I get a lot of comments from people that I'm just an ordinary bloke. They immediately feel they have a closer relationship with you; they relate to you. Gerry Harvey blokeclosecomment Change image and share on social
You've got to open on a Sunday, but at the end of the day, you've just lost a lot of money by opening on the Sunday, so it's very, very difficult to make money when you're paying unskilled people $42 per hour. Gerry Harvey daydifficultend share on social
I had a trial run with Norman Ross for 21 years, from '61 to '82. I didn't have it in mind to open a chain like Harvey Norman. I opened one shop, but then the next thing you know, I've got another shop and then another shop. Gerry Harvey chainharveyhave share on social
That's not in my nature to run away - I'll stand up and fight. Gerry Harvey fightnaturerun Change image and share on social
If you do genuinely care about people and love them a little, eventually you all have this common goal about where you want to go. They see it, and they believe it, and they become believers with you, and you can achieve wonderful things. Gerry Harvey achievebelievercare share on social
Society might have been better off without them, but we are supposed to look after the disadvantaged, and so we do it. But it doesn't help the society. Gerry Harvey disadvantagesocietysuppose Change image and share on social
Making decisions quickly isn't for everyone, and I've had my disasters, but overall, it works for me. Gerry Harvey decisiondisasterhave Change image and share on social
Importantly, I still give money to homeless people - and all other charities. Gerry Harvey charitygivehomeless Change image and share on social
We're supposed to be an entrepreneurial company; we're meant to be expanding and looking for opportunities - but the minute you do it, you get your head bashed in. Gerry Harvey bashcompanyentrepreneurial Change image and share on social
