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John Paul DeJoria: The Business Mindset That Turns Setbacks Into Billion-Dollar Success | Entrepreneurship | Lost Files

Aug 26, 2026 · 1 hr 36 min

John Paul DeJoria launched his startup, Paul Mitchell, with just $700 after his investor pulled out, leaving him to convince skeptical suppliers, distributors, and clients to trust an unproven brand. Raised in poverty and hardened by years of door-to-door sales, he had already learned to expect rejection and push forward. That persistence eventually helped him build two billion-dollar businesses.…