"Made some important choices" — Shark Tank star Barbara Corcoran reveals her three facelifts

Barbara Corcoran, the well-known real estate mogul and investor on Shark Tank, recently opened up about aging and the choices she has made to embrace it, during an interview on the YouTube channel Sprouht.

Hosted by William Rossy on December 15, 2024, the candid conversation revealed details about the investor's life at 75, including her decision to undergo three facelifts. Corcoran described these surgeries as a way to feel younger, explaining,

“I’ve made some important choices actually. I’ve had three facelifts... It makes me feel younger because I look younger.”

Alongside discussing her personal life, Corcoran shared insights into her resilience, the lessons she learned from past failures, and how she continues to surround herself with youthful energy through her staff and family.

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Shark Tank star Barbara Corcoran’s candid podcast conversation

In her interview with William Rossy, Barbara Corcoran shared her thoughts on being 75, as she acknowledged that aging can be difficult but expressed her ability to stay active and competitive, even outperforming others in activities like skiing. She noted that while some days make her feel much older, on most days she feels decades younger, maintaining an energetic outlook.

The conversation also explored Corcoran’s most defining failure, which occurred early in her career. She recounted how her then-boyfriend, who initially loaned her $1,000 to start her business, ended their relationship and married her secretary. Reflecting on that challenging time, Corcoran shared,

“She [the secretary] was younger and prettier than me, and it was a really hard hit. I recovered, but it wasn’t so easy.”

When asked about the lesson she learned from that experience, Corcoran remarked,

“You’ll always see the upside looking back, and you can’t see that at the moment... If he hadn’t met her, I wouldn’t have started the Corcoran Group. I wouldn’t have had the success I have. So thank God that all happened.”

She encouraged listeners to find the “bright" side of setbacks and to use failures as stepping stones for future success.

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Barbara Corcoran’s standout investments in Shark Tank

Barbara Corcoran has invested in over 80 companies throughout her 16 years on Shark Tank, many of which have gone on to become successes. Some of her best investments are listed below.

The Comfy: A company that sells large wearable blankets, it was one of Corcoran's most lucrative transactions. She contributed $50,000 in 2017 to purchase a third of the business. Since then, the company has expanded to rank among Shark Tank's most lucrative endeavors, bringing in almost $468 million for her, as per Nasdaq's March 2024 report.

Daisy Cakes: A bakery that specializes in family recipes prepared from scratch, this was another noteworthy investment. During the 2011 season of the show, Corcoran offered founder Kim Nelson $50,000 in exchange for a 25% share. Sales of Daisy Cakes skyrocketed after the program aired, and the company now makes over $1.2 million a year.

Pipsnacks: Corcoran also supported Pipsnacks, a popcorn firm with distinctive flavors, started by siblings Jeff and Jen Martin. In a matter of years, she helped the company increase its yearly sales by about 900%, by investing $200,000 for a 10% share.

Cousins Maine Lobster: Another of Corcoran's ventures is a food truck and restaurant that specializes in fresh Maine lobster. Since investing $55,000 for a 15% interest in the fourth season of the show, the company has grown to include 50 food trucks and restaurants in 45 cities, bringing in over $50 million annually.

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Shark Tank season 16 airs every Friday at 8/7c on ABC.