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.
BARBARA CORCORANSex 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.
More Barbara Corcoran Quotes
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Shark Tales: How I turned $1,000 into a Billion Dollar Business.
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My best successes came on the heels of failures.
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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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That ability to pop back up is true of anyone who succeeds in their field.
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Confidence is overrated. It’s when we’re uncomfortable and looking for answers that we learn and grow the most.
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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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Insecurity is a wonderful motivator.
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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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So many people are good at starts and not so good at finishing.
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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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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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The most influential factor in selling a home is always price. Don’t build ‘wiggle room’ into the asking price. There’s a price war out there and you have to win it from the get-go.
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Refinancing your mortgage usually makes sense if you can lower your interest rate by at least two points. But the most important question to ask yourself is, how long will it take you to break even?
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No loan is free. The costs are in your loan somewhere, maybe rolled into the amount to be refinanced or even coming at a higher interest rate.
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Money is not the only thing that motivates employees. It’s about making them happy.
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