Jan 13 2025
Keynote Speaker, Author, Podcast Host, Entrepreneur, Founder of The Corcoran Group and Shark on ABC’s Shark Tank.
Barbara will tell you herself: “There is always an upside to staying in the game.”
That’s what she told herself when she started her real estate empire on a measly loan of $1000. Through tough times and economic depression, Barbara held strong and ended up selling her company for $66 million. Today she is one of the most well-known businesswomen in the world and one of the stars of ABC’s Shark Tank. She is also well-known for her keynote and motivational speaking. Barbara Corcoran is available to be booked for corporate and private events. Contact the Mollie Plotkin Group today to inquire about Barbara Corcoran’s fees.
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Before becoming the paragon of success she is today, Barbara Corcoran’s credits included straight D’s throughout high school and college and 20 jobs by the time she turned 23. It was not until much later in her life, that Barbara learned her struggles stemmed from undiagnosed dyslexia.
But even before her dyslexia diagnosis, it was her next job that would make her one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the country. She borrowed $1,000 and quit her job as a waitress to start a real estate company in New York City, The Corcoran-Simonè.
Seven years later, Ramon Simonè, Barbara’s boyfriend and cofounder, told her he was leaving her to marry Barbara’s secretary. So Barabara formed her own firm — The Corcoran Group. Today, The Corcoran Group is one of the best-known brands in the brokerage business.
Notably, Barbara gained international recognition for her starring role on ABC’s four-time Emmy Award-winning show Shark Tank. By leveraging her global television platform, Corcoran catapulted her career as a highly sought-after media personality. She is frequently a small business and real estate contributor on every major network. Barbara is also the author of the best-seller Shark Tales: How I Turned $1,000 into a Billion Dollar Business.
Find out how to hire Barbara Corcoran to appear at your next event. Contact the Mollie Plotkin Group to inquire about Barbara Corcoran’s availability and cost. When booking Barbara Corcoran for an event, we need to know the type of venue and location the event will take place. Barbara Corcoran is a popular choice for corporate events, private events, and virtual events. So, you can click the Check Availability button or contact us and an MPG Barbara Corcoran booking agent will get back to you within 48 hours.
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To reach new levels of success, you have to keep your head in the game even when things get tough. Barbara is incredibly aware of this, and through her keynote speeches, she can help guide you and your company through difficult financial circumstances. Hire Barbara Corcoran today!
Barbara Corcoran’s most inspiring keynote speech is the story of how she first found her success. Barbara did not come from wealth, and in fact, she was never the ideal picture of future success. Throughout high school, Barbara received straight D’s and had been through 20 different jobs by the age of 23. Not receiving good marks in school and not being able to hold down a job, Barbara was repeatedly told that she would never find success. Barbara wanted to prove these people wrong, and she eventually started her own real estate company in New York, with a loan of just $1000.
Over the coming years, Corcoran would go on to turn this company into a $5 billion real estate empire. Audiences love this keynote because many can relate to the struggles Barbara faced, both in school, and early on in her career. Seeing a successful individual who was once in a similar situation gives many audiences the burst of inspiration that they need.
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Sometimes, your latest failure can seem like it’s the end of the line. In situations like this, many believe it’s better to just quit and cut your losses while you still can.
Yet, what people don’t tell you is that how you respond to these situations can define you and your business. Resilience is key, and one good comeback could bring about years of successful business. Barbara is keenly aware of this fact, and with this keynote, she can help guide you through times like this. Here, Corcoran talks about how some of the most successful people have failed over and over again. She discusses her failures and shows you the strategies she used to navigate these failures.
Take it from one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the country when she says, “There is always an upside to staying in the game.”
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In addition to the plethora of keynotes that Barbara specializes in, her leadership workshops are also in high demand. In these workshops, Corcoran provides supplementary strategies to managers, owners and other team leaders. She shows how you can get your team thinking beyond their paychecks, motivating them to operate at a higher level.
These practical lessons will propel your company to a full-fledged empire!
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Barbara brings a priceless level of charm, humor, and intelligence. She has the ability to inspire and connect deeply with her audience. Everyone left the session with great excitement to put Barbara’s takeaways into practice. – Stacey Cohen, President & CEO, Co-Communications Inc.
Barbara was, of course, FABULOUS! She really set the bar high for our speaker series and we have no idea how we’re going to top her next year! – Kimberly Howes, Brand Manager, First Commerce Credit Union
Barbara excites and inspires with her success stories. She is personable and energetic and our attendees thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to hear from her and meet her! – Diane McClendon, Executive Director, Dallas HR and The HR Southwest Conference
With her wit, wisdom and wild sense of humor, Barbara wowed the professional women at our 2014 NAPW National Networking Conference! An absolute major force in the business world, she is a bold, courageous, and brilliant identifier of opportunity and talent. Her business counsel left our conference attendees in awe and completely inspired. I am proud and honored to call Barbara my friend and colleague. – Star Jones, President, National Association of Professional Women & Professional Diversity Network
The inspiring true story of Shark Tank star Barbara Corcoran--and her best advice for anyone starting a business. After failing at twenty-two jobs, Barbara Corcoran borrowed $1,000 from a boyfriend, quit her job as a diner waitress, and started a tiny real estate office in New York City. Using the unconventional lessons she learned from her homemaker mom, she gradually built it into a $6 billion dollar business. Now Barbara's even more famous for the no-nonsense wisdom she offers to entrepreneurs on Shark Tank, ABC's hit reality TV show.
Shark Tales is down-to-earth, frank, and as heartwarming as it is smart. After reading it don't be surprised if you find yourself thinking, "If she can do it, so can I." Nothing would make Barbara happier.
