Curtis Carlson Quotes

A collection of quotes by Curtis Carlson.

Curtis Carlson is an American businessman, philanthropist, and entrepreneur best known for being the founder of the global travel and hospitality company, Carlson Inc. Born on September 2, 1934, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Carlson grew up in a modest household with his parents and two siblings.

Having graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1957, Carlson began his career as a sales representative in the travel industry. In 1962, he founded Carlson Travel, the predecessor to Carlson Inc., which later expanded into a multinational corporation offering a wide range of services including hotels, restaurants, and travel agencies.

Under his leadership, Carlson Inc. grew rapidly and became one of the largest privately held companies in the United States. Curtis Carlson's business acumen and innovative vision contributed to the company's success, firmly establishing its presence in the global market.

Aside from his business ventures, Curtis Carlson was also actively involved in philanthropy. He established the Carlson Family Foundation, which focuses on education and scholarships, as well as the Curtis L. Carlson Family Foundation Center for Global Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Minnesota.

Curtis Carlson passed away on February 19, 1999, leaving behind a legacy of entrepreneurial excellence, philanthropy, and global impact. His contributions to the travel and hospitality industry and dedication to education continue to inspire many.

Only as long as a company can produce a desired, worthwhile,

Only as long as a company can produce a desired, worthwhile, and needed product or service, and can command the public, will it receive the public dollar and succeed

Curtis Carlson

Business

A salesman must also have flexible goals. You may say, I wan

A salesman must also have flexible goals. You may say, I want to sell 10 accounts this week, and you sell five. You're ready to die. But, you tell yourself, Five isn't too bad. You know, next week maybe I'll sell 10.

Curtis Carlson

Goals

I consider a goal as a journey rather than a destination. An

I consider a goal as a journey rather than a destination. And each year I set a new goal.

Curtis Carlson

Goals

You've got to be success minded. You've got to feel that thi

You've got to be success minded. You've got to feel that things are coming your way when you're out selling; otherwise, you won't be able to sell anything.

Curtis Carlson

Belief

All my life I knew that there was all the money you could wa

All my life I knew that there was all the money you could want out there. All you have to do is go after it.

Curtis Carlson

Money