Archive View (April 2009)

On Wednesday morning I was on CNN to talk about President Obama’s first 100 days in office. I was quoted from my new book, Think Like a Champion, where I mention that Obama “will need to be a great president because we’re in serious trouble as a country. It hasn’t been this way since 1929. So he doesn’t have much choice--he will simply have to be great, which he has a very good chance of being.” I was asked if he had lived up to the challenge. I said that he is working very very hard on many many fronts--it would be more...

The following is a list of events and new content available from Trump University this week. Attend a Free Real Estate Investment Classes at either of the following locations: San Francisco, CA Apr 27, 2009 - Apr 30, 2009 Learn More and Register Here » San Jose, CA Apr 27, 2009 - Apr 30, 2009 Learn More and Register Here » Visit the site for a full list of upcoming free real estate investing events. Sign up for our next Free Webinar:  Kickstart Your Success and register early for a webinar on Probate Investing being presented May 6th. This week in the Wealth Builders Network our members will learn about "Buying more...

In the first part of this series, we talked about some of the basic issues in residential real estate investing. In this part of the series, we are going to look at finding and tracking residential real estate for investment. You have your source of funding lined up.  You have selected a real estate agent.  Now you have to find a property to purchase. 1.  The MLS (multiple listing service) is not the only source for finding properties.  In fact, since it is the most popular source, it can be a better idea to look outside the MLS to find properties others may more...

I’ve decided that I would like to give you a challenge. My latest book is called Think Like a Champion, and if you haven’t read it yet, I would recommend that you do so as soon as possible. These are challenging times and all of us need to have as much training as possible to get through the race that lies ahead. I signed some of my books for the purpose of sending a few to those of you who can tell me why you think you’re a champion-- how do you write a business plan for success? No doubt a lot more...

I visited Larry King Live on Wednesday night and we had a great visit, covering many topics. We talked about my new book Think Like a Champion, which also covers a wide variety of topics, from Obama, to Madoff, to pirates and prescience. To be a champion, as I told Larry, knowledge is important, and this book provides a solid step in that direction. Here are a few highlights from our interview: On real estate: I mentioned that this is a great time to buy real estate. However, banks are not doing their job. They’re not providing financing for deals. If the more...

The following question was submitted to "Ask Donald Trump" by Helen G.: I am really feeling at a loss as new agent in real estate. I have not been able to land one deal and am not sure if it’s me or what it is, for the most part. I don’t have the right people around, everyone claims they have already bought. Am I that late in the game? This is a tough time for real estate, even for seasoned agents. Instead of becoming discouraged, use this time to learn as much as you can about what you’re doing and about the industry more...

Today, which is April 15th, the New York Daily News has an article called Donald, yer hired!  in their paper. The subtitle is Trump tops nationwide Web poll on whom we’d like to prepare our tax returns. I didn’t know about the poll so this came as a surprise. The article, written by Sarah Kaufman and Bill Hutchinson, says: What do Donald Trump and CNN newsman Anderson Cooper have in common? They’re the celebrities Americans feel most comfortable doing their taxes. In a nationwide survey by WalletPop.com, The Donald edged out The Coop, 32% to 27%, as the most trusted tax preparer. Apparently over more...

I was recently interviewed for the New York Times by Deborah Solomon for their March 29th magazine. One of her questions was: Your latest book of business advice is called “Think Like a Champion,” but isn’t it the American infatuation with thinking like a champion that got us into the financial mess? My answer was: I would say no. I think it was the greed of a fairly small group of people that got us into this mess. The vast majority of people did not get us into trouble. Last weekend, the Times had an article on Bob Newburger, who began his career on more...

The following is a list of events and new content available from Trump University this week. Attend one of our Free Real Estate Investment Classes at either of the following locations: Phoenix, AZ Apr 13, 2009 - Apr 15, 2009 Learn More and Register Here » Washington, DC Apr 13, 2009 - Apr 16, 2009 Learn More and Register Here » Visit the site for a full list of upcoming free real estate events This week in the Wealth Builders Network our members will learn about "Buying HUD Properties: Part One" on Thursday, April 16th at 8pm EST.  The Wealth Builder Network weekly webinars are a premium service but more...

There’s been a lot of commotion about alcohol lately. On The Celebrity Apprentice, two of our celebrities have admitted problems with it. One had a DUI conviction. People wonder why I take a strong position on this situation. My experience with alcohol is limited, as I don’t drink. Maybe that allows me to have a clearer view of what it can do to people who do not handle it responsibly. Many people can drink and live healthy and productive lives. Others cannot. I saw what happened to my elder brother when he couldn’t handle alcohol well. It destroyed him. His loss left more...

The following question was submitted to "Ask Donald Trump" by Luke Yaugo:  You take a big kick ass approach to everything you do. How did you develop that mindset? From your father or on your own? Would you say the 90’s were the starting point of your philosophy? Will your children carry on this way of thinking? What is your vision? Where do you see the Trump Organization headed when you’re no longer able? I learned a great deal from my father about many things, he was definitely a mentor and a terrific example, but my think big philosophy was more of my own more...

My new book, Think Like a Champion: An Informal Education in Business and Life will be coming out soon--on April 14th, to be exact. I’m excited about this book because as Robert Kiyosaki says, “it’s the perfect book at the perfect time.” I tend to agree, because one thing we all need now is some inspiration as well as motivation, and this book serves that purpose. I start each topic covered with a quote, which has proven to be a popular approach. Some people who have skimmed the book  mention that they love the quotes because they are diverse and cover the more...

The following is a list of events and new content available from Trump University this week. Attend one of our Free Real Estate Investment Classes at either of the following locations: Houston, TX Apr 6, 2009 - Apr 9, 2009 Learn More and Register Here » Oakland / East Bay, CA Apr 6, 2009 - Apr 8, 2009 Learn More and Register Here » Visit the site for a full list of upcoming free real estate events   Sign up for our next Free Webinar which is titled:  Commercial Real Estate Investing Strategies  This week in the Wealth Builders Network our members will learn about "Safe Investing with Tax Liens" on more...

Innovation is the key to finding successful opportunities in a recession. While no one wants to build success on the misfortune of others, opportunities to improve a process, start a new trend or re-invent the wheel are everywhere. In fact, some of the most well known brands in the globe were founded during hard times. Read how these five determined business owners were able to turn instability into profitability and make themselves recession-proof: Related Training The No-Money Down CEO more...

Have you ever wanted to ask Donald Trump a question? Now's your chance! Mr. Trump loves hearing from Trump University members, especially members with great questions! Ask your most interesting and direct questions on any topics you wish to hear Mr Trump's point of view. Twice a month, Mr Trump will reveal his insight on leadership, hard work and wealth creation. Look for his answers and see if your question was selected when his answers are posted on the Trump Blog. Ready to ask a question?  There are four ways to ask Mr Trump your question. The best way is to post your question directly in the Wealth Builders Network. Note more...

How happy are you? How old are you? Researchers say there’s a correlation. Apparently, the happiness “tipping point” is right around age “40.” Before that, according to University of Southern California economist Richard Easterlin, women are generally happier than men. In their 20s and 30s, they’re generally pleased with their personal lives and their careers and life overall. Men, however, allegedly experience the saddest period of their lives in their 20s. They still haven’t hit the peak of their careers, most are still single, and they’re still trying to figure out life. But once they hit the big 4-0, men and women switch more...