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

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

“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.

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

"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.

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

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

I am so ruthless at business i fired myself.

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

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

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

“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.

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

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

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

The socks are just killing me

Don't mix friendships with business.

When it comes to the world of investing, most people don't know where to start. Fortunately, great investors of the past and present can provide us with guidance.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Kevin is a true businessman. No BS with him.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

I love Kevin because he is so real and raw.

Phenomenal conversation. Thank you so much!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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...

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

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.

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

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.

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

Kevin - thank you so much for your words of support for women in leadership!

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

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

Great questions asked in this interview!

enjoyed the interview!

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

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

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

“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”

the gordan ramsay of business

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

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?

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

Such a smart guy, definitely my favorite shark

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

What a fantastic video! I follow Kevin on Instagram and just from what I see there, he’s what the tank makes him out to be. That’s just good editing. Lol I like Kevin because he’s no bullshit and tells it how it is. Those are the people you learn the quickest from. Great value in this video. I need to watch it again lol

Business is #1

Very candid conversation. Quite captivating!

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

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.

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

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

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

Nice to see the 'other side' of Kevin O'Leary. Great presentation..

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

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

I enjoyed and learned so much from his talk. I was so hooked I forgot I had food on the stove.LOL. Everything is okay:) To the point and no BS. But I gotta say what's with the socks!!!

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.

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

I called Kevin one day to pitch him a transportation deal that had been pitched to me and he was very polite and he asked me to contact Alex. We spoke for less than a minute many years ago and I remember clearly the nature of the man on the phone. What an absolute pleasure he was.

Love Mr. Wonderful, he truly is honest and caring, you can tell. Holding hands and singing we are the world doesn't serve anyone. Great video.

The guy is so freaking shrewd very intelligent

I love this. I agree about not confusing business with charity.

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 📝

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

LOVE THIS!!!! 2 phones just went on the list.

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.