Barbara Corcoran

Barbara Corcoran's journey from receiving straight D's in high school and college to becoming one of the nation's leading entrepreneurs began when she borrowed $1,000 and quit her job as a waitress to start a tiny real estate company in New York City. Over the years, she transformed that initial loan into a $5 billion real estate empire, establishing The Corcoran Group as the foremost brand in the business.

Corcoran is the author of the national bestseller "Shark Tales: How I Turned $1,000 into a Billion Dollar Business!" and hosts the acclaimed podcast "Business Unusual with Barbara Corcoran." Additionally, she has penned other books including "Nextville: Amazing Places to Live Your Life," and "Shark Tales."

As a motivational and inspirational speaker, Corcoran delivers keynotes that blend her vast real estate knowledge with insights from her role on ABC's "Shark Tank." She has been a dynamic investor/Shark on the show for fourteen seasons, investing in over 100 ventures, thereby demonstrating her keen insight in identifying and nurturing successful business ideas. She is also a frequent small business and real estate contributor across major networks, including NBC’s "TODAY Show" where she serves as the real estate contributor.

Through her speaking engagements, Corcoran shares her expertise on leadership, innovation, entrepreneurship, and the importance of resilience, particularly highlighting her experiences of navigating through three economic recessions. Through these presentations, she offers invaluable strategies on how to thrive in challenging times, drawing from her extensive background in building a powerful real estate brand and her interactive sessions on "Shark Tank."