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If we can keep our competitors focused on us while we stay focused on the
customer, ultimately we’ll turn out all right.

—Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon.com

I am the world’s worst salesman; therefore, I must make it easy for people to
buy.

—F. W. Woolworth, founder of five-and-dime chain

In the end, the customer doesn’t know, or care, if you are small or large as an
organization…. She or he only focuses on the garment hanging on the rail in the
store.

—Giorgio Armani, fashion designer

Pretend that every single person you meet has a sign around his or her neck that
says, “Make me feel important.” Not only will you succeed in sales, you will
succeed in life.

—Mary Kay Ash, founder of Mary Kay Cosmetics

I think one purpose is very clear among corporations and business leaders: make
profits, deliver high return for stockholders, conquer markets, service consumers
and create jobs. But in today’s world, demands from corporations and leaders are