Kim Kardashian West Talks Her Business Empire, How She Keeps Bouncing Back | Forbes Women's Summit

How the reality star turned tech entrepreneur built a powerhouse personal brand and the hard-won lessons she’s learned along the way in conversation with Steve Forbes.
Recorded at the 2017 Forbes Women's Summit. Watch: www.forbes.com/video/54764903....

[@sakshiarora2870]

No matter what anyone says, she is candid and very smart.

[@marinegeorge]

I like her it’s just so sad how trapped she gets in the world of social media and all when really you can see that’s what she likes, being in such environments

[@ReneeAnon-ebooks-music]

The Kardashians have earned their money.

[@elviraceasar5989]

Facts people hate but don’t have her life style but hate hahaha

[@positivemanifestations3247]

She sure is, and her intelligence is evident. She speaks well and meek. Also, she has a humble presence when I see her. I like her.

[@boredonyoutube8289]

So is Paris Hilton: incredibly smart, sweet and philanthropic and she worked the “dumb blonde” trope around in her favour, made millions & made Kim individually famous.

[@nicnacsocials]

I loved how she learned from experience and not just by the books and traditional ways. The best lessons can be learned from just saying yes to opportunities whether you're prepared or not.

[@slimelove3493]

Si true

[@tomk2926]

Here’s the real story straight for the man who made her famous: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gl6bdayeebWYfJo

[@kaitlynscott4706]

Kim is such a smart, hardworking, respectful, humble, well-spoken, beautiful, classy, kind, wonderful mom, successful business women, … The list goes on and on. So I’ll just never understand why people talk shit about her. Pure jealousy. I chose to be inspired by women like her. 💕💕👑

[@avaxox5723]

facts shes amazing n has a good heart. i admire the way she talks she handles interviews and just public speaking in general so bomb

[@marissamkreads]

Me too

[@nrivera3604]

It really is pure jealousy and envy. People don’t want to accept parts of their self so they put it onto people

[@avaxox5723]

@@nrivera3604 literally . so many people just project their insecurities onto others. your only competition should be YOURSELF!! ❤️❤️🙏🏼

[@AJ-kb9hf]

She is wonderful and I am inspired by her. There is a ton of jealousy around her but let the haters hate.

[@LilyanaLunny]

What an amazing and special interview. Not only did they touch on business, entrepreneurship, the show, but also Armenia. I felt like the interviewer was so knowledgeable about Kim all around. Incredible!

[@peaceful_chaos14]

We all know Kim is a smart, hardworking and diligent person, but can we talk about how sweet, heartwarming, thoughtful and genuine this interviewer sounds. Like he’s so respectful and nice and is asking the right questions.

[@sachini6651]

I love her way of talking...it is sooo soothing. Love her a lot..

[@nochillkowa9493]

Strip down the makeups, the wigs, surgery, she's actually so real, smart and down to earth considering her social status.

[@fashunslore]

its almost like your appearance has nothing to do with your personality or intelligence

[@ranminiwij6047]

That’s a lot of stripping 😂😂😂😂😂

[@lucasessman1910]

@@ranminiwij6047 💀💀💀

[@ManonWardOfficial]

Why wouldn’t you just say she’s so real, smart, and down to earth? And let her look how she likes.

[@europeanguy8773]

She couldn't have been born dumb, after all her father was a brilliant man, and her mother is smart considering what she's accomplished - The apple does not fall far from the tree.

[@samanthaainembabazi7889]

I love how great she is and the mistake is to underestimate her. Just don't

[@PamelaReyes]

I love how she just became bigger than París 👌 many people underestimated her, yet she is improving herself everyday

[@dreambebo]

She is a billionaire now. Way richer then Paris Hilton.

[@PamelaReyes]

@@dreambebo and i love that

[@nicoletacerc4329]

She is more beautiful.That's why

[@TheSublimeFactor]

The interviewer is very lovely, asks great questions and is very respectful of Kim and what she does.

[@pratikpendse4849]

You can hate or love her, but you can't be indifferent about her Hustle! Love this side of Kim!

[@user-vc3cq3nk8j]

Kimberly is still a smart,stylish, successful,confidence,pretty and also good mother. 🌹👩‍⚖ I'm just obsessed with her. 💅🏻

[@elizeespring]

For this being a Forbes Women Summit, it's an odd choice choosing a male presenter to interview Kim, but what do I know... With that being said, I loved the interview.

[@anavilla100]

so true, he seems very disengaged at some times

[@lovinggossipgirl]

@@anavilla100 agree. glad to see him get involved when he mentions the season he watched

[@annajohansson9349]

I see what you mean. Kim was very professional and gracious with him even when he lacked eye contact. I enjoyed this smart grandpa like figure appreciate her and be so interested in her television show. It was cute lol he was authentic too, he’s like this is riveting stuff!

[@darrickjohnson9965]

Lol agreed a male should have been a female

[@asmijain4919]

Girl- that’s Steve Forbes.

[@varduhishahbazyan9263]

Kim = one of the cleverest and most beautiful lady of the world❤

[@noluthandomnguni]

- I worked hard and still do - I figured it out along the way, I still do - and indirectly - My family and I won't give away any information on the blueprint of our fortune! Straight up. That's what she said and kept EVERYTHING ON THE SURFACE. Honestly, all I heard was 'figure it out.' There wasn't a shared smart formula or blueprint for her success that leaves one compelled. She was definitely mindful on how she answers the questions.

[@DiamondHenry321]

In life almost literally everyone has to figure it out, at least at some point as they have done aswell. It’s seems like you’re looking for a how to and a “blue print”, when you need to figure it out your self and do your own research and not expect someone to hand it to you. Get real.

[@noluthandomnguni]

@@DiamondHenry321 I think you're right in saying "almost literally everyone has to figure it out." I also think your way in looking at what I was saying is more on a personal level than critical and observant thinking. I did not speak on what I wanted from the talk, not one bit and I think you're regulating emotions on a personal level more than a conversational and thoughtful perspective.

[@deepdude4719]

She definitely never spilled the tea. She didnt say anything of value from a business perspective in this interview. What we can all clearly see is that her success came from having a huge and impactful PERSONAL BRAND: THE BEAUTIFUL GIRL IN A VERY PARTICULAR SEX TAPE. THAT IS HOW EVERYTHING STARTED. NOTHING WRONG WITH THAT I AM NOT CRITICIZING HER. BUT THIS IS HER REAL PERSONAL STORY. HER TRUTH.

[@vanessiaclark6701]

@@deepdude4719 facts.

[@wfhliving]

I absolutely love Kim! She's intelligent, smart, honest and such a lovely person. I admire and adore her!

[@mamumaumau7205]

Poor thing, you are just brainwashed......PERIOD !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@lizaanhumphrys6731]

I admire this lady big time.🌼🌼

[@FloydColeman-sc4gp]

Kim Kardashian is so captivating beautiful and gorgeous and adorable in this video and she knows how to do a interview she's very intellectual

[@nmikloiche]

I’m really impressed by Kim’s poise, her ease with interviews, and overall her intelligence. For as beautiful as she is, I think her heart and her smarts are even more stunning. If you enjoyed this interview don’t miss her interview with David Letterman on the Netflix series “My Next Guest”. It really was a stunning interview. Not that she needs another job, but she would be a breath of fresh air on a show the The View. I think she is at ease with telling the truth and without sounding preachy.

[@CraigBukenya]

No

[@slimelove3493]

Yes

[@Olivia-qw6su]

That man is the definition of an angel😭

[@frances24.77]

She is so intellectually socially vocal about her belief in good work ethic. Admiring mins set

[@addijuice1811]

Those presentation gifts after were A1! Totally relevant and totally Kim.

[@gretamichelle8514]

I'm so proud of you Kimmy been watching you since 07 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@marissamkreads]

Love this interview. I choose to inspired by her business ventures.

[@senaitgg614]

Her voice is so calming

[@zanyarelon7874]

I love all sides of Kim kardashian, l love her opinions her thoughts her beautiful face also she's hard_working she's smart and kind, l don't know how to describe such a successful woman. 🖤

[@NotJustNinjas]

Awesome talk with Kim, and first rate interview skills by Steve. Such a class reference to 4/24 as well.

[@danieltempleton2887]

Blessing

[@aracelimorales2722]

There is not just one way to success 🙌🏼💕✨

[@karissanatasha]

Did anyone count how many times she said "figured it out"?

[@christinethomas8321]

Kim is a sweetheart ❤ and the Interview man was brilliant 👏 well done.

[@SandieCastaneda]

Love her.

[@lilitkamalyan8713]

Proud of you Kim ❤️

[@ucheesomonu9098]

the interviewer is such a fan kuwtk. it's cute

[@vineetasjourney8017]

He’s so adorable 🥺🥰

[@ariafelisha]

So much respect for her and this content. The flow of conversation is graceful and insightful. Inspired af.

[@user-vc3cq3nk8j]

Kim is motivated me to be a Lawyer 😁📈

[@lncausey2708]

I really appreciate how she admires her Mom! ❤ I admire kris Jenners Buisness savy!

[@sandrafoster6976]

I really respect the family hard work and motivation.

[@hollylynn8619]

She deserves respect! Me myself I have such admiration for her and her family and I will always defend them in any conversation I may have about them I am nobody but I have her and her family's back in my little world

[@sandracrump]

I absolutely love this woman

[@NicholasRepasch]

"Authentic and listening."

[@AndersonKaryn]

I really love this man ... really nice interview with Kim 🧡

[@NehaPhookan1]

I love Kim Kardashian

[@FervidlyCurious]

I like her

[@abiyebriggs]

Xo Kim

[@yashikagulati2316]

kim works really hard she is the only sister who hasn’t been eating the fruits of labour of her other family members and she has not exploited others for reaching where she is unlike her mother she has done everything by herself and grown into such a smart mother she does so much and i could never even sit in a makeup chair 20 times a day for three hours like even that’s difficult love kim

[@tavifave]

This interview became so good to see today

[@aharucunyan8701]

❤❤❤

[@trissybee7355]

Lovely ❤️💐

[@Moonlight-cr3cn]

she is fabulous

[@live_King]

hey kim

[@juanalverez7409]

The thing is that we will always be together so there will not be anytime to miss each other due to the fact that we will always see each other and I expect for you respectable woman because that’s what you are to treat the kids with the upmost respect

[@milenahovhannisian7455]

Thank you so much for remembering Armenian Genocide 🙏🏼🇦🇲

[@emu9520]

Love Kim

[@newyorkaccentpodcast5965]

smart in business, a mom and sexy, go kim go

[@yasminp7640]

11:17 "I have 2 beautiful children" chi and saint like o.o

[@di7787]

The interview is said to be from 2017

[@merasa3608]

years after...... Kim Kardashian West has reached billionaire status. hard working paid off

[@isidoraklamm]

that was really nice, didnt expect to see this...

[@wanfazali2518]

scincearly to yrslf ..is yrs 1st key..as a winner..

[@darrickjohnson9965]

Let's Go Women 👑🚺👠💚

[@monikathomas4985]

Those gifts were so thoughtful! 😍

[@edentiya]

I love u Kim

[@MariandBreeClub]

What happened to kid supply

[@julianenakazawa]

Goals!!!😜♥

[@edentiya]

Very beautiful n humble lady

[@rozalina531]

Kimoji......she stole it!

[@noousha]

I wish Kris was my mom. I wonder what it feels like to admire your own mother

[@drayb6035]

Classy boss

[@guilhermeedgardesousa7028]

Old Video from 2017

[@randomtoasty]

it´s written in the description that it´s from 2017

[@juanalverez7409]

The thing about us Spanish-people is if your disrespectful it’s fine we don’t worry about it

[@vineetasjourney8017]

He’s so cute

[@kiss4strawberry]

I don't get the negative comments about the interviewer I think he was quite wholesome

[@josephroberts8344]

She gets a bad rap. She’s still her fathers daughter too. Smart, savvy, and hardworking.

[@mizzy5015]

☀️🩸🏆🎉🌞

[@andreonline113]

DIS!

[@laraakinpade3641]

Beauty with brain

[@azeemqureshi4260]

Success gets her ANALOGOUS APPROACH, the gloss and brilliance on her face defining the RELATIONAL MODEL is of a PHILOSOPHICAL NATURE. The attributes of her name has UNIFIED NOTATIONS however allow COEXISTENCE OF THE DIFFERENT NOTATIONS with MINOR VARIATION. She is TRUE BUSINESS WOMEN, and her SYNTACTIC RESTRICTION FOR DOMAIN INDEPENDENCE preceding after becoming a Mother.

[@durga39119]

😍

[@MariandBreeClub]

So was she implying that they were poor when with Bruce I am confused

[@TheRealMariaRodz]

They were struggling. Kris did an interview on this

[@joycestepancevich6591]

Kris seems to handle her business with a certain kindness and grace as opposed to the ladies of the eighties who had to for good reason bring a certain tough facade to the table. I remember her and her than husband Bruce selling or representing a work out bench ( that I bought) with video Kris appealing personality was evident back in the early nineteen nineties with that product at that time.

[@tmsrteja942]

Let’s taste the nest kimmy

[@ridhagarziz3197]

هدي فتات لم تتعب ابدان من الكلام

[@garethlloyd7103]

Kim Kardashian West Talks Her Business Empire, How She Keeps Bouncing Back | Forbes Women's Summit

[@JabbaBlue]

Kim K turned negative experiences to $$$$, I don’t care what so many haters say I am sure most of you are wishing You are at least making 1% of her wealth. Admit this family have mastered skills that made them richer.

[@yasminp7640]

Why is a man interviewing at the Women's Summit?

[@cindyalmughrabi4192]

Woman of the Year 2022

[@nonconformist9991]

There has been no person more responsible for the commercialization of the human vagina than this woman and she deserves as much respect and admiration as anybody who monetizes anything else when it comes to the human condition.

[@Christabel_Mazimba]

🤣🤣🤣

[@deepdude4719]

This is why I truly believe Cardi B is a hardcore follower of the Kardashians. The Kardashian family managed to monetize very well that sex tape and everything that came with it.

[@juanalverez7409]

I think Tiffany would be a perfect fit for you so just do it it will be fine you’ll love it

[@franzabananza]

People can say that she's privileged and had examples but back in the day rich people didn't share their secrets to being rich, people should be thankful instead of hating. And it's not only rich people who had a parent with their own business. I was poor and saw my dad have his own business. So in my mind I'm thinking "if he can do it I can do it too"

[@justagirl9074]

And what secrets did she share in this video? 😂 she has the success because she is famous. You wouldn’t know about her companies if she were a random person.

[@kirkendolljosh8414]

I'm school for electronic engineering web delevopment what a 81 million dollars claim my way what

[@juanalverez7409]

Selena I believe you should get rid of your first name my spirit will explain I believe Marie is much better

[@wanfazali2518]

you have done as u wanna be...

[@deepdude4719]

Even when she never spilled the tea in this interview about how her blue print in bussines and success here we can point out some: 1. Using a very bad event to launch off your career. THE SEX TAPE. 2. Monetize monetize monetize your bad reputation and 3. Build a huge personal brand. 4. Great visuals. 5. Blend with different demographics so your personal brand becomes inclusive. 6. Talk talk talk and never spill the tea.

[@melissagarza2376]

So true. She should have been more transparent & explained how she may have been exploited, but made that negative situation into a positive one by working hard and preserving.

[@WilliamChafin]

Jesus loves you all and Jesus loves sweet Dr.Kim Nicole Kardashian esquire forever and Genesis 12:3

[@juanalverez7409]

Who ever got married you need to take care of it and throw away the rings give them to homeless and tattoos gotten for an ex or anytime you were with another guy I expect you to take it off if you want a chance to be with me I’ve gotten some or many taken off

[@karinevelikyan3459]

Հայրդ էր արդեն ճանաչված, մայրդ ոչինչ չէր կարող անել, առանց հորդ

[@azeemqureshi4260]

ALLAH CREATED AND CRAFTED AMI, MAA AND MATA KIM KARDASHIAN is privileged to have "UNCOUNTABLE ECONOMY" been pilgrimaging around her, As her movies and media presence have become the reason of creating jobs and works, fostering and fructifying the millions of people in different countries of the world. Mata KIM KARDASHIAN has enlightened and illuminated the millions of families by creating employments in media and other Industries. When I see KIM KARDASHIAN, I always admire, salute, respect, honor and venerate HER COURAGE, CONFIDENT, BOLDNESS, BRAVENESS, VALOR ATTITUDE AND BRILLIANCE depicts excellent performance Infront of CAMERAS. The NOOR and LIGHT of her face shows family heritage of Happiness, Prosperity, Glorification, Exaltation, Dignity, Pride and Praise coming from HER ancestors. Beautiful AMI.

[@neonkholise3319]

It’s about high time the narrative of things change. I feel that the interview would have been more effective if it was conducted by a woman of right fit. After all, it’s “Forbes Women” but it’s voiced and lead by a man. ☹️

[@kayp.3832]

THE man. That is Steve Forbes. Literally his company.

[@kirkendolljosh8414]

Our you ask question daughter of Robert Kardashian oj Simpson plus criminal clergy consultant but her she easy copyright sue over adjustable method for rehabilitation what notary it just a hobby

[@doloresclark1493]

She is NOT a West!!!!!!!!!!!