Kevin O'Leary Gets Real About Why You Must Be Ruthless in Business | Inc.

Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary tells CNBC co-anchor Tyler Mathisen why all entrepreneurs and CEOs should be willing to fire anyone who doesn't fit with the business -- even if they're family.
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[@calvinteh3297]

This guy does not mince words. Very direct and no BS. We need more people like him.

[@360.Tapestry]

actually, politically correct speech _IS_ your thing. that's what you focus on LMAO you've made your entire online identity on it. sad and ironic

[@saracandy1857]

These billionaires give lots of success advice so Americans will keep having faith in a system that doesn't work for anyone in reality except a very few.

[@PaperRaines]

We need more people with his integrity maybe, but not his values. You can't run entire societies on pure capitalism. Like America is a hybrid of socialism and capitalism. There are several key sectors in an economy that simply must serve the citizens of it's country primarily, and seek either profit or solvency second. Like healthcare for instance.

[@ASJacob]

Ikr, straight to the point, understands business ethics, management and so much more. A true role model, among others, for entrepreneurs.

[@aerebona9947]

plenty of bullshitters in suits already, don't need more.

[@stepupmybody7784]

I'm impressed with Kevin O'Leary communication skills. He is fantastic to make his points come across.

[@the_reel_uh_tour]

Agreed!

[@AnyelinaL]

He's amazing. He has such clarity on everything about business that knows how to articulate perfectly every answer in a few sentences.

[@ronaldkregar7139]

LOL. it’s called being a salesman

[@mikewilmer4479]

The socks are just killing me

[@hazamyuncle6784]

Thats why hes mr wonderful

[@TheJpwzrd]

“Vision is easy, execution is hard”

[@mahmirr]

I am learning that first hand. Very true. You never know what's in the box until the very moment you start opening it up.

[@jfish032]

Ouch, but yes

[@victorrosales7565]

This is my life right now

[@RD1R]

@@victorrosales7565 what did he was the solution? Set reachable goals, be accountable. Track your progress.

[@victorrosales7565]

@@RD1R thx for the advice I really wish i knew people as ambitious as me

[@darbyohara]

He is absolutely right about putting the business first. Keeping a struggling family member or friend as an employee demoralized other employees and creates a cancerous situation in the company.

[@lavoros5901]

Rules for a successful pitch: -10:45 communicate idea in 90 seconds or less -11:20 why you are the right people to execute the idea (10 mins) -12:00 know the numbers

[@the_reel_uh_tour]

Thanks for the time stamps :)

[@ringtoneboss1543]

Thanks brother

[@Erutan409]

@@ringtoneboss1543 Don't forget 8:12 sudden realizations

[@kelmohror6960]

Obsess over the numbers.

[@bilyonarelifestile2226]

barbara getting excited to find a novel reason to be out

[@65tttttttttttttttful]

"The people that follow you into dark places must trust you and you must trust yourself."

[@darknightstalker]

More Leonardos less Raphaels

[@gsgcarreviews]

@Marc Archibald how do you know

[@93RG]

@Marc Archibald stop projecting.

[@emptyness2583]

I could not agree more with Mr O'Leary with his statement that the "moment you realize it's not going to work out" is the moment you should take action (fire/move/etc) with an employee. I stayed at a big company for over 11 years, innovating and building, and didn't realize that my Director and last Supervisor saw no future for me within probably the 1st year in the department. Had they been honest and forthright right away I would have found a different job, possibly sold my house and moved. Instead, the housing crash of 2008 caused my house to drop to 1/2 what I owed, and my well-being ultimately took a life-altering hit. I was financially stuck and sadly stayed with the company for several more years. He was spot on that managers such as these are weak. Always be honest and forthright, but remain compassionate too.

[@officialworldmonarchs]

I am so ruthless at business i fired myself.

[@DocsDota]

The ability to run a business isn't for everyone, that's why some people are entrepreneurs and business owners, and some are workers.

[@officialworldmonarchs]

@@DocsDota I dont think you got the joke.

[@GRCHMO]

@@officialworldmonarchs that comment just killed me

[@Realg401]

Tell that to Jerry Jones owner and General manager of the Dallas Cowboys, he should’ve been fired himself😂😂😂

[@shawnbruce6934]

LOL.

[@isaacshusters1620]

"You don't want bad karma in business" 👏

[@meyerrosen3759]

This guy does not mince words. Very direct and no BS. We need more people like him.

[@tristanwesley1257]

There is no karma in business.

[@tristanwesley1257]

Just reputation

[@dougyeefresh87]

Don't mix friendships with business.

[@the_reel_uh_tour]

Very true. Business is business.

[@theflorgeormix]

If u r a small company honest hard working friends care about success. They will go over the top 2 make it happen sometimes. Still they have 2 have consequences for bad results.

[@Calebmepapi]

What about friends purchasing services? And the intention on delivering for them?

[@greatasr8018]

Jim that’s different

[@andreaseferi8204]

Read Robert Greene's the 48 laws of power I see

[@waleedabdulrab8779]

"I would give money to a turtle if I could get a return from him" Haha wise words Kevin..

[@whathuh6965]

The socks are just killing me

[@t-.-t.]

Lmao.. i could not stop looking at it

[@mztwixed]

distraction XD

[@skylerhollar9524]

Reading the comments I was going to comment this but glad we are on the same page

[@ayandavilakazi3805]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@SuspiriaX]

"Haha. gaaaaaay!"

[@dougwilliamsIII]

Kevin is definitely a great mentor. He’s been through the trenches and speaks from pure experience. Love it.

[@cjj6412]

What trenches? His dad was an alcoholic, but his mom was always a business executive and his step-father from the age of 10 on was ridiculously wealthy. If that's a trench, sign me up.

[@michaelrandall09]

@@cjj6412 nigga you just said it. Maybe he had a fucked up childhood mentally. But you broke and mad on KZbin and its projecting

[@Jodyjo99]

@@cjj6412 you don’t shit he didn’t come from a wealthy family. His mom was doing good, stable income. Like most people. He definitely worked his ass off. Stop downplaying peoples come up.

[@jeremym2303]

@@Jodyjo99 exactly, he was living a middle class lifestyle with a business woman for a mother. There are a lot of ways to fail when living middle class. But he put in the work and made it.

[@deagratiasmatias9556]

I am new to cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin, but I am very interested and curious to start investing in it, although I do feel this is kind of late now. Can anyone tell me what I need to do?

[@anitahart8313]

Investing in Bitcoin is the number one thing one should be doing right now, although there are lots of risks the best way to invest is through cryptocurrency and Forex.

[@anitahart8313]

There are also organizations that help maintain your interest and protect you from the unnecessary risk which you can't predict on your own.

[@anitahart8313]

But sir Richard is highly recommended

[@anitahart8313]

💯Legit

[@rabiyuaudu1328]

Investing in crypto now should be in every wise individuals list, in some months time you'll be ecstatic with the decision you made today.

[@edwardalexander3098]

Successful people don't become that way overnight. What most people see at a glance wealth, a great career, purpose is the result of hard work and hustle over time. pray that anyone who reads this will be successful in life.

[@stevenmatthew8973]

You are right, to be a successful person in life require him or her of hard work and Time

[@Perla.pagoyo]

You are right. Been thinking of going into gold and cyptocurrency

[@victoriaouellet4999]

@Benjamin I totally agree with you it has been an eye-opening experience for a lot of people.

[@avaross6626]

She have changed my life and financial status for the best. All thanks to my aunty who introduced me to her. She is obviously the best, trading with her gives me joy of earning

[@douglasbrooks8548]

I came about Tiffany by a friend of mine and that is how I keep on trading over three months now. She had really made name for herself

[@dominicg2946]

"Having a vision is easy, executing that vision is hard" Damn good one Mr.Wonderful

[@the_reel_uh_tour]

And ohhh so true :)

[@based_convention]

That’s just common sense tbh lol

[@TheeBlackSilhouette]

@@based_convention exactly lol

[@7628739]

. Most people , don't won't to work for it!..

[@tonytone5186]

I love hearing successful ppl talk

[@dowskivisionmagicaloracle8593]

Kevin O'Leary is so full of shit. If his lips are moving, he's lying. Today he's spewing zionist gynocentric crap.

[@AlexPerez-fo2nc]

@@dowskivisionmagicaloracle8593 dont hate .get your money up

[@saracandy1857]

What billionaires don't like to point out is how corrupt a person has to be to make it to the very top, most the time. They pretend it's all about hard work and smart decisions.

[@parupupista495]

@DowskiVision MagicalOracle he's also full of money too

[@slavvingsquats2146]

@@dowskivisionmagicaloracle8593 Says the guy with the hammer and sickle as their profile picture

[@acethecomrade]

“I make sure that we do everything that we can to find them another job”. People like this man are bound to remain successful in life.

[@americanlivesmatter-BmanWild]

Kevin is a master businessman ..funny thing people are truly overlooking..if you ARE already working with him ..he is one of nicest human beings on this planet..(never had the priviledge to work with him in person but Im positive this perception is accurate) he is a truly valuable asset to anyone he is around..the truth

[@KidCity1985]

33 years in business, I totally understand this. No matter how I tried, I couldn't explain this to my employees.

[@andrewlowe6192]

I love the way he talks. I wish my professors could lecture like him.

[@theTeslaFalcon]

Those who can do. Those who can't teach.

[@34cvc]

@Kiki you're a loser

[@obinnainogbo]

Your professors likely have pretty much only worked in academia so they're spitting book theories rather than real business life experiences. In my 4 years as an entrepreneur I've found that successful business owners curse a lot and are usually very direct.

[@diegodominguez8803]

@@theTeslaFalcon your dad was a hippie

[@theTeslaFalcon]

@@diegodominguez8803 My dad was born in 1932 (Silent Generation), was stationed in Germany during the Korean War, married Mom in '58 & raised 5 kids on our small farm. He died in 2005 leaving my mom a widow after 47 years. He was certainly no hippie.

[@confiance1492]

i always told myself, i will never ever again make business with family or friends, cause i saw the ugly side of humannature

[@johnyacks7690]

The world needs more people like Mr. OLeary. Friends are friends and business is business.

[@shaneomac271]

i learned more in this video than i did in business classes throughout college

[@9004026161086]

If it was not college you wouldn't understand this. Give some respect

[@derricklanders7260]

Your business classes MUST have been generic and introductory in nature.

[@usa2121]

college is a waste of money

[@derricklanders7260]

@@usa2121 So don't go that's your business.

[@7al00m]

@@9004026161086 i didnt go to college for business but have a love for it , i understood 100% what he said , some people have natural business sense

[@mnbdysl]

One of the best interviews I've heard in a long time. New found admiration for Kevin O'Leary.

[@leonnalee2675]

Ok this video was free but taught me more about business than a finance course

[@dantheman8152]

Business is about money! Either you make it or you don’t. Emotions be damned.

[@khandramayorga1308]

Kevin is a true businessman. No BS with him.

[@mrbeats7434]

I work in technology. You don’t have to be a knob towards people. In my life I have seen it all. There is a saying we are constantly exposed to and that saying is this. “People don’t leave jobs they leave managers”. If you’re watching this and you’re a manager always treat your staff with respect. Don’t be a snake and go behind close doors. Speak to each one and be actually interested in them as human beings. What I see kill company and office culture the most is the fact that people cannot control their emotions when under tension and lose respect for people by their tones and body language ultimately creating a negative environment. I love good vibes and positivity. It’s the only thing that matters because in the end nobody gives two shits about a firmware upgrade.

[@NewEra0G]

Kevin is probably my favorite shark. If you want the truth ask him, if you want a prize and hear your great ask the others

[@ronaldolzheim363]

“People don’t leave jobs they leave managers' I think this is everywhere.

[@dimehigh]

Great comment.

[@futurehendrix9995]

"This rule is so underrated keep your family and business completely separated" - Biggie Smalls 10 Crack Commandments

[@MaxXxLiesMadder]

Smokey From Friday Marc Ecko did a full show on each commandment in Biggies song and relates it to business. It’s actually really good. You can see it on the skillshare website.

[@DKendrick1]

Facts

[@aryankumar87771]

walmart didn't listen to this advice

[@cuauhtemocmorisco3493]

@@aryankumar87771 😂😂😂

[@mattheoskorreshi3333]

*Pastor Hendrix; has spoken*

[@shoaibalich]

This is one of the most profound non BS talks about the real world picture of business. Pay close attention guys, he's giving it to you as real and cold as it gets.

[@xrpfoundation2024]

Kevin is probably my favorite shark. If you want the truth ask him, if you want a prize and hear your great ask the others

[@kashani3102]

The truth and a chance of being belittled

[@dowskivisionmagicaloracle8593]

Kevin O'Leary is so full of shit. If his lips are moving, he's lying. Today he's spewing zionist gynocentric crap.

[@saracandy1857]

A lot of Americans like verbally abusive assholes. Look at how much admiration Simon from American Idol and Judge Judy got.

[@EricSmyth4Christ]

I tell you the truth... you're*

[@thomaspopescu9952]

Shark tank is a reality TV show not a business show. You need something slightly amusing at least when running a show like this.

[@gideon_maina]

My favorite shark, raw and straight to the point. Great interview

[@someoneelse.2252]

Nepotism and incompetence... the basic hiring processes of Govt and City employees.

[@olliecrow3547]

Definitely

[@pearlbubbles6885]

This is in any business

[@ronaldkregar7139]

Be that as it may. The biggest most profitable businesses in the world are family based..

[@JoeBidenator1564]

Govt is cancer, everything must be free market, with no bailouts.

[@changeoffocus1074]

Who You Know !!! Unfortunately, not what you know!! Those that jumped ahead based on this typically manage those that actually “Know”!

[@DrCalviny]

I'm glad i didn't have to fire that many people in my company, but whenever I did, i made sure that they understood exactly why. Business is truly ruthless, and too many morons think they should tell a business owner how to run the business. I've watched a bunch of businesses fail from sheer incompetence.

[@viksra]

save time and still understand everything by watching at 1.5x speed

[@StoicContrarian]

viksra how does one do that on KZbin?

[@tima5485]

MrSmoovemove use the settings button > speed on Desktop. Use the 3 dots > Playback speed on iphone or ipad

[@ausetmcchristion-thomas1522]

BRO YOU ARE THE BRO OF ALL THE BROS BRO!

[@MrRacerboy1]

i hope you can set your brains processing speed on 1.5 too, would not bet money on that. It is not only about understanding the words

[@niveyoga3242]

Or 2x ^^

[@RKLal-xt1vl]

This session with Mr. Wonderful is so so helpful with all the solid Q&A, really loved the wisdom...

[@stephenm3874]

Phenomenal. I've seen many a business die because they keep dancing with the one who brung you. My father fired his office manager who started with him after 16 years because she forgot who owned the business. A hard choice but a necessary one.

[@washedpy4288]

Rules for a successful pitch: -10:45 communicate idea in 90 seconds or less -11:20 why you are the right people to execute the idea (10 mins) -12:00 know the numbers

[@jonathanjohnson5216]

It happens. I had a b.p for 15-16 yrs BUT things were BAd! So I called it a end. Better focus now.

[@nog117]

“A manager or owner who has a high fire rate is not a good manager or owner despite the success or failure of a company”

[@deanvere4839]

Seems to work for low skill industries like mcdonalds or starbucks. Very high turnover but they seem to survive.

[@HelloFriendComTech]

@@deanvere4839 "Despite the success or failure of a company." Are you incapable of reading?

[@HelloFriendComTech]

@Scott Knieve ^Same to you

[@deanvere4839]

@@HelloFriendComTech Success and survival is all that matters. A good manager does only what's best for the success and growth of the company/industry. If that means high turnover and firings, so be it.

[@deanvere4839]

@@HelloFriendComTech I was just providing additional information to highlight the contrary position that Mr.Wonderful expressed which is not being afraid to fire for the betterment of the company/corporation.

[@chadelliottfahlman]

Firing an employee is surely never easy but I have been screwed by office politics and unethical bosses. Jobs are merely classes in the school of hard knocks - go in business for yourself.

[@w1p3d]

Work for yourself and vote conservative. :)

[@brainxtc2171]

Never vote conservative. They have no idea how to run the economy. They just know how to increase debt. The conservative party is dead now, unfortunately. They're just the party of Roy Moore and Trump.

[@w1p3d]

@@brainxtc2171 are you trying to be funny? Its liberals racking debt... conservatives want LESS control of you and want less of your hard earned taxes. Fuck liberals / Democrats.

[@andr3s306]

@@w1p3d How about you both stop getting distracted by things you will never have the power to truly challenge and make some fucking money. Edit: dont wait for a certain party to set up your ground for success.

[@w1p3d]

@@andr3s306 the beauty of being in a free country is we can stand up and say when liberals are taking too much taxes from citizens or bankrupting left leaning states.

[@michaelm9621]

Damn, I needed to hear this like two weeks ago. It's not about being cruel or mean to people it's about being focused on your business.

[@bonethugsfiend]

Damn, Kevin is ruthless in business. Imagine how many founders of companies he's fired. Imagine all your hard work you put in to founding a business and your investor comes in and removes you from the company you built.

[@rj4781]

Imagine he fires you as the founder and replaces you with a better manager, and you still get rich and wealthy. Consider that? It's about what's best for the business.

[@kcn6410]

RJ x

[@politicalstatus197]

Consider the fact that as the founder of a company, no one will ever own more than 49% of my company except me. Good luck firing the main shareholder with automatic veto powers.

[@syncsummit]

+Political Love. While I agree with you, he still makes a lot of good points in terms of what it takes to build a business and keep it. And sometimes, if a CEO is an issue, they need to move to a Chairmanship and let someone else take over, even if temporarily.

[@Spudst3r]

A players hire A players. B players hire C players. C players hire D players. So we must ask? If A players hire A players,. then how do B players ever get hired?! Because of the VC's who fund them, after replacing the founders.

[@caesarskiba9008]

"sizzle like an isotope" Welp, I gotta put that in my rolodex of phrases.

[@jeanalexandre1105]

What he's really trying to say is selfishness is virtue if you want success.. because if you can't save yourself you can't save nobody

[@JohnDoe-jt5lb]

"can't save anyone". You cannot have a double negative in a sentence.

[@UsmanKhan-qs9ib]

This was a brilliant interview conversation all in one.. Enjoyed it

[@davenevarez4738]

Most people don't understand "Mr.Wounderful" he is a great business man.

[@MalachiVanHaynes]

Imagine that getting fired comes with respect and ownership, a legitimate reason why, a hefty severance package and a commitment to find you another job...there is a good reason why he is at the level of business he is.

[@asadb1990]

this guy probably full of bs. this is all publicity. maybe he offers good severance and mental health and few months of benefits. but that commitment to finding another job is most likely just a review of resume by some local recruiters who when they know you were fired or laidoff would ghost you in seconds. if he cared enough about low performers, he would work towards improvement plants for them. real pip to get them in shape. because some people are passionate about the work who need more time to do things.

[@thedevilsadvocate3710]

No one, NO ONE cares after you are fired. Don't believe everything you see on your screen.

[@asadb1990]

@@thedevilsadvocate3710 that's what im saying. chances are good the last bit of communication you receive from employer will be the meeting in which you are being let go. after that you are strangers. colleagues will pretend you never existed. this is big screen bs they are selling.

[@studyonly9857]

This is all BS PR don't trust so easily bro, do your own analysis, no one cares about wether you exist or not after you are fired.

[@jaylaw.7660]

💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@collinblubaugh3094]

Even the interviewer was enjoying Kevin's words. Great listen.

[@gya251]

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[@sanadamisaki9659]

she is the best and her strategies works like magic. I've been making over 300% of my investment weekly since I started investing with her trading service.

[@nakadamitsutoshi2330]

Can i start with $1,000? I don't have much

[@otiliacebanu8398]

@Corinne Hogan Yes they are scammers in the business just like it's in every other business but they are also legit brokers out there for investors and Mrs Stacy Griffin is one of the real and legit brokers out there.

[@eugeniavoinea4191]

Please someone should help me here.... I lost $7500 on live trade. I thought live trade is the same as demo trade because I was winning with my demo trade account. Please this is quit frustrating. what should I do?

[@anthonytoma6271]

I watch Shark Tank pretty regularly and I didn't really like Kevin. Now, I'm a nobody compared to what he has accomplished. He would have put me in his back pocket yesterday and today that hasn't changed. What has changed after listening to him for the first time outside of Shark Tank is a new found respect and admiration. I will be taking a deep dive into learning more about him and what makes him tick. Thank you to INC. for showing me another side of a very brilient man.

[@profagg936]

I wish there was uncut version of each conversation, so we could learn more about how the negotiations really are conducted

[@booneguy]

The more knowledge one has acquired the more honest (s)he is. Kevin is one of the sharpest straight shooters.

[@FearlesslyObservant]

This is probably the most scared and excited I’ve ever felt watching a KZbin video and for it to be a very positive thing.

[@joshuadouglas7625]

How could this possibly be scary? Very strange considering your name is "FEARLESSly observant"

[@WealthbuilderzTV]

I love Kevin because he is so real and raw.

[@hseas3793]

the gordan ramsay of business

[@JamesOsyris]

hsea s I think he is much better than Ramsey. He doesn't behave like a raving lunatic. He's stern and stoic philanthropist who appears mean because he tells the truth.

[@amomasi9909]

You've obviously never met Dan Pena Lol Look him up! He'll change your fucking life.

[@missionpupa]

Dan Pena is an insecure bitter old man lmao. You need new role models kid.

[@nongnoochdunn8296]

Food travel.com foodtrave Foodtravel"tv

[@ramboxlegacy14]

reiwell del Brain damage from counting money all day

[@jeffcurry1280]

"There's nothing worse than vision all day long." Perfect.

[@brownjones1286]

Please I need someone to help me trade or invest the forex or crypto market because I'm tired of trading in losses myself. I've blown my account twice and it's frustrating...

[@lewiscooper2784]

It's strange how people talk about the profits they've been Making through crypto trading while I'm here not making any profit at all please can someone put me through on the right path.

[@pateljohnson5673]

Most time having knowledge or insight about a particular activity can as well be a pleasing exercise.I can boldly say that Forex and crypto trading is one of the profitable money exchange service that elevates investors and their financial status.

[@lauraben325]

@@pateljohnson5673 That's true most people today have been having a lot of failure in Forex and crypto sector because of poor orientation and bad experts

[@lilyzoe8920]

all you need now is a professional trader else you will continue making losses

[@henrythomas6112]

That is true, you need an expert broker and account manager to make good profit from Bitcoin trade

[@EricSmyth4Christ]

Lemme just watch one more minute 44 minutes later...

[@Tux0xFF]

lol, same happened to me, the guy is very smart, definitely good advice

[@mostlyathena]

EricSmyth14 same here! 😂

[@dannybrockman2492]

EricSmyth14 right🤣🤣🤣

[@Wfggeneseason]

Ahah same there’s a reason you notice the sharks a lot of times wanna hear from mr wonderful perspective before they even go in on a deal

[@oldsm572]

Same same 😂

[@dawnjohnson1965]

Amen!!!!!!!!! This is a performance based employees dream! Not having to worry about favoritism just my work

[@L0vetube1]

this guy tells you the bad and the good and the reality of it... not just motivations to no end... which is not solution... love this...

[@sethjackson1995]

Great questions asked in this interview!

[@BeCatholicNotBogusOrdo]

Phenomenal conversation. Thank you so much!

[@Mr6499]

Really interesting interview ! I love the genuine comments from Kevin ! ... my style big time.

[@yojakedshit]

Its great to see kevin speak in such a positive fashion, after being so used to him absolutely crushing souls on shark tank lol

[@mrlinkedin6020]

As the CEO, my job is to fill every key position with people who can do the job better than I can. If they don't the fault lies at my feet.

[@sbeverunner6083]

As a rising business person myself, the only way to go is to fend for yourself. People aren’t trying to help you, they’re trying to better themselves. Selfish is what I’m called, but that’s too bad

[@williamtravis9283]

enjoyed the interview!

[@5harrry]

I just finished the video and decided to hit replay immediately! A lot of great information to absorb. Great video. #Leggo

[@incmagazine]

Thank you Harpreet!

[@lilmobop]

This was excellent. His insight on business are keen and on point

[@chantonaki]

Not even two minutes in and this man is dropping TRUTH!!

[@SayGudday]

He doesn't do himself justice on (celebrity) Shark Tank. I like hearing him when he's in interviews.

[@transeeyou885]

because on sharktank he isnt there to explain things, he is there to listen to others explain things. still he is most people favorite shark. he said quotable shits. ur right tho we learn so much in his interviews. i beleive guys like him and steve jobs are smarter than bill gates, smart people know how to explain stuff. also i dont think hes as rough as some people say he is. the things he says are true and also he knows how to be clear but not trying to explain more than necessary because if you dont get it then its useless for you anyways ''words to the wise''

[@oldschoolrock4evr]

Its because he does not have to, he is a real person a realist, he is not looking for aproval he earns aproval

[@MrFerGi]

@@transeeyou885 I disagree with you when it comes to Bill Gates, I think he is very smart and kind. Besides that, I agree with everything else you said.

[@the_reel_uh_tour]

I enjoy his interviews more than sharktank

[@janetteyerling8907]

agree!

[@TracksideViews]

Kevin is one of my favorite sharks. He knows his stuff.

[@timothyulrey4508]

I wrote down ALL of the reasons I hated MLM's below and found ONE that solves ALL of the reasons to hate MLM's!!! PROBLEMS: 1) Recruiting-only is the business model, and members are forced to buy stuff they can get at walmart for cheaper - that's just dishonest. 2) The products have cheap competition that work perfectly fine (walmart has shakes, makeup, food containers), which means less selling for you! 3) Per #2, you are forced to keep buying overpriced BS to stay in the business. 4) Per #2: MLM members are forced to cry, do jumping jacks, lie, etc., to make the sale because... there is no reason to buy it from them; it's at Walmart. 5) Inventory: I don't want boxes of overpriced crap in my house. 6) In person demos: no thanks - gas is expensive and traffic stinks 7) Saturation of salespeople: most people you approach have already been approached (plus can buy the crap at Walmart) 8) Need vs Want: No one actually needs this crap. 9) Lies about "your discount" as you 'buy in' to make you feel special. WHAT (so that the problems solved - below - make sense with context) What if the product gives both members and customers access to lawyers for $1/day? It/s mobile, not something you put in your body. Covers up to 300 hours of pre-trial/trial defense (you get sued - kid falls down your stairs), they write your will (easily $500 alone w/out it), you call with questions about where to start with something (advice), they will write letters to the DOT if a snowplow breaks your mailbox and you want payment for it, a small business owner needs legal docs reviewed before submitting (15 pages), you get a speeding ticket and want a lawyer to rep you in court and keep your driving record..... legal services that are pre-paid / free with the membership of less than $1/day? WHY IT SOLVES EVERY MLM HATRED PROBLEM 1) Recruiting: Let's say a member ONLY recruits. That's still perfect. Why? Because the EXACT people who join MLM's are folks who need money - those are the SAME people who benefit the MOST from the service as they could never afford a lawyer, but now they have prepaid legal services on speed dial, literally speed dial, and then, they help others to solve 2 problems at once (no money, no lawyer access). I.e. Your recruits ARE your best target market whose lives literally get better. BEAUTIFUL. 2) Lawyers are expensive. Now they are on speed dial with dozens of common lawyer services - from big to small - totally pre-paid = ease of mind. 3) Covered in #1, new members' lives are literally better and more secure now for less than $1/day. 4) No crying, jumping jacks, or lying. The product is a no-brainer and cannot be bought at Walmart. 5) It's mobile. 6) Zoom and automation. Your content becomes omnipotent marketing where your digital self is talking to people about it while you sleep. 7) Since you do not know anyone with this service (or very few), then clearly it is not oversaturated = tons of opportunity to make cash! 8) People need lawyers. Plain and simple. 9) It's one monthly price and reps cannot change it with a discount or an upsell. So why not make money with it? Click my link below! Let's make money together without my preying on your buying cheap crap every month! CHEEMS 4 TEAMS: Consistent, Humble, Entertained, Educated, Motivated, Systematic ls-info.com/res/4743/202692?source=mobile

[@courtneymattingly608]

Amazing advice. I appreciate his directness and transparency. Entrepreneurship is not for the weak!!

[@ayomiku22]

You got to love Kevin no bullshit. Kevin was the best on Dragon's den CA that show died after he left..

[@thatoneguy2057]

Had a brother in law that said he wanted to start his own business because he didn't want to work for "the man". He never understood it when I told him there's no getting out of working for the man. Especially if you own your own business.

[@bzlbzl230]

Marvelous. Thank you.

[@rokyericksonroks]

He couldn’t follow your reasoning, I’m sure his business suffered.

[@thatoneguy2057]

@@rokyericksonroks He never even got that far. Hes unemployed and spends most his time on video games. Not sure how my sister puts up with him.

[@maverickm885]

Very candid conversation. Quite captivating!

[@thedivineone]

These are great videos to watch if you want to start a business, he has so much knowledge he giving so much game!! Taking plenty notes 📝

[@MrCementer88]

Always a pleasure listening to Kevin. He is the real deal!

[@jonathanjohnson7636]

Business is #1

[@olevianguyen6234]

This was such gold advices for entrepreneurs. I’m fired up right now!

[@Chongdong1856]

Oh Mr Wonderful, how awsome it is to listen to this!

[@b.t7654]

I like what the Q&A section has to offer: 1. How does Kevin make difficult decision and the process he takes? Ans: Trust your Gut 2. How to talk to people who are at the company to do good and not make money (profit + healthcare/education = Dirty word?)? Ans: Business must make money and be sustainable so that the companies can hire people with the right expertise to do the job well in education/healthcare which is turn becomes the contribution of doing good. 3. Chasing opportunity or chasing passion, which matters most? Ans:Everybody has passion, it is the execution that matters. 4. How to break investor's preconceived notions and show them what really matters as an entrepreneur? Ans: That is not important, just tell the investor the acquisition cost because that is what matters 99% of the time. What kind of characteristics and team dynamics do you look in a team before you invest in it? Ans: Speak to the head of sales first and you will know all you need to know. Then speak to the CEO, if the CEO know less, then as an investor Kevin knows who to fire, and it is not the head of sales.

[@franciscomedinav]

Great chat !!! The purpose of a business is to SERVE THE COSTUMER !!!!! , TAKE CARE OF THE EMPLOYEES !!!, AND PAY BACK TO SHARE HOLDERS. Sweet !!!!!!

[@aerebona9947]

those are just words for dummies like you, in reality he is making millions while the employees are making dog shit. Sweet!!!!

[@franciscomedinav]

I guess your Socialism would fix that. :)

[@RachelTScott]

Yeah it would. A democratic socialism. No one should be allowed to scrape money off the hard working backs of others. All companies should be democratic and employees vote on everything. Imagine that. Where employees get a fair share of the work they do, can invest their earnings, can make healthy decisions for their families, their communities and their environment. Instead we have sociopaths running things.

[@franciscomedinav]

Democratic companies ? Hehe...

[@giovannijimenez944]

@@RachelTScott that would be horse shit. Employees already get their fair share, they get what they are worth in the market.

[@ifthaker2277]

I met Kevin in Orlando, FL. one o the most intelligent and down to earth person i have ever met.

[@Investors_Circle]

Keeping it 100% real. Thats why I love Kevin o leary

[@VictorAntonioLive]

22:25 Probably the best explanation of Cause vs. Capitalism. That alone was worth the listen.

[@the_reel_uh_tour]

Agreed!

[@pouluathuigonmei6686]

Yes agreed VA

[@kelmohror6960]

@John Galt Dough Make money through delivering a valuable product or service, not merely "get the money first." As O'Leary said - "First be focused on your customers, employees and shareholders."

[@judithjackson1086]

Its called greenwashing

[@DocsDota]

​@J D and how much are you worth good sir? Or are you such a loser that you'd rather hate the entire system than to see someone be successful?

[@vonwolly2]

The guy is so freaking shrewd very intelligent

[@Taureanfitness]

"It''s my moral obligation to send them to hell" lol!!!😂😂 Me wonderful is awesome! It's so true about business being ruthless. I had to fire my cousin & felt terrible, but not right for the job.

[@mrs.w7076]

I have always said that Kevin would be a perfect new star of The Apprentice! He has what it takes to take it back to #1. I've love to see him there. I've watched every episode and I know he would execute.

[@eamonshields2754]

Such a smart guy, definitely my favorite shark

[@inschinaofficial4856]

it is a good conversation , and I also think every entrepreneur should have two telephonies , one is for family ,and another is for others

[@the_reel_uh_tour]

It's a must :)

[@rakketz5976]

Always respected Kevin. To the point, doesn't sugarcoat anything and seems like a great businessman.

[@barrywilliamsmb]

Awesome teacher. Extremely beneficial noise. Thank you Inc. and Kevin.

[@hanniballectormd5569]

Basic point put facts over feelings and separate business from personal emotion

[@iJ3R]

What a gifted communicator. Thank you for this great interview!

[@keithlgray]

Love this guy! Hell of a portfolio manager and leader!

[@imre7411]

This is such a great discussion! Kept it real! VA

[@bonrind]

Imagine if he said "if I had the option I would invest in only men" the women and media would go insane.

[@TheGreatslyfer]

Why does a comment about double standards hypotheticals always have to invade every fucking KZbin video? Just focus on the business side of the video...

[@voidremoved]

is the socks always stupid socks on the asshole?

[@dowskivisionmagicaloracle8593]

Kevin O'Leary is so full of shit. If his lips are moving, he's lying. Today he's spewing zionist gynocentric crap.

[@MeesterVegas]

Why does a comment, about somebody making a comment about double standards, always have to invade every fucking KZbin video? Just focus on the business side of the video...

[@saracandy1857]

MeesterVegas A comment under another comment isn't invading a video.

[@Ari-zp4dd]

“90% of the people of explain their business in 90 sec or less, get funded

[@stestrella9834]

Really enjoyed this interview. Learned a lot.