From Idea to Empire: Turning Passion Into Profit By Kevin Harrington, with Dr. Manish Khandelwal, Lauren Zmirich, Linda Stanfield, Brian Baldwin, MJ Thompson, Don Womble, Aaron Hoeft, Alana Denese, Vincent Tome, Jawahar Dodani, Gregory Mohr, Dr. Ravi Patel, Dr. Bellamkonda K. Kishore, Courtney A. Stewart, and Keith Byers Every empire starts with an idea. Here's how to turn yours into a lasting legacy. What does it take to turn a simple spark of passion into a thriving, profitable business? In From Idea to Empire, legendary entrepreneur and original Shark Tank investor Kevin Harrington pulls back the curtain on the strategies, systems, and mindset that built his billion-dollar empire—and helped launch countless others. Joined by 15 remarkable co-authors—visionaries, founders, doctors, franchise leaders, and business builders—Kevin delivers a practical, battle-tested guide for entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey. Inside, you'll discover: - The real-world strategies Kevin used to go from broke to CEO of a $500M company - How to turn business disasters into defining victories - Why you must test before you invest to avoid costly failures - The three must-haves for scaling any venture: strategic advisors, capital readiness, and execution frameworks - The key to building a personal brand that attracts opportunity and influence - How to plan for the unexpected in your first 6 months—the make-or-break phase of any business - Insights from real entrepreneurs who’ve transformed their passions into powerful platforms This is more than a business book. It’s a playbook for building your empire—whether you’re launching your first side hustle or scaling your seventh company. From Idea to Empire is your invitation to learn from decades of hard-won wisdom, avoid common pitfalls, and take bold steps toward building a business—and life—you love. Ready to turn your passion into profit? Start here.