I became a larger than life figure for one reason only. When you're quoted in the 'Wall Street Journal,' the 'New York Times,' constantly as the expert in the business people assume you're a lot bigger than you are. And then I had to run like hell to catch up with my own image.

Buyers decide in the first eight seconds of seeing a home if they're interested in buying it. Get out of your car, walk in their shoes and see what they see within the first eight seconds.

Instead of assuming everything you're being told is the truth, ask plenty of questions.

My mother's genius was to put her finger on the gifts she saw in each of us, and make every one of us believe that that gift was uniquely ours.

The difference between successful people and others is how long they spend time feeling sorry for themselves.

I don't invest anymore in entrepreneurs who don't have charisma.

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!