Walt Disney World (Saturday, April 6, 2024) – Businessman, investor, and television personality Daymond John shared his philosophy of how to turn a chance encounter into an opportunity of success. The Founder and CEO of FUBU was one of more than a dozen speakers this week at the 2024 Disney Dreamers Academy where 100 high school students from across the country, including the DMV, were energized by mentors who blazed their own trails to success.

It’s no secret that many of those who have climbed the ladder of success did so because someone took a chance on them. They may have made 1,000 phone calls and gotten thousands of “not at this time.” But what happens when you have that once in a lifetime chance. How do you maximize it beyond that moment in time? John says it’s always about being intentional in your approach and making sure you are offering value even to a billionaire.

The Shark Tank Reality TV Star describes one of the best pitches he ever got and how that person was able to seal a deal with him.