For Barbara Corcoran, real estate expert and star of ABC's "Shark Tank," success is no longer about money. But the very first time Corcoran felt successful was the day she first made a profit. Rather than buy something for herself, Corcoran says she immediately spent the money on two people most important to her: her parents. Corcoran used a $1,000 loan to start her real estate business, the Corcoran Group, in 1973. But despite her continued success on "Shark Tank" and beyond — and her ability to continue buying gifts for others throughout her career — Corcoran says that day remains unparalleled.

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Persons: Barbara Corcoran, Corcoran, Richie, — Corcoran Organizations: Corcoran Group Locations: Florida, —