Jacob Dalton Quotes

The only reality show that I do tune in for is 'Shark Tank.'

I watch 'Shark Tank,' of course. It's very entertaining. I think it's actually good to help people think about the business they might start, and sometimes you get encouraged by looking at someone going into business and saying, 'Hey, I could do that.'

Once my ears were open to hearing mentions of 'Shark Tank', I was surprised by how many people in our world, even in our industry, tech and finance, loved the show.

I've always been into fashion and thought it would be amazing to have a clothing line. I just never thought I would have a chance to do something like that.

I really want to get into the clothing business.

Eventually, I want to have my own clothing line.

I think it is really important to have a sense of business. As a designer you can get so wrapped up in the design and fashion side that you forget the business side.

I always knew I wanted to start my own line. Nights and weekends, I would work on my business plan.

In the movies, you want a good story and characters that are honest, but you are also looking for a good director who can lead the ship. That's how we look at business. Everybody has a great idea for a start-up, and so do their relatives, and they tell me, 'You gotta build it.' I say, 'I have to believe in it.'

I'd get kicked out of buildings all day long, people would rip up my business card in my face. It's a humbling business to be in. But I knew I could sell and I knew I wanted to sell something I had created. I cut the feet out of those pantyhose and I knew I was on to something. This was it.

If you have a fantastic idea you're really passionate about and are making $100,000 in your job, if you can set aside some of that to invest in servers or contractors or other folks, that's actually the best way to start a business in my opinion.

Many businesses fail because the owner wasn't willing to invest and wasn't educated on the difference between spending money frivolously and investing money into the business for growth, and the risks and rewards of that cash infusion.

I have wanted to run my own business since my time at Clitheroe grammar school. I remember thinking if I could get a penny from everyone in Britain, I would earn £208,000 a year.

I saw these new kinds of stores: the Body Shop, the Sock Shop, and I thought to myself, 'I can do that.'

I never intended being a business person I wanted to be a fashion designer.

My desire to participate in the business is not to make more crap.

If you want to be a Millionaire, start with a billion dollars and launch a new airline.

My biggest television weakness is 'Dragons' Den.'

I always wanted to have my own boutiques. I'm so passionate about clothing and always have been so business-minded.

But, having a perfume and license, in general, is a financial necessity. A designer must, to reap back the money spent on prototypes and all that sort of thing.

I've always wanted to start my clothing line.

Capital never builds great products.

'Bazillion Dollar Club' follows six struggling startups trying to get their products together.

I have my Icy brand, so one day when I do have the time I'll create my own fashion line.

I am inspired by the diversity of the entrepreneurs that come into 'Shark Tank' and the ability of the show to reach all Americans.