People are the core of every business. Businesses are based on relationships, and relationships are based on people. I would go to an average restaurant run by amazing people over an outstanding restaurant run by awful people. Marcus Lemonis amazeaverageawful share on social
The likelihood of success drops dramatically when you expand, especially in the services business. And there's a lot of capital that goes into opening another office. Marcus Lemonis businesscapitaldramatically Change image and share on social
I'm really not a great businessperson. I understand business, and I understand numbers, but I think what I understand more than that is people... Ultimately, I think businesses fail and people fail because they don't have their act together. Marcus Lemonis actbusinessbusinessperson share on social
It's okay to work for someone else; not everyone is cut out to own a business, and even so, working for someone else is a chance to learn how to both be an employee and an employer. Marcus Lemonis businesschancecut Change image and share on social
I'm a big believer that if you're happy and your employees are happy, your customers are going to be happy. If you're unhappy and your employees are unhappy, there's no way your customers are going to be happy. Marcus Lemonis believerbigcustomer share on social
I became an entrepreneur as a child. I liked the art of the deal whether I was mowing lawns or selling candy or promoting clubs at the age of 16. I understood early on the importance of knowing my numbers and surrounding myself with the best people. Marcus Lemonis ageartcandy share on social
I regret the Pro Fit investment because I didn't know that I was dealing with people who were more concerned about the exposure than fixing their business. Marcus Lemonis businessconcerndeal Change image and share on social
Small businesses are a risky proposition, and most celebrities want a home run. Marcus Lemonis businesscelebrityhome Change image and share on social
I want to prove to people that every single business can be reinvented and fixed. And I want to prove to myself that I'm good at it. Marcus Lemonis businessfixgood Change image and share on social
I have trouble falling asleep. I have trouble shutting my mind off. Marcus Lemonis asleepfallmind Change image and share on social
