I’ve never had a really creative idea sitting at my desk. All the big ideas that made a difference happened when I was playing outside.
BARBARA CORCORANI became a larger than life figure for one reason only. When you’re quoted in the ‘Wall Street Journal,’ the ‘New York Times,’ constantly as the expert in the business people assume you’re a lot bigger than you are. And then I had to run like hell to catch up with my own image.
More Barbara Corcoran Quotes
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Your people smarts will prove ten times more valuable than all the book smarts you can’t get.
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All the best things that happened to me happened after I was rejected. I knew the power of getting past no.
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The power of publicity is more important than advertising.
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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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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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Most great entrepreneurs I know are nothing like the other kids. They’re almost like tangent lines – those lines that seem to go nowhere. Nothing connects them, until they get out in the real world. Then they connect just fine.
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I gave up years ago on the concept that you could actually have balance in your life, I think it’s a phantom chase.
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Home staging used to be optional. Today, it’s a necessity in selling a house.
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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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When you’re in business, if you have some sort of gimmick it’s a huge advantage.
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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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Harebrained schemes often lead to great discoveries.
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The most influential factor in selling a home is always price. Don’t build ‘wiggle room’ into the asking price. There’s a price war out there and you have to win it from the get-go.
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Become better at firing than hiring – it’s crucial for building a business.
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Rent a wide-angle lens and good lighting, get rid of your clutter and post at least eight great photos to win the beauty contest.
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You can’t study to be an entrepreneur. Sometimes, you just have to jump.
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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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Don’t get cocky just because you’ve had a good run. You can lose your business as fast as you’ve earned it.
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You steal the limelight, you steal the market share
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Money is not the only thing that motivates employees. It’s about making them happy.
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Failure is my specialty.
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I have a theory and I really believe it. I think your worst weakness can become your greatest single strength.
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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!
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If you want to be noticed, dress the part.
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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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I love myself. Anything that has my name I’m tickled to death.
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