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.
BARBARA CORCORANI 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.
More Barbara Corcoran Quotes
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So many people are good at starts and not so good at finishing.
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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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Especially if you’re over 40, shortening the term of your loan to pay it off sooner could make you mortgage-free in retirement.
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When you’re a big money earner and your husband isn’t, it makes you question how feminine you are. I felt I was less feminine than if I was a supporting wife, or a second fiddle, or ‘Mrs. Higgins.
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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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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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Don’t teach talent that isn’t there.
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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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If you get labeled a winner, people come along for the ride. Might as well enjoy it and they should too.
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When you’re building a business, you’re either all in, or you’re not.
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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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Become better at firing than hiring – it’s crucial for building a business.
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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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A funny thing happens in real estate. When it comes back, it comes back up like gangbusters.
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I think of my business and investments as extension of my family.
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