# 493 - Daymond John: Why You Need to Keep a "Broke" Mindset in Business

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Podcast: [The Marie Forleo Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-marie-forleo-podcast-743226)
Published: 2026-06-02T11:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

What if having zero resources is actually your biggest competitive advantage? This week, we're revisiting Marie's conversation with Shark Tank star and FUBU founder Daymond John, who built a $6 billion brand from a $40 budget. He shares why desperation fuels innovation, why you shouldn't quit your day job too soon, and how keeping a "power of broke" mentality can make you a sharper, more creative entrepreneur - no matter what stage you're at. If you prefer video or want closed captions, you can watch all our episodes on YouTube → http://www.youtube.com/marieforleo COME SAY HI! Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/marieforleo Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marieforleo Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/marieforleo X: http://www.x.com/marieforleo MORE RESOURCES FOR YOU: Watch my Free Masterclass: 3 Sneaky Mistakes that Kill Productivity & Tank Profits → https://www.marieforleo.com/freeclass Get Your Personalized Revenue Plan & Get More Clients in 30 Days → https://checkout.marieforleo.com/get-more-clients-in-30-days Build Your $250K Offer in Minutes Using my Proven Frameworks → https://checkout.marieforleo.com/build-your-250k-offer If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review!

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