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Biggest mistake Quote by Kevin O'Leary

“The biggest mistake entrepreneurs can make is trying to do everything themselves. They usually blow up when they try. I did an inventory of every deal I've ever done and it turned out that every single deal I made money on was a partnership, and every colossal failure, where I lost millions, was…” quote by Kevin O'Leary
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“The biggest mistake entrepreneurs can make is trying to do everything themselves. They usually blow up when they try. I did an inventory of every deal I've ever done and it turned out that every single deal I made money on was a partnership, and every colossal failure, where I lost millions, was something I tried to do by myself.”

Kevin O'Leary

About This Quote

Source Book: Cold Hard Truth on Men, Women & Money, 2015

Entrepreneurs should seek partners; solo attempts often lead to failure and loss.

In simple terms: Partner up to avoid big failures.

Key Takeaway

Collaborate for success.

Themes

entrepreneurship partnership risk

Mood

cautious pragmatic

Type

business advice

When to use this quote

  • startup funding
  • project execution
  • business scaling

Key Concepts

strategic alliances resource sharing

Questions to Reflect On

  • What tasks truly require solo effort?
  • How do you choose the right partner?
A Different Perspective

Partnerships can dilute control and profit.

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