You can’t study to be an entrepreneur. Sometimes, you just have to jump.
BARBARA CORCORANFigure out what past efforts amounted to nothing and label them your “not to do” list. Post the list where you’ll see it.
More Barbara Corcoran Quotes
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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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When you feel stuck and can’t seem to move ahead, always remember that you don’t have to get it right, you just have to get it going!
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If I could set a world record, it would be that I have 150 business partners, all with thriving businesses of their own that started with nothing and I made the difference to make them all billionaires.
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I had probably seven agents by the time I became a legitimate real estate broker.
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I’ve seen innovation come from something as simple as a resourceful multibillionaire who wanted to make even more money.
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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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If a house is priced appropriately, make a bid 10 percent below that amount.
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You steal the limelight, you steal the market share
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Most great entrepreneurs I know are nothing like the other kids. They’re almost like tangent lines – those lines that seem to go nowhere. Nothing connects them, until they get out in the real world. Then they connect just fine.
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Don’t you dare underestimate the power of your own instinct.
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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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The difference between successful people and others is how long they spend time feeling sorry for themselves.
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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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Every single thing I learned about marketing and building my business, I learned from my mom, and she had never been in the workforce. She just had great practical sense.
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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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