I can't draw a stick person. I can't play a musical instrument. But I've always had a knack for making money. — Tilman J. Fertitta Copy Share Image
I know all three facets of the business: the development side, the operations side, and I know how to borrow the money… — Tilman J. Fertitta Copy Share Image
When we buy somebody, we cut the head off. We keep the operators who are looking - I hate to use this… — Tilman J. Fertitta Copy Share Image
I know how to finance something. It's easier today because, as you're more successful, everybody wants to do deals with you. But… — Tilman J. Fertitta Copy Share Image
We will do whatever it takes to keep Tom Herman at the University of Houston. We're not going to lose Tom Herman… — Tilman J. Fertitta Copy Share Image
Most entrepreneurs come up with a product, or they come up with an idea and they think they can be successful with… — Tilman J. Fertitta Copy Share Image
As much as you need to know your operations, if you don't understand the finance side and how to do the business,… — Tilman J. Fertitta Copy Share Image
I ask people what they do in sales, how much money they made last year, what their cost of sales is, and… — Tilman J. Fertitta Copy Share Image
I don't care what business it is. I have the greatest respect in the world for that guy that can take an… — Tilman J. Fertitta Copy Share Image
We're all born with different talents. I'm really not that smart, but I can see things - financially and development-wise. It's just the way… — Tilman J. Fertitta Copy Share Image
I know all three facets of the business: the development side, the operations side, and I know how to borrow the money and how… — Tilman J. Fertitta Copy Share Image
When you have to stay late, you stay late, and when you don't have to stay late, you go home. But, you do whatever… — Tilman J. Fertitta Copy Share Image
You have to know your strengths and weaknesses. If you don't have a particular strength, you need to go out and replace that. — Tilman J. Fertitta Copy Share Image
We will do whatever it takes to keep Tom Herman at the University of Houston. We're not going to lose Tom Herman because of… — Tilman J. Fertitta Copy Share Image
For years, people have been trying to talk to me about doing a show, and I wouldn't do one because I'm a serious business… — Tilman J. Fertitta Copy Share Image
I have no issue with raising minimum wage, but then the customer can't say to us, 'Why are you raising your prices?' — Tilman J. Fertitta Copy Share Image
I always ask candidates two things: 'How many times have you been fired?' and, 'Do you watch your clock when it's time to go?… — Tilman J. Fertitta Copy Share Image
Everybody notices if you're the last one in in the morning and the first one to go in the evening. Always remember that as… — Tilman J. Fertitta Copy Share Image
Don't ever let your business get ahead of the financial side of your business. Accounting, accounting, accounting. Know your numbers. — Tilman J. Fertitta Copy Share Image
