167 Quotes by Barbara Corcoran

Failure is my specialty.

Great sales people [don't] have the ability to feel sorry for themselves.

That ability to pop back up is true of anyone who succeeds in their field.

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.

The productiveness of any meeting depends on the level of thought given to the agenda in advance, and you should never leave a meeting without writing a follow-up list with each item assigned to one person. And go outside. All the big ideas are on the outside. You'll never have a creative idea at your desk.

When you have chemistry with a potential hire, they will most likely become a great employee.

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.

I think of my business and investments as extension of my family.

Become better at firing than hiring - it's crucial for building a business.