Seizing Opportunity
Through his entrepreneurial experiences, Kevin realizedhis talent for turning underutilized assets into growth opportunities.
While watching late-night television, he realized nothing was being broadcast on the Discovery Channel after normal broadcast hours.He seized the opportunity to launch what later came to be called theinfomercial.Before long, he had helped make “but wait, there’s more” part of our cultural history.
He’s launched massively successful products likeThe Food Saver,Ginsu Knives,The Great Wok of China,The Flying Lure, and many more. He has worked with amazing celebrities likeBillie Mays,Tony Little,Jack Lalanne, andGeorge Foremanto name a few. Kevin then built on that success to helppioneer theAs Seen on TVbrand.
After empowering others to achieve success, he recognized the shifting marketplace trends andbegan to intentionally build his personal brand.
Shark Tank
His platform-building efforts earned him a seat asan original “shark” on the hit TV show Shark Tank, where he continued to live out his passion—empowering entrepreneurs to greatness.
Asa business shark, Kevin knows how to disrupt the marketplace and orchestrate a killer investment deal, bring the best resources to the table and build thriving businesses from scratch. But hispeople-first, win-win perspectiveis at the heart of everything.
Like his sales mentor,Zig Ziglarsaid, “You can have everything in life you want, if you will just help enough other people get what they want.”
Kevin’s been calledThe Entrepreneur’s Entrepreneurand theEntrepreneur Answer Man, because he knows the challenges unique to start-ups and has a special passion for helping entrepreneurs succeed.
How can Kevin help you?
Kevin's Bio: Entrepreneur, Pioneer, & Business Shark
Kevin Harrington has been a successful entrepreneur for over 40 years. He’s an original “Shark” on the Emmy-winning TV show, Shark Tank. He is also the Inventor of the Infomercial, As Seen On TV Pioneer, Co-Founder of the Electronic Retailers Association (ERA) and Co-Founding board member of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO).
Where He Started
Kevin got his start as a young entrepreneur in the early 80s when he invested $25,000 and launched Quantum International. This turned into a $500 million/year business on the New York Stock Exchange and drove the stock price from $1 to $20 per share. After selling his interest in Quantum International, he formed a joint venture with the Home Shopping Network, called HSN Direct, which grew to hundreds of millions of dollars in sales. Entrepreneur Magazine has called him one of the top Entrepreneurs of our time.
Proven Track Record
Kevin has launched over 20 businesses that have grown to over $100 million in sales each. He’s been involved in more than a dozen public companies, and has launched over 500 products generating more than $5 billion in sales worldwide with iconic brands and celebrities. Kevin has extensive experience in business all over the world, opening distribution outlets in over 100 countries worldwide. His success led Mark Burnett hand-picking Kevin to become an Original Shark on Shark Tank where he filmed over 175 segments.
Kevin currently operates a private consulting firm where he works with companies to increase distribution; analyze electronic retailing opportunities; effectively market on digital, social media, TV, radio, or print; source manufacturing; and celebrity relationships. He has been able to 10X the stock price of several public companies.
In today’s competitive world, companies cannot operate the way they have in the past because of the advancements in technology and the digital marketplace. Kevin provides the advice and expertise on how to navigate the constant changing distribution and marketing outlets. Kevin also brings his rolodex and relationships to all companies he works with, including helping to secure financing.
Trusted Expert
Aside from speaking to audiences across five continents, Kevin’s influence has reached over 100 million people through his multi-media presence and industry dominance. A prominent business thought leader, he is often featured and quoted in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, USA Today, CNBC, Forbes, Inc., Entrepreneur, Fortune, The Today Show, Good Morning America, CBS Morning News, The View, Squawk Box, Fox Business, and more.
He is a co-founding board member of the EO (Entrepreneurs Organization), which has grown to 45 countries and thousands of members, generating over $500 billion of member sales. In 1990, he co founded the global direct to consumer organization and trade show, the Electronic Retailers Association (ERA). Today ERA is the exclusive trade association to represent a global $350-billion direct-to-consumer market place, encompassing 450 different companies in 45 countries.
Bestselling Author & Teacher
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.
Kevin brings 40 years of his knowledge to building businesses and helps companies in many industries with his global Rolodex and ability to solve problems.
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