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.
BARBARA CORCORANMost 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.
More Barbara Corcoran Quotes
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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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The power of publicity is more important than advertising.
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Refinancing your mortgage usually makes sense if you can lower your interest rate by at least two points. But the most important question to ask yourself is, how long will it take you to break even?
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If you’ve got the money, you need people to make money with your money. And if you have the talent, you can always merchandise your talent to someone who’s got the money and make money. There’s two pieces to it: talent and money.
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You can’t study to be an entrepreneur. Sometimes, you just have to jump.
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Figure out what past efforts amounted to nothing and label them your “not to do” list. Post the list where you’ll see it.
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A whopping 89 percent of buyers start their home search online. How your house looks online is the modern equivalent of ‘curb appeal.’
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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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I got along with people very well at every job I had, people liked me and I liked them and I loved being on my feet.
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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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I hate entrepreneurs with beautiful business plans.
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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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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 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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That ability to pop back up is true of anyone who succeeds in their field.
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