# From $1 to $1 Billion: John Paul DeJoria on Building a Business That Gave Everything Back | Leadership | E25

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Podcast: [Miracle Mentality with Tim Storey (Motivation, Self Help, and Mental Health)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/miracle-mentality-with-tim-storey-motivation-self-help-and-mental-health-7476591)
Published: 2026-02-02T10:00:00+00:00
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John Paul DeJoria’s father left when he was two years old. His mother was in poverty and struggled with medical issues. He and his brother were in foster care five days a week. Yet, John Paul never felt like a victim; his mother always maintained a positive attitude and instilled in them that there are always people who have less than you, no matter how little you have. This mindset propelled John Paul’s billion-dollar career as an entrepreneur who uses his wealth to support those who need it most. In this episode of Miracle Mentality, John Paul joins Tim to talk about how his mother taught him philanthropy at a young age and how he continued to give back at every stage of his life. He also talks about how he and hair stylist Paul Mitchell built their hair product empire from nothing. John Paul DeJoria is an author, entrepreneur, billionaire, and philanthropist who has co-founded major companies like John Paul Mitchell Systems and Patrón Spirits Company. His new book, Success Unshared Is Failure, will be available in April 2026. In this episode, Tim and John Paul discuss: (00:00) Introduction (01:56) How He Learned Philanthropy At 6 Years Old (06:29) Growing Up In The Melting Pot Of Echo Park (13:27) The One Thing That’s Stealing All Of Your Energy (16:58) The Euphoria Of Helping Others (20:46) The Power Of Accepting Rejection In Advance (23:21) Going Into Business With Paul Mitchell (27:23) From No Vendors To $1 Billion Sale Of Patrón (31:50) Clint Eastwood’s Special Gift To John Paul (35:47) How To Be A Good Billionaire (38:20) What’s Included In John Paul’s New Book (42:01) How Paul Mitchell Schools Are Feeding Millions (46:00) How To Start A Business With No Money (52:07) What It Means To Lead With Love John Paul DeJoria is an author, entrepreneur, billionaire, and…

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