Business Quote by Peter Jones
“I've played a massive and growing part in making business glamorous and even, yes, sexy.”
About This Quote
Source Television: Dragons' Den, 2005
Business can be presented as glamorous and attractive.
In simple terms: Business can be sexy.
Key Takeaway
Highlight the appeal of entrepreneurship.
Themes
entrepreneurship
image
marketing
culture
Mood
enthusiastic
confident
Type
business
motivational
When to use this quote
- startup pitches
- media coverage
- personal branding
Key Concepts
Brand storytelling
celebrity entrepreneurship
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes business seem glamorous?
- How to balance style and substance?
A Different Perspective
Glamour may mask underlying risks.
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