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.

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.

I've seen innovation come from something as simple as a resourceful multibillionaire who wanted to make even more money.

Figure out what past efforts amounted to nothing and label them your "not to do" list. Post the list where you'll see it.

If someone doesn't fit in your company, you have an obligation to get rid of them, because you're holding them back from excelling elsewhere.

I think of my business and investments as extension of my family.

Insecurity is a wonderful motivator.