I was well motivated. What I wanted to do was work for myself. I had twenty two jobs before I started my business at the age of twenty three and I didn’t want one more boss telling me what to do. So I was motivated simply because I didn’t want a boss.
BARBARA CORCORANIf you’re having fun, you wind up innovating.
More Barbara Corcoran Quotes
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The biggest challenge in business is not the competition, it’s what goes on inside your own head
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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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In business, you’re the Chief Salesman. Create a sense of demand, rather than waiting to have demand.
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The power of publicity is more important than advertising.
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Failure is my specialty.
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If I could set a world record, it would be that I have 150 business partners, all with thriving businesses of their own that started with nothing and I made the difference to make them all billionaires.
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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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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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Especially if you’re over 40, shortening the term of your loan to pay it off sooner could make you mortgage-free in retirement.
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I love myself. Anything that has my name I’m tickled to death.
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The wheels of justice – they’re square wheels.
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Don’t teach talent that isn’t there.
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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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The difference between the real winners is how long they take to feel sorry for themselves. My winners feel it… but they come back up and say ‘hit me again.’
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Home staging used to be optional. Today, it’s a necessity in selling a house.
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