If you get labeled a winner, people come along for the ride. Might as well enjoy it and they should too.
BARBARA CORCORANYou 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.
More Barbara Corcoran Quotes
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I love myself. Anything that has my name I’m tickled to death.
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A good organization is like a box of crayons. You need different colors of the spectrum, but all the crayons should fit in the box.
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When you have chemistry with a potential hire, they will most likely become a great employee.
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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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Always choose attitude over experience. Always.
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My husband had a very strong identity and was successful in his life. Thank God for that. There’s no way I can control him. I wouldn’t stay married to him if I felt I could. I can readily take my business personality into the home. But he forces me to be a partner rather than the boss.
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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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The story of my billion-dollar business starts like this. I borrowed $1,000 from a friend.
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I hate entrepreneurs with beautiful business plans.
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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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Make sure you pick good people to build your business with, as they’ll determine 80 percent of your success.
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The 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.
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If your house has been on the market for more than four months, take it off the market and re-list it in two months as ‘new.’
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That ability to pop back up is true of anyone who succeeds in their field.
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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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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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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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Insecurity is a wonderful motivator.
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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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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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Innovation and creativity are the juiciest parts of running a business.
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I don’t invest anymore in entrepreneurs who don’t have charisma.
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A funny thing happens in real estate. When it comes back, it comes back up like gangbusters.
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If a house is priced appropriately, make a bid 10 percent below that amount.
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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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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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