Real Estate Mogul, Business Expert & Investor on ABC’s Shark Tank
Barbara Corcoran: Biography at a Glance
- Barbara Corcoran is the founder of the five-billion-dollar real estate business, The Corcoran Group.
- Best known as a "Shark" on ABC's Emmy Award-winning show Shark Tank, Barbara is also the host of top business channel on Patreon, Barbara in Your Pocket.
- She is also a frequent small business and real estate contributor on every major network.
- Barbara is the author of the bestselling, Shark Tales: How I Turned $1,000 into a Billion Dollar Business, where she shares her inspiring live story and dishes out advice on building a business.
- Barbara is sought-after for her motivational approach to discussing topics including entrepreneurship, brand building, and real estate.
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Biography
Barbara Corcoran’s credits include straight D’s in high school and college and 20 jobs by the time she turned 23. 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 tiny real estate company in New York City. Over the next 25 years, Barbara would parlay that $1,000 loan into a $5 billion real estate business, building the largest and best-known brand in the business.
Corcoran is the author of the best seller Shark Tales: How I Turned $1,000 into a Billion Dollar Business! and host of the top business channel on Patreon, Barbara in Your Pocket.
Corcoran is a motivational and inspirational speaker. She is a frequent small business and real estate contributor on every major network. Corcoran has been an investor/Shark for the past fifteen seasons on ABC’s four-time Emmy award-winning show, Shark Tank, investing in over 120 businesses to date. Follow Barbara on Twitter and Instagram @BarbaraCorcoran.
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How She Built It! Barbara's Rags to Riches Story
Barbara didn’t start out as a success. Her credits include straight Ds in high school and college and 22 jobs by the time she turned 23. Thanks to a lucky break, she borrowed $1000, quit her job as a waitress, and started a tiny real estate company in New York City. Barbara built The Corcoran Group into an empire worth $5 billion 25 years later. Barbara shares her unlikely story along with her best tips and tricks for navigating the toughest market in the world. A story of outrageous perseverance and business acumen will keep your audience laughing and learning the whole way through!
How to Bounce Back from Failure
Barbara has mastered the art of bouncing back and knows that resilience can be taught. It’s the most important skill that gets you through constant change, tough times and inevitably lands you on top. Barbara will motivate your team leaders with her no-nonsense methodology to overcome failure and move ahead. She'll teach your audience to overcome the obstacles that get in the way and how to master the art of the comeback!
How to Build Your Business Through Troubled Times and Prosper!
Barbara knows that bad times are the best times to move ahead. She survived and prospered amid 18% interest rates, the near-death bankruptcy of New York, the subprime mortgage crisis, and the tragedy of 9/11. Barbara built The Corcoran Group with a $1000 loan into NYC's #1 powerhouse. With her innovative, outside-the-box thinking, she continues to turn her Shark Tank companies into success stories every day. In this session, Barbara shares lessons from the trenches to demonstrate her leadership methodology on how to adapt quickly, pivot, and turn every obstacle into the new opportunity it wants to be.
Emotionally Intelligent Leadership: Leading to Greatness
Leaders are increasingly recognizing the importance of emotional intelligence (EQ) in building and managing teams, fostering collaboration, and building their competitive advantage. Barbara teaches you to meet the needs of the new employee and their new way of doing business. As remote and hybrid work models continue to be the norm, emotionally intelligent leaders must adapt their management styles to better support hybrid teams, focusing on flexibility, communication, and creative ideas. Barbara inspires today’s leaders with her management technique to bring out the best in your employees building cohesive and powerful teams.
How to Spot and Recruit Talent
Barbara knows how to make teams click. She’s hired (and fired) thousands of people throughout her career and repeatedly builds unstoppable teams. She shares her unique insights and the practical lessons that will make your leaders more effective and more able to build a powerhouse team that makes a habit out of winning.
Shark Tank Unfiltered
Ever wonder what really happens in the Tank? Do the sharks really invest their own money and how much money do they win and lose? How many businesses fail right out of the gate, and which are the most successful? What are the traits that successful entrepreneurs have in common? What goes wrong, and what’s Kevin really like? What unexpected and ridiculous antics happen on set that the audience never gets to see? A fast-paced, photo-packed, fun-filled peek behind the scenes on Shark Tank with Barbara.
Fireside Chat: Ask Barbara Anything
Got a question? Turn the tables on Barbara in this suped-up Q&A session of your choice! Invite your own company executive to lead the discussion and have your audience ask what's on their mind. Barbara's takes the hot seat, entertaining your audience with her unorthodox stories and her always candid, often unexpected answers.
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FAQs
How do I book Barbara Corcoran for my event?
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CAA Speakers can check Barbara Corcoran's speaking calendar with direct access to availability and official pricing. While many websites may list Barbara Corcoran, CAA Speakers is the direct source for authentic information about availability and pricing.
What is Barbara Corcoran's speaking fee?
Barbara Corcoran's speaking fee varies by event type, location, and requirements. As a top keynote speaker, Barbara Corcoran's fee reflects their expertise and market demand.
Speaking fee factors:- Event type and audience size
- Travel distance and logistics
- Presentation length and customization
- Virtual vs. in-person delivery
Additional costs: Travel, accommodation, A/V requirements, and optional meet-and-greets.
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How much does it cost to book Barbara Corcoran as a keynote speaker?
The cost to book Barbara Corcoran as keynote speaker includes their speaking fee plus travel and logistics expenses.
Total booking cost includes:- Barbara Corcoran's keynote speaking fee
- Travel and accommodation
- Technical requirements and A/V setup
- Optional add-ons like book signing and meet & greets
- Virtual presentations
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How to contact Barbara Corcoran for speaking engagements?
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- Response time: 24 hours
Include your event date, location, audience size, and budget when contacting CAA about booking Barbara Corcoran.
Is Barbara Corcoran available for virtual speaking events?
Yes, Barbara Corcoran speaks at virtual events with professional-grade equipment and interactive presentation style.
Barbara Corcoran's virtual event options:- Live virtual keynotes with Q&A
- Interactive workshops and breakouts
- Hybrid events (in-person + virtual)
- Pre-recorded presentations
Virtual events offer global reach, flexible scheduling, and reduced travel costs while maintaining Barbara Corcoran's engaging presentation quality.
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What events can I book Barbara Corcoran for?
Book Barbara Corcoran for corporate conferences, industry events, private functions, and virtual presentations. Barbara Corcoran customizes content for any audience size or event type.
Event types:- Corporate meetings and conferences
- Industry summits and trade shows
- Private executive retreats
- Educational institution events
- Virtual and hybrid conferences
Barbara Corcoran engages audiences from private executive meetings to large conferences with thousands of attendees.
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Barbara Corcoran booking information and availability
Check Barbara Corcoran's speaking availability through CAA Speakers at speakers@caa.com. Book 3-6 months in advance for best date selection during peak seasons (September-November, March-May).
Availability factors:- Event date and location
- Speaking fee and budget
- Lead time for booking
- Peak conference seasons
- 3-6 months: Best availability
- 3-6 months: Best availability
- 2-3 months: Good availability
- 1-2 months: Select availability
- Under 30 days: Limited availability
Contact CAA early in your planning process to secure Barbara Corcoran for your preferred event date.
Book Barbara Corcoran keynote speaker through CAA
Book Barbara Corcoran through CAA Speakers for guaranteed authentic representation and professional event coordination. CAA is the preferred booking agent for Barbara Corcoran, with direct access to their speaking availability and decades of experience representing the world’s top keynote speakers.
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Will Barbara Corcoran speak at private events?
Yes, Barbara Corcoran speaks at private corporate events, executive retreats, board meetings, and exclusive functions.
Private event types:- Executive retreats and board presentations
- Client entertainment and VIP gatherings
- Corporate celebrations and award ceremonies
- Private dinners and exclusive functions
Private event benefits: Customized content, enhanced interaction, complete confidentiality, and flexible scheduling.
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How quickly will I get a response about booking Barbara Corcoran?
CAA Speakers responds to Barbara Corcoran booking inquiries within 24 hours during business days. Complex requests or international events may take up to 48 hours for detailed proposals.
Response timeline:- Initial acknowledgment: Within 24 hours
- Availability confirmation: 24-48 hours
- Detailed pricing proposal: 48-72 hours
- Urgent requests: Same-day priority response
Include complete event details (date, location, audience size, budget) for fastest response times.
How far in advance should I book Barbara Corcoran?
Book Barbara Corcoran 3-6 months in advance for best availability, especially during peak speaking seasons. Early booking ensures better date selection and rate negotiations.
Recommended booking timeline:- 3-6 months: Optimal availability and pricing
- 2-3 months: Good availability
- 1-2 months: Select availability
- Under 30 days: Limited availability
Peak seasons: September-November and March-May book fastest. Contact CAA Speakers early for priority consideration.
How do I get Barbara Corcoran pricing information?
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For accurate pricing, include:- Event date and location
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- Budget parameters
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