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In this lively conversation, Brian Buffini sits down with fellow Irishman and global entrepreneur Kevin O’Leary – known to millions as “Mr. Wonderful” from Shark Tank. Kevin shares the family story behind his Irish–Lebanese roots, his mother’s secret investing strategy that inspired an entire ETF company, and the one-day job that pushed him into entrepreneurship for life.
Kevin also offers candid insight into today’s housing market, the power of personal brand and why relationships and referrals will always beat cold internet leads.
YOU WILL LEARN:
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Buffini Coaching Live - Bold Predictions
Life by Keith Richards and James Fox
Marty Supreme (upcoming film)
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“I realized I didn’t want anybody to have the power to control my life. The only way to avoid that is to become an entrepreneur.” – Kevin O’Leary
“Real estate is local, local, local. You build a reputation; people come to you. Your customer acquisition cost goes to zero.” — Kevin O’Leary
“Every 18-hour day you're awake, there's three things you need to get done. There are always three things. That's the signal. Everything that stops you is the noise. The ratio has to be 80% signal, 20% noise.” — Kevin O’Leary
“I think the most interesting businesses are started in moments of high chaos… It's always worth giving it a shot to become an entrepreneur… The outcome is not about the rate of money; it's the pursuit of personal freedom.” — Kevin O’Leary
“There’s always going to be people trying to convince you of stuff. Listen to your gut. You’ll always be right.” — Kevin O’Leary
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