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The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

Barbara Corcoran: Turning $1,000 to $1 Billion!

Dec 15, 2022
Barbara Corcoran, a real estate mogul and Shark Tank star, shares her inspiring journey from a dyslexic student with humble beginnings to the founder of a $6 billion business. She discusses overcoming betrayal in her personal life, using it as fuel for her entrepreneurial spirit. The importance of resilience, childhood competition, and the role of teamwork in her success are highlighted. Corcoran emphasizes investing in people with challenging backgrounds, proving they often have a stronger drive to succeed.
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Quick takeaways

  • Challenge industry norms by innovating and taking risks to outmaneuver competitors.
  • Prioritize fun in the workplace to build camaraderie and motivate employees.

Deep dives

Competing with the Old Boys Network

Barbara discusses how she succeeded by challenging the traditional real estate industry dominated by wealthy, privileged individuals who were complacent and resistant to change. She identified their weaknesses in being slow, risk-averse, and lacking imagination. By innovating, taking risks, and having a creative approach to publicity and business operations, she was able to outmaneuver her competitors.

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