E. Joseph Cossman

For products with revision possibilities, there is no better source available than a company going out of business! ”

I believe the classified section of a newspaper - especially the 'Business Opportunities' column - can tell you more about your city 'business-wise' than any other publication. ”

Middle age is when your broad mind and narrow waist begin to change places. ”

You can have the best product in the world, you can have the best motivation in the world, you can have best education in the world, you can have all the money in the world - but if you don't have direction, you'll never go anywhere. ”

Starting in business is like getting married... there is really no good time and no bad time. The time is now. ”

Do not quit! Hundreds of times I have watched people throw in the towel at the one-yard line while someone else comes along and makes a fortune by just going that extra yard. ”

The criteria, the only rule you should follow - the only rule - is to never touch a product or service unless, every time it is sold, part of the profit has to come back to you. ”

Many past products advertised in old publications can be profitably promoted all over again. Sometimes, just by giving them a new twist or modern application, you'll hit a real winner. ”

Making $30,000 on my first business deal was exciting, but not as exciting as the sudden knowledge that I did not have to work for anyone again. ”

Your goals should be to have the system work for you instead of your working for the system! Be the hammer - not the nail! ”