of the most recognizable brands in the world, including launching Paul Mitchell with just $700 and living out of his car. In this episode, he breaks down the scrappy strategies, resilience, and mindset that helped him turn setbacks into billion-dollar businesses, and why he believes rejection is simply part of the process. John Paul also opens up about building a blended family, raising children without spoiling them, the role of philanthropy in his life, and his perspective on wealth, happiness, and success. He shares the lessons he learned from being fired, starting over, and betting on himself, along with his philosophy that “Success Unshared is Failure” and why focusing on the next step, rather than the obstacle, can change the trajectory of your life.
