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<\/p>\nFUBU – ever heard of it? If you’re an active rap or hip hop follower, you may have seen celebrities wear FUBU attire, or you may have purchased FUBU attire yourself! Don’t feel left out if you, like me, have never heard of FUBU, though.<\/p>\n
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Daymond John, CEO of the American Hip Hop brand FUBU and Shark Tank investor, started his business from the ground-up as a 20-year old dreamer. Daymond wouldn’t be where he’s at without the help of his mom, who both taught him to sew and took out a mortgage on her home to help him jump-start his business. He also found that by\u00a0 asking for assistance from the people around him in his neighborhood and from his friends that he was able to gain a base of supporters, who ultimately became his salespeople when the company first began. One of those neighborhood friends was rapper LL Cool J, who Daymond convinced to wear one of his hats in a photo. His business took off from that point forward. Daymond understood the value in\u00a0asking for help, <\/em>even when it might be simpler to do it all on your own. If nothing more than moral support, friends and family can provide a foundational network of people who you can learn from, be encouraged by, and make further connections. As the article, “5 Motivational Sales Stories to Read for Inspiration,” noted, “if you can’t sell the people closest to you on your ideas or product, then who can\u00a0<\/em>you convince to buy your product?” These people are easy potential clients – learn to sell better with them!<\/p>\n \n \n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n