Home staging used to be optional. Today, it's a necessity in selling a house.

If you have an idea, immediately move on it. To start that fire and get it burning immediately...it's everything.

I'm never in control of my time during the workday.

Become better at firing than hiring - it's crucial for building a business.

Don't be afraid to go for positions, jobs or take on clients just outside of your knowledge base. It's when you're uncomfortable that you learn and grow the most.

I was well motivated. What I wanted to do was work for myself. I had twenty two jobs before I started my business at the age of twenty three and I didn't want one more boss telling me what to do. So I was motivated simply because I didn't want a boss.

In business, you're the Chief Salesman. Create a sense of demand, rather than waiting to have demand.