I hate entrepreneurs with beautiful business plans.
BARBARA CORCORANThe 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.
More Barbara Corcoran Quotes
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The wheels of justice – they’re square wheels.
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You steal the limelight, you steal the market share
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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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You can’t study to be an entrepreneur. Sometimes, you just have to jump.
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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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Don’t teach talent that isn’t there.
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Don’t you dare underestimate the power of your own instinct.
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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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Figure out what past efforts amounted to nothing and label them your “not to do” list. Post the list where you’ll see it.
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When you have chemistry with a potential hire, they will most likely become a great employee.
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The worst that could happen is I lose my company and go back to being a waitress. I don’t think money’s a great aspiration for a lot of people that succeed. They they have other motivations that turn them on. And money was not one of mine.
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Failure is my specialty.
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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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A funny thing happens in real estate. When it comes back, it comes back up like gangbusters.
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In business, you’re the Chief Salesman. Create a sense of demand, rather than waiting to have demand.
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