economy

January 31, 2026

'Shark Tank' star worked at Red Lobster while building his business: Your 9-to-5 can be 'your first investor'

'Shark Tank' star Daymond John says he kept his waiter job at Red Lobster while building his brand, FUBU, which made him a millionaire years later.

'Shark Tank' star worked at Red Lobster while building his business: Your 9-to-5 can be 'your first investor'

TL;DR

  • Daymond John worked at Red Lobster for years while co-founding FUBU, using his earnings to invest in the business.
  • His waiter job provided essential skills in sales and inventory management, along with financial support.
  • FUBU, founded with $40, achieved significant success, generating over $6 billion in total revenue.
  • Financial experts like Kevin Lao recommend having a solid business plan and sufficient savings before quitting a day job.
  • John views a day job as a potential 'first investor' and encourages entrepreneurs to use it as fuel for their goals, building slowly if needed.

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