EP16 - Shark Tank, Being Picky & Family Businesses. Featuring: Kevin & Brian Harrington

On this episode of Openly Outspoken, which was recorded on Election Day 2020, I had the chance to chat with both Kevin Harrington and Brian Harrington! This father and son duo (who happen to be former business partners of mine) have spent their careers helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses. They tell me what kinds of business opportunities get them excited, and on the flip side, what turns them away from certain companies. We also talk about what it's like for them to work together as a family and how people looking to leave their corporate jobs can take the leap towards entrepreneurship. 

Brian Harrington has a passion for entrepreneurship and helping other entrepreneurs grow exponentially. He is currently involved in dozens of different companies while providing guidance and education to thousands of entrepreneurs around the globe. Brian has worked closely with Fortune 500 companies, top influencers and thought leaders, and today’s brightest business minds. As a partner in Kevin Harrington Enterprises, he owns, operates, and regularly consults with dozens of companies around the world in a wide range of industries: education, training, marketing, product distribution, blockchain initiatives, technology, and many more. 

Kevin Harrington is an original shark from the hit TV show Shark Tank and a successful entrepreneur for more than forty years. He’s the co-founding board member of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization and co-founder of the Electronic Retailing Association. He also invented the infomercial. He helped make “But wait... There’s more!” part of our cultural history. He’s one of the pioneers behind the As Seen on TV brand, has heard more than 50,000 pitches, and launched more than 500 products generating more than $5 Billion in global sales. Twenty of his companies have generated more than $100 million in revenue each. He’s also the founder of the Secrets of Closing the Sale Master Class inspired by the Master of sales—Zig Ziglar. He’s the author of several bestselling books including Act Now: How I Turn Ideas into Million Dollar Products, Key Person of Influence, and Put a Shark in Your Tank.

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