“When backing companies, I always look for industries that are ripe for disruption.” — Ziad K. Abdelnour Copy Share Image
“If you look at big companies, only 1/3 of them will exist in 2 decades.” — Ziad K. Abdelnour Copy Share Image
“Create enterprise, live on your own terms, and you’ll find the key to happiness.” — Ziad K. Abdelnour Copy Share Image
“I believe the free enterprise system is not an economic alternative. It's a moral imperative.” — Ziad K. Abdelnour Copy Share Image
“Great wealth is often created by the launching of great surprises, not by the launching of great enterprises.” — Ziad K. Abdelnour Copy Share Image
“I may not be the smartest fellow in the world, but I can sure pick the smartest people to do business with… — Ziad K. Abdelnour Copy Share Image
“If more people learned to understand their real business interests correctly and to act accordingly, we would have a much better world.” — Ziad K. Abdelnour Copy Share Image
“Entrepreneurs are all unique. One way to build a business and turn it into a brand is to know who you are.” — Ziad K. Abdelnour Copy Share Image
Make your money on the buy, not the sell; this is true in any investment whether it's real estate, business, or the… — Ziad K. Abdelnour Copy Share Image
“Great companies are formed by great people. It’s not about attracting great people; it’s about retaining them.” — Ziad K. Abdelnour Copy Share Image
“Successful entrepreneurs figure out when to drive their ideas forward & when to listen to constructive criticism.” — Ziad K. Abdelnour Copy Share Image
“To become a business tycoon you must believe you're the best. If you're not, act like it & you'll become.Believe in yourself… — Ziad K. Abdelnour Copy Share Image
“I do not believe in diversification. Take a close look at some of the greatest entrepreneurs in U.S. history. Henry Ford never… — Ziad K. Abdelnour Copy Share Image
“Too many people today on Wall Street go for the quick buck at the expense of their reputation and client satisfaction, the… — Ziad K. Abdelnour Copy Share Image
“I strongly believe that the best economic policy for any administration is the one that seeks to produce more entrepreneurs, not just… — Ziad K. Abdelnour Copy Share Image
“We were born a nation of entrepreneurs. That is why so many people came to this country from so many different nations… — Ziad K. Abdelnour Copy Share Image
“There is a major difference between theoretical knowledge and experiential knowledge. Academics think they know how the economy should work; successful business… — Ziad K. Abdelnour Copy Share Image
“trade and wealth creation is not all upside. It is failure, too. Failure is a necessary component to growth and success. Babe… — Ziad K. Abdelnour Copy Share Image
“I do not believe in supporting bailouts without strong ramifications. It is a fool’s fantasy to think we can live in a… — Ziad K. Abdelnour Copy Share Image
“I strongly believe in the fact that there’s still plenty of money and plenty of private equity capital available around the globe.… — Ziad K. Abdelnour Copy Share Image
“Affordable Care Act" roll out isn't Obama's fault. It's what happens when you elect a President without any real-world business experience.” — Ziad K. Abdelnour Copy Share Image
Fake people talk about other people being fake. Real people worry about their business, and no one else's. — Ziad K. Abdelnour Copy Share Image
“How you gather, manage and use intel in life determines whether you win or lose. That's the # 1 rule for the… — Ziad K. Abdelnour Copy Share Image
“Wanna run a killer business? Design it from the start so that it's leverageable, expandable, predictable & financeable - & you're unstoppable.” — Ziad K. Abdelnour Copy Share Image
“Building a business doesn't mean getting venture capital funding. It means finding customers and making money.” — Ziad K. Abdelnour Copy Share Image
“Building a business is like creating a picture & striving to be picture perfect in everything you do.” — Ziad K. Abdelnour Copy Share Image
“When you want to turn around a company, make sure that the solution is coming from the inside.” — Ziad K. Abdelnour Copy Share Image
“Wealth creation is not a business suited to those whose skill set consists of voting “present.” It requires decision making, risk taking,… — Ziad K. Abdelnour Copy Share Image
“Nobody wants a sales pitch. So instead of trying a hard sell, focus on telling a story that captivates your audience by… — Ziad K. Abdelnour Copy Share Image
“Commerce is considered by classical economists to be a positive-sum game. The act of selling and buying always benefits both the seller… — Ziad K. Abdelnour Copy Share Image
“This Syrian circus/crisis we are going through is hilarious... It’s like watching some thug killing another person and asking him for his bullets but… — Ziad K. Abdelnour Copy Share Image
“I do not believe in the power of brand names or in emulating any of the brand name investors out there. It is a… — Ziad K. Abdelnour Copy Share Image
“After analyzing our current crisis and studying well-established historical precedents, I must conclude that the global bankers have only three possible cards left to… — Ziad K. Abdelnour Copy Share Image
“Remember...Whoever is trying to bring you down is already below you.” — Ziad K. Abdelnour Copy Share Image
“Always Remember... Once You Give Up Your Rights, You Can Never Get Them Back. Once You Turn On That Police State, You Can Never… — Ziad K. Abdelnour Copy Share Image
“The longer the explanation, the bigger the lie… Always remember that.” — Ziad K. Abdelnour Copy Share Image
“If a problem can be solved by writing a check, it's not a problem, it's an expense.” — Ziad K. Abdelnour Copy Share Image
“People keep asking me ...How to instantly become a better writer? It’s simple: Use "power words" and see for yourself.” — Ziad K. Abdelnour Copy Share Image
Thanks to the people that walked in to my life and made it better. And thanks to the ones who walked out and made… — Ziad K. Abdelnour Copy Share Image
“The biggest threat to American power in the long run is the persistent decline in its middle class standard of living today.” — Ziad K. Abdelnour Copy Share Image
“If you want to raise your standard of living, raise your standard of giving” — Ziad K. Abdelnour Copy Share Image
