All the best things that happened to me happened after I was rejected. I knew the power of getting past no.
BARBARA CORCORANIt’s rumored that doing well in real estate is to be able to close a deal. I did not find that to be the case for myself, I was probably the worst closer out there and I didn’t find that was true of my top super stars either.
More Barbara Corcoran Quotes
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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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Become better at firing than hiring – it’s crucial for building a business.
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Rent a wide-angle lens and good lighting, get rid of your clutter and post at least eight great photos to win the beauty contest.
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I got along with people very well at every job I had, people liked me and I liked them and I loved being on my feet.
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Buy with your heart, not your head. You can look at all the aspects that make a purchase practical, but that kind of thinking makes it an investment rather than a home.
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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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The difference between successful people and others is how long they spend time feeling sorry for themselves.
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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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I wanted to be a 150% entrepreneur and a 150% mom, and I found that I was having a very hard time doing both. I was about 75% and 75% – still better than 100%, but not what I was accustomed to at work.
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If I could set a world record, it would be that I have 150 business partners, all with thriving businesses of their own that started with nothing and I made the difference to make them all billionaires.
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The power of publicity is more important than advertising.
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People imitate their leader. Lead by example.
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When you have chemistry with a potential hire, they will most likely become a great employee.
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Don’t you dare underestimate the power of your own instinct.
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I don’t invest anymore in entrepreneurs who don’t have charisma.
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