Becoming Mr. Wonderful | Kevin O'Leary Tells it All

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  • Kevin O'Leary tells his origin story. How did Mr. Wonderful aka Kevin O'Leary make his money? How did he go from Dragon's Den to ABC's hit show Shark Tank with Mark Cuban, Daymond John, Lori Grenier and Robert Herjavec? Here is the story of his journey from his basement to becoming a one of the most successful investors in the world.
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  • @kevinoleary
    @kevinoleary  4 ปีที่แล้ว +121

    🔥If you liked this video my suggestion of what to watch next here is this --> th-cam.com/video/AoHr4LUUX0I/w-d-xo.html #AskMrWonderful

    • @internet2055
      @internet2055 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      🙌🏼SAD,
      Kevin, try it, look for the Love of JESUS CHRIST, Thats REAL inner peace,
      ...look for him 🙌🏼

    • @fakename7423
      @fakename7423 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Kevin O’Leary was always my favorite shark.
      In high school we had to do face drawings in art class. We had to draw half of a famous persons face. I chose Kevin O’Leary and damn I spent weeks on that thing. In the end it actually looked really nice... but my teacher had no idea who he was...😥

    • @c.p.7426
      @c.p.7426 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      bruh it’s crazy u went to my high school, i still live in that neighbourhood haha

    • @jtothefx
      @jtothefx 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Kevin O'Leary dispite your past. Run for P.M. eventually.

    • @armobyzantine5881
      @armobyzantine5881 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kevin your fired ! Why are you looking at me like that did i studder?

  • @sebanderson
    @sebanderson 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3767

    I have a similar story. Got fired and said I would never work for someone else again. Except now I live with my parents and want to die.

  • @ghostfacevids3000
    @ghostfacevids3000 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1675

    I'm gonna go get a job at a ice cream shop, then ill get fired, wish me luck!

    • @KaraokeNig
      @KaraokeNig 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      michael myers fan
      good luck..

    • @natando_001
      @natando_001 7 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      too bad, you are too good a scooper to get fired...

    • @HM-uu9ug
      @HM-uu9ug 7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      a year later your still working their hahaa

    • @22psi
      @22psi 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ....a year later you're still working there haha [leaving this here for my sanity]

    • @definitelynotatroll
      @definitelynotatroll 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Victor Ryan I like how you just copied Obinna! NOT

  • @GoranIsmov
    @GoranIsmov 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +136

    Having been concerned about finances throughout my entire adulthood, it's captivating to observe this video and realize that one can achieve alot if goals are set right. Experiencing the freedom of not being preoccupied with the financial concerns that consumed me for numerous years is truly liberating. I suppose this is the result of putting in diligent effort for the future.

    • @HenriDean
      @HenriDean 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Remarkable observations! Handling and staying abreast of things can be quite daunting for newcomers like myself. Are you a seasoned investor, or do you employ a methodical approach to staying well-informed?

    • @OlgaRusov
      @OlgaRusov 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Impressive indeed! I'm sincerely eager to derive value from the insights of seasoned advisors, especially given the current condition of my portfolio facing challenges. Could you kindly share the name of the advisor who has been aiding you in navigating these financial complexities?

    • @MarioRo1
      @MarioRo1 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I appreciate the information provided. After conducting my own research, it's evident that your advisor possesses significant skill and knowledge. I've reached out to her via email and scheduled a phone call. I'm impressed by her expertise, and I'm looking forward to our forthcoming discussion.

  • @WissCoast
    @WissCoast 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1015

    Dont cry Kevin, your tears add no value

    • @brianna8136
      @brianna8136 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      WissCoast lol nice

    • @okk2776
      @okk2776 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      oof

    • @henry12h
      @henry12h 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      He doesn't need to add anything, he's fucking rich

    • @skylmt69
      @skylmt69 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@henry12h seriously, while he cries, he's getting paid

    • @murph3001
      @murph3001 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I hope he doesn't cry when the orange pig loses the election _____ now only 6 months to go .

  • @Heizmanlol
    @Heizmanlol 7 ปีที่แล้ว +152

    I love his entrepreneurial mindset. He's kind of a dick but I have nothing but respect for his story. I liked his quote about becoming wealthy, "you'll become wealthy without even noticing it." Put in the work and one day you may succeed. Good luck to every aspiring entrepreneur who reads this comment.

    • @mahmouds2369
      @mahmouds2369 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wait wtf... I love ur videos bro

    • @shivs_nb
      @shivs_nb 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Didn't expect to see you here

    • @paddysyron
      @paddysyron 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Canada needs more Canadians like him Mate.

  • @Shystichu
    @Shystichu 8 ปีที่แล้ว +406

    "I can afford to walk out of here and there's nothing you can do about it - that's freedom, that's power." - Amen brother, so many people just don't get that. Money buys you freedom, because Freedom isn't free!

    • @retroblue69696
      @retroblue69696 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      did you know it's possible to not be an ass and be rich?

    • @ythsh
      @ythsh 8 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      anyone can be an asshole it doesn't take much

    • @Shystichu
      @Shystichu 8 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Your definition of ass is subjective. Most people are far too sensitive and perceive someone to be an ass, when they are actually just blunt, direct, and pragmatic.

    • @rickslade340
      @rickslade340 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Dreighen Kevin is a 1% shit bag that thinks money is everything and everyone on earth purpose is to make him rich. I make more money then the majority of Americans not rich by any means but very well off and Kevin is a piece of trash!!

    • @mannie1532
      @mannie1532 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dreighen nv bv mzm AAA àanàqraààaààààààyooj#

  • @bombervity3458
    @bombervity3458 8 ปีที่แล้ว +649

    I wish more people in this world were brutally honest.

    • @monkeymafia729
      @monkeymafia729 8 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Well guess what, all rich people are like this

    • @mynameisliberty1
      @mynameisliberty1 8 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      +monkeymafia729 guess what, no they aren't.

    • @monkeymafia729
      @monkeymafia729 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      mynameisliberty1 why are you arguing with me about this

    • @mynameisliberty1
      @mynameisliberty1 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      +monkeymafia729 maybe most of them but come on there has to be decent human beings that just so happen to be rich lol

    • @retroblue69696
      @retroblue69696 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +monkeymafia729 not all rich people, just the rich of the rich Rothschild and rockapheller rich which is trillions, Kevin is wanna be, that rich, (trillionare)

  • @guzman9011
    @guzman9011 9 ปีที่แล้ว +977

    He's the best shark to me. Straight shooter don't sugar coat anything

    • @halfthe
      @halfthe 7 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      Ari Banga cuban is richer, nicer, smarter, more successful

    • @rickeyryan303
      @rickeyryan303 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Cuban just was lucker...

    • @bmw803
      @bmw803 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      That's what's missing today. This political correctness is fucking everything in every aspect.

    • @Bananaman11309
      @Bananaman11309 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He's broken inside

    • @bmw803
      @bmw803 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      It has to do with a lot. It's political correctness that fucks up everything. Bad decisions are made, so politicians look good and get re-elected. Remember, it's all a shit show, or a political reality show. If someone tells it how it is, he will be painted as a loser, or whatever else, and he doesn't get elected. But that kind of game has long term negative consequences.

  • @Shystichu
    @Shystichu 8 ปีที่แล้ว +490

    I'm pretty blunt and direct, and consider myself a realist. It's no wonder I love this dude. We live in such a PC world that people can't handle the truth, the cold - brutal truth. I'm very glad there are people like him and myself out there dishing it out when needed. I expect no different when I criticize myself and I hold myself to the same standard I expect of others.

    • @zdrux
      @zdrux 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      +Dreighen You got it.. fuck the haters because they're just jealous.

    • @campar1043
      @campar1043 8 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      +Dreighen Lets hope you can take the same back. Theres a difference between being honest and being a jackass

    • @user-xt7zs7tn1c
      @user-xt7zs7tn1c 8 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      +Cam Par In his last statement he said, "I expect no different when I criticize myself", meaning he does criticize himself similarly to the way he criticizes others.

    • @campar1043
      @campar1043 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      SENTIENT LEGION
      thats ok, but that doesnt mean that others want to be criticized that way.

    • @DuyNguyen-tg4ur
      @DuyNguyen-tg4ur 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      +Dreighen I am just like that, direct and speak the truth, and I am honest to myself and judge myself very harshly. Some people really can't take a criticism and the cold hard truth, those people don't really last long with me. I love Kevin and definitely can see myself in him.

  • @haliwud24
    @haliwud24 4 ปีที่แล้ว +105

    "I could buy this place today and bulldoze it if I wanted"
    -Kevin O'Leary
    2013

    • @crazydrifter13
      @crazydrifter13 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      4:26

    • @bojko4726
      @bojko4726 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Caught me off guard hahahahah

    • @paulvasquez7897
      @paulvasquez7897 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      no one oh yeah ina heart beat

    • @Frosst
      @Frosst 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That’s power man, that’s real freedom in this world

  • @gurusheat3506
    @gurusheat3506 8 ปีที่แล้ว +558

    Funny if he never was fired he would never be who he is now.

    • @joelscb
      @joelscb 8 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      that's how people find greatness though. selfmade people always say, "if i wasnt fired from bla bla bla, i would never have made it. i would have still been a cog in a place sucking my soul dry."

    • @zzomgitsme
      @zzomgitsme 8 ปีที่แล้ว +94

      time to go get fired.

    • @AtlasTheShiba
      @AtlasTheShiba 8 ปีที่แล้ว +83

      If his mom didn't re marry rich he wouldn't be who he is now

    • @johnmoney9933
      @johnmoney9933 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      plot twist: he'd still be working at the ice cream shop

    • @Clave_615
      @Clave_615 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Tom From Myspace your my only friend tom

  • @1stIParkMyCar
    @1stIParkMyCar 9 ปีที่แล้ว +317

    Everybody who thinks money is nothing is an idiot. Sure you can have happiness without all that money, but you're going to be working some stupid day job making your life a complete hell. People who say money isn't happiness has never had real money. Its like he says, money is freedom. Hell never have to worry about where his next meal comes from or if his electricity will be shut off. He can go off the grid and never show his face again without any worries. And deep down, freedom and security is what EVERYONE wants, I defy you to tell me otherwise. I would take his money over being a kid with a guitar and dreams of being a rockstar any day.

    • @largec
      @largec 9 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      The love for money is the root of all evil.

    • @GenerationX1984
      @GenerationX1984 9 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      largec It depends on what you do with it. If you're an evil person then money is evil. People who have the attitude that money is evil will never be rich. I'm kind of on the poor side now but money gravitates to people who have a good attitude toward saving and investing and becoming rich themselves.
      The Wall Street criminals who ruined the economy don't deserve money. They deserve to be killed for the good of humanity.

    • @GenerationX1984
      @GenerationX1984 9 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Oh, and the love of money is not evil. People are evil. Money is just a tool. If somebody gets beat to death with a hammer is the hammer evil? I don't think so. It's merely a tool. You can love a hammer as long as you use it to build things instead of destroy. Same goes for the love of money.

    • @mrgetrealpeople
      @mrgetrealpeople 9 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Looking at his disciples, he said:
      Blessed are you who are poor,
      for yours is the kingdom of God.
      Blessed are you who hunger now,
      for you will be satisfied.
      But woe to you who are rich,
      for you have already received your comfort.
      Woe to you who are well fed now,
      for you will go hungry.
      Woe to you who laugh now,
      for you will mourn and weep
      (Luke 6:20,21,24,25).

    • @troller4jesus
      @troller4jesus 9 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      So nobody who's wealthy has gotten depressed, jealous, suicidal, etc. ?
      Amazing!

  • @legendariodragon0
    @legendariodragon0 7 ปีที่แล้ว +141

    watching this changed my hole view of Kevin !!

    • @jackparker8602
      @jackparker8602 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Josué Splinker how so?

    • @kentorials2603
      @kentorials2603 7 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      Josué Splinker how did you see him through a hole in the first place?

    • @HorrisPMcTitties
      @HorrisPMcTitties 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Josué Splinker whole*

    • @jmsolano0516
      @jmsolano0516 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Josué Splinker I still see him as a greedy guy

    • @bstewart8540
      @bstewart8540 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Disney holes is sad mpbor

  • @fuseblindside8083
    @fuseblindside8083 7 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    "I could buy this place and bulldoze it if I wanted" with tears in his eyes. Amazing.

  • @ducis3446
    @ducis3446 7 ปีที่แล้ว +147

    Kevin is much better than I at guitar. For this reason, I'm out.

    • @jonavuka
      @jonavuka 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      ok barbara whatever you say

  • @alexblack8780
    @alexblack8780 8 ปีที่แล้ว +170

    Jesus christ, So many people disguising their jealousy by insulting Kevin. Just because you're not as smart, hard working doesn't meant you have to hate. Just remember anyone that is hating, Kevin provided more for society than you ever will or can

    • @jobdelacruzaureoles9883
      @jobdelacruzaureoles9883 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      you shouldn't THE LORD'S name in vain man it's sin!

    • @alexblack8780
      @alexblack8780 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Job De La Cruz Aureoles hi

    • @ArabicAlphabetc
      @ArabicAlphabetc 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      He had a rich step father and his mom gave him 10,000 loan and he looked like a loser type when young he said his house 50 years ago when he was a child well since 70's its been 50 years and he was teen or 20's and looked like a loser who drinks and a typical hippy of the time. His family had video camera in the 50's or 60's that means they were rich. Getting 10,000 loan from mommy should reap its gains.

    • @jobdelacruzaureoles9883
      @jobdelacruzaureoles9883 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Johnson “theBlackMan” Black Jesus can save you man, please if you haven't already, confess your sins to HIM, ask for forgiveness, be born again with The Holy Spirit and turn away from sin!

    • @jobdelacruzaureoles9883
      @jobdelacruzaureoles9883 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Job De La Cruz Aureoles if you do that you'll go to Heaven! :)

  • @mateyearsago
    @mateyearsago 4 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    “Kevin scrape the gum of the floor”
    “no u”

    • @wm_9640
      @wm_9640 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      mate017 and on that day, a legend was born.

  • @ejenks4441
    @ejenks4441 5 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    I love how casually he just said “ I could bulldoze it if I want”

    • @wm_9640
      @wm_9640 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      E Jenks lmao imagine saying that knowing you could actually do it

  • @IJustWantSomeSugarCaneJuice
    @IJustWantSomeSugarCaneJuice 8 ปีที่แล้ว +149

    This is so crazy he used to work at the mall near my high school! LOL! Kevin please bulldoze this mall down its a waste of space.

    • @IJustWantSomeSugarCaneJuice
      @IJustWantSomeSugarCaneJuice 8 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      +P Daniel dude wth is your problem?

    • @jackdaniels5178
      @jackdaniels5178 6 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      P Daniel You're a loser.

    • @Sergio-fu7mv
      @Sergio-fu7mv 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      P Daniel you must be French. How about get the invading French out of Canada?

  • @terrythompson7535
    @terrythompson7535 8 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Seeing his story actually just made me respect him a lot more. I realize now, that I'm the flip side of his coin. I'm what happens to people who dedicate their life to the guitar, instead of business. Meanwhile, he has his cake and can eat it too. There is nothing stopping him from playing guitar. This was pretty inspirational. Maybe I can start my own business now and still do well

    • @FlorinSoldan
      @FlorinSoldan 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Terry Thompson good luck!

    • @True38
      @True38 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      The problem is often the fact that you have something that you are passionate about, but that does not necessarily bring in money, but which makes you really happy. On the other hand, there are tons of opportunities out there that will make you really rich but can ultimately make you really miserable as well. If you can find the balance by doing something you love while making good money simultaneously, you have succeeded in life imo. Sure, Kevin has made a lot of money, but do you really want to be a ruthless bastard like him? Is he truly happy in life?
      Look, I've lived a selfish life and I've lived a selfless life and I can guarantee that the latter feels MUCH better! Unfortunately, living selflessly often leaves you broke. It's a sad world folks, but please continue to invest in what makes you happy. The world does not give two shits about you, so you might as well just be happy.

    • @SunnyKumar-mz7mv
      @SunnyKumar-mz7mv 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Why not start a business teaching guitar or selling guitar

    • @HaydenDavidson6
      @HaydenDavidson6 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      4 years later - please tell us you started a business and making money? If not, covid lockdown may help.

    • @terrythompson7535
      @terrythompson7535 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@HaydenDavidson6 I haven't started my own business yet. First I had to acquire something of value to offer, so I have learned to program computers. Now I am learning to speak Russian. I will start my own business, but with my own capital and not with someone elses. In this way, I can guarantee my self ownership. I will never be someone else's bitch the rest of my life. Also, I currently own silver.

  • @SM-xw2wf
    @SM-xw2wf 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1862

    Your tears don't add any value lol

    • @KoiandDragon
      @KoiandDragon 7 ปีที่แล้ว +127

      S A V A G E

    • @carstenbager9533
      @carstenbager9533 7 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      value.....

    • @KevinFlores107
      @KevinFlores107 7 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Your tears don't add value.
      Value is a more appropriate business term, and I love that he used it!

    • @BustaDeluxe
      @BustaDeluxe 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      wanna see this clip couldnt find it :(

    • @wesleyhempoli5548
      @wesleyhempoli5548 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Make a Wish foundation that's not what he said stupid. you obviously missed the true meaning of what he said because the way you misquoted him made no sense. congratulations on showing the world how dumb you are.

  • @jayli5690
    @jayli5690 7 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Love how blunt Kevin is. People should stop sugar coating stuff and be like Kevin. Being nice and soft isn't being helpful. In fact, it does the opposite. Life is tough get over it.

    • @True38
      @True38 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Being nice and helpful is a certain way to get rich my friend. You need to help other people in order to help yourself and you obviously can not be a jackass about it! Think of life as a game that you play to your best abilities. You go after what you are worth and you wear the right kind of mask in the right kind of situations. Life is short, opportunities are few so play the game to the best of your abilities and try to not take anything personally. Oh and, do NOT give a shite about what anyone thinks, only what you WANT them to think! Master these skills and no one can ever stop you!
      Now go get it!

  • @Brian-fg6ty
    @Brian-fg6ty 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    What he really learned in that ice cream shop is that if you have money you can treat people anyway you want.

  • @WatchChris
    @WatchChris 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Good for professor X glad to see him walking again!

    • @kevinoleary
      @kevinoleary  5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      😂

    • @WatchChris
      @WatchChris 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Your the man I'm subscribed. Patrick Stuart isn't a bad looking guy...

  • @naderdajani8683
    @naderdajani8683 9 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    This man is my idol. LOVE YOU KEVIN!!!!!!!!

  • @RichLux713
    @RichLux713 8 ปีที่แล้ว +164

    i love this guy

    • @briankeith757
      @briankeith757 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      +newcastleeee I think you mean Canadian dream

    • @leslien.552
      @leslien.552 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Rich Lux omg rich lux! I love you sooooooo much!

    • @MikeAnderson-mh2og
      @MikeAnderson-mh2og 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      newcastle
      He is the capitalist dream
      Long live Capitalism

    • @joeyhernandez7908
      @joeyhernandez7908 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      newcastle Canadian 👀

  • @meech7520
    @meech7520 8 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    POWERFUL! I don't hear arrogance at all.......I hear a man that only needed to experience the painful feeling of being powerless just once in his life. That moment he was fired hurt him to the core....and his life's mission from that point was to insulate himself from ever having that feeling again. I think great things can happen for anyone when they learn to harness all of their pain and redirect that energy into growth.

  • @rjn8001
    @rjn8001 8 ปีที่แล้ว +271

    A small loan of 10000 dollars. See, that's actually legit. If Kev was American he'd be throwing Trump off his pedestal because he's a man who actually understands what it is to grow up middle class and make it to the top.

    • @rjn8001
      @rjn8001 8 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      +artsy But Trump's 1 mill in the 70s was too lol. I'm not a full blown Trump basher, but a rise from the working class is always a more interesting story than a relatively wealthy upbringing as Trump's.

    • @MrEndzo
      @MrEndzo 8 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      +artsy Shit ton of people win the lottery and few years later they are bankrupt. It really doesn't matter.

    • @returnoftheg6475
      @returnoftheg6475 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      how bout a small loan of "self-made"

    • @MODGNAR
      @MODGNAR 8 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Kevin had a step-dad whom traveled all over the world with him teaching him business fundamentals etc. Also he probably contributed to his small business startup A LOT.
      Id like to see someone do it by themselves out of pure ambition.

    • @vivelajonny
      @vivelajonny 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      +R JN So it's a bad thing that he got a loan for 1 million dollars?

  • @cjallison8362
    @cjallison8362 9 ปีที่แล้ว +252

    When I grow up I want to be just like Kevin O'Leary...

    • @lifehackersixtynine676
      @lifehackersixtynine676 9 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      you are what is wrong with americans and canadians

    • @cjallison8362
      @cjallison8362 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Lifehacker Sixtynine I'm neither American not Canadian...

    • @cjallison8362
      @cjallison8362 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Charlene J Allison 'nor'

    • @r.d.k.4166
      @r.d.k.4166 9 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      Lifehacker Sixtynine Yes, because ambitious and successful people are what is wrong with North America.

    • @cjallison8362
      @cjallison8362 9 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I wonder what the world would be like without ambition and success....
      (Some people in this world hate to see others become more successful than themselves and will always defile those that reach greater heights)....

  • @marioo.4742
    @marioo.4742 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Wow, I have always wanted to see this story here in particular. I just quit my job last month and ventured to start my own business because I am done making someone else's dreams reality. I'm trying to make it happen for me and my family now. Thank you for sharing your story, I am humbled. The part where you teared up almost made me tear up too because I share that same passion.

  • @bilalahmed2123
    @bilalahmed2123 8 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I personally love his straight forward sometimes ruthless attitude. Sometimes, you need get beaten up both emotionally and mentally to get your mind in a straight forward. This world is cruel and will eat up alive. Better learn fast and quick. Get ahead in life.

  • @jamesbaron7057
    @jamesbaron7057 7 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Barbara- I can clearly see this is all about Kevin. For that reason I'm out.

  • @mrBDeye
    @mrBDeye 9 ปีที่แล้ว +161

    He still hates the lady from the ice cream parlor. If she only knew what a monster he became.

    • @onzah3515
      @onzah3515 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😂😂😂

    • @mpelletier62
      @mpelletier62 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Is his book he wrote that he wanted to find her and give her a fat check to thank her about the life lesson.

    • @onzah3515
      @onzah3515 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Marc Pelletier but he never found her. That would honestly be really shitty I feel bad for Kevin. The one person he strived to prove wrong, wasn’t able to witness him flourish. I’d be angry too.

    • @Pfsif
      @Pfsif 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hate is the fuel that powers most Democrats.

  • @Inflake
    @Inflake 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I never really thought what Kevin looked like when he was younger

    • @kevinoleary
      @kevinoleary  4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      More hair

    • @Inflake
      @Inflake 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Kevin O'Leary Makes sense but I really did not even come across that thought
      edit: just realised this is actually him

  • @trevormcmanis
    @trevormcmanis 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    KEVIN’s comment about never letting anyone ever have control over him again is very relatable. I was in a similar situation as a youngster and is the reason I have worked for myself since I am 20 years old to this very day.

  • @alexhage8092
    @alexhage8092 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    When he says "No one will ever have that control over me like that, ever" thats the Lebanese in him talking :']

  • @originalname28
    @originalname28 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    "You come into my kitchen, you gotta take the heat"
    Gordon, is that you?

  • @malazkm
    @malazkm 8 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    he is emotional? wow

    • @Speed12345ish
      @Speed12345ish 8 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I know right😂
      I just thought to myself that he is actually human

    • @malazkm
      @malazkm 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Speed Spike 😂😂

    • @rubendrakkar
      @rubendrakkar 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      acting

    • @edwinfelix2419
      @edwinfelix2419 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Even Thanos cries

    • @anaysavelazquez8961
      @anaysavelazquez8961 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      He’s a cancer ♋️

  • @Atombender
    @Atombender 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    "Your tears have no value." Kevin got the best one-liners on the show.

  • @daswindler8786
    @daswindler8786 8 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    Quit getting emotional Kevin. Your tears do not add value.

    • @rogue8533
      @rogue8533 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's ok to cry

    • @PHDdad
      @PHDdad 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Said Barbra

    • @Frosst
      @Frosst 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      His tears actually DO add value, they could clip that and put it on TH-cam and make money off it 😂

    • @lanranedward7868
      @lanranedward7868 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Frosst hahaha

  • @dichromatic6003
    @dichromatic6003 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love your story kevin O'Leary very inspiring and motivating..

  • @johnnylakis
    @johnnylakis 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have a new found respect for Kevin O'Leary. It's amazing how one event gave this man the drive he needed to succeed in ways unimaginable.

  • @britney_david
    @britney_david ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Can you make a video explaining how beginners can make huge profits within a short period of time? I mean I was at a seminar and the host spoke about making well over $880,000 within 4 months of investing $150,000 I just need to know how

    • @lawrencepeter4390
      @lawrencepeter4390 ปีที่แล้ว

      I recently started my trading with Mrs Annabelle Hartfield, and I'm already marveling over the profits she made for me, assuming I met her on time I would've been a millionaire by now

    • @salmakenzie6870
      @salmakenzie6870 ปีที่แล้ว

      @miles walker Please I'm new to all this, how can I get to her also? I need her help!!!

    • @salmakenzie6870
      @salmakenzie6870 ปีที่แล้ว

      @miles walker thanks, I will definitely do that.

    • @Jeffrey_Ambrose
      @Jeffrey_Ambrose ปีที่แล้ว

      it's great to see others who also benefits from the service of mrs Annabelle I’m currently on my 5th trade with her and it's a nice experience working with her👍

  • @wessmall7957
    @wessmall7957 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    "Scrape the gum off the floor"
    "Nah, I'ma go make a billion dollars"

  • @zak6754
    @zak6754 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    “Your tears don’t add any value” classic and true.

  • @boldsign
    @boldsign 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    4:51 People in the store are like "Who the hell is this guy and why does he have a camera crew with him?" Lol

  • @LalienX
    @LalienX 8 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I'm inspired. I wish he was my life coach who would just tell me how it is.

  • @jimmythegent8929
    @jimmythegent8929 8 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    this is inspirational. goals.

  • @Runekille190rs
    @Runekille190rs 9 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    god i fuckin love this guy

    • @Runekille190rs
      @Runekille190rs 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      the way he is its just the want i want to live my life

    • @Runekille190rs
      @Runekille190rs 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      hes like i dont care about others just that im making money, i never wanted to work for another man again so i became my own boss

  • @workingshlub8861
    @workingshlub8861 7 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    he is 100% right...you will never be wealthy working for someone else. you may get paid well but you wont become a millionaire.

    • @vabp8985
      @vabp8985 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      thats not true at all, i would agree if you had said billionaire

    • @chipskylark5086
      @chipskylark5086 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      working shlub I know plenty of millionaires working for people.

    • @Shane-ox6re
      @Shane-ox6re 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      working shlub at the time he was looking to become wealthy it was true... Now it's more about the billionaires being self employed

    • @Liviofaus16
      @Liviofaus16 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      working shlub that's completely false my uncle is a millionaire and he had a boss

    • @workingshlub8861
      @workingshlub8861 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      ok..but how much money did he make his boss?? you think your uncle made more that your boss??

  • @imrko
    @imrko 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was very touching. As someone who is making his wealth who is also from Ottawa, the social structure issues he faced are very similar to mine - and we both made it, despite opposition. Well done, and thank you for sharing this with us.

  • @Hawktotalwar
    @Hawktotalwar 9 ปีที่แล้ว +243

    So because of that stupid Ice Cream lady, O'leary is no longer human with lack of emotions

    • @nicholassim5550
      @nicholassim5550 8 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      It's a ripple effect . But then again no ice cream lady no billionaire Kevin oleary , he just need to work on his snobbiness .

    • @Nickpaintbrush
      @Nickpaintbrush 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Nicholas Sim Rasperry ripple?

    • @littletickedoff2640
      @littletickedoff2640 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Paintbrush 1962 but he got cash and ill be in his shoes any day

    • @abyssimalkyogre1144
      @abyssimalkyogre1144 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Fuck emotions, you got money!

    • @diapersFTMFW11
      @diapersFTMFW11 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Except when he thinks about the ice cream lady

  • @futurefantasm7707
    @futurefantasm7707 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You have the look of a successful man all over you.
    Out of all the Sharks, I have learned the most from you. Because I NEVER want to be embarrassed by my own ignorance and lack of attention to detail...

  • @laurascreamermagazine8211
    @laurascreamermagazine8211 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love learning from people like him. Can't wait to go to his workshop on the 28th.

  • @robl39
    @robl39 9 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    "This isn't a business, this is a hobby!!!"

  • @SeanPGribbons
    @SeanPGribbons 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I really respect Kevin he tells the truth when it hurts.... that’s when most people need it

  • @RandalColling
    @RandalColling 9 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Plenty of wisdom here, for those who wish to see it.

  • @davidreguero3363
    @davidreguero3363 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Kevin your the best, I have been watching shark tank every Friday night and I've been learning some things about business but, also doing lots of reading about business like " Rich dad, poor dad' books.

  • @chelsmartin2393
    @chelsmartin2393 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I used to buy my kids Reader Rabbit!!! I have a lot of respect for Kevin. He tells you what other’s won’t say to you! Sometimes it doesn’t need to be so harsh! It’s tough love! But never let anyone tell you you can’t do something!!!

  • @unowen7591
    @unowen7591 8 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    4:26 "I could buy this place and bulldoze it if I want"

  • @cobrafan1403
    @cobrafan1403 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love Kevin O'Leary. He's my idol.

  • @reptileboy4457
    @reptileboy4457 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    He’s not rude, he’s logical and doesn’t sugarcoat

  • @losaface4
    @losaface4 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's crazy seeing him, of all people, being emotional and fighting back tears.

  • @sweetswing1
    @sweetswing1 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    "your tears add no value" - Mr. Cold Blooded

  • @Pimpishone
    @Pimpishone 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    “Money doesn’t have any feelings and all I care about is money” - Kevin O. Leary

  • @SM-lt8yr
    @SM-lt8yr 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    LOVE Kevin's genuine personality.

  • @brianmcg321
    @brianmcg321 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "Your tears don't add any value!" That's a great T-Shirt slogan.

  • @purepwnge1
    @purepwnge1 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    In his book "Cold Hard Truth" he mentions he was brand assistant for a cat food company before he went on his own. And he left out the part where he worked at an ice cream parlour.

    • @dennydeckerful
      @dennydeckerful 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He didn't leave out the ice cream parlor. That is the one he got fired from.

  • @jesskazen
    @jesskazen 8 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I love this guy

  • @RestoreITdontJunkIT
    @RestoreITdontJunkIT 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Your an inspiration to us all, keep up the great work sir.

  • @LennefalkStudios
    @LennefalkStudios 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Epic inspiration, really love the story. Makes one look forward to getting up at 4 AM to chase your dreams ☀️🌉💪🏻

  • @rockonorco8774
    @rockonorco8774 7 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    "I can by this place.. and bulldoze it if I want"

  • @juiceboxxtm9848
    @juiceboxxtm9848 7 ปีที่แล้ว +94

    Thank you Kevin for stepping up and running for Prime Minister. Drain that Canadian swamp. 🇨🇦

    • @hockeysong
      @hockeysong 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Trudeau is doing alright

    • @gregsturm5280
      @gregsturm5280 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Do your research if you knew more about how he has conducted himself in business and didn't just submit to the noise fed to you I really do think you wouldn't be so quick to throw him support.

    • @gregsturm5280
      @gregsturm5280 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      and I'm speaking of Mr. O'Leary

    • @washingtonredskin6574
      @washingtonredskin6574 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not running for Prime Minister. Running for leadership of the Progressives. Depends on how his party votes. Lastly, Ottawa is not swampland. You're wrong, wrong, wrong.

    • @thedoc77777
      @thedoc77777 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      hockeysong Trudeau is a joke

  • @JoeyBarb87
    @JoeyBarb87 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Never thought of Kevin to be so compassionate about some things.

  • @Strife72
    @Strife72 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    “Don’t cry for money, it’ll never cry for you” -Kevin O’ Leary

  • @TomoMelon
    @TomoMelon 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    my father kicked me out with a small loan of a million dollars

  • @Obi-Wan_Kenobi
    @Obi-Wan_Kenobi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm quite disturbed by how money rules his life. I think it's a bit sad.

    • @kevinoleary
      @kevinoleary  4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Don't mistake being focused on financial freedom with being ruled by money. These are two very different things young Jedi...

    • @morebass6644
      @morebass6644 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Working for money rules your life. Money works for kevin! Get it right.

  • @TNTEXPLOSIVESOUNDS
    @TNTEXPLOSIVESOUNDS 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love Mr. Wonder's personal conviction to stay true to himself first. I have a strictly business mentality so I understand his tenacity which others view as arrogance. It really does not matter what others think it only matters what is! #RealTalk

  • @pixlfeed
    @pixlfeed 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    "Money does rule my life and I'm ok with it, I've found my inner peace" Hahahahahahhahaha, love it.

  • @imtylernewlands
    @imtylernewlands 10 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love a good success story.

  • @gambitboard5021
    @gambitboard5021 7 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I think the most telling part about this clip is the fact that NONE of his family bothered to take part in it. Not wife/ex-wife/wife, not his kids, not his siblings. His step-Dad did, which is fitting because that man is the only reason Kevin isn't a homeless burnout musician.
    His claim about never working for someone else again is false claim, certainly. He has been fired from several positions for incompetence. Mattel. EnGlobe. Companies that imploded under his 'guidance'. He has this knack of decimating the stock price of companies he works at. Mattel sat at around $42 when TLC was bought - a year later $9.36 due exclusively to the failure of the acquisition. EnGlobe, in ONE year of his leadership, drop from $4 shares to a share value of (and this is NOT a misprint) $0.035.
    A 99% loss.
    He didn't invent anything, not even in the beginning. He hired a programmer and rode his coat tails. He didn't create Reader Rabbit, or Carmen San Diego either. He bought them from true inventors with money he didn't own, rode them, and then burned them to the ground with crippling debt.
    And the $4 billion deal he brags about CONSTANTLY? Kevin pocketed a measly $6mil on the total sale (0.15% of total sale price), then lorded over Mattel Interactive as they burned through another billion dollars trying to fix his mistakes, and wound up selling at a 99.5% LOSS to GTG a year later, when he was fired for incompetence, and then sued for misleading shareholders about the health of TLC. THAT lawsuit cost Mattel another $110million to settle. Mattel wishes they had never HEARD of Kevin O'Leary.
    His is a great name to forget.
    A fail-upwards corporate raider whose only talent is fashioning golden parachutes for himself as the companies he controls burn down around him, and lining those parachutes with the retirement funds and stock value of employees he was supposed to lead and protect.
    A nothing-burger. A bozo. A scam artist. Every negative thing he has ever called prospective pitches on Dragon's Den and Shark Tank seems to be a projection of his true self.

    • @fionarofl
      @fionarofl 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      this was filmed a few years before kevin left dragon's den. they did an expose on each of the dragons at the time. kevin wasnt the only dragon who didnt have family members appear in the profile (only arlene and robert did if i recall). kevin's mother died, which is why you only see his step-dad in the video. his kids also studied in waterloo -- there could be many factors as to why they werent featured in the clip. the fact that none of his family members decided to appear on the special could mean they want to keep their private lives private as well (at that point in their lives, kevin was starting shark tank and it was only building).
      kevin mentions the mattel incident in his autobiography in case you are interested in reading his side of the story. but the fact that he sold it and only made $6 mil is new to me. he sold a lot of his equity. and that explains why he doesnt talk about that deal so much, cause if he made a lot, he would be tooting that horn lol.
      i have a feeling kevin's wealth was amplified by becoming a television persona. he took whatever backstory he had ($4bil valued company, met steve jobs etc) and turned himself into a very polarizing, cold but funny tv personality which producers would love.
      many negative things hes said on DD/ST are probably lessons he had to learn the hard way, delivered with shock value. hes a very dynamic cast member, and turning him into a 'villian' makes interactions with the other sharks/dragons way more interesting.
      they are trying the same formula with Vincenzo Guzzo on dragon's den, whose taken the role of Kevin (lol). vince calls himself mr. sunshine, and is what you would get if you wanted a toned down version of kevin. tbh, i find him dull, and doesnt provide any meaningful insights into the entrepreneur's business outside of usual talking head points (like jim, daymond or barbara).
      tl;dr - i agree with you that kevin exaggerates his 4 bil mattel deal and tries to conflate it with the size of his wealth. i disagree with your characterization of his offscreen character. hes used everything he's built for himself and crafted a very strong and marketable brand which is even more valuable after his largest business was sold.

  • @mateuszbartoszewicz8418
    @mateuszbartoszewicz8418 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very inspirational story. Lary is tough, very clever guy.

  • @AngelMartinez-eq6sk
    @AngelMartinez-eq6sk 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    His story inspires me.

  • @gelato5334
    @gelato5334 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    "My home away from home" 😂

    • @wiglafsfilms8418
      @wiglafsfilms8418 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      smoke budz187 -That's some pimp shit...

  • @2pkjs1351
    @2pkjs1351 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Steve Jobs (RIP) was one of the most brutal bosses ever , highly demanding and would easily destroy anyone got in his way , no room for niceness in business

    • @VVan595
      @VVan595 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Steve jobs (may peace be upon his name) was asshole.

  • @bcnicholas123
    @bcnicholas123 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    we will be rooting for your campaign here in the US Kevin!

  • @danlc95
    @danlc95 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Had no idea Kevin was a guitarist! Love him!!

  • @Vladimir_420
    @Vladimir_420 7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    He still doesn't have a spec of hair & for that reason "I'm out"

  • @smokeyjayshouse
    @smokeyjayshouse 9 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    He got lucky on a 10k whim, which at that time was a shit load of money. He's part of the very few people whos businesses take off. He's very lucky he had no competition and he got into a business that was very new.

    • @zemma1992
      @zemma1992 9 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      keep telling yourself that.

    • @pendekarlautbiru
      @pendekarlautbiru 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bawwww he's got this and that so there's no way anyone else can do the same and be successful!

  • @jackparker8602
    @jackparker8602 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This man is a legend. Love him.

  • @occieholloway6523
    @occieholloway6523 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Mr. O'Reilly I know my time is limited I need your help to leave the this mark for you and myself and my future family God bless us all

  • @lacadien7030
    @lacadien7030 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    this guy is a brilliant man with a good sense of humor. look what he accomplish with 10 thousands dollards and how he makes it grow. he doesnt accept to scrape the ice cream floor but i think ,he will accept to scrape policies when hes gonna be elect as prime minister of canada in 2019.

  • @angelofanella7860
    @angelofanella7860 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Uses 2 tissues just to wipe his eyes. Now that’s a millionaire

  • @vince7735
    @vince7735 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    He's got some great sayings. So original and refreshing.

  • @miraonthewall5284
    @miraonthewall5284 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's amazing... Cause I remember those CD’s fondly

  • @Rayjumpsbaby
    @Rayjumpsbaby 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Kevin is the man!

  • @HDPinkFloyd
    @HDPinkFloyd 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Kevin O'Leary is said to be Canada;s Donald Trump, only difference is he's a Hell of a lot Smarter
    That should get the Sh-t flying ! LOL

  • @like-icecream
    @like-icecream 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    These guys give some inspiration start something on my own, I don't care about the riches just enough to be able to live comfortably. I will work towards that in the future.

  • @bigslyrosie
    @bigslyrosie 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a great man. I enjoyed that, would have liked to have seen more.