Gwilym Lee

At drama school, a casting director asked the class to walk round the room one at a time, and we had to imagine who they might be. The two before me were described as a doctor and a businessman, but when it came to me, they said homeless person. That was when I thought I'd better do something about my appearance!

Welsh Actor

Colin Kaepernick

My dad, being a businessman, constantly talked to me about carrying myself in a certain way and treating people with respect. And I think that's something that's carried over throughout my life. It's how I deal with certain situations.

American Athlete

Alessandra Ambrosio

Before, models had that rock star life and it was all about going to the parties and having that glamorous life, and I think these days, models are more like businesswomen and the whole industry takes it really serious.

Brazilian Model

Hafthor Bjornsson

Training and eating with super precision and determination on top of an already busy schedule as an actor and businessman has been really difficult and I am lucky to have the support of my family, friends and fans.

Icelander Athlete

Glenn Beck

Oprah is wildly successful, and she's a brilliant businesswoman. She's also somebody who's overcome a ton of demons in her own life, and that's really what shaped her. I think the same could be said for me.

American Journalist

Kevin Hart

I'm a businessman as well as an entertainer. The reason why is because I want to own whatever I'm doing. I don't want to work for other people forever.

American Actor

Phil Knight

Every businessman, or every person who has a passion for his work, is torn for the time spent at work and the time spent with your family.

American Businessman

Ivanka Trump

I wanted to be a businesswoman from as early as I can remember, and specifically, my real passion was real estate.

American Businesswoman

Carter G. Woodson

I am not afraid of being sued by white businessmen. In fact, I should welcome such a law suit.

American Historian

Gilbert K. Chesterton

A businessman is the only man who is forever apologizing for his occupation.

English Writer

The term can imply respect and admiration, often associated with self-made individuals.

Cultural Perception

Sometimes used critically to imply greed or unethical practices.

Not Always Positive

Refers specifically to men; 'businessperson' or 'entrepreneur' are gender-neutral alternatives.

Gender Specific

Underlines the individual's abilities in negotiation and making deals.

Skill Emphasis

Indicates an understanding of market trends and profitable opportunities.

Market Savvy

Highlights the businessman's role in taking calculated risks for potential gains.

Risk and Reward

Focuses on the individual's ability to lead and manage a business efficiently.

Management Skills

Highlights the value of hands-on experience in the business world.

Experience Matters

Emphasizes proficiency in organizing business operations and teams.

Organization Expertise

 person saying, you want to be rich, you know, be a scientist. You know, not anymore. You want to be rich, you be a businessman. But a lot of people got in it for the money and the power and the travel. That's back when travel was easy. And those people don't think -- they don't -- they don't always tell you the truth, you know.

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 In this world, we need to be there for each other. There's a bit of good news and bad news here. Certainly the research shows that the stereotype about the businesswoman who makes it to the top

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