"The biggest hurdle is rejection. Any business you start, be ready for it. The difference between successful people and unsuccessful people is the successful people do all the things the unsuccessful people don't want to do. When 10 doors are slammed in your face, go to door number 11 enthusiastically, with a smile on your face."
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John Paul DeJoria's journey from homelessness to becoming a billionaire embodies the American dream. With just $700, he co-founded John Paul Mitchell Systems in 1980, building it into a leading salon hair care brand. He later launched Patrón, the first ultra-premium tequila, solidifying its place as the market leader before selling to Bacardi in 2018. Beyond his business ventures, DeJoria is committed to philanthropy, having signed The Giving Pledge and founded the JP’s Peace, Love & Happiness Foundation to support sustainability, social responsibility, and animal welfare. His remarkable story of overcoming adversity to achieve success while maintaining a strong ethical compass has made him a respected figure in both the business and philanthropic worlds.
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"Being able to communicate with a loved one that you haven't talked to in a while because of some communication break makes their life and your life in a much better place."
John Paul DeJoria"Success unshared is failure."
John Paul DeJoria"I don't micromanage, but I do care deeply about every product we make. Every one goes through me, and I try most of our products before they go to market, including our John Paul Pet flea and tick shampoo. If I don't like it, it's not coming out."
John Paul DeJoria"I wanted to do my part to help preserve that golden age of travel... I step aboard The Patron Tequila Express railcar, and I go back in time to the days when a long journey was something fun and very special."
John Paul DeJoria