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  • The Power of Broke

  • How Empty Pockets, a Tight Budget, and a Hunger for Success Can Become Your Greatest Competitive Advantage
  • By: Daymond John, Daniel Paisner
  • Narrated by: Daymond John, Sway Calloway
  • Length: 8 hrs and 44 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (389 ratings)
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The Power of Broke

By: Daymond John, Daniel Paisner
Narrated by: Daymond John, Sway Calloway
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Summary

Skillfully read by DJ, MTV News reporter, and radio host Sway Calloway, whose effortless style and distinct voice perfectly capture John's message, and featuring a customized introduction from the author himself, this audiobook is the go-to source for all those wanting to learn the importance of staying hungry in order to succeed. Interspersed throughout its chapters, listeners are treated to "Power Facts" and "Shark Points" told directly by Daymond John, giving the famed entrepreneur and branding expert a chance to impart some of his invaluable wisdom.

Daymond John has been practicing the power of broke ever since he started selling his home-sewn T-shirts on the streets of Queens. With no funding and a $40 budget, Daymond had to come up with out-of-the box ways to promote his products. Luckily, desperation breeds innovation, and so he hatched an idea for a creative campaign that eventually launched the FUBU brand into a $6 billion global phenomenon. But it might not have happened if he hadn't started out broke - with nothing but a heart full of hope and a ferocious drive to succeed by any means possible. 

Here, the FUBU founder and star of ABC's Shark Tank shows that, far from being a liability, broke can actually be your greatest competitive advantage as an entrepreneur. Why? Because starting a business from broke forces you to think more creatively. It forces you to use your resources more efficiently. It forces you to connect with your customers more authentically and market your ideas more imaginatively. It forces you to be true to yourself, stay laser focused on your goals, and come up with those innovative solutions required to make a meaningful mark. John shows how we can all leverage the power of broke to phenomenal success. You'll meet: 

Steve Aoki, the electronic dance music (EDM) deejay who managed to parlay a series of $100 gigs into becoming a global superstar who has redefined the music industry. 

Gigi Butler, a cleaning lady from Nashville who built a cupcake empire on the back of a family recipe, her maxed-out credit cards, and a heaping dose of faith. 

Eleven-year-old Shark Tank guest Mo Bridges, who stitched together a winning clothing line with just his grandma's sewing machine, a stash of loose fabric, and his unique sartorial flair. 

When your back is up against the wall, your bank account is empty, and creativity and passion are the only resources you can afford, success is your only option. Here you'll learn how to tap in to that power of broke to scrape, hustle, and dream your way to the top. 

BONUS: This audiobook features an exclusive interview between author Daymond John and narrator Sway Calloway, touching upon topics that include entrepreneurship as "the ultimate equalizer", loving what you do, and why the author handpicked Calloway to read his book. 

©2016 Daymond John (P)2016 Audible, Inc.

Critic reviews

"Daymond knows how to make things happen. He knows the difference between a want-repreneur and an entrepreneur, and he lays it out for us in these pages. What a kick it is to read over his shoulder as he shares his hard-won wisdom. This guy built an empire from the streets of Hollis, Queens, and here he compares notes with other visionaries who've also found ways to beat the odds and make it to the top. His new book is so inspiring, so insightful, so invigorating.... I'm glad that he took the time to share this mindset with the world." (Mark Cuban, entrepreneur and owner of the Dallas Mavericks)
"Money can't buy you strength or spirit. It can't get you peace or power. In his empowering new book, Daymond John sets out a blueprint for folks looking to put their God-given assets to work to build a business or a brand. Nobody knows better than Daymond that it doesn't matter how you start out in life - the will to win resides in us all." (Russell Simmons, business mogul and philanthropist)
"I firmly believe that you should only read business books from people who have actually built businesses. Daymond has done just that, and here he breaks down the thesis and the religion behind exactly how he did it. You have to understand that 'broke' isn't what happens in your wallet; 'broke' is a mind-set. It's about tapping into that state of desperation that leads you to tremendous creativity. I was in the game of broke before I even knew what the game was, and, here, Daymond John deconstructs this crucial concept in detail." (Gary Vaynerchuk, VaynerMedia CEO and three-time New York Times best-selling author)

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An excellent book

This book is an extremely useful reminder of fundamental principles for life and business. I personally greatly benefit from occasional reminders like this one, as well as from the inspiring stories it shares.

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excellent and thought provoking. <br />

Now I absolutely loved this book. It is very well read and engaging. Highly recommended.

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Great biik

I learned a lot from this book, it gives me the reassurance that nothing is beyong reach. I feel empowered and motivated and ready to take on the world. Definitely a recommended listen, I believe I'm more able to connect with the book better by listening to it too.

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Great learning

Easy to follow with great and easy to relatable examples to appeal to everyone.

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keeping it real smart hustle

really enjoyrd the book even when things dont work out your are taught to just try again adjust yourself re-engage you will succeed if you dont give up..

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A must ...

Excellent relatable stories by the author Daymond john who I never heard of before audible book suggestions

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Loved it!

Really good book. I always like to read books that have real life stories examples that you can learn from.

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Inspiring

Gave me the motivation to go for what I wanted and set my own life changing goals. Thank you

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Power of broke

Very slow beginning, with just him repeating 'use the power of broke' for about 2 hours. Then it picks up with some examples which you can pick good strategies on, overall decent motivation book, but Tbh the jewels of the book can be said in a hour interview

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Lots of winning ideas here.

Irrespective of where you are in life you can certainly make huge improvements. Daymond John is engaging in telling you how, also he has actually done it, so not just a teacher of theory. Highly recommended.

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