My husband had a very strong identity and was successful in his life. Thank God for that. There's no way I can control him. I wouldn't stay married to him if I felt I could. I can readily take my business personality into the home. But he forces me to be a partner rather than the boss.

I love myself. Anything that has my name I'm tickled to death.

All the best things that happened to me happened after I was rejected. I knew the power of getting past no.

The best time to expand is when people are asleep at the wheel.

Take some time to sit down and figure out how your big rival is promoting their brand and plan something smarter and more creative for yours!

I have found, whether you have a tiny business or a big business, if you don't jump on something right away, it's like a bird flying by-it flies off.

Don't you dare underestimate the power of your own instinct. Instinct is a lifesaver for sharks and entrepreneurs alike. Most people can recall times they ignored their gut only to regret it later. Learning to actually listen to your instinct is a great form of self-preservation. It's both incredibly easy and tough at the same time, but worth the effort to master.