Barbara Ann Corcoran [2] (born March 10, 1949) [3] is an American businesswoman, [4] investor, syndicated columnist, and television personality. She founded The Corcoran Group, a real estate brokerage in New York City, which she sold to NRT for $66 million in 2001 and shortly thereafter

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.

Jan 13, 2025 · (TikTok/Barbara Corcoran) The “Shark Tank” star bought the trailer home five years ago, paying $800,000 for the property, then investing another $150,000 in its renovation.

3 days ago · Barbara Corcoran treasured her double-wide mobile home with a deck that overlooked the ocean in the Pacific Palisades. The so-called “Queen of Real Estate” bought it in 2017 for $800,000.

Jan 13, 2025 · Shark Tank’s Barbara Corcoran helped The Comfy sell millions of its snuggly, wearable blankets. Then things started to unravel, and Corcoran sold out. Now its co-founder is trying to pay off ...

Barbara Corcoran is an American businesswoman, author, and TV personality, best known for her appearance on the popular TV show ‘Shark Tank.’ Born in an Irish Catholic family, she grew up amidst poverty.

Jun 28, 2024 · Barbara Corcoran is the founder and former owner of the firm, The Corcoran Group, a real estate company she founded in 1973 and sold in 2001 for $66 million.

Feb 16, 2024 · Real estate mogul and business expert Barbara Corcoran started The Corcoran Group when she was just 23. Despite launching her company at a time when the business world was largely an old boys...

Apr 23, 2023 · Barbara Corcoran says her "Shark Tank" job was rescinded a week before the show started taping its first season. Here's how she got it back.

Corcoran is the author of the best seller “Shark Tales: How I Turned $1,000 into a Billion Dollar Business!” and host of top business podcast “Business Unusual with Barbara Corcoran.” Corcoran is a motivational and inspirational speaker.