If I could set a world record, it would be that I have 150 business partners, all with thriving businesses of their own that started with nothing and I made the difference to make them all billionaires.

I had probably seven agents by the time I became a legitimate real estate broker.

Especially if you're over 40, shortening the term of your loan to pay it off sooner could make you mortgage-free in retirement.

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

I hadn't learned to read by third grade, which wasn't unusual for some kids. I knew something was wrong because I couldn't see or understand the words the way the other kids did. I wasn't the least bit bothered - until I was sent back to the second-grade classroom for reading help after school.

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.

That ability to pop back up is true of anyone who succeeds in their field.