Harebrained schemes often lead to great discoveries.
BARBARA CORCORANMy best successes came on the heels of failures.
More Barbara Corcoran Quotes
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Innovation and creativity are the juiciest parts of running a business.
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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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A funny thing happens in real estate. When it comes back, it comes back up like gangbusters.
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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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If someone doesn’t fit in your company, you have an obligation to get rid of them, because you’re holding them back from excelling elsewhere.
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People imitate their leader. Lead by example.
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I have found, whether you have a tiny business or a big business, if you don’t jump on something right away, it’s like a bird flying by-it flies off.
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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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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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Make sure you pick good people to build your business with, as they’ll determine 80 percent of your success.
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Good salesmanship is nothing more than maximizing the positive and minimizing the negative.
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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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I hate entrepreneurs with beautiful business plans.
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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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I hadn’t learned to read by third grade, which wasn’t unusual for some kids. I knew something was wrong because I couldn’t see or understand the words the way the other kids did. I wasn’t the least bit bothered – until I was sent back to the second-grade classroom for reading help after school.
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