Quotes by James Cash Penney

About James Cash Penney:

James Cash "J.C." Penney, Jr. was an American businessman and entrepreneur who, in 1902, founded the J. C. Penney stores.
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Clock watchers never seem to be having a good time.

James Cash Penney

Honor bespeaks worth. Confidence begets trust. Service brings satisfaction. Cooperation proves the quality of leadership.

James Cash Penney

I do not believe in excuses. I believe in hard work as the prime solvent of life's problems.

James Cash Penney

It is always the start that requires the greatest effort.

James Cash Penney

There's no better friend to any merchant than a fair competitor.

James Cash Penney

It is the service we are not obliged to give that people value most.

James Cash Penney

The well-satisfied customer will bring the repeat sale that counts.

James Cash Penney

Courteous treatment will make a customer a walking advertisement.

James Cash Penney

Salesmanship is limitless. Our very living is selling. We are all salespeople.

James Cash Penney

As a rule, we find what we look for; we achieve what we get ready for.

James Cash Penney

Too many would-be executives are slaves of routine.

James Cash Penney

The problem with the bronco is to get on and stay on. This is the problem with the Golden Rule-to understand and apply.

James Cash Penney

We can serve our customers well only if our buying jobs are right. You cannot sell if you haven't ordered wanted goods into your store.

James Cash Penney

I was long brought up to think that it was nothing short of a crime to miss a sale.

James Cash Penney

We get real results only in proportion to the real values we give.

James Cash Penney

I believe a man is better anchored who has a belief in the Supreme Being.

James Cash Penney

No company can afford not to move forward. It may be at the top of the heap today but at the bottom of the heap tomorrow, if it doesn't.

James Cash Penney

My definition of an executive's job is brief and to the point. It is simply this: Getting things done through other people.

James Cash Penney

It was always my practice to train salespeople under my direct supervision, and to treat children with the utmost consideration.

James Cash Penney

Selling is our No. 1 job. Never get away from selling a lot of merchandise personally. The more you sell the more you learn.

James Cash Penney

Theory is splendid but until put into practice, it is valueless.

James Cash Penney

Author Bio

  • NameJames Cash Penney
  • DescriptionAmerican businessman
  • BornSeptember 16, 1875
  • DiedFebruary 12, 1971
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionEntrepreneur