I have found, whether you have a tiny business or a big business, if you don’t jump on something right away, it’s like a bird flying by-it flies off.
BARBARA CORCORANThe most expensive hobby a rich man could have is a boat, and the second most expensive hobby he could have is a very old house.
More Barbara Corcoran Quotes
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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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Leaders come in two flavors, expanders and containers. The best leadership teams have a mix of both.
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Always choose attitude over experience. Always.
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I don’t invest anymore in entrepreneurs who don’t have charisma.
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Taking chances almost always makes for happy endings.
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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.
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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 have a theory and I really believe it. I think your worst weakness can become your greatest single strength.
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Money is not the only thing that motivates employees. It’s about making them happy.
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You steal the limelight, you steal the market share
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The difference between successful people and others is how long they spend time feeling sorry for themselves.
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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.
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The worst that could happen is I lose my company and go back to being a waitress. I don’t think money’s a great aspiration for a lot of people that succeed. They they have other motivations that turn them on. And money was not one of mine.
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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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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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