Shark Tales

How I Turned $1,000 into a Billion Dollar Business

By Barbara Corcoran, Bruce Littlefield | Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group

About the book

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 built it into a $6 billion dollar business. Now Barbara's even more famous for the no-nonsense wisdom she offers to entrepreneurs on Shark Tank, ABC's hit reality TV show.

Shark Tales is down-to-earth, frank, and as heartwarming as it is smart. After reading it don't be surprised if you find yourself thinking, \"If she can do it, so can I.\" Nothing would make Barbara happier.

Editions of Shark Tales

Hardcover
ISBN 9781591840022
Paperback
ISBN 9781591840336
Paperback
ISBN 9781591844181
EBook
ISBN 9781101513279
EBook
ISBN 9781440626746

Read an Excerpt

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 built it into a $6 billion dollar business. Now Barbara's even more famous for the no-nonsense wisdom she offers to entrepreneurs on Shark Tank, ABC's hit reality TV show.

Shark Tales is down-to-earth, frank, and as heartwarming as it is smart. After reading it don't be surprised if you find yourself thinking, \"If she can do it, so can I.\" Nothing would make Barbara happier.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shark Tales about?

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 built it into a $6 billion dollar business. Now Barbara's even more famous for the no-nonsense wisdom she offers to entrepreneurs on Shark Tank, ABC's hit reality TV show.

Shark Tales is down-to-earth, frank, and as heartwarming as it is smart. After reading it don't be surprised if you find yourself thinking, \"If she can do it, so can I.\" Nothing would make Barbara happier.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Shark Tales?

Economics, Finance, Business and Management > Business and Management > Management and management techniques > Management: leadership and motivation

Where can I read a sample of Shark Tales?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781591840022

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Shark Tales?

Barbara Corcoran, Bruce Littlefield

Who is the Publisher of the book Shark Tales?

Penguin Publishing Group

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Shark Tales is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781591840022) and paperback(ISBN 9781591840336) and paperback(ISBN 9781591844181) and ebook(ISBN 9781101513279) and ebook(ISBN 9781440626746)

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