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

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  • 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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  • @lavoros5901
    @lavoros5901 Před 5 lety +430

    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

  • @stepupmybody7784
    @stepupmybody7784 Před 5 lety +770

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

    • @the_reel_uh_tour
      @the_reel_uh_tour Před 5 lety +6

      Agreed!

    • @AnyelinaL
      @AnyelinaL Před 4 lety +16

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

    • @ronaldkregar7139
      @ronaldkregar7139 Před 3 lety +7

      LOL. it’s called being a salesman

    • @mikewilmer4479
      @mikewilmer4479 Před 3 lety

      The socks are just killing me

    • @hazamyuncle6784
      @hazamyuncle6784 Před 3 lety +1

      Thats why hes mr wonderful

  • @TheJpwzrd
    @TheJpwzrd Před 4 lety +1241

    “Vision is easy, execution is hard”

    • @mahmirr
      @mahmirr Před 4 lety +19

      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
      @jfish032 Před 4 lety

      Ouch, but yes

    • @victorrosales7565
      @victorrosales7565 Před 3 lety +5

      This is my life right now

    • @RD1R
      @RD1R Před 3 lety +3

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

    • @victorrosales7565
      @victorrosales7565 Před 3 lety

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

  • @darbyohara
    @darbyohara Před 3 lety +64

    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.

  • @calvinteh3297
    @calvinteh3297 Před 5 lety +1305

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

    • @360.Tapestry
      @360.Tapestry Před 5 lety +8

      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
      @saracandy1857 Před 5 lety +31

      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
      @PaperRaines Před 5 lety +8

      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
      @ASJacob Před 5 lety +4

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

    • @aerebona9947
      @aerebona9947 Před 5 lety +5

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

  • @65tttttttttttttttful
    @65tttttttttttttttful Před 5 lety +229

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

  • @emptyness2583
    @emptyness2583 Před 3 lety +23

    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
    @officialworldmonarchs Před 3 lety +252

    I am so ruthless at business i fired myself.

    • @DocsDota
      @DocsDota Před 3 lety +8

      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
      @officialworldmonarchs Před 3 lety +22

      @@DocsDota I dont think you got the joke.

    • @GRCHMO
      @GRCHMO Před 3 lety +2

      @@officialworldmonarchs that comment just killed me

    • @Realg401
      @Realg401 Před 3 lety +3

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

    • @shawnbruce6934
      @shawnbruce6934 Před 3 lety

      LOL.

  • @dougwilliamsIII
    @dougwilliamsIII Před 5 lety +179

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

    • @cjj6412
      @cjj6412 Před 3 lety

      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
      @michaelrandall09 Před 3 lety +1

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

    • @Jodyjo99
      @Jodyjo99 Před rokem +1

      @@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
      @jeremym2303 Před rokem

      @@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.

  • @isaacshusters1620
    @isaacshusters1620 Před 5 lety +230

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

  • @edwardalexander3098
    @edwardalexander3098 Před rokem +20

    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
      @stevenmatthew8973 Před rokem

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

    • @Perla.pagoyo
      @Perla.pagoyo Před rokem

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

    • @victoriaouellet4999
      @victoriaouellet4999 Před rokem

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

    • @avaross6626
      @avaross6626 Před rokem

      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
      @douglasbrooks8548 Před rokem

      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
    @dominicg2946 Před 5 lety +89

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

  • @dougyeefresh87
    @dougyeefresh87 Před 5 lety +520

    Don't mix friendships with business.

    • @the_reel_uh_tour
      @the_reel_uh_tour Před 5 lety +17

      Very true. Business is business.

    • @theflorgeormix
      @theflorgeormix Před 5 lety +20

      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
      @Calebmepapi Před 4 lety +5

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

    • @greatasr8018
      @greatasr8018 Před 4 lety +2

      Jim that’s different

    • @andreaseferi8204
      @andreaseferi8204 Před 4 lety

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

  • @waleedabdulrab8779
    @waleedabdulrab8779 Před 3 lety +39

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

  • @brownjones1286
    @brownjones1286 Před 2 lety +34

    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
      @lewiscooper2784 Před 2 lety

      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
      @pateljohnson5673 Před 2 lety

      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
      @lauraben325 Před 2 lety

      @@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
      @lilyzoe8920 Před 2 lety

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

    • @henrythomas6112
      @henrythomas6112 Před 2 lety

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

  • @andrewlowe6192
    @andrewlowe6192 Před 5 lety +184

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

    • @theTeslaFalcon
      @theTeslaFalcon Před 4 lety +4

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

    • @34cvc
      @34cvc Před 3 lety +3

      @Kiki you're a loser

    • @obinnainogbo
      @obinnainogbo Před 2 lety

      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
      @diegodominguez8803 Před 2 lety

      @@theTeslaFalcon your dad was a hippie

    • @theTeslaFalcon
      @theTeslaFalcon Před 2 lety

      @@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.

  • @KidCity1985
    @KidCity1985 Před 5 lety +14

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

  • @acethecomrade
    @acethecomrade Před 3 lety +32

    “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.

  • @deagratiasmatias9556
    @deagratiasmatias9556 Před rokem +92

    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
      @anitahart8313 Před rokem

      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
      @anitahart8313 Před rokem

      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
      @anitahart8313 Před rokem

      But sir Richard is highly recommended

    • @anitahart8313
      @anitahart8313 Před rokem +1

      💯Legit

    • @rabiyuaudu1328
      @rabiyuaudu1328 Před rokem

      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.

  • @tonytone5186
    @tonytone5186 Před 5 lety +590

    I love hearing successful ppl talk

    • @dowskivisionmagicaloracle8593
      @dowskivisionmagicaloracle8593 Před 5 lety +17

      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
      @AlexPerez-fo2nc Před 5 lety +50

      @@dowskivisionmagicaloracle8593 dont hate .get your money up

    • @saracandy1857
      @saracandy1857 Před 5 lety +33

      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
      @parupupista495 Před 5 lety +4

      @DowskiVision MagicalOracle he's also full of money too

    • @slavvingsquats2146
      @slavvingsquats2146 Před 5 lety +14

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

  • @whathuh6965
    @whathuh6965 Před 5 lety +1234

    The socks are just killing me

    • @t-.-t.
      @t-.-t. Před 5 lety +34

      Lmao.. i could not stop looking at it

    • @mztwixed
      @mztwixed Před 5 lety +7

      distraction XD

    • @skylerhollar9524
      @skylerhollar9524 Před 5 lety +13

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

    • @ayandavilakazi3805
      @ayandavilakazi3805 Před 5 lety

      🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @SuspiriaX
      @SuspiriaX Před 5 lety +15

      "Haha. gaaaaaay!"

  • @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

  • @someoneelse.2252
    @someoneelse.2252 Před 4 lety +152

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

    • @olliecrow3547
      @olliecrow3547 Před 4 lety +4

      Definitely

    • @pearlbubbles6885
      @pearlbubbles6885 Před 3 lety +2

      This is in any business

    • @ronaldkregar7139
      @ronaldkregar7139 Před 3 lety

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

    • @JoeBidenator1564
      @JoeBidenator1564 Před 3 lety +8

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

    • @changeoffocus1074
      @changeoffocus1074 Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @mrbeats7434
    @mrbeats7434 Před 5 lety +56

    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
      @NewEra0G Před 3 lety +2

      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
      @ronaldolzheim363 Před 3 lety +1

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

    • @dimehigh
      @dimehigh Před 2 lety

      Great comment.

  • @djwaters22
    @djwaters22 Před 5 lety +283

    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
      @kashani3102 Před 5 lety +3

      The truth and a chance of being belittled

    • @dowskivisionmagicaloracle8593
      @dowskivisionmagicaloracle8593 Před 5 lety +6

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

    • @saracandy1857
      @saracandy1857 Před 5 lety +1

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

    • @EricSmyth4Christ
      @EricSmyth4Christ Před 5 lety +2

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

    • @thomaspopescu9952
      @thomaspopescu9952 Před 5 lety +4

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

  • @confiance1492
    @confiance1492 Před 3 lety +18

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

  • @johnyacks7690
    @johnyacks7690 Před 2 lety +4

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

  • @khandramayorga1308
    @khandramayorga1308 Před 5 lety +17

    Kevin is a true businessman. No BS with him.

  • @mnbdysl
    @mnbdysl Před 5 lety +42

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

  • @jeanalexandre1105
    @jeanalexandre1105 Před 4 lety +34

    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
      @JohnDoe-jt5lb Před 3 lety +2

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

  • @leonnalee2675
    @leonnalee2675 Před 4 lety +17

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

  • @shaneomac271
    @shaneomac271 Před 5 lety +405

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

    • @9004026161086
      @9004026161086 Před 5 lety +23

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

    • @derricklanders7260
      @derricklanders7260 Před 5 lety +6

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

    • @usa2121
      @usa2121 Před 4 lety +28

      college is a waste of money

    • @derricklanders7260
      @derricklanders7260 Před 4 lety +2

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

    • @7al00m
      @7al00m Před 4 lety +15

      @@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

  • @shoaibalich
    @shoaibalich Před 5 lety +13

    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.

  • @dantheman8152
    @dantheman8152 Před 4 lety +8

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

  • @stephenm3874
    @stephenm3874 Před 4 lety +50

    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
      @washedpy4288 Před 3 lety +1

      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
      @jonathanjohnson5216 Před 2 lety +1

      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
    @nog117 Před 5 lety +148

    “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
      @deanvere4839 Před 4 lety +7

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

    • @HelloFriendComTech
      @HelloFriendComTech Před 4 lety +5

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

    • @HelloFriendComTech
      @HelloFriendComTech Před 4 lety

      @Scott Knieve ^Same to you

    • @deanvere4839
      @deanvere4839 Před 4 lety +4

      @@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
      @deanvere4839 Před 4 lety

      @@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.

  • @viksra
    @viksra Před 5 lety +737

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

    • @StoicContrarian
      @StoicContrarian Před 5 lety +1

      viksra how does one do that on CZcams?

    • @tima5485
      @tima5485 Před 5 lety +11

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

    • @ausetmcchristion-thomas1522
      @ausetmcchristion-thomas1522 Před 5 lety +62

      BRO YOU ARE THE BRO OF ALL THE BROS BRO!

    • @MrRacerboy1
      @MrRacerboy1 Před 5 lety +30

      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
      @niveyoga3242 Před 5 lety +18

      Or 2x ^^

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      @eugeniavoinea4191 Před rokem

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  • @futurehendrix9995
    @futurehendrix9995 Před 4 lety +572

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

    • @StatikFeedBacK
      @StatikFeedBacK Před 4 lety +11

      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
      @DKendrick1 Před 4 lety +1

      Facts

    • @aryankumar87771
      @aryankumar87771 Před 4 lety +8

      walmart didn't listen to this advice

    • @cuauhtemocmorisco3493
      @cuauhtemocmorisco3493 Před 4 lety

      @@aryankumar87771 😂😂😂

    • @mattheoskorreshi3333
      @mattheoskorreshi3333 Před 4 lety

      *Pastor Hendrix; has spoken*

  • @DrCalviny
    @DrCalviny Před 5 lety +12

    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.

  • @caesarskiba9008
    @caesarskiba9008 Před 5 lety +25

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

  • @mrlinkedin6020
    @mrlinkedin6020 Před 4 lety +6

    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
      @sbeverunner6083 Před 4 lety +1

      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

  • @WealthbuilderzTV
    @WealthbuilderzTV Před 5 lety +27

    I love Kevin because he is so real and raw.

  • @chadelliottfahlman
    @chadelliottfahlman Před 5 lety +543

    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
      @w1p3d Před 5 lety +27

      Work for yourself and vote conservative. :)

    • @brainxtc2171
      @brainxtc2171 Před 5 lety +34

      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
      @w1p3d Před 5 lety +31

      @@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
      @andr3s306 Před 5 lety +33

      @@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
      @w1p3d Před 5 lety +11

      @@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.

  • @gideon_maina
    @gideon_maina Před 4 lety +10

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

  • @bonethugsfiend
    @bonethugsfiend Před 5 lety +259

    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
      @rj4781 Před 5 lety +181

      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
      @kcn6410 Před 5 lety +1

      RJ x

    • @politicalstatus197
      @politicalstatus197 Před 5 lety +48

      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
      @syncsummit Před 5 lety +9

      +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
      @Spudst3r Před 5 lety +5

      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.

  • @anthonytoma6271
    @anthonytoma6271 Před 5 lety +3

    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.

  • @jeffcurry1280
    @jeffcurry1280 Před 3 lety +4

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

  • @michaelm9621
    @michaelm9621 Před 4 lety +2

    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.

  • @davenevarez4738
    @davenevarez4738 Před 5 lety +20

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

  • @MalachiVanHaynes
    @MalachiVanHaynes Před 5 lety +136

    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
      @asadb1990 Před 3 lety +13

      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
      @thedevilsadvocate3710 Před 3 lety +19

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

    • @asadb1990
      @asadb1990 Před 3 lety +12

      @@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
      @studyonly9857 Před 2 lety +2

      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
      @jaylaw.7660 Před 2 lety

      💯💯💯💯💯💯

  • @booneguy
    @booneguy Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @yojakedshit
    @yojakedshit Před 3 lety +3

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

  • @profagg936
    @profagg936 Před 5 lety +4

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

  • @EricSmyth4Christ
    @EricSmyth4Christ Před 5 lety +400

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

    • @Tux0xFF
      @Tux0xFF Před 5 lety +5

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

    • @mostlyathena
      @mostlyathena Před 5 lety +4

      EricSmyth14 same here! 😂

    • @dannybrockman2492
      @dannybrockman2492 Před 5 lety +3

      EricSmyth14 right🤣🤣🤣

    • @Wfggeneseason
      @Wfggeneseason Před 5 lety +2

      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
      @oldsm572 Před 4 lety

      Same same 😂

  • @RKLal-xt1vl
    @RKLal-xt1vl Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @FearlesslyObservant
    @FearlesslyObservant Před 3 lety +6

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

    • @joshuadouglas7625
      @joshuadouglas7625 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @SayGudday
    @SayGudday Před 5 lety +178

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

    • @transeeyou885
      @transeeyou885 Před 5 lety +10

      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
      @oldschoolrock4evr Před 5 lety +1

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

    • @MrFerGi
      @MrFerGi Před 5 lety +3

      @@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
      @the_reel_uh_tour Před 5 lety +1

      I enjoy his interviews more than sharktank

    • @janetteyerling8907
      @janetteyerling8907 Před 3 lety

      agree!

  • @hseas3793
    @hseas3793 Před 5 lety +453

    the gordan ramsay of business

    • @JamesOsyris
      @JamesOsyris Před 5 lety +25

      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
      @amomasi9909 Před 5 lety +9

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

    • @missionpupa
      @missionpupa Před 5 lety +6

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

    • @nongnoochdunn8296
      @nongnoochdunn8296 Před 5 lety

      Food travel.com
      foodtrave
      Foodtravel"tv

    • @ramboxlegacy14
      @ramboxlegacy14 Před 5 lety

      reiwell del Brain damage from counting money all day

  • @collinblubaugh3094
    @collinblubaugh3094 Před 4 lety

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

  • @L0vetube1
    @L0vetube1 Před 3 lety

    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...

  • @TracksideViews
    @TracksideViews Před 5 lety +21

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

  • @b.t7654
    @b.t7654 Před 5 lety +6

    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.

  • @UsmanKhan-qs9ib
    @UsmanKhan-qs9ib Před 3 lety

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

  • @chantonaki
    @chantonaki Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @dawnjohnson1965
    @dawnjohnson1965 Před 5 lety +9

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

  • @franciscomedinav
    @franciscomedinav Před 5 lety +119

    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
      @aerebona9947 Před 5 lety +10

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

    • @franciscomedinav
      @franciscomedinav Před 5 lety +2

      I guess your Socialism would fix that. :)

    • @RachelTScott
      @RachelTScott Před 5 lety +2

      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
      @franciscomedinav Před 5 lety +7

      Democratic companies ? Hehe...

    • @giovannijimenez944
      @giovannijimenez944 Před 5 lety +8

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

  • @ifthaker2277
    @ifthaker2277 Před 3 lety

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

  • @mrs.w7076
    @mrs.w7076 Před 3 lety +4

    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.

  • @BeCatholicNotBogusOrdo
    @BeCatholicNotBogusOrdo Před 5 lety +4

    Phenomenal conversation. Thank you so much!

  • @Mr6499
    @Mr6499 Před 5 lety +7

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

  • @Investors_Circle
    @Investors_Circle Před 3 lety

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

  • @rakketz5976
    @rakketz5976 Před 3 lety

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

  • @5harrry
    @5harrry Před 5 lety +9

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

  • @ayomiku22
    @ayomiku22 Před 5 lety +5

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

  • @sethjackson1995
    @sethjackson1995 Před 3 lety +2

    Great questions asked in this interview!

  • @lilmobop
    @lilmobop Před 2 lety

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

  • @MrCementer88
    @MrCementer88 Před 5 lety +13

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

  • @vonwolly2
    @vonwolly2 Před 5 lety +7

    The guy is so freaking shrewd very intelligent

  • @keithlgray
    @keithlgray Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @Chongdong1856
    @Chongdong1856 Před 4 lety +2

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

  • @williamtravis9283
    @williamtravis9283 Před 5 lety +10

    enjoyed the interview!

  • @leonardnose5695
    @leonardnose5695 Před 4 lety +43

    They couldn’t put a little table between the chairs for their waters.

  • @AnyelinaL
    @AnyelinaL Před 4 lety +2

    Kevin is freaking AMAZING! I love him so much!!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

  • @olevianguyen6234
    @olevianguyen6234 Před 3 lety +2

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

  • @hanniballectormd5569
    @hanniballectormd5569 Před 5 lety +3

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

  • @thatoneguy2057
    @thatoneguy2057 Před 5 lety +5

    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
      @bzlbzl230 Před 3 lety

      Marvelous. Thank you.

    • @rokyericksonroks
      @rokyericksonroks Před 3 lety

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

    • @thatoneguy2057
      @thatoneguy2057 Před 3 lety

      @@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.

  • @HakanCobanoglu
    @HakanCobanoglu Před 2 lety +2

    42:14 is one of the best in the whole thing. This has always been my personal opinion either. Because without sales you will never have production, accounting, finance or R & D.

  • @michaelhuebner6843
    @michaelhuebner6843 Před 4 lety +8

    Would a business owner ever fire a customer? Why not? The ROI that 1 customer brings to a business is pennies on the Dollar compared to 1 good employee. This is a fact that most business owners don't understand. I get that 80% of employees are garbage and don't have a good ROI for the business, but those 20% of employees who do are FAR more valuable than 1 or 2 customers are. We have come to a point that employees are so devalued in the eyes of employers that they treat them like crap (both in pay and demeanor) and most businesses will bend over backwards to make 1 problematic customer happy. Business owners have lost sight about how valuable good employees are and this is why most businesses fail.

  • @jonathanjohnson7636
    @jonathanjohnson7636 Před 5 lety +20

    Business is #1

  • @antonisvryonidis6891
    @antonisvryonidis6891 Před 4 lety +15

    Listen from 17:50 - 17:55 to .25 speed. You are welcome.

  • @Josh-by9fv
    @Josh-by9fv Před 2 lety

    Kevin is a very genuine, honest, gentleman. Every point he elaborates on is 100% true. I also invest alot, I tell friends all the time. To not let losses or mistakes hold them back or weigh them down.

  • @courtneymattingly608
    @courtneymattingly608 Před rokem +1

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

  • @inschinaofficial4856
    @inschinaofficial4856 Před 5 lety +8

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

  • @Taureanfitness
    @Taureanfitness Před 4 lety +8

    "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.

  • @thedivineone
    @thedivineone Před 3 lety

    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 📝

  • @maverickm885
    @maverickm885 Před 3 lety

    Very candid conversation. Quite captivating!

  • @eamonshields2754
    @eamonshields2754 Před 5 lety +14

    Such a smart guy, definitely my favorite shark

  • @iJ3R
    @iJ3R Před 3 lety +9

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

  • @jim5461
    @jim5461 Před 2 lety

    "Very often, nepotism is what kills the Golden Goose." well said, Kevin!