Shark Tales : How I Turned $1,000 Into a Billion Dollar Business

**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. Introduction Part one : 10 kids, 1 bath. Mom's lesson #1 : If you don't have big breasts, put ribbons on your pigtails Mom's lesson #2 : Paint the rocks white and the whole yard will look lovely Mom's lesson #3 : If the sofa is ripped, cover it with laughter Mom's lesson #4 : Use your imagination to fill in the blanks Mom's lesson #5 : Offer the bigger piece and yours will taste better Mom's lesson #6 : Put the socks in the sock drawer Mom's lesson #7 : If there's more than one kid to wash, set up a bathtime routine Mom's lesson #8 : If you want to be in two places at once, borrow a reel-to-reel Mom's lesson #9 : It's your game : make up your own rules Mom's lesson #10 : There's always room for one more Mom's lesson #11 : Go play outside Mom's lesson #12 : When the clubhouse is quiet, they're probably not making spaghetti Mom's lesson #13 : If you want to be a cheerleader, you better know the cheers Mom's lesson #14 : Go stand next to Nana and see how big you are! Mom's lesson #15 : If you want to get noticed, write your name on the wall Mom's lesson #16 : Sweep the corners and the whole house stays clean Mom's lesson #17 : In a family, everyone helps mash the potatoes Mom's lesson #18 : Moms can't quit Mom's lesson #19 : When there are ten buyers and three puppies, every dog is the pick of the litter Mom's lesson #20 : Jumping out the window will make you either an ass or a hero Mom's lesson #21 : You have the right to be there Mom's lesson #22 : You've got to bully a bully Mom's lesson #23 : Never be ashamed of who you are Mom's lesson #24 : The joy is in the getting there Part two : Swimming with the sharks. Shark lesson #1 : Trust your gut Shark lesson #2 : You can't fake passion Shark lesson #3 : Dress the part Shark lesson #4 : Do your homework Shark lesson #5 : Fancy talk don't work Shark lesson #6 : Pushy people deliver Shark lesson #7 : You gotta have a gimmick Shark lesson #8 : Everybody wants what everybody wants Shark lesson #9 : Step apart from the crowd Shark lesson #10 : Expand before you're ready Shark lesson #11: Be willing to flop Shark lesson #12 : Shoot the dogs early Shark lesson #13 : Fun is good business Shark lesson #14 : Pick good people This tale's end Whatever happened to

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.

Real estate maven Barbara Corcoran is the founder of The Corcoran Group and a "shark" investor on TV's Shark Tank. Her tale of humble beginnings, growing up as one of her family's 10 children in Edgewater, New Jersey, is laugh-out-loud entertaining, with a motley cast of relatives and their hijinks. Her mother was compassionate and shrewd, and her inventive father was full of fun. Her family life prepared Corcoran for survival in a cutthroat world. She traces her success from her first $1,000 investment in her business to the top of the heap in New York City real estate. Shark Tank fans will appreciate the inside scoop on the show. Her juicy anecdotes, including her dealings with then-developer Donald Trump, are riveting, and her career path is instructive 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 $1000 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 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 is 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. - Back cover.