All the best things that happened to me happened after I was rejected. I knew the power of getting past no.
BARBARA CORCORANDon’t teach talent that isn’t there.
More Barbara Corcoran Quotes
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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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That ability to pop back up is true of anyone who succeeds in their field.
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If you get labeled a winner, people come along for the ride. Might as well enjoy it and they should too.
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If you want to have a creative culture, you can’t get it by reading books. You get it by example.
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If you have an idea, immediately move on it. To start that fire and get it burning immediately…it’s everything.
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No loan is free. The costs are in your loan somewhere, maybe rolled into the amount to be refinanced or even coming at a higher interest rate.
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Home staging used to be optional. Today, it’s a necessity in selling a house.
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Don’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.
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I 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.
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The power of publicity is more important than advertising.
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If you’re having fun, you wind up innovating.
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Insecurity is a wonderful motivator.
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People want to do business with someone they like. If people like you, they’re going to want to do business with you. And if they don’t you’re going to have an almost insurmountable obstacle to overcome.
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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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Harebrained schemes often lead to great discoveries.
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Taking chances almost always makes for happy endings.
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So many people are good at starts and not so good at finishing.
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You steal the limelight, you steal the market share
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Home staging is no longer optional in this real estate market, it is a must!
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I think of my business and investments as extension of my family.
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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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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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Refinancing doesn’t reduce your debt, it just restructures it, so be clear about what you want to achieve with a refi.
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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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I’ve seen innovation come from something as simple as a resourceful multibillionaire who wanted to make even more money.
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