Kevin O’Leary On Shark Tank (Image Source – Instagram_@kevinolearytv)
Highlights
- Shark Tank’s ‘Mr Wonderful’ isn’t just about investments but he also is a passionate guitarist and composer.
- Beyond the boardroom, the Shark finds joy in strumming his guitar and sharing his musical side.
- Kevin blends business with artistry, investing in the music industry while showcasing his own musical talent.
Kevin O’Leary, also famously known as ‘Mr. Wonderful’ from Shark Tank, is often considered the bluntest and most ruthless investor on the show. His sharp critiques and no-nonsense business philosophy have made him a polarizing figure in the entrepreneurial world. However, beyond the boardrooms and television screens, there exists a lesser-known passion that softens his otherwise formidable persona, his love for music.
Born in 1954 in Montreal, Kevin O’Leary was to build his road to financial success with strategic acquisitions and timely investments. He had co-founded SoftKey Software Products and built his fortune through calculated business takeovers before selling the company to Mattel for millions of dollars. Though the deal soured for Mattel, O’Leary had secured his place in the financial elite.
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SharkTank Investor Kevin O’Leary’s Musical Talent
Kevin’s passion for music has carried him through the corporate world even as he dominated the other areas. While his approach to investing is tactical and numbers-driven, the man who thrives on cutthroat deals and aggressive negotiations has been known to pick up his guitar and strum a tune.
Unlike some other investors who portray a very serious professional image, Kevin O’Leary has never been afraid to show his other side, namely his musical talents. He has posted many videos of himself playing the guitar and other instruments on the internet. His business sense is beyond dispute, but not everyone appreciates his musical prowess, with some admiring his enthusiasm and others laughing at his lack of skill. Even more, his showing off this particular hobby speaks well of a certain side of the man that perhaps few fans and viewers of Shark Tank get the chance to see.
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His investments have gone beyond software and consumer products into entertainment and media, where he has supported ventures that align with his appreciation for artistry and creative expression. Kevin’s followers are specifically fans of running his hands on guitar. From time to time, Kevin has shared how good he is with guitar and is often seen composing some music with the instrument.
Being an old investment hand, O’Leary knows that any business requires strategic and financial discipline. The music industry is perhaps one of the most difficult in the world to monetize as an art. Being a self-proclaimed “brand,” he speaks to profit and sustainability. Even if O’Leary is not a professional musician, he gives props to those musicians who turn passion into profitable business ventures.
His appreciation for the industry is even seen in personal investments. Whether funding a startup related to music or advancing innovative means by which artists can profit from work, O’Leary remains proudly rooted in practical, business sentiments. He understands that market demands, branding, and financial discipline all are what will help one be successful in music, as they are in anything else.
The next time you hear the scathing review from ‘Mr. Wonderful’ on Shark Tank, remember behind the gruff exterior is a man who in his own right finds pleasure within the universal language of music-be it playing guitar or making an offer, Kevin O’Leary continues marching to the beat of his drum, in both business and in life.
Entrepreneur, auteur, raconteur. Rob Merlino is a blogger and writer who enjoys the Shark Tank TV show and Hot Dogs. A father of five who freelances in a variety of publications, Rob has a stable of websites including Shark Tank Blog, Hot Dog Stories, Rob Merlino.com and more.
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