“And when you make it big, find a mentor for dealing with success. I had Lewis Katz, a lawyer who went into business and got so wealthy he and a few of his partners owned part of the New Jersey… — Bill Green Copy Share Image
“KEY TAKEAWAYS •Always keep your eyes on the prize. •Keep putting money in your business—it’s crucial to continued growth. •Think big, act big, but never forget your roots. •Never settle—keep setting new goals as you reach old ones. •Create a niche for your business, and don’t try to be the low-cost king; it doesn’t pay off. •Keep adapting and reinvesting… — Bill Green Copy Share
“But when the cosmo-in-a-glass came out, it was red, not pink. And our apple martinis were dark green when they should have been pale green. That may seem like no big deal, but it killed the product. No one knew what they were. They didn’t look like cosmos or apple martinis, so no one bothered. You see, I didn’t sweat… — Bill Green Copy Share
“In the movie La La Land, Mia has to put on a brave face at auditions, then put on her best clothes and go out on the town with the little money she could scrounge up, trying to find a way to meet the difference-makers in Hollywood. Even when she was about ready to give up, she ultimately came back… — Bill Green Copy Share
“KEY TAKEAWAYS •You may be born to sell, but a will to succeed is even better. •What goes around, comes around—you never know when the wheel of fortune is going to turn for or against you. Be prepared for either outcome. •Don’t let adversity keep you down—harness that energy to fuel your passion. •Be willing to do whatever it takes… — Bill Green Copy Share
“KEY TAKEAWAYS •Believe in yourself—make it your daily mantra. •Find a mentor—you can always learn something new. •Always be on time. The early bird catches the worm. •Treat everyone with kindness and respect, especially the “gatekeepers” to success. •Return calls and texts in 24 hours or less—response builds customer loyalty. •Sweat every detail. •Dress for success, even if you’re down… — Bill Green Copy Share
“Don’t worry, it’ll work out.” Really? How do you know? It’s unbelievable. When your business partners tell you not to worry because “It’ll work… — Bill Green Copy Share Image
“Shakespeare said that promptness is the courtesy of kings. It’s the courtesy we owe everyone in our lives. And if you aren’t planning on… — Bill Green Copy Share Image
“What’s behind you is not important. No one will remember where you started. They’ll only remember where you finish.” — Bill Green Copy Share Image
“And when you make it big, find a mentor for dealing with success. I had Lewis Katz, a lawyer who went into business and… — Bill Green Copy Share Image
We were able to run our tanks as dry as we can, ... That gave us an opportunity to lower our price right away,… — Bill Green Copy Share Image
