Books to Read for Fans of Shark Tank
Looking to start a company, launch a product, or find new ways to grow your overall profit? Check out these must-read guides on all things, business, finance, and much more! Fans of ABC's Shark Tank will love these business books by renowned entrepreneurs like Matt Higgins, Kevin O'Leary, and Lori Greiner. Happy Reading!
Burn the Boats: Toss Plan B Overboard and Unleash Your Full Potential
by Matt Higgins
Release Date: February 14, 2023
Executive fellow at Harvard Business School, Guest Shark on Shark Tank, and famed angel investor Matt Higgins reveals the counterintuitive formula for a life of perpetual growth that has been practiced for thousands of years by military leaders and serial entrepreneurs alike—forget the Plan B and burn the boats.
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Shark Tank Jump Start Your Business: How to Launch and Grow a Business from Concept to Cash
by Michael Parrish DuDell
Release Date: November 5, 2013
From the ABC hit show "Shark Tank," this book-filled with practical advice and introductions from the Sharks themselves-will be the ultimate resource for anyone thinking about starting a business or growing the one they have. Throughout the book, readers will learn how to: Determine whether they're compatible with the life of a small business owner, shape a marketable idea and craft a business model around it, plan for a launch, run a business without breaking the bank (or burning themselves out), create a growth plan that will help them handle and harness success, and pitch an idea or business plan like a pro.
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Cold Hard Truth On Men, Women, and Money: 50 Common Money Mistakes and How to Fix Them
by Kevin O'Leary
Release Date: September 17, 2013
A new financial guide on how to avoid money mistakes at every stage of life, from bestselling author and TV superstar Kevin O’Leary—“a completely unique personality. He is able to say things that are sharp and funny but ultimately meaningful” (Los Angeles Times). The Cold Hard Truth on Men, Women, and Money offers an invaluable opportunity to walk through some of life’s biggest decisions with one of the sharpest financial minds today.
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Invent It, Sell It, Bank It!: Make Your Million-Dollar Idea into a Reality
by Lori Greiner
Release Date: March 11, 2014
Invent It, Sell It, Bank It! is a hands-on, nuts-and-bolts guide to getting a new product or company off the ground and making it profitable. Sharing her own secret formula and personal stories along the way, Lori provides vital information and advice on topics that can often intimidate, frustrate, and stump aspiring entrepreneurs.
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Shark Tales: How I Turned $1,000 into a Billion Dollar Business
by Barbara Corcoran & Bruce Littlefield
Release Date: February 9, 2011
The inspiring true story of Shark Tank star Barbara Corcoran--and her best advice for anyone starting a business. Shark Tales is down-to-earth, frank, and as heartwarming as it is smart. After reading it don't be surprised if you find yourself thinking, "If she can do it, so can I." Nothing would make Barbara happier.
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The Power of Broke: How Empty Pockets, a Tight Budget, and a Hunger for Success Can Become Your Greatest Competitive Advantage
by Daymond John & Daniel Paisner
Release Date: January 19, 2016
When your back is up against the wall, your bank account is empty, and creativity and passion are the only resources you can afford, success is your only option. Here you’ll learn how to tap into that Power of Broke to scrape, hustle, and dream your way to the top.
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The Will To Win: Leading, Competing, Succeeding
by Robert Herjavec
Release Date: April 23, 2013
Known for his honesty, integrity and powers of persuasion, Herjavec never fails to reach for the highest rung on the ladder. In The Will to Win, he shares some of his own secrets for greatness, whether it’s knowing when to be aggressive (and when not to be), when to talk and when to listen, or when and how to ask the right questions. And he reminds us that we all have the same 24 hours a day in which to maximize our future—it’s how we spend those hours that counts.
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Kid Start-Up: How YOU Can Become an Entrepreneur
by Mark Cuban, Shaan Patel, & Ian McCue
Release Date: August 14, 2018
You don't have to be a grownup to launch your start-up. We'll show you how to discover a great business idea and get it off the ground. You can try one of our ten kid-friendly businesses, including timeless ventures like starting a lemonade stand to more modern-day endeavors like launching an Etsy art store, or create your own. Because every billionaire was once a kid with great ideas—just like you!
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