Barbara Corcoran Speaking Fee: $100,000 to $125,000
Speaking Fee:
$100,000 to $125,000
Travels From:
NYC - New York City
Travels From:
NYC - New York City
Primary Topic Category:
Business & Entrepreneurship
Primary Topic Category:
Business & Entrepreneurship
Secondary Topic Category:
Women's Events
Secondary Topic Category:
Women's Events
Barbara Corcoran Speaker Profile: At A Glance
Barbara is the real estate contributor for NBC’s Today Show where she comments weekly on trends in the real estate market. She’s also an investor/shark on ABC’s reality hit Shark Tank. Barbara is the author of three books including her most recent, Shark Tales, detailing her inspiring true story and her best advice for anyone starting a business. 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.
Barbara Corcoran is a renowned American businesswoman, investor, speaker, and television personality, best known for her role on ABC's hit reality show, "Shark Tank." Born on March 10, 1949, in Edgewater, New Jersey, she grew up in a lower-middle-class family as one of ten siblings. Corcoran struggled with dyslexia throughout her schooling, but she credits this challenge with fostering her resilience and creativity.After failing at 22 jobs, Barbara borrowed $1,000 from her boyfriend and started a small real estate company in New York City called The Corcoran Group. Her unconventional approach and relentless drive turned this small startup into one of the most successful real estate firms in New York, which she eventually sold for $66 million in 2001. In addition to her real estate success, Corcoran has authored several books, including the best-seller "Shark Tales: How I Turned $1,000 into a Billion Dollar Business." She is also the host of the popular podcast "Business Unusual with Barbara Corcoran," where she shares business insights and advice.Corcoran’s dynamic personality and business acumen have made her a sought-after speaker for major corporations and conferences. Her client list includes industry giants like AIG, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, and GE Ventures. She is celebrated not only for her business achievements but also for her inspirational life story, motivating countless entrepreneurs and business enthusiasts around the world.