The story of my billion-dollar business starts like this. I borrowed $1,000 from a friend.
BARBARA CORCORANMoney is not the only thing that motivates employees. It’s about making them happy.
More Barbara Corcoran Quotes
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Empathy for the people you’re working with and being aware of their needs…that’s the “big kahuna” in managing people.
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Your business is a part of yourself. Should it be? Who knows, but it sure feels that way. You can never really leave it.
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I don’t invest anymore in entrepreneurs who don’t have charisma.
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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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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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I hate entrepreneurs with beautiful business plans.
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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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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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Shark Tales: How I turned $1,000 into a Billion Dollar Business.
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I became a larger than life figure for one reason only. When you’re quoted in the ‘Wall Street Journal,’ the ‘New York Times,’ constantly as the expert in the business people assume you’re a lot bigger than you are. And then I had to run like hell to catch up with my own image.
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The power of publicity is more important than advertising.
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A good organization is like a box of crayons. You need different colors of the spectrum, but all the crayons should fit in the box.
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Harebrained schemes often lead to great discoveries.
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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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When you have chemistry with a potential hire, they will most likely become a great employee.
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