If you stand back and analyze the best way to do something, you’ll be standing there forever. Follow your gut and jump right in!
BARBARA CORCORANDon’t be afraid to go for positions, jobs or take on clients just outside of your knowledge base. It’s when you’re uncomfortable that you learn and grow the most.
More Barbara Corcoran Quotes
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In business, you’re the Chief Salesman. Create a sense of demand, rather than waiting to have demand.
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When you feel stuck and can’t seem to move ahead, always remember that you don’t have to get it right, you just have to get it going!
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You may not like the idea of putting money into a home when you’re moving out. But it’s demanded by the market. You need to show it off. You don’t have to rip out the kitchen and bathroom. But maybe replace the tiles or the countertops. Get professional advice.
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I hadn’t learned to read by third grade, which wasn’t unusual for some kids. I knew something was wrong because I couldn’t see or understand the words the way the other kids did. I wasn’t the least bit bothered – until I was sent back to the second-grade classroom for reading help after school.
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The story of my billion-dollar business starts like this. I borrowed $1,000 from a friend.
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I don’t invest anymore in entrepreneurs who don’t have charisma.
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It’s rumored that doing well in real estate is to be able to close a deal. I did not find that to be the case for myself, I was probably the worst closer out there and I didn’t find that was true of my top super stars either.
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Money is not the only thing that motivates employees. It’s about making them happy.
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I had probably seven agents by the time I became a legitimate real estate broker.
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Empathy for the people you’re working with and being aware of their needs…that’s the “big kahuna” in managing people.
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Finding opportunity is a matter of believing it’s there.
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My best successes came on the heels of failures.
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When you’re in business, if you have some sort of gimmick it’s a huge advantage.
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If a house is priced appropriately, make a bid 10 percent below that amount.
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Great sales people [don’t] have the ability to feel sorry for themselves.
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I did everything in my power to give my brokers brand identity and clout in the market. I saw my job as parent to build them up and if I took care of them, then they would take care of their customer.
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Become better at firing than hiring – it’s crucial for building a business.
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Taking chances almost always makes for happy endings.
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Everybody thinks that they’re going to time the market, they’re going to sharpshoot the market, and buy right at the bottom. The truth of the matter is that nobody is good at it.
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I like to wake up and just feel gratitude. Gratitude for waking up, for my health, for my kids, for my family. A lot of times in the evening, I’ll write down what my goals are for the next day; When I wake up, I look at that list again. I meditate.
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That ability to pop back up is true of anyone who succeeds in their field.
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Don’t you dare underestimate the power of your own instinct.
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Buyers decide in the first eight seconds of seeing a home if they’re interested in buying it. Get out of your car, walk in their shoes and see what they see within the first eight seconds.
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Take some time to sit down and figure out how your big rival is promoting their brand and plan something smarter and more creative for yours!
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Every single thing I learned about marketing and building my business, I learned from my mom, and she had never been in the workforce. She just had great practical sense.
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Insecurity is a wonderful motivator.
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