I hate entrepreneurs with beautiful business plans.
BARBARA CORCORANYour people smarts will prove ten times more valuable than all the book smarts you can’t get.
More Barbara Corcoran Quotes
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That ability to pop back up is true of anyone who succeeds in their field.
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I was a hot-dog stand lady, I was an orphan housemother, I was a waitress 3 or 4 times. All of those jobs did not have good bosses. They basically told you what to do, when to do and when to hop. And I just didn’t like that very much.
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If you have an idea, immediately move on it. To start that fire and get it burning immediately…it’s everything.
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I had probably seven agents by the time I became a legitimate real estate broker.
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I love myself. Anything that has my name I’m tickled to death.
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The power of publicity is more important than advertising.
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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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Failure is my specialty.
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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.
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Instead of assuming everything you’re being told is the truth, ask plenty of questions.
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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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The difference between successful people and others is how long they spend time feeling sorry for themselves.
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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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If you get labeled a winner, people come along for the ride. Might as well enjoy it and they should too.
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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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