90 Quotes by Barbara Corcoran
Barbara Corcoran is a renowned American businesswoman, investor, and television personality who has made a significant impact in the real estate industry. Born in 1949 in New Jersey, Corcoran's entrepreneurial journey began when she co-founded The Corcoran Group, a real estate brokerage firm, in the 1970s.
Through her innovative marketing strategies and keen business acumen, Corcoran transformed the company into one of the most successful and influential real estate brands in New York City. Her bold and charismatic personality, coupled with her expertise in the market, led her to become a prominent figure in the industry. Corcoran's success extended beyond her business ventures; she became widely recognized as a shrewd investor and a beloved personality through her role as a "shark" on the television show "Shark Tank."
As a mentor and investor, she has supported and empowered numerous entrepreneurs, helping them turn their dreams into successful businesses. Corcoran's story of resilience, from humble beginnings to becoming a prominent figure in the business world, serves as an inspiration to aspiring entrepreneurs. Her entrepreneurial spirit, business acumen, and ability to connect with people have made her a role model for those seeking success in the competitive world of business.
Barbara Corcoran Quotes
Your worst weakness can become your greatest single strength. (Meaning)
A good organization is like a box of crayons. You need different colors of the spectrum, but all the crayons should fit in the box.
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.
My best successes came on the heels of failures.
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.
If you stand back and analyze the best way to do something, you'll be standing there forever. Follow your gut and jump right in!
The difference between successful people and others is how long they spend time feeling sorry for themselves.
Home staging is no longer optional in this real estate market, it is a must!
If you have an idea, immediately move on it. To start that fire and get it burning immediately...it's everything.
I don't invest anymore in entrepreneurs who don't have charisma.
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.
Home staging used to be optional. Today, it's a necessity in selling a house.
Don't you dare underestimate the power of your own instinct.
The biggest challenge in business is not the competition, it's what goes on inside your own head
Buy with your heart, not your head. You can look at all the aspects that make a purchase practical, but that kind of thinking makes it an investment rather than a home.
Finding opportunity is a matter of believing it's there.
Don't you dare underestimate the power of your own instinct. Instinct is a lifesaver for sharks and entrepreneurs alike. Most people can recall times they ignored their gut only to regret it later. Learning to actually listen to your instinct is a great form of self-preservation. It's both incredibly easy and tough at the same time, but worth the effort to master.
The 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.
Shark Tales: How I turned $1,000 into a Billion Dollar Business.
I hate entrepreneurs with beautiful business plans.
Confidence is overrated. It's when we're uncomfortable and looking for answers that we learn and grow the most.
People imitate their leader. Lead by example.
Your people smarts will prove ten times more valuable than all the book smarts you can't get.
Taking chances almost always makes for happy endings.
When you're building a business, you're either all in, or you're not.
The most effective way to build a brand is not by spending millions in advertising, but by finding a clever way to keep your name in the press.
If you're having fun, you wind up innovating.
You steal the limelight, you steal the market share
Stop putting it off! Procrastination breeds guilt, guilt breeds depression, and depression breeds failure.
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!
Always choose attitude over experience. Always.
The story of my billion-dollar business starts like this. I borrowed $1,000 from a friend.
In business, you're the Chief Salesman. Create a sense of demand, rather than waiting to have demand.
Instead of assuming everything you're being told is the truth, ask plenty of questions.
A whopping 89 percent of buyers start their home search online. How your house looks online is the modern equivalent of 'curb appeal.' 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.
Good salesmanship is nothing more than maximizing the positive and minimizing the negative.
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!
Don't get cocky just because you've had a good run. You can lose your business as fast as you've earned it.
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.
Make sure you pick good people to build your business with, as they'll determine 80 percent of your success.
Harebrained schemes often lead to great discoveries.
The joy is in the getting there. The beginning years of starting your business, the camaraderie when you're in the pit together, are the best years of your life. So rather than being so focused on when you get big and powerful, if you can just get the juice out of that... don't miss it.
Especially if you're over 40, shortening the term of your loan to pay it off sooner could make you mortgage-free in retirement.
A funny thing happens in real estate. When it comes back, it comes back up like gangbusters.
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.
Buyers decide in the first eight seconds of seeing a home if they're interested in buying it. Get out of your car, walk in their shoes and see what they see within the first eight seconds.
The power of publicity is more important than advertising.
Insecurity is a wonderful motivator.
I've never had a really creative idea sitting at my desk. All the big ideas that made a difference happened when I was playing outside.
Empathy for the people you're working with and being aware of their needs...that's the "big kahuna" in managing people.
Leaders come in two flavors, expanders and containers. The best leadership teams have a mix of both.
I wanted to be a 150% entrepreneur and a 150% mom, and I found that I was having a very hard time doing both. I was about 75% and 75% - still better than 100%, but not what I was accustomed to at work.
I've seen innovation come from something as simple as a resourceful multibillionaire who wanted to make even more money.
The best time to expand is when people are asleep at the wheel.
Figure out what past efforts amounted to nothing and label them your "not to do" list. Post the list where you'll see it.
A complainer is like a Death Eater because there's a suction of negative energy. You can catch a great attitude from great people.
My mother is an amazing woman. Not only did she manage the entire household, she noticed a gift in each of her kids and instilled confidence in all of us that that gift would take us wherever we wanted to go.
If a house is priced appropriately, make a bid 10 percent below that amount.
Refinancing doesn't reduce your debt, it just restructures it, so be clear about what you want to achieve with a refi.
In New York City, the meek don't inherit the earth. The big mouth does.
Everybody thinks that they're going to time the market, they're going to sharpshoot the market, and buy right at the bottom. The truth of the matter is that nobody is good at it.
When you're in business, if you have some sort of gimmick it's a huge advantage.
Innovation and creativity are the juiciest parts of running a business.
If you get labeled a winner, people come along for the ride. Might as well enjoy it and they should too.
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.
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.
When you have chemistry with a potential hire, they will most likely become a great employee.
If you want to have a creative culture, you can't get it by reading books. You get it by example.
You can't study to be an entrepreneur. Sometimes, you just have to jump.
The wheels of justice - they're square wheels.
Become better at firing than hiring - it's crucial for building a business.
So many people are good at starts and not so good at finishing.
Money is not the only thing that motivates employees. It's about making them happy.
If you want to be noticed, dress the part.
All the best things that happened to me happened after I was rejected. I knew the power of getting past no.
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.
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.
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.
That ability to pop back up is true of anyone who succeeds in their field.
I have found, whether you have a tiny business or a big business, if you don't jump on something right away, it's like a bird flying by-it flies off.
Failure is my specialty.
The difference between the real winners is how long they take to feel sorry for themselves. My winners feel it... but they come back up and say 'hit me again.'
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.'
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.
Don't teach talent that isn't there.
Great sales people [don't] have the ability to feel sorry for themselves.
Refinancing your mortgage usually makes sense if you can lower your interest rate by at least two points. But the most important question to ask yourself is, how long will it take you to break even?
No loan is free. The costs are in your loan somewhere, maybe rolled into the amount to be refinanced or even coming at a higher interest rate.
Your business is a part of yourself. Should it be? Who knows, but it sure feels that way. You can never really leave it.
My mother's genius was to put her finger on the gifts she saw in each of us, and make every one of us believe that that gift was uniquely ours.
― Barbara Corcoran Quotes
Barbara Corcoran (Businesswoman) Life Highlights
- Barbara Ann Corcoran was born on March 10, 1949, in Edgewater, New Jersey, USA.
- She is a successful American businesswoman, investor, speaker, and television personality.
- Barbara Corcoran is best known for her role as one of the "sharks" on the reality TV show "Shark Tank."
- She co-founded The Corcoran Group, a real estate brokerage firm, in 1973, with a $1,000 loan from her boyfriend at the time.
- Corcoran grew her real estate business into one of New York City's largest and most successful real estate companies.
- In 2001, she sold The Corcoran Group for a reported $66 million.
- As a "shark" on "Shark Tank," Barbara invests her own money in promising business ventures presented by entrepreneurs seeking funding and mentorship.
- Her approach on the show is often characterized by her practicality, straightforwardness, and sharp business acumen.
- Corcoran has invested in a wide range of businesses on "Shark Tank," from innovative tech startups to consumer products.
- She has become a beloved and influential figure on the show, inspiring and guiding aspiring entrepreneurs.
- Barbara Corcoran is also a sought-after motivational speaker, sharing her insights on entrepreneurship, business strategies, and overcoming obstacles.
- She is the author of several books, including "Shark Tales: How I Turned $1,000 into a Billion Dollar Business" (2011).
- Corcoran's rise from a waitress to a successful businesswoman exemplifies her determination, resourcefulness, and entrepreneurial spirit.
- She is actively involved in philanthropy and supports various causes, including education and women's empowerment.
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