Made famous by her role on ABC’s Shark Tank, Barbara Corcoran is a great success! Born on 10, March, 1949, in Edgewater, New Jersey, she started out as a teacher. She got a degree from St. Thomas Aquines College in Education, but only taught for one year after graduating in 1971. She wanted more out of life.

Barbara Corcoran wanted more

Barbara Corcoran wanted to be HER OWN boss. She wanted to do her own thing. And, she had an idea to start a real estate business that she knew would bring great success. Therefore, she followed her intuition and started it!

How Barbara Corcoran funded her first business venture

She had a rich boyfriend with extra money laying around, so she asked him for a $1000 loan. He said yes. In today’s adjusted value, that’s just over $5000 – not too much, but enough to put together the foundations of her new venture. . She co-founded The Corcoran Group with her boyfriend in 1973, with just the $ 1000 loan.

Barbara Corcoran started her next venture

Soon after founding The Corcoran Group, The Corcoran Report was her next venture. It featured real estate data developments and it also complemented her overall goals to become HUGE in the New York real estate market.

Adios muchacho!

Unfortunately, Barbara Corcoran’s boyfriend ran away with her secretary. But, that was okay. She now ran a successful business that was growing by leaps and bounds. And, she had no regrets! She was able to sell The Corcoran Group for 66 million dollars to NRT Incorporated in 2001. Wow! That allowed her to take her entrepreneurial skills to the next level!

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Barbara Corcoran: more than a real estate mogul

Barbara Corcoran became one of New York’s most prominent real estate experts after she sold The Corcoran Group.. The advantages you gain from becoming a highly successful entrepreneur are numerous, to say the least. Fame usually follows, which opens doors to public engagements and venues that allow you to express your unique approaches to the public.

In the media

Barbara Corcoran reveals her real estate and entrepreneurial insight via many media outlets. She appears on NBC Today, to reveal her real estate insight as a contributor. And, as the host of CNBC’s The Millionaire Broker with Barbara Corcoran, she reveals some of her secrets to success both in business and in real estate.

Barbara Corcoran explains her real estate ventures in New York City, during her interview on Larry King Now. Her focus during this interview is her great relationship with Donald Trump. The interview is called Barbara Corcoran: Trump was “my best supporter.” There, she discusses her shrewd business skills. Notable quote: “Every time a new building would go up in New York City, I’d open a new office.” She was always ready to sell the building or spaces within every new building that was built – which were usually built by Donald Trump.

Barbara Corcoran is a renowned writer

Barbara Corcoran is also a columnist for New York Daily News, The Daily Review, More Magazine, and Red Book. Along with being a famous entrepreneur, she’s a famous author too. Some of her notable books are below, each with a synopsis:

If You Don’t Have Big Breasts, Put Ribbons On Your Pigtails

Amazon SYNOPSIS: “In If You Don’t Have Big Breasts… Barbara shares her hilarious stories about growing up, getting into trouble, failing miserably, and then starting over again. In each chapter, she comes back to one of her mom’s unconventional lessons, and how it applies in the real world of business. Whatever your calling, the homespun lessons that work for Barbara will help you use what you’ve got to create success in your life. Whether you’re just starting out, fighting your way up the career ladder, or reentering the workforce, Use What You’ve Got is an owner’s manual to your most valuable asset.”

Shark Tales: How I Turned $1,000 into a Billion Dollar Business

Amazon SYNOPSIS: “In Shark Tales, Barbara shares her hilarious stories about growing up, getting into trouble, failing miserably, and then starting over again. In each chapter, she comes back to one of her mom’s unconventional lessons, and how it applies in the real world of business. Whatever your calling, the homespun lessons that work for Barbara will help you use what you’ve got to create success in your life. Whether you’re just starting out, fighting your way up the career ladder, or reentering the workforce, Shark Tales is an owner’s manual to your most valuable asset.”

Use What You’ve Got, and Other Business Lessons I Learned from My Mom

Amazon SYNOPSIS: “In Use What You’ve Got, Barbara shares her hilarious stories of growing up, getting into trouble, failing miserably and then starting over again. In each chapter, she comes back to one of her mom’s unconventional lessons and how it applies to the real world of business.”

Barbara Corcoran on Shark Tank

Barbara Corcoran is a famous entrepreneur for good reason. Not only is she one of the stars of ABC’s hit show Shark Tank, but also great at using her entrepreneurial skills. She helps many businesses that she invests in during the show to succeed.. Year-after-year, she has invested in many small businesses and startups after being inspired by the founder’s presentations on the show. Along with her capitol, and investment, she also provides her bright business skills to help it grow and succeed. Many of these businesses have allowed her to gain even more success in business.