James Cash Penney
James Cash Penney
James Cash "J.C." Penney, Jr.was an American businessman and entrepreneur who founded the J. C. Penney stores in 1902...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionEntrepreneur
Date of Birth16 September 1875
CountryUnited States of America
James Cash Penney quotes about
organization economy stores
A store's best advertisement is the service its goods render, for upon such service rest the future, the good-will, of an organization.
men feet firsts
No man can climb the ladder of success without first placing his foot on the bottom rung.
real names ideas
In setting up a business under the name and meaning of the Golden Rule, I was publicly binding myself, in my business relations, to a principle which had been a real and intimate part of my family upbringing. Our idea was to make money and build business through serving the community with fair dealing and honest value.
integrity views plus
In retailing, the formula happens to be a basic liking for human beings, plus integrity, plus industry, plus the ability to see the other fellow's point of view.
trust responsibility given
Responsibilities are given to him on whom trust rests. Responsibility is always a sign of trust.
men world economy
Every man must decide for himself whether he shall master his world or be mastered by it.
ideas
Exchange ideas frequently.
The disciplined are free.
thinking determine
Determine to do some thinking for yourself. Don't live entirely upon the thoughts of others. Don't be an automaton.
business practice entrepreneur
Theory is splendid but until put into practice, it is valueless.
trust failure believe
I believe in trusting men, not only once but twice - in giving a failure another chance.
thinking long missing
I was long brought up to think that it was nothing short of a crime to miss a sale.
inspirational effort entrepreneur
It is always the start that requires the greatest effort.
trust-no-one honor satisfaction
Honor bespeaks worth Confidence begets trust.