Patron is a name that has become synonymous with good tequila. The company, which was started in 1989, has a following that includes actors, rappers and some of the hottest club owners around the world. We spoke with John Paul DeJoria, co-founder of Patron and the successful hair product line John Paul Mitchell Systems, in this Learning from the Pros.
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Patron
Published: March 17, 2013
Summary
John Paul DeJoria talks about facing rejection and making your small business feel big in this Learning from the Pros.