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

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

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

“Vision is easy, execution is hard”

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.

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

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.

I am so ruthless at business i fired myself.

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

Don't mix friendships with business.

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

The socks are just killing me

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

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?

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.

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

I love hearing successful ppl talk

“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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kevin is a true businessman. No BS with him.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

“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”

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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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.

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

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

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

I love Kevin because he is so real and raw.

the gordan ramsay of business

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

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...

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

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

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...

Great questions asked in this interview!

Phenomenal conversation. Thank you so much!

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

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

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.

enjoyed the interview!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Very candid conversation. Quite captivating!

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 📝

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

Business is #1

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

The guy is so freaking shrewd very intelligent

"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.

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.

Such a smart guy, definitely my favorite shark

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Really enjoyed this interview. Learned a lot.