Good grooming is integral and impeccable style is a must. If you don't look the part, no one will want to give you time or money.

A savvy entrepreneur will not always look for investment money, first.

I like to look at things that have been developed and re-developed over the course of time so I know the bugs are worked out of it. And in the business itself, I like to look at sales, by far. I want to see that there is a vetted track record of sales to show the price point has worked.

Coaches are an integral part of any manager's team, especially if they are good pinochle players.

No matter what business you're in, business is business, and financing and money are critical. I would have made a lot fewer mistakes if I had more schooling in that area.

To be what you want to be, you must give up being what you are.