Dr. Finance Live Podcast Episode 53 - Kevin Harrington Interview - Shark Tank Investor - Infomercial

(Originally aired 3/31/22): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZMCS1O4gv8

This is Episode 53 of the Dr. Finance® Live Podcast hosted by Dr. Anthony M. Criniti IV (aka “Dr. Finance®”). Dr. Criniti interviewed Kevin Harrington, original “shark” on the hit TV show Shark Tank (Season 1 and 2), Infomercial king, co-founding board member of the Entrepreneur’s Organization (EO), an author, a top speaker, a highly successful serial entrepreneur, and a master networker and connector.

As an original “shark” on the hit TV show Shark Tank, the creator of the infomercial, pioneer of the As Seen on TV brand, and co-founding board member of the Entrepreneur’s Organization (EO), Kevin Harrington has pushed past all the questions and excuses to repeatedly enjoy 100X success. His legendary work behind the scenes of business ventures has produced more than $5 billion in global sales, the launch of more than 500 products, and the making of dozens of millionaires. He’s launched massively successful products like The Food Saver, Ginsu Knives, The Great Wok of China, The Flying Lure, and many more. He has worked with amazing celebrities turned entrepreneurs including Billie Mays, Tony Little, Jack LaLanne, and George Foreman to name a few. Kevin has been called the Entrepreneur’s Entrepreneur and the Entrepreneur Answer Man, because he knows the challenges unique to start-ups and has a special passion for helping entrepreneurs succeed.

For more info about Kevin Harrington, please visit: kevinharrington.tv

0:00 - 15:04 - Podcast welcome and Kevin Harrington's story; Cincinnati, wrestling, Living in Philly
15:05 - 18:02 - Kevin’s role in the formation of the Entrepreneur’s Organization (EO)
18:03 - 23:41 - Overview of books: The 13 Steps to Riches (Loral Langemeier & Erik Swanson); Mentor to Millions
23:42 - 26:05 - What is your longest interview?
26:06 - 28:08 - What is As Seen on TV brand?
28:09 - 30:09 - Why did you want to be on Shark Tank?
30:10 - 31:43 - What is your favorite moment on Shark Tank?
31:44 - 34:09 - Are the Sharks friends with each other in real life? Barbara Corcoran, Mark Cuban, Lori Greiner, Robert Herjavec, Daymond John, Kevin O'Leary
34:10 - 34:59 - Who was your best infomercial hosts? Tony Little
35:00 - 37:00 - What is the future of infomercials
37:01 - 39:30 - Can you recreate the idea of infomercials for new technology like Clubhouse?
39:31 - 42:17 - Where will you find the attention of people in the future? Is TV dead?
42:18 - 42:25 - Can 1 book change the world?
42:26 - 42:48 - What role has networking played in your life?
42:49 - 43:16 - Is mentoring important? Who are some of your mentors?
43:17 - 43:59 - What are your favorite financial books? Tony Robbins and Kevin Harrington
44:00 - 44:20 - Do we need money to survive?
44:21 - 44:45 - Is finance necessary for everyone? Why or why not?
44:46 - 45:36 - How important is having a purpose in business? What is your purpose?
45:37 - 46:28 - What would you like to accomplish in the next 10 years or so? Why?
46:29 - 48:08 - What would you like to be your legacy to this world?
48:09 - 49:59 - Wrap up thoughts and Outro

Dr. Anthony M. Criniti IV (aka “Dr. Finance®”) is the world's leading financial scientist and survivalist. A fifth generation native of Philadelphia, Dr. Criniti is a former finance professor at several universities, a former financial planner, an active investor in diverse marketplaces, an explorer, an international keynote speaker, and has traveled around the world studying various aspects of finance. He is an award winning author of three #1 international best-selling finance books: The Necessity of Finance (2013), The Most Important Lessons in Economics and Finance (2014), and The Survival of the Richest (2016). As a prolific writer, he also frequently contributes articles to Entrepreneur, Medium, and Thrive Global. Dr. Criniti has started a grassroots movement that is changing the way that we think about economics and finance.

For more information about Doctor Finance, please visit https://DrFinance.Info.

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