Business Quote by Jarod Kintz
““I do a lot of business with businesses. And I do a lot of business with individuals. And guess what? It turns out the two are the same, as both are made up of only one thing—people. So if you don’t like people, then you don’t like business, and I suggest you find another business to get into.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Business Conference Keynote, 2022
Business fundamentally revolves around people, regardless of whether you deal with companies or individuals.
In simple terms: Business is about people.
Key Takeaway
Focus on relationships, not just transactions.
Themes
relationships
business
people
networking
empathy
Mood
inspirational
practical
Type
leadership
motivation
When to use this quote
- sales meetings
- team building
- client onboarding
- networking events
Key Concepts
human behavior
customer experience
trust building
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance people focus with data-driven decisions?
- What strategies improve genuine connections?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on people may overlook systemic issues.
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