Boretti, Inc.
Friday Quotes
“It is difficult, but not impossible, to conduct strictly honest business.”
It appears the incentive to gain in business is to “work the system.” But what is relevant is what you do for your customer as they have the final vote with their money.
“People fail because of the way they succeed.”
Things move along smoothly until they don’t: why is this? A strategy that most of the time is successful is used in an inappropriate situation.
“What are we doing this for?”
Focus and understanding of what we’re doing provides the purpose and direction for why we lead.
“It’s ok to be different, just don’t be a jerk about it.”
People tend to enjoy business competition, especially when that competition sets up a win-win for customers and businesses alike.
“Those who touch our lives, stay in our hearts forever.”
Success is rarely about one person alone: there are many who contribute.
“The money isn’t there until it’s earned.”
Counting income before it’s actually in your hands results in business overspend that can be detrimental to financial sustainability.
“Those given the mantle of command must be able to provide vision and motivate and guide the team in the same direction.”
When a business starts, it’s usually a person or group of people who see a need or want that currently no one is serving.
“History never repeats itself. Man (humans) always does.”
Learning from experience means progressing forward in changes made to improve results.
“If you do not go after what you want, you’ll never have it. If you do not ask, the answer will be no. If you do not step forward, you will always be in the same place.”
Starting and maturing a business takes a leap into a risk-filled pool with odds seemingly stacked against it.
“Risk comes from not knowing what you’re doing”
Risk is a constant for our businesses. Addressing that risk, whether internal or external, involves understanding the situation and impact.