Join us as we unlock the secrets of $100 million exits of renowned entrepreneur Kevin Harrington. From his early beginnings to becoming a seasoned investor, Kevin reveals the key strategies for getting started in the business world and seizing opportunities that lead to extraordinary success. We’ll also delve into the mindset behind his continued dedication and explore the world of equity and investments. Plus, Kevin shares candid stories of projects that didn’t work out and provides insights on what to look for in order to avoid pitfalls.
Kevin Harrington is an original shark from the hit TV show Shark Tank and a successful entrepreneur for more than forty years. He’s the co-founding board member of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization and co-founder of the Electronic Retailing Association.
He also invented the infomercial. He helped make “But wait… There’s more!” part of our cultural history. He’s one of the pioneers behind the As Seen on TV brand, has heard more than 50,000 pitches, and launched more than 500 products generating more than $5 Billion in global sales. Twenty of his companies have generated more than $100 million in revenue each.
He’s also the founder of the Secrets of Closing the Sale Master Class inspired by the Master of sales—Zig Ziglar. He’s the author of several bestselling books including Act Now: How I Turn Ideas into Million Dollar Products, Key Person of Influence, and Put a Shark in Your Tank.
In this episode, Steve, Mary, Richard, and Kevin Harrington discuss:
- Getting started, seizing opportunities
- Why do you still do this?
- Equity and Investments
- Projects that didn’t turn out, what to look for
Key Takeaways:
- What you vividly imagine, ardently desire, sincerely believe & enthusiastically act upon must inevitably come to pass.
- Digital entrepreneurship is the future
- Products that solve a problem uniquely
- Get your dream team and build your brand, don’t give up too early
Best Advice I Ever Received: What you vividly imagine, ardently desire, sincerely believe & enthusiastically act upon must inevitably come to pass.
