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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.
Chapters ✨
00:00 Meet John Paul DeJoria
00:50 First Homeless Chapter
02:20 Bottle Hustle Survival
04:18 Second Homeless Chapter
06:30 Launching Paul Mitchell
10:50 First Big Breakthrough
13:48 Advice for Hard Times
14:38 Rejection and Reorders
18:05 Why America Still Works
22:20 Modern Distribution Tools
25:00 1% vs 99% Narrative
26:39 Pride and Philanthropy
30:57 Traits of Successful People
31:48 Getting Fired as Training
42:33 Leave Regret Behind
43:21 Power of Affirmations
48:16 Success Beyond Money
51:59 Raising Grounded Kids
01:00:08 Wealth and Happiness
01:04:34 Negotiation With Kindness
01:06:31 Entrepreneur Mistakes
01:07:37 Marriage Advice and Wrap
For Detailed Show Notes visit thebossticks.com
To connect with John Paul DeJoria instagram.com/plhfoundation
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To learn more about John Paul Dejoria and his book “Success Unshared Is Failure” visit bit.ly/JPDejoria-Book-Success.
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This episode is sponsored by Nutrafol
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This episode is sponsored by Function Health
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This episode is sponsored by Revolve
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This episode is sponsored by ThirdLove
Use code BOSSTICKS15 for $15 off your first purchase at http://thirdlove.com.
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Produced by Dear Media. To learn more visit http://dearmedia.com.
To Watch The Show: youtube.com/@TheSkinnyConfidential
To connect with Lauryn Bosstick: instagram.com/laurynbosstick
To connect with Michael Bosstick: instagram.com/michaelbosstick
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.
Chapters ✨
00:00 Meet John Paul DeJoria
00:50 First Homeless Chapter
02:20 Bottle Hustle Survival
04:18 Second Homeless Chapter
06:30 Launching Paul Mitchell
10:50 First Big Breakthrough
13:48 Advice for Hard Times
14:38 Rejection and Reorders
18:05 Why America Still Works
22:20 Modern Distribution Tools
25:00 1% vs 99% Narrative
26:39 Pride and Philanthropy
30:57 Traits of Successful People
31:48 Getting Fired as Training
42:33 Leave Regret Behind
43:21 Power of Affirmations
48:16 Success Beyond Money
51:59 Raising Grounded Kids
01:00:08 Wealth and Happiness
01:04:34 Negotiation With Kindness
01:06:31 Entrepreneur Mistakes
01:07:37 Marriage Advice and Wrap
For Detailed Show Notes visit thebossticks.com
To connect with John Paul DeJoria instagram.com/plhfoundation
Read More on The Skinny Confidential theskinnyconfidential.com
Head to our ShopMy page shopmy.us/thebossticks and LTK page shopltk.com/explore/laurynbosstick/collections/11eeda536d44fdbaac480242ac110022 to find all of the products mentioned in each episode.
To learn more about John Paul Dejoria and his book “Success Unshared Is Failure” visit bit.ly/JPDejoria-Book-Success.
This episode is sponsored by The Skinny Confidential
Shop your nightly ritual now at https://shopskinnyconfidential.com.
This episode is sponsored by ARMRA
Go to armra.com/SKINNY or enter SKINNY to get 30% off your first subscription order.
This episode is sponsored by Wayfair
Join Wayfair Rewards today to get 5% back on every purchase and start saving on your next home upgrade. Head to Wayfair.com to shop all things home.
This episode is sponsored by Nutrafol
For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you visit Nutrafol.com and enter promo code SKINNYHAIR.
This episode is sponsored by Function Health
Check your health the way I do. Function provides 160+ lab tests for $1/day and member pricing on advanced imaging. Join at functionhealth.com/SKINNY and use gift code SKINNY25.
This episode is sponsored by Revolve
Shop at REVOLVE.com/SKINNY and use code SKINNY for 15% off your first order. #REVOLVEpartner
This episode is sponsored by ThirdLove
Use code BOSSTICKS15 for $15 off your first purchase at http://thirdlove.com.
This episode is sponsored by egglife
Find egglife wraps chillin’ in the fridge at Aldi, Whole Foods, Kroger, Target, Walmart & more. Visit egglifefoods.com to find a retailer near you.
Produced by Dear Media. To learn more visit http://dearmedia.com.
