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.
BARBARA CORCORANEvery single thing I learned about marketing and building my business, I learned from my mom, and she had never been in the workforce. She just had great practical sense.
More Barbara Corcoran Quotes
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If you’re having fun, you wind up innovating.
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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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I love myself. Anything that has my name I’m tickled to death.
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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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When you’re in business, if you have some sort of gimmick it’s a huge advantage.
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Taking chances almost always makes for happy endings.
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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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I have a theory and I really believe it. I think your worst weakness can become your greatest single strength.
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My mother is an amazing woman. Not only did she manage the entire household, she noticed a gift in each of her kids and instilled confidence in all of us that that gift would take us wherever we wanted to go.
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People imitate their leader. Lead by example.
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Always choose attitude over experience. Always.
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Your people smarts will prove ten times more valuable than all the book smarts you can’t get.
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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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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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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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