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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.

Barbara Corcoran

In New York City, the meek don’t inherit the earth. The big mouth does.
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City Country Earth Mouth
I think of my business and investments as extension of my family.
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Family Investment Thinking
Make sure you pick good people to build your business with, as they’ll determine 80 percent of your success.
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Determine People Percent
People imitate their leader. Lead by example.
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Example Leader People
I did everything in my power to give my brokers brand identity and clout in the market. I saw my job as parent to build them up and if I took care of them, then they would take care of their customer.
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Giving Jobs Parent
When you feel stuck and can’t seem to move ahead, always remember that you don’t have to get it right, you just have to get it going!
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Moving Remember Stuck
Sex appeal is in the workplace every day of the week. I’m not saying that’s the only calling card, but it’s a whole crayon box.
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Calling Cards Sex
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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Motivational Overcome People
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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Fire Ideas Moving
Failure is my specialty.
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Failure Motivational Specialty
In business, you’re the Chief Salesman. Create a sense of demand, rather than waiting to have demand.
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Entrepreneur Motivational Waiting
Confidence is overrated. It’s when we’re uncomfortable and looking for answers that we learn and grow the most.
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Answers Grows Uncomfortable
If you stand back and analyze the best way to do something, you’ll be standing there forever. Follow your gut and jump right in!
BARBARA CORCORAN

Forever Gut Way
If a house is priced appropriately, make a bid 10 percent below that amount.
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Amount House Percent
The power of publicity is more important than advertising.
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Advertising Important Publicity
Become better at firing than hiring – it’s crucial for building a business.
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Building Crucial Hiring

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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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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