<p>Barbara Corcoran shares her inspiring rags-to-riches story and the secrets to success that led her to the top of her industry. </p>
<p>In 1973, Barbara borrowed $1,000 from her boyfriend, quit waitressing and started a real estate company in New York City called The Corcoran Group. Over the years, she parlayed that loan into a premiere $5 billion-dollar real estate business.</p>
<p>Now, as one of the stars and investors on ABC's hit show, <i>Shark Tank</i>, Barbara has become an in-demand media personality and solidified her position as one of the most successful real estate entrepreneurs in America. Since she began investing money in entrepreneurs and their ideas, she’s helped successfully launch more than 80 businesses, from apparel to skin care to custom bicycles. The author of two best-sellers, her newest book, <i>Shark Tales</i>, takes you behind the scenes of her life, business, and her 'seen on TV' venture capitalism. Barbara is also the host of the popular podcast <i>Business Unusual,</i> where she provides listeners with actionable advice and insight into the world of entrepreneurship.</p>
<p>With her signature tell-it-like-it-is attitude, Barbara shares one-of-a-kind insight on the importance of leadership, innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit in today’s business environment and tips for staying relevant and competitive. A brilliant identifier of opportunity and talent, her indispensable success strategies will motivate you to greatness and help you take your business to the next level.</p>
New York City Real Estate Mogul, Business Expert & Investor on ABC's Shark Tank
<ul><li><strong>Barbara's Rags to Riches Story</strong></li><li>How do you turn a $1,000 loan into a five-billion dollar business? According to self-made real estate empress and TV personality Barbara Corcoran, you do it by learning how to fail well. Barbara describes what it's like to go from a tiny start up to NYC's largest real estate company to a major TV personality. A highly motivational and hugely entertaining success story.</li><li><strong>How To Lead Your Team to Greatness</strong></li><li>Barbara Corcoran knows how to develop a winning team from a diverse group of employees from Gen Y to Gen X to Baby Boomers. From hiring the right people to bringing fun into the workplace and establishing an atmosphere that breeds innovation, Barbara shares her winning strategies in how to get people moving on the path to professional and personal greatness.</li><li><strong>How To Build a Business - Using Innovation, Branding, Leadership, and Guts</strong></li><li>Innovation may be the single most important key to success in today's highly competitive marketplace. Barbara reveals how to create an image bigger than the reality, use the press to get free publicity, and turn yourself into the leader in your field. She shares her innovative ideas, insights and anecdotes on building a thriving business and a successful brand in today's marketplace.</li></ul>