Kevin Harrington
Keynote Speaker: Inventor of the Infomercial, Serial Entrepreneur, Expert on Direct-Response Marketing; Original Shark on ABC’S "Shark Tank" & Co-Founder of Entrepreneurs Organization
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Kevin Harrington Biography
Kevin Harrington is recognized as the inventor of the infomercial and a leading figure in entrepreneurship and direct-response marketing. While watching television one night, Harrington noticed that stations sometimes aired only color test bars when they had nothing else to broadcast. This observation led him to produce the industry's first 30-minute infomercial, filling unused airtime and sparking a transformation in direct-response television advertising.
Harrington has launched more than 20 businesses that each surpassed $100 million in sales, participated in over a dozen public companies, and introduced more than 500 products that generated over $5 billion in global sales. He has collaborated with brands and personalities such as Jack LaLanne, Tony Little, and George Foreman.
Harrington invested $25,000 to launch Quantum International, which grew into a $500 million-per-year business on the New York Stock Exchange, increasing the stock price from $1 to $20 per share. After selling his interest in Quantum International, he formed HSN Direct, a joint venture with Home Shopping Network, which achieved hundreds of millions of dollars in sales. He later founded As Seen on TV, Inc. and acquired AsSeenOnTV.com, which became the largest website for As Seen on TV products. Entrepreneur Magazine named Harrington one of the 100 best entrepreneurs in the world.
Harrington was selected by producer Mark Burnett as an original Shark on "Shark Tank," where he appeared in more than 175 segments. He was one of the original panel members and investors on the ABC series from its inception, departing after two seasons. Harrington is known for his candid approach to both successes and failures, maintaining a 1-out-of-4 success rate, which is higher than the industry average of 1 out of 10. He also joined the reality TV show "Funding Faceoff," where real estate investors pitch a panel of deal makers for potential funding.
Beyond his business ventures, Harrington has contributed to the entrepreneurial community through institution-building and education. He is a co-founding board member of Entrepreneurs' Organization, which operates in 45 countries and includes thousands of members generating over $500 billion in sales. He also co-founded the Electronic Retailers Association, the exclusive trade association representing the global direct-to-consumer marketplace. Harrington's business practices have been used as a case study at Harvard and MIT for more than a decade, illustrating principles of entrepreneurship. He serves on the board of the University of South Florida's entrepreneur programs and teaches regularly.
Harrington is the author of several bestselling books, including "Act Now: How I Turn Ideas into Million Dollar Products," "Key Person of Influence," and "Put a Shark in Your Tank." As a keynote speaker, he has addressed audiences across five continents. His influence extends to more than 100 million people through his multimedia presence, and he is regularly featured as a business thought leader in outlets such as Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Forbes, Fortune, Today Show, Good Morning America, and Fox Business. Harrington advises business leaders worldwide, from startups to Fortune 100 companies, leveraging decades of experience in entrepreneurship, product development, and business strategy.
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Kevin Harrington Speaking Topics
By the time Kevin was a junior in college, he had a 3.85 GPA and was on the Dean’s list by day. By night he had 25 employees and a business doing more than a million dollars in sales each year. In this tailored lecture, Kevin has extracted the specific strategies he employed as a student in order to help others make the most of their 4 years, while planning for the future. Whether it’s teaching students how to identify, capitalize on or create opportunities, Kevin has been engaged in helping students see and attain their goals for the better part of his adult life. Whether or not your goal is to follow in Kevin’s entrepreneurial footsteps, his business and life lessons can help you become more valuable and appealing to the job market after graduation. This Lecture is Geared Towards: College Students
If you had one chance to deliver a knock out elevator pitch, could you do it? Or would you stumble and miss out on a potentially life changing opportunity? This finely tuned lecture was designed to ensure that you never fumble another pitch. Over the course of pitching and listening to pitches for more than 30 years, Kevin Harrington has synthesized the core principles of what to say, how to say it and just as importantly, what not to say. Audiences leave this talk inspired and ready to deliver the pitch of a lifetime! This Lecture is Geared Towards: Aspiring Entrepreneurs, Intrapreneurs, Investors, Innovators
In this highly requested talk, Harrington tells the story of how he became regarded as visionary with a knack for knowing what will sell and how to sell it. Residing on the cutting edge of innovation and business trends, Harrington helps audiences turn good ideas into sound businesses, and teaches them how to launch products that will compete in today’s market. Harrington’s keynote presentations are powerful and relevant making him one of the most in-demand speakers on the circuit today. Audiences rave that this talk inspires them and instills in them the confidence they need to take the next step in their business. This Lecture is Geared Towards: Entrepreneurs, Business Audiences, Consumer & Retail Experts
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How much does it cost to book Kevin Harrington for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Kevin Harrington, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Kevin Harrington are $50,000 - $100,000 for live events and $20,000 - $30,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Kevin Harrington, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Kevin Harrington speak about?
Kevin Harrington is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Executive Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Business Leadership, Sales, Television & Film, Reality TV, Success, Inventors, Business Growth and Marketing.
Where does Kevin Harrington travel from?
Kevin Harrington generally travels from Clearwater, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Kevin Harrington?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Kevin Harrington for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Kevin Harrington for your next private or corporate function.
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AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Kevin Harrington or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
Kevin Harrington is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Executive Leadership and Entrepreneurship. The estimated speaking fee range to book Kevin Harrington for live events is $50,000 - $100,000, and for virtual events $20,000 - $30,000. Kevin Harrington generally travels from Clearwater, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Daymond John, Erica Dhawan and Josh Linkner. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Kevin Harrington for an upcoming event.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Kevin Harrington Speaking Topics
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The Definitive Guide to Translating College Opportunities into Career Opportunities
By the time Kevin was a junior in college, he had a 3.85 GPA and was on the Dean’s list by day. By night he had 25 employees and a business doing more than a million dollars in sales each year. In this tailored lecture, Kevin has extracted the specific strategies he employed as a student in order to help others make the most of their 4 years, while planning for the future. Whether it’s teaching students how to identify, capitalize on or create opportunities, Kevin has been engaged in helping students see and attain their goals for the better part of his adult life. Whether or not your goal is to follow in Kevin’s entrepreneurial footsteps, his business and life lessons can help you become more valuable and appealing to the job market after graduation. This Lecture is Geared Towards: College Students
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The Art of the Pitch
If you had one chance to deliver a knock out elevator pitch, could you do it? Or would you stumble and miss out on a potentially life changing opportunity? This finely tuned lecture was designed to ensure that you never fumble another pitch. Over the course of pitching and listening to pitches for more than 30 years, Kevin Harrington has synthesized the core principles of what to say, how to say it and just as importantly, what not to say. Audiences leave this talk inspired and ready to deliver the pitch of a lifetime! This Lecture is Geared Towards: Aspiring Entrepreneurs, Intrapreneurs, Investors, Innovators
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From Tony Little to Chubby Checker: Learning from Success and Failure
In this highly requested talk, Harrington tells the story of how he became regarded as visionary with a knack for knowing what will sell and how to sell it. Residing on the cutting edge of innovation and business trends, Harrington helps audiences turn good ideas into sound businesses, and teaches them how to launch products that will compete in today’s market. Harrington’s keynote presentations are powerful and relevant making him one of the most in-demand speakers on the circuit today. Audiences rave that this talk inspires them and instills in them the confidence they need to take the next step in their business. This Lecture is Geared Towards: Entrepreneurs, Business Audiences, Consumer & Retail Experts
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Kevin Harrington Reviews
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Mississippi State University - Mar 06 2020
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The keynote on Friday evening was a huge hit! We knew you would be an inspiring speaker, Kevin, and the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. You were a down to earth speaker with real information and examples, and you spent an hour talking to students after the keynote! We can’t thank you enough.
Unknown - Oct 02 2015 -
Microsoft was extremely happy working with Kevin. He went far above and beyond to make sure that our messaging was included in his keynote. His messaging was spot on, and we definitely heard from the attendees that they liked what he had to say.”
Unknown - Oct 02 2015
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How do I book Kevin Harrington to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Kevin Harrington for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Kevin Harrington, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Kevin Harrington or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Kevin Harrington for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Kevin Harrington, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Kevin Harrington are $50,000 - $100,000 for live events and $20,000 - $30,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Kevin Harrington, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Kevin Harrington speak about?
Kevin Harrington is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Executive Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Business Leadership, Sales, Television & Film, Reality TV, Success, Inventors, Business Growth and Marketing. -
Where does Kevin Harrington travel from?
Kevin Harrington generally travels from Clearwater, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Kevin Harrington?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Kevin Harrington for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Kevin Harrington for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Kevin Harrington or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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