Shark Tales: How I turned $1,000 into a Billion Dollar Business.

I did everything in my power to give my brokers brand identity and clout in the market. I saw my job as parent to build them up and if I took care of them, then they would take care of their customer.

If you stand back and analyze the best way to do something, you'll be standing there forever. Follow your gut and jump right in!

The joy is in the getting there. The beginning years of starting your business, the camaraderie when you're in the pit together, are the best years of your life. So rather than being so focused on when you get big and powerful, if you can just get the juice out of that... don't miss it.

In New York City, the meek don't inherit the earth. The big mouth does.

If you get labeled a winner, people come along for the ride. Might as well enjoy it and they should too.

You may not like the idea of putting money into a home when you're moving out. But it's demanded by the market. You need to show it off. You don't have to rip out the kitchen and bathroom. But maybe replace the tiles or the countertops. Get professional advice.