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Shark Tales: How I Turned $1,000 into a Billion Dollar Business
by
Barbara Corcoran,
Bruce Littlefield (Goodreads Author)
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 b...more
Paperback, 320 pages
Published
February 9th 2011
by Portfolio Trade
(first published March 1st 2001)
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This is the third version of the same book, written by Corcoran long before people knew her from Shark Tank, and it's mostly cute little stories about growing up. She comes across as very sweet but undereducated and unqualified for her chosen field. She used simplistic schoolgirl methods to grow a business, which may have worked for her but probably won't help most others.
There are two sections of the book: first is the old part, that she wrote in 2001 under one title and published again in 2003...more
There are two sections of the book: first is the old part, that she wrote in 2001 under one title and published again in 2003...more
I first saw Barbara Corcoran on "Shark Tank" and quickly saw how many businesses she skyrocketed to that next level of success. Time after time, she proves to be the "Golden Key to Success" for many entrepreneurs who stand in front of the Sharks. I had to pick up her book and learn her story. Who is Barbara Corcoran, and how does she dominate the BEST business decisions made on this popular show? I was completely taken back when I learned her story. I bought her book on Kindle, and listened to i...more
This book was published by another name and now updated to include info about Barbara's adventures on Shark Tales. I found the book to be a quick and enjoyable read. It reads as if she is sitting here telling me her story. I found pieces of business advice bur not a lot I can take from the eighties to today. The update for Shark Talks is not integrated but rather a "part two" and I enjoyed the stories. Barbara is a truly successful business woman and I applaud her risk/reward approach. I'd love...more
Big fan of Shark Tank and a huge fan of this woman after reading her book. It feels like she's talking right at you and gives you fantastic energy to move towards your dreams. If you're feeling like the world is up against you, I'd recommend this book as a big boost. Real world advice, great stories, and some serious laughter - which for me, is amazing to get from a book.
Read it.
-CH
Read it.
-CH
Barbara Corcoran is an amazing woman. I first saw her on the today show reviewing the house market. While I was looking for an inspiring book to read while debating on opening my own business I came across this book. It not only made me laugh out loud, it showed me with enough determination anything can happen. Thank you Barbara.
I love Barbara Corcoran. In this book she interweaves stories from her childhood, lessons learned at all points in her life, with the tale of her ascent to very successful businesswoman. Barbara has a very natural writing style and it was a pleasure to read about her successes and how she deals with the corporate world.
So far I'm really liking this book. I've seen her on the Shark Tank show, but did have a clue as to how she got to be there. She really is what the American dream is. She came from nothing and worked her way up.
308 pages biography. Fun unexpected read. Barbra has a light hearted breezy style of writing. I have no idea if much of what she writes is true, but it is entertaining.
Saw her on the lecture circuit and she was very good. These were the same stories but she's better in person.
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Was not impressed, what she did anyone could do. I expected more out of this book.
This was a fun autobiography. Barbara does not bore us with details. The stories from her childhood are revealing. I enjoyed learning how she built her real estate business. This reads as though there was no ghost writer. Written very naturally.
Smart, funny and full of life lessons. This woman is a genius!
Good read.
I love her on Shark Tank but her writing just was a little unsophisticated and her story didn't seem that interesting (at least upfront.)
This is an easy, mostly interesting read. Barbara Corcoran gives some good tips on how to succeed.
Very inspiring!
I can't help it, I just love Barbara Corcoran. Yes, this was a quick little read and sort of silly. But I really liked it!
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