Barbara Corcoran is an American entrepreneur, investor, counselor, columnist, and television star. Her date of birth is 10 Маrсh 1949, and her birthplace is Еdgеwаtеr, Nеw Јеrѕеу, Unіtеd Ѕtаtеѕ. Her parents were Flоrеnсе аnd Edwin w. Соrсоrаn Јr. Her mother was just a housewife, and her father changed many jobs in her childhood. Ѕhе wаѕ belong to а Іrіѕh Саthоlіс middle-class fаmіlу. Ѕhе wаѕ the ѕесоnd kid оut оf hеrо tеn ѕіblіngѕ.
Born | Barbara Ann Corcoran
March 10, 1949 (age 72) Edgewater, New Jersey, U.S. |
Education | · St. Thomas Aquinas College (BEd) |
Occupation | · Commentator and Television personality |
Spouse(s) | Bill Higgins
(m. 1988) |
Children | 2 |
Barbara Corcoran Career:
At age 23, Corcoran started struggling as a receptionist at the Giffuni Brothers’ real estate company. She desired to commence her personal business, so she pledged $1,000 from her companion, Ray Simonein 1973; they started real estate company Corcoran-Simone. Seven years later, the pair split up as Ray ditched Barbara for her manager; he explained to Corcoran she wouldn’t succeed without him, and she’s been showing him wrong ever since. Finally, in 2001, She presented The Corcoran Group, and it was such a breakthrough that Barbara sold it for an outstanding amount of $66 million.
In the 1970s, Barbara began disseminating the real estate newsletter “The Corcoran Report,” and she has written the books “If You Don’t Have Big Breasts, Put Ribbons On Your Pigtails: And Other Lessons I Learned From My Mom” (2003), “Nashville: Amazing Places to Live Your Life” (2008), and “Shark Tales: How I Utilized $1,000 into a Billion Dollar Business” (2011). Corcoran began performing on “Shark Tank” alongside Kevin O’Leary, Daymond John, Robert Herjavec, and Kevin Harrington in 2009, and the film has won 4 Emmys and 4 Critics Choice Television Awards. Barbara played on season 25 of “Dancing with the Stars” in 2017, and Corcoran and her spouse, Keo Motsepe, were the first pair to be dropped. In addition, Barbara has performed as herself on numerous television programs, including “Drop Dead Diva” (2013) and “Grace and Frankie” (2020).
Corcoran’s entrepreneurial vision is evident. Her trade books are best-selling in the store as they give a lot of wisdom related to the profession as well as relaxation. Barbara Corcoran is a very encouraging motivational preacher. She has an inspirational approach towards development which has a great impact on fresh entrepreneurs. Nowadays, she resides in New York City with her family.
Personal Life:
In 1988, she espoused resigned Navy captain/retired FBI spokesman Bill Higgins. In 1994 the couple was blessed with a son Tom.
Net worth:
According to some valid sources, her net worth is about $100 million.
Years | Net worth |
2021 | $100 million |
2020 | $100 million |
2019 | $100 million |
References:
1- nytimes (featured image)