All the best things that happened to me happened after I was rejected. I knew the power of getting past no.
BARBARA CORCORANThe story of my billion-dollar business starts like this. I borrowed $1,000 from a friend.
More Barbara Corcoran Quotes
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Taking chances almost always makes for happy endings.
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If you’re having fun, you wind up innovating.
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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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Leaders come in two flavors, expanders and containers. The best leadership teams have a mix of both.
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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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You steal the limelight, you steal the market share
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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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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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It’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.
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If you’ve got the money, you need people to make money with your money. And if you have the talent, you can always merchandise your talent to someone who’s got the money and make money. There’s two pieces to it: talent and money.
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Home staging used to be optional. Today, it’s a necessity in selling a house.
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Shark Tales: How I turned $1,000 into a Billion Dollar Business.
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I gave up years ago on the concept that you could actually have balance in your life, I think it’s a phantom chase.
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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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I have a theory and I really believe it. I think your worst weakness can become your greatest single strength.
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