Jay Samit Quotes

A dinner lubricates business.

The ability to network successfully can be one of the greatest assets in business. It allows some people to find incredible opportunities, while others just watch from the sidelines.

Networking is all about connecting with people. But then again, isn't that what life is about? The more time you can find to get out of the office and build true friendships, the farther your startup will go. Entrepreneurs need to remember to spend as much time working on their business as they do in their business.

I meet a lot of people with my BBC Breakfast job who have great businesses.

I knew Quintessentially was a success when my father, who does a lot of business in Beirut, introduced himself to somebody and they said, 'Oh, do you know Ben Elliot? I'd really like to meet him.' I remember him ringing me up, really annoyed.

I've learned, like with anything else, business is only as good as your connections and your resources. And some of the resources that I have are the fact that I work with huge artists.

All things being equal, people will do business with a friend; all things being unequal, people will still do business with a friend.

I meet with people in the industry on an ongoing basis.

Personal relationships are always the key to good business. You can buy networking; you can't buy friendships.

I am very lucky to consider many of my business associates friends. Some are closer than others, but I respect and value all of them.

Networking is an essential part of building wealth.

I wanted to talk face-to-face with as many people as would see me. Some actors were so busy they could only give me an hour on the phone. But my feeling is that if you're actually in the room with them, they get comfortable and you get more.

When it comes to nurturing professional relationships and developing a community, LinkedIn is one of the best resources.

Having been a venture-backed CEO, and having an established background in working with consumer-focused companies, I've built a strong network of entrepreneurs and people who can help startups.

Relationships will get you far in this industry. It's about how you move and how you act. Just be yourself.

Relationships are personal, even in business, so sharing some of yourself and taking an interest in others helps to build trust and break down walls.

In my industry who you know is very important.

Bottom Line: Business is all about Building Relationships! If you want to make More Money and Enjoy More Lifestyle, You Have to Build Better Relationships than the Next Person! Send Out Cards helps to do that both personally and professionally! It's the first company I have ever endorsed because it fits perfectly with my Philosophy! You would have to be Crazy not to use it!

Developing relationships is a very important part of doing business, and I see more similarities than differences when I travel the world.

Succeeding in business is all about making connections

You have got to sit down and talk to people. You can't understand people from a distance.

Staying in touch with contacts is as important as getting them in the first place.

One genuine new relationship is worth a fistful of business cards.

Try to do your best to look people in the eye and talk to them without a gadget being in between you all the time.

Business, after all, is nothing more than a bunch of human relationships.