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Trump University’s new contest let’s you ask Donald J. Trump any question you want about success . . . and win a course from Trump University too

Do you have a question that you’re dying to ask Donald J. Trump?

Here’s your chance! Trump University is sponsoring a unique new contest that could let you ask the great Donald J. Trump any question you would like.

Here’s how it works: 

  • The deadline for submissions is September 15th.

  • It’s easy! Simply submit your question as a comment to this blog post. (Click on comments in the shaded box that follows this blog post and follow the instructions.)

  • Your question will be carefully reviewed by the selection committee. We will choose 10 - and only 10 - questions that I will carry to Mr. Trump’s office in Trump Tower.

  • You can submit as many questions as you like until the September 15th deadline. But only one of your questions can be part of the final 10.

  • Donald J. Trump’s answer to your question will be published on this blog. In addition, each winner can select one of 15 Trump University courses as a prize. (Value up to $995; a list of courses to select will be provided to the 10 winners.)

Let me help you join the winner’s circle  . . .

Because I want you to win,let me tell you what we will be looking for as we select the 10 finalists that I will bring to Mr. Trump’s desk. 

Please restrict your questions to success-related topics about personal achievement, real estate investing and entrepreneurship. That’s what we’ll be looking for as we make the final cut.

Now it’s your turn. Click below and ask Donald J. Trump the question that’s on your mind. We’ll be announcing the winners and posting Mr. Trump’s answers for all to read in late September.

Good luck!

Michael Sexton is President of Trump University.

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85 Comments

[-] Posted by ivoverhaegh on 08/15/2007 10:37 AM
Dear Mister Trump,

I’m 16 years old and come from the Netherlands, I’m very ambitions and I really want to be successful .
I’m begging to start my one company, I have several (in my opinion) good ideas. Do you think it is better to go to university first to gain more knowledge and live experience? And if I should go to university, which education/course will fit best for future entrepreneurs (in the real estate, finance or internet sector) and why?

Yours sincerely,

Ivo Verhaegh
[-] Posted by member1600131 on 08/15/2007 12:09 PM
Hi Mike,
I feel it will be a great opportunity to take course at Trump University. I am one of those to be there. So I will post few lot of questions by Sept 15. I am posting the first lot today:

1. When you are at the peak of success, how do you manage not to fall from there?
2. What do you enjoy most? Success or journey to success?

Rajesh K Shakya
http://www.rajeshshakya.com
Helping technopreneurs to excel and lead their life!
[-] Posted by Fine International Homes on 08/15/2007 1:33 PM
Dear M. Trump, I'm a realtor and focusing on international real estate. Not easy because going global in selling real estate is still relatively new to a lot of people. I'm working on this for 3 years now and it starts to be rewarding. I'm in the middle of a transaction, selling a villa in the South of France. It's exciting! My question is, how do you see the future of real estate going global and...how can I improve my sales and market presence. Most properties are in the higher price range.
Looking forward to your answer!
Magda
[-] Posted by Rags to Riches on 08/15/2007 2:22 PM
What is the benefits of incorporating?
Becoming an entrepreneur has been a dream of mines for years. What is the number one answer to that question? Is it passion?
I am trying to get my feet wet in business. How should I start?
Real Estate is something I have been thinking about, but don't know if I got what it takes? What should I do?
If I wanted to become a developer what would I need to know? What are some of your veiws on foreclosures right now? How do you develope the right momentum?
[-] Posted by member1638053 on 08/15/2007 2:31 PM
Mr Trump:

Very simply, what is the one thought / idea / concept above all else that you would like to impart to budding Entrepreneurs?

Thank you!
Randy Kuehntopp
[-] Posted by member1240440 on 08/15/2007 8:31 PM
I sure having a degree or working your way thru the salt mines depends on the individual...In your opinion why would the person with the degree get more credibility than someone who has the brain power but never had the opportunity to go to school and get the credentials. thanks

Todd DeJarnatt
Mira Loma California
[-] Posted by lightwayvez on 08/15/2007 9:32 PM
As I have stated in an earlier comment to your articles, I was sad to see that my father did not change his venue in the first half of his retirement years.

Certainly the first 35 years were important to maintain loyality devotion and purpose. However in the following years he still maintained the same skill set and did not branch off to learn something new but especially fun to mark the inception of his retirement years.

Dry as a button he continued to count beans as it were.

Like I said he always wanted to renovate a barn, but he never did.

He continued to save money for millions. He is and was a great helper as it were. But he never helped himself to expand with color and horizon for himself.

Though I must admit he once rode in a hot air balloon, it was a surprise and a present.

What gives you color outside your place of work ?

Who are you besides a man who builds towers ?

What did you never get the chance to explore further in your adventurious dreams ?

Isabelle Morgan
[-] Posted by Kimberly Flores on 08/16/2007 12:33 AM
Mr Trump, I know you're busy so I'll get to the point:
If you had to do it over again, what would you do first in today's economy?
I myself, have an Online business, a Real Estate Business, and at 47 am currently on year 30 at an Aerospace manufacturer. I would like insight on what a Trump concentrate on.
Thank you for your time.

-Kimberly Flores
president Mustang Rock, inc.
http://mustang-rock.com
[-] Posted by member1279957 on 08/16/2007 12:34 AM
Mr. Trump

In 1989 Dave Parker of the Oakland A's said " respect everyone and fear no one ! ". I took that phrase to heart ever since I heard it at 12 years old. I want to ask you about your view or feelings on that phrase.

Sam Hensley-Contract Loan Processor
Sacramento, CA
[-] Posted by u266082 on 08/16/2007 12:57 AM
I have read a few articles from your blog about creating a name brand to become more sussessful. I really related to one of your shy colleagues who calls to ask you for a favor to get him reservations at a certain club or restaurant , and you said something to the effect that it would be better for him to be able to make the call with the clout to get the response he wants instead of having someone with a higher profile do it for him.

So this leads me to ask, what are things that you think will help people overcome their image to be able to create a brand for themselves? Or to allow me to rephrase the question, what did you have to overcome to create the Trump Brand Name?

Sincerely,
KandidKate
[-] Posted by William Yang on 08/16/2007 1:36 AM
Dear Mr.Trump,

How can you found a needle in the ocean ?

there must be a lot of people send you a businessplan everyday, majority of them is crap, some average, only a few is gold.

the question is, how can you find the gold ? how can you measure that the proposal you reject will not become a boomerang to you someday, like what happen to many blue chip company like IBM.
[-] Posted by airplane_country on 08/16/2007 9:18 AM
Mr. Trump,
I'm a college student with a dual major in Business Administration specializing in Marketing and Music specializing in Guitar, and I'm a victim of verbal child abuse. I want to use my past to help others overcome their problems and chase their dreams by using myself as an example of how it can be done. I want to do this my getting an MBA in Marketing and going into the country music business as an artist and by busting my a** to become a billionaire like you. Do you think my dreams might be too big, and if not, do you have any advice on how I can make them come true? Would you be willing to help?
[-] Posted by Leesa for (c) DB7 International (LLC) on 08/16/2007 1:22 PM
Name your top two most respected/admired entrepreneurs and why.
[-] Posted by Leesa for (c) DB7 International (LLC) on 08/16/2007 1:30 PM
What is your number one recommendation for how women in business should communicate with men in business?
Refer to women in business blog under entrepreneur's forum.
[-] Posted by Leesa for (c) DB7 International (LLC) on 08/16/2007 1:33 PM
What was the first thing that you ever bought with your own money?
[-] Posted by Leesa for (c) DB7 International (LLC) on 08/16/2007 1:34 PM
What was the worst sleepless night in your life and what were those demons you were facing?
[-] Posted by Leesa for (c) DB7 International (LLC) on 08/16/2007 1:39 PM
if you could fly one ribbon across the sky, what would that message say?
[-] Posted by Leesa for (c) DB7 International (LLC) on 08/16/2007 1:42 PM
What was the biggest favour you had to ask of someone?
[-] Posted by Susan Bayne on 08/16/2007 2:10 PM
Dear Mr. Trump,

This morning I read an article listed in the real estate section titled:

" New Financing Rules Could Fuel Foreclosures".

Freddie Mac- a major buyer and packager of mortgages- has announced that starting in September it will substantially change the way it purchases subprime adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs). From this point forward loans with little down and timy payments upfront are going to be much tougher to get.

The entire article can be read at:

http://www.freddiemac.com

Keeping this information in mind. What is your advice to present and future investors/homeowners on what direction to take with these new rules.

Thank you,
Susan Bayne
Have a great day.
[-] Posted by member1638372 on 08/16/2007 3:00 PM
Dear Mr. Trump,

Thank you for the Opportunity to post a question.

It is a time of turmoil, the stock market, after reaching an all time high, is now starting to fall due to the risk and worries of credit and mortgage news. Majority of Sub-Prime lenders and 2nd mortgage providers are slowly going away. Monsters like Countrywide and Wells Fargo are scaling back operations and the guidelines are changing on what appears to be a permanent basis. However interest rates, historically speaking, are still lower than that of any market in the past. Mortgage companies are closing, and the refinance market is starting to slow down. Foreclosures and unoccupied builder homes are starting to stack up. Stated income loans are few and far between, making any self-employed person who has a decent accountant, not eligible for programs that require full documentation of paycheck stubs and W-2’s. However, I have not personally seen any other market just ripe for investments. Banks with millions of dollars in loans that are not being serviced are letting notes go at pennies on the dollar, just to get them off of their books. And try to stay out of the red, or at the very least as close to out of the red as possible. My question for you is, with the current market is it better to pick up these properties, and rent them out to people who unfortunately, are no longer able to get loans, or pick them up at low LTV’s, and carry a note for buyers with little or no money to put down? There’s risk to either side, however with the declining market, would it not be safe to assume that in a matter of the short term liquidity is great, but when the market does shift back the money can increase greatly.

Thank you for your time an patience.

Steven
[-] Posted by lightwayvez on 08/16/2007 3:05 PM
Mr Trump were you a part of the mining industry back in the day and if so did you then branch out into the oil and hockey industry to then arrive at real estate. I ask this question because I want to know the true cost of success. So let me ask this question in a different manner.

Do you pray for those who have fallen in those industries and did this effect your strategy and career reputation in those earlier years ?
[-] Posted by Daniela -Madrid on 08/16/2007 3:34 PM
Mr. Trump,
have a question: The Art Of Coming Back!
who is the first is the one serving others,
that core values and principle as you apply in your life
as much this world touch each one respect The Law
made not by man, by Father..Tell the Truth, Mr. Trump,
how to shake the terror from the roots untill I.R.A to Colombia
to Spain to far away, please? it look terrible when think that in war they use burning silver substances to people or rivers are full of deaths, no matter the name of religion in God*s name!! Who give them right to rape, to kill to force a belief based on dreams not in force of life of heal of..nature listening the word¿ about dictators about fair politic about stop the war as is wrotten that all this will be forgotten and did*t touch the hearts with pain..education and development by create peace.
Mr Trump, you know at best , trust your manners to deal with care sensitief subjects as a Fair War . Present
Daniela
[-] Posted by member1637855 on 08/16/2007 9:07 PM
Mr Donald J. Trump,
Hello my question is this. I came across a quote you had written and after reading it I understood it very well. The quote is this: " FOLKS WHO NEVER DO ANYMORE THAN WHAT THEY ARE PAID FOR NEVER GET PAID FOR ANYMORE THAN WHAT THEY DO! "
If people read this quote and thought about it very hard do you believe it would help them achieve their goals in Real Estate, Entrepeneurship and any other financial obstacle they are trying to over come? And if you were to hire someone to be a part of your team, would living by this quote, having the diligence to keep pushing forward in your achievement's and beliveing in yourself be a plus in the hiring process.
My final thought is this I admire you sir for never giving up, and being a great role model for the real estate business it's people like you who make people like me want to keep going and never giving up.
Thank You for your time Sincerely David A Vasquez
[-] Posted by airplane_country on 08/17/2007 11:41 AM
Mr. Trump,

How do you decide which business proposals to pay attention to and which to ignore? Have you ever turned down a business proposal that, in 10 or more years, turned out to have been a great opportunity for you and your business? If so, what did you do?

Megan Molargik
[-] Posted by airplane_country on 08/17/2007 11:50 AM
Mr. Trump

I'm a budding singer/songwriter and I have written the lyrics for a song about not giving up that was inspired by you. Portions of the story behind the song can be found in various comments to some of your postings and at http://360.yahoo.com/airplane_country, and the full story can be found at http://angelgirl.zaadz.com. My question is: What do you think about being the inspiration behind this song and about the story behind it? Would you be willing to wok with me to get the song scored?

Megan Molargik
[-] Posted by member1590996 on 08/17/2007 3:07 PM
Hello Mr.Trump,

Im a 32 yr old business manager working for a technology firm. I have just one simple question. Between Donald Trump and a female replica of Donald Trump, who do you think will be more successful and why?

Thanks.
[-] Posted by Kevin S on 08/17/2007 4:20 PM
Mr. Trump,
I am a 48 year old who has the true entrepreural spirit.
It's in my blood, if fell it everyday
My past and present employers have told me this, as well as family and friends. I have some really good ideas!
I am fortunate enough, at my current position to be able to use that spirit to run my group sucessfully for the past 10 years.
I take ownership in everything that crosses my desk, I touch it once.
Unfortunately, my employer is getting the finacial benefits, not me personally.
I have often wanted to venture out on my own, but have too much to risk as I am the sole provider for my family.
My question to you is:
How would you personally over come this?

I welcome your input and time.

Best Regards,
Kevin Shesh
[-] Posted by member1638832 on 08/17/2007 7:04 PM
Dear Mr Trump,

I have a question for you here that I keep thinking of. I am a single mum of one child writing from Sweden to you. Do you think it is possible from those circumstances to build up a fortune for me from scratch with almost no savings? I am willing to work hard, but I need to know exactly how and with what so that I don't waste my time again on unnecessary things.
My background consists of two and a half university degrees - something that hasn´t provided me with any assets so far. I have read your book on how to get rich, but I still wonder: is it possible to get rich and wealthy without any money to start with? My dream is to sell money to get more time instead of selling my time for money. I want to own my time instead of being owned by time. (Have read some books by Robert Kiyosaki, i.e "Rich Dad Poor Dad", "Who took my money" and "Rich Dad's CASHFLOW Quadrant"). So what do you say - is it possible to fullfill my dream? Do I need to change country for that as well, do you think, in order to have a chance?
[-] Posted by member1638848 on 08/17/2007 7:40 PM
Dear Mr. Trump,

What would be your suggestions or tip to those who has no money to invest but have that desire to be successful in real estate investment?
[-] Posted by member1638848 on 08/17/2007 7:56 PM
Dear Mr. Trump,

I have read your success stories and very much impressed that I got the inspiration to do something different in my life and learnt that "dont give up on your dreams, just be patience and consistence on what you are doing to achieve your goals". Thanks Mr. Trump for inspiring me!!

Thanks
Blaison
[-] Posted by member1638935 on 08/18/2007 6:59 AM
Dear Sir,

Could you tell me how you balanced your single-minded focus of becoming an extremely wealthy businessman, while maintaining a healthy personal life?

Thanks,
Dean.
[-] Posted by member1638935 on 08/18/2007 7:06 AM
Dear sir,

Who has been your greatest mentor / role model ?

Thanks,
Dean.
[-] Posted by member1639007 on 08/18/2007 2:52 PM
Hi Mister Trump,

I am from Romania and I decided to enter real estate market and I am looking all around the world to find an investor.

Which is the best way to find an investor? Shell I go with a perfect business plan or shell I go with a personal feeling and personal touch of the proposal?!

Thank you,
Marius
[-] Posted by member1639161 on 08/19/2007 4:39 AM
Thank you very much to give us the chance to ask Mr. Trump.

Dear Mr. Trump,

I'm a postgraduate in top university in China. Being an addict on the TV show, the Apprentice, I have been learning a lot about business and success from it. The competitor I like most is Rebecca, although she didn't become to your apprentice, and there are so many other talent people want to be the final winner, who can be hired by you Mr. Trump, and start a new great career journey in this big and great company.

My question is just about the career choice. Which can be more successful for a fresh graduate, to enter a big successful company or to be a pioneer in small company but with great potential?

As a graduate, when you have to make a choice, for example, between P&G and Google to start the first job, if in the year of 2002, when Google just started its step forward in the web search field. At that time no one could imagine that Google achieve such success today.

The obsession I am facing was similar. Two options, two different ways to success. Which way is better for a fresh graduate to take?

Thank you
Rison
http://risonzhang.spaces.live.com
[-] Posted by member1639169 on 08/19/2007 8:11 AM
Dear Mr. Trump,

My name is Ramon Parks, 23 years of age. I am current getting together a game plan to start my own. I have been constantly revise my business plan to perfection and I will like to share some of my ideas with you and maybe you can help me with ideas for building my empire. I have developed a stand alone product and consultant group that help assist others with marketing strategies, leads and other business concepts. I have s very reliable resources with the help of Wealth Master International (WMI). With the help from my sponsors, it's coming along very well, but only I become a independent company, I will be seeking angel and high end investors to help me really put my company on the map. This will really help mke to incorporate my business. What personal advise can you give me to help assist me in my success. Being a big fan of your success, I will be honored to some day work with you at Trump Towers and maybe some day I could be as successfull as you. I will love to become one of your apprentice, I got to my determination to fail, failure in not of the option. I'm also having a hard time finding capitol to start my business and ideas?
[-] Posted by member1600131 on 08/19/2007 11:28 AM
Hi Mike,
Here is the second lot questions for Mr. Trump:

1. Most of the billionaires are from rich countries. I have read your book "How to become billionaire?", it talks mostly about the billionaire attitude and lifestyle. Do you have a road map to become billionaire irrespective of the geography, size of country economy?

2. When did you feel for the first time that you are an entrepreneur? What made you feel so?

Rajesh K Shakya
http://www.rajeshshakya.com
Helping technopreneurs to excel and lead their life!
[-] Posted by airplane_country on 08/19/2007 3:41 PM
Mr. Trump,

I'm trying to start my own little business through which I can sell my music. The business will be a sole proprietorship and I will operate under a kind of "stage name" since my last name is hare to pronounce and not that catchy. My question is: how can I ensure that my business will be successful when I'm starting with limited funds (less than $100) and poor credit? I also have limited time, as I am a full time college student with a dual major in Business Administration and Music.

Thanks,
Megan "Angel" Molargik
[-] Posted by member1600223 on 08/20/2007 12:02 AM
Mr. Sexton and Mr. Trump

I have been following your blogs for about a month, my name is Ryan, and I have been wishing to ask you and Mr Trump one question.

I suffered many downfalls and hit rock bottom, I turned it around and I may not be rich or notable,but I took action and here I am today having the courage to leave a post.

My Question is; Have you ever wished for a better day?

Sincerely,

Ryan Gruzin
[-] Posted by member1639357 on 08/20/2007 12:16 AM
I am a single mom (39 Today - 8/19) My children are 3, 12, and 16. I am caregiver for my bedridden grandmother -87 - who has parkinson's. Thank you for letting me ask a question.
If you had $1,850.00 and no other assests and very little income, what would you do with that small amount of money?
[-] Posted by member1603739 on 08/20/2007 2:04 PM
What business mistake did you not regret making and what did you learn because of it?

Sincerely,

Stephen Larkin
[-] Posted by Rok SPRUK on 08/20/2007 4:48 PM
Dear Mr. Trump,

I'm 19 years old and come from Slovenia. Being ambitious, visionary and looking forward to personal achievment and success in entrepreneurship, management and wealth creation is the core of my everyday life. Of course, there is no success without hard work and doing everything you can to reach the full capacity to guide you on the road to career success and effort.

On October 1, I will enter the university where I will study economics and business. In your opinion, what would you recommend to a student on the path to success in entrepreneurship, investment and wealth creation? What kind of strategies for growth and leadership you think it is wise to create during the time of studying and preparing for real life? And how shall I manage my resources, time and opportunities to be utilized successfully to make abovementioned goals and dreams reality?

Thank you!

Yours faithfully,

Rok SPRUK
http://rspruk.blogspot.com
[-] Posted by Security Futures Products LLC on 08/20/2007 8:54 PM
Mr.Trump, I am a member of your Trump Advantage Club. I am waiting for my 501(c)(3) status letter for my non-profit from the IRS. My question is how can I use the tax-exempt bonds($140million) to buy real estate options for a profit in minutes instead of fliping the property in months? In your book The Art of a Deal,you use 10 cent bricks the first three floors and 1 cent bricks the next 4 floors up. When you showed Mr. Fred Trump, he told you that you wasted money on buying 10 cent bricks for your first building. But then you explained that the customer looks up in front of the door and can only see the first three floors! My question from this is what mind set did you have to use renovation and innovation in your project? I would like to reccommend a book to the library"48 Laws of Power" by Robert Greene.Thank you for time and consideration.Cedric Bell. charitablechildcare@yahoo.com.
[-] Posted by member1632216 on 08/21/2007 3:52 AM
Hi Mr. Trump,

When somebody is starting out on an entrepreneurial journey, with little resources to spare, how can that person assemble the best and brightest people to be on his team?
I mean the best and brightest would require a higher salary. How do you pay them when you yourself are strugling?

Thank you!
Riswandi Koedrat,
Indonesia
[-] Posted by member1632216 on 08/21/2007 4:03 AM
Dear Mr. Trump,

This is my 2nd question.

I read in a business book somewhere that the Head of Human Resources should be as important as the CEO if not more important. Do you agree?

Regards,

Riswandi Koedrat,
Indonesia
[-] Posted by member1632216 on 08/21/2007 4:07 AM
Hi Mr. Trump,

For my third question,
How do you keep great and loyal employees working for you when their salary is already through the roof?

Thank,

Riswandi Koedrat,
Indonesia
[-] Posted by member1640154 on 08/21/2007 6:51 AM
Dear Mr. Donald Trump,

I know that you don't like the risk but i'm very curious about one thing.
Why don't you have any business in Eastern Europe?

Thank you,
Benedict Dumitrescu
[-] Posted by member1639253 on 08/21/2007 6:51 AM
Dear Mister Trump,

I'm an Information Technology consultant and entrepreneur, I've been hugely successful in my career and have built a million dollar property portfolio. My question for you is this: Despite that you have been hugely successful in your own career, why are there so many errors and quality issues regarding your site trumpuniversity.com ? There are spelling and grammatical errors all over the place, the streaming is slow, "audio only" is mostly not available (making the site very tedious for international users), etc. Surely your market analysis would have told you that your target market is well educated and would subsequently demand higher quality standards than this!
[-] Posted by member1639253 on 08/21/2007 8:01 AM
Could you please append my name to the previous post, it's Steve Murphy, Australia. Thanks. My original post was as follows:

Dear Mister Trump,

I'm an Information Technology consultant and entrepreneur, I've been hugely successful in my career and have built a million dollar property portfolio. My question for you is this: Despite that you have been hugely successful in your own career, why are there so many errors and quality issues regarding your site trumpuniversity.com ? There are spelling and grammatical errors all over the place, the streaming is slow, "audio only" is mostly not available (making the site very tedious for international users), etc. Surely your market analysis would have told you that your target market is well educated and would subsequently demand higher quality standards than this!
[-] Posted by member1640305 on 08/21/2007 4:14 PM
Mr Trump,

Who would you say has been the most influential person in your life? Who do you trust and look up to the most currently?

Thanks!

http://www.valriazanov.com
[-] Posted by Security Futures Products LLC on 08/21/2007 5:01 PM
Dear Trump, Reading your book " Trump 101" has my mental attitude thinking like a "Trillionare". Trump 101 has taught me that "If you pay attention to and practice using your senes, you can actually sharpen them". Having a goal of a partnership with Bank of America's $750 Billion Dollar Neighborhood Revitalization Fund has materlize into action from a vision. So, thank you Trump University for your lessons about "leverage". Here is my question: Albert Einstein was asked what was the difference between Intelligence and Genius. Mr. Einstein replied; Intelligence solves problems, Genius prevents them. I would like to know your interpretation of that answer? My book recommendation is John Woodens "Pyramid of Success". Cedric Bell, charitablechildcare@yahoo.com.
[-] Posted by Bogdan Fortuna on 08/21/2007 5:06 PM
I know that my question can't be asked because people are too ignorant.

Here it is:

"Mr Trump, do you ever apply The Secret?" (If you don't know what I'm talking about, search for the Movie or Book - made by Hicks)

Thanks,
Bogdan
[-] Posted by member1484366 on 08/21/2007 6:06 PM
Dear Mr Trump

What book have you read that made the most significant difference in your life and why?

Kind Regards
Adrienne
[-] Posted by member1484366 on 08/21/2007 6:09 PM
When hiring staff, what are the critical elements you look for?

Kind Regards
Adrienne Goodeve
[-] Posted by member1363093 on 08/21/2007 9:58 PM
There are all kinds of entrepreooers. If you can really spell it, you can do well. This one has the question, "Is Mr. Trump is a good swimmer?" Check out Disney's Spying on a Disney Cruise that is on www.Writing.com/authors/kathyhamblin.

Julie Caulfield is going to drive up to the Trump Towers for one of her homes some day. That's the plan.
[-] Posted by Paul Hoard on 08/22/2007 12:42 AM
Dear Mr. Trump,

What is the most crucial characteristic for an entrepreneur to become
successful?

Sincerely,

Paul Hoard
[-] Posted by member1630705 on 08/22/2007 8:00 AM
Hey Donald,

I'd like to know what percentages of your day you spend concentrating your efforts on things like: Health, Work, Relationships, Thinking of new businesses, Innovative thinking, and anything else that has a high priority in your life.

Kind regards,

James.
[-] Posted by member1164482 on 08/22/2007 11:56 AM
Mr. Trump:

I rarey post on any blogs, but was compelled to comment on your Innovation article posted on 8/22/07. But I will instead cut to the chase and spare you the gushing about this *completely correct and impeccably written* article (I've actually printed it out and hung it on my cube wall) and I'll ask the question:

If I were to know about innovation as stated in the article, what is missing from my make-up that causes me to not take that all important step and FOCUS on one thing and make it work? I, like most others I'm sure, have many really good ideas (I write all of my patentable ideas down, and have about 75 of them to date.) But I HONESTLY don't know how so many people take that first step and make it work. I'm in awe of folks that are so successful because they can put everything together and make it work. I just don't have that, nor do I know how to go about how to acquire that trait.

I sure hope you can help and answer this. I realize that this is a very open-ended and general question - perhaps too general. I'll understand, of course, if it isn't picked. I'll eventually glean the answer from your other material, I'm certain.

Thanks for reading.

Paul Blanchard
[-] Posted by Edward Whistler on 08/22/2007 11:37 PM
Dear Mr Trump,
I have just completed the "Mastery in Marketing" course and thoroughly enjoyed the techniques imparted. Will be embarking on the real estate course shorlty.

Both your personal branding "Donald Trump" and your corporate branding "Trump" has synergized remarkably that they feed off one another for survival and more importantly for success. I'm certain that this symbiosis has not been inadvertently or unconsciously trump up. Question here is "How did you create such a symbiotic relationship between your personal brand and corporate brand to create such a phenomenal success?


Respectfully Yours
Edward Whistler
[-] Posted by Security Futures Products LLC on 08/27/2007 2:29 PM
Dear Mr. Trump, " For the Love of Money". The theme song by the O'Jays played as the opening for "The Apprentice" show. My reqeust is, with the new "Celeberty Apprentice" coming up. Is it possible to consider using the song "MONEY" by Pink Floyd, from the album "Dark Side of the Moon". My qusetion is : In the book "The Rich and the Super-Rich". The author ask the Billionare J. Paul Getty what was the difference between the rich and the super-rich? Mr. J. Paul Getty said, "that it was the distance between their own mouth and ears". And this is the gap he saw between the have's and the have's not's. I could relate this to scriptures " to thine own self be true". I could also relate this to common sense " you get out what you put in". What is your opinion of that statement? Cedric Bell, charitablechildcare@yahoo.com
[-] Posted by Security Futures Products LLC on 08/27/2007 11:04 PM
Dear Mr. Trump & Trump University, Do you think that the U.S. government should bail out the mortage loan brokers along with the banks and borrow's? If not, from your experience which of the three (broker, bank, borrower) should be compromise? Cedric Bell, charitablechildcare@yahoo.com.
[-] Posted by user48821 on 08/29/2007 3:33 AM
Dear Mr Trump,

I have asked this question many times before and have never received any form of response.

I think Trump University is a wonderful concept and I enjoy learning and bettering myself wherever possible, what I find most dissapointing is that TrumpU does not ship it's audio courses overseas! Surely there must be a way of allowing overseas users to pay and download the CD Rom/DVD materials, why not have a download section on the website where people can pay for the audio courses they want and download the material?? People like Jim Rohn and Brian Tracey have this facility on their sites so why not TrumpU and then everyone can enjoy the benefits!!!!

Also would it be possible to see more courses on an international level on general business activities, such as business recovery, increasing profits, management, leadership,staff motivation, team building etc as we are not all in the real estate business.

With kind regards and best wishes.
Nigel
[-] Posted by member1642925 on 08/29/2007 11:46 AM
Hi Mr Trump,

I'm taking this opputunity to ask you for the advice which could guide me in my life ahead.

I come from India, a developing country with lot of potential.I'm educated and have big dreams.I want to tackle poverty and illiteracy haunting this nation.So that I can bring about 'security' and 'awareness' in the lives of people which can in turn equip them in figting innumerable other social evils lurking in the background.Please provide me with your invaluable advice for wealth creation which can transform and do wonders to the society and nation as a whole.

Thanks,
Ms Shrimanjjari RS
manjjari@gmail.com
India
[-] Posted by member1643470 on 08/30/2007 11:11 PM
Mr. Trump

I learned from experience, to be success we just need money, lucky, and relationships. What do you thing about that?
[-] Posted by member1643579 on 08/31/2007 12:20 PM
1 Q:

You say Peyton Manning is a brand. You are a brand. What are best practices for branding yourself, as a means to advance your career? A career in its early stages.

Best Regards,
Stacy
[-] Posted by member1643585 on 08/31/2007 12:59 PM
Dear Mr. Trump

I am 25 years old and I am focus on International Business. I think the most important aspect to reach the success is the knowledge of what you want in live and what your goals are. What I am trying to say is, success is to reach your main aim by following your ideas

My question is:

What could be your advice for young people who think that being rich and having lots of money is synonym of success and have forgotten their dreams by trying to get money?

Thank you in advance

Yours sincerely,

Samantha Rio
[-] Posted by Fine International Homes on 09/02/2007 12:18 PM
Dear Mr. Trump,
This is my second post. I have been reading most of the questions now. It strucks me that a lot of questions are coming from young people all over the world. They clearly are looking for more knowledge about doing business or international business. And this might be an answer to one of my first questions: because of the young people today, crossing the borders to do business, there is indeed a future for global real estate.
I also think that through educating the young people all over the world in pursuing international business, we might find a way to unite the world and have a better chance for peace. What is your view on this?
Best regards,
Magda
www.fineinternationalhomes.com
[-] Posted by member1644113 on 09/02/2007 11:08 PM
Sr. Donald Trump:

¿Hacer lo que usted esta haciendo con todos estos concursos y con todos esos programas televisivos, mas allá de llenarlo de información sobre el interes y la percepción de jovenes talentosos y público en general, usted busca conocer inquietudes de la gente, mismas que ni el propio presidente de los Estados Unidos busca hacer, esta usted interesado en ser todo un TRUST del mundo tecnocrata de la actualidad, si su respuesta es SI, digame porque no lo hacemos aqui en México, yo le puedo ayudar a sacar adelante a muchos cientos de grandes talentos?

Translate it for Mr. Trump ASAP.

RGDS Georges Kriki
[-] Posted by member1644084 on 09/02/2007 11:20 PM
Dear Mr. Trump,

First I want to thank you and your organization for giving us the opportunity to participate in your blog and post our questions.

My name is Marvin Vasquez, I am a licensed real estate agent, I started my blog to becoming a Millionaire this past June, http://mymillionairejournal.blogspot.com/ , I write about my daily success and activities.

My question; What would you tell those people that are highly motivated and interested in making real estate investments, but have very little money to invest in these opportunities?

Sincerely,

Marvin Vasquez
http://mymillionairejournal.blogspot.com/
[-] Posted by member1389899 on 09/03/2007 8:12 AM
Dear Mr. Trump,

What is the key to change a cultural resistance to live in a highrise apartments?

In the answer to this question lies the key to opening a booming new market in highrise real estate in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Bettsyja
[-] Posted by member1389899 on 09/03/2007 9:10 AM
Mr. Trump,

Have you ever thought of sending the next apprentice contestants overseas for first week job assignment?

Bettsyja
[-] Posted by member1389899 on 09/03/2007 9:48 AM
Dear Mr. Trump,

I graduated from college. I have more than 5 years of experience in my country. I traveled some how for life and now I am working for a Chinese company in China. I am just 25 and now I want you to tell me how to get as 0.1% rich as you I turn to 30.

Bettsyja
[-] Posted by member1644252 on 09/03/2007 3:03 PM
DEAR MISTER TRUMP, (I PROMISE THIS IS ONLY PERTNANT INFORMATION) I'M 57 YEARS OLD. DISABLED AND ON UNSOCIAL INSECURITY. I CAN BARELY USE A COMPUTER. I HAVE NO KNOWELEDGE OF ANYTHING BEYOUND , TYEING MY SHOES, AND PLAYING A GUITAR. I RECENTLY WENT TO L.A., CALIF. TO RECORD AN ALBUM. ON THE WAY BACK MY CAR OVERHEATED AND (THE NEXT DAY ) FROZE UP THE ENGINE. LEAVING ME A PILE OF JUNK IN MY DRIVE WAY. I HAVE NO MONEY TO FIX IT! ALL THIS IS SIMPLY A STATEMENT OF FACT! I NEED TO FIND A WAY BACK INTO A COMFORTABLE PLACE IN SOCIETY. MY CREDIT CARDS ARE MAXED OUT FROM FIXING THE CAR. NOTE: I'M NOT IN THE MOOD THAT APPEARS IN THIS NOTE (FEELING SORRY FOR MYSELF!) I JUST NEED ADVISE (FROM A WINNER) ON WHAT TO DO TO IMPROVE MY LIFE! SO MY QUESTION IS (DRUM ROLL) WHAT WOULD DO IF YOU WERE IN MY SHOES?
[-] Posted by member1616418 on 09/05/2007 5:13 PM
Mr. Trump,

I was wondering what one character trait was the most important when you faced losing it all? I mean when you were riding in that limousine thinking in your head that the homeless person scraping through the trash was worth more than you, what exactly was going through your head? I'm 25 years old and was working hard and riding high. I was on top of the world and my accomplishments, with only a high school diploma were staggering...... I thought I knew everything.

Now I'm at rock bottom and could use some advice and a little mentoring from the man whom will go down in the anals of history for probably the most amazing financial comeback of his time. So please I ask again "what was that one thing that got you through?"

Sincerely

D Bartulio
[-] Posted by member1623981 on 09/06/2007 4:29 PM
DEAR MISTER TRUMP,
MY CONCERN AT THIS POINT OF MY BUSINESS IS MENTORING. I NEED TO KNOW HOW TO FIND THAT INVESTOR WHO IS WILLING TO HELP ME BE SUCCESSFUL AS I HAVE SO MUCH DRIVE AND PASSION FOR REAL ESTATE INVESTING THAT EVERYWHERE I TURN FOR AN INVESTOR TO MENTOR ME IT'S ALWAYS FOR "MONEY". I TRULY BELIEVE IN THE PAY IT FORWARD PROGRAM AND FEEL SOMEWHERE OUT THERE I CAN FIND ONE PERSON WILLINGLY TO HELP ME IN THIS AREA. YOU WERE VERY FORTURNATE TO HAVE YOUR FATHER FOR THIS. I KNOW THAT AFTER READING MANY, MANY BOOKS, TAKING SEVERAL EDUCATION CLASSES AND NETWORKING THAT A MENTOR CAN HELP YOU SUCCEED MORE THAN ANYTHING ELSE. COULD YOU PLEASE ADVISE ME AS TO WHERE I CAN FIND SUCH A PERSON WHO HAS A WILLINGNESS TO HELP ME GET STARTED ON THE RIGHT TRACK AND BE SUCCESSFUL? I FEEL THAT IF I CAN FIND THE RIGHT PERSON I WILL BE ABLE TO PAY IT FORWARD TO SOMEONE ELSE AND IT RETURNS TO YOU 10 TIMES FOLD. I KNOW YOU HAVE YOUR SUCCESS BECAUSE OF YOUR DRIVE AND PASSION -- I DO NOT WANT TOO HAVE MINE WASTED.

THANK YOU
SANDRA MELZER
[-] Posted by member1294592 on 09/06/2007 9:56 PM
Dear, Mr. Trump!

Dirt can use to become all things in this World.

Here is my question...

Can you make dirt ? and how? (If you don't take and use dirt by the nature or whoever create this earth).

Please let me know.....

Sincerely,
Ted H.
[-] Posted by member1294592 on 09/07/2007 2:37 AM
Dear, Mr. Trump!

I've been attended to many Seminars (Entrepreneurs) businesses. Always said, "to think outside of the box". Then, here is my question.

Have any of you guys doing any kind of bussinesses outside this World (Earth)?
If any can do, then it's right to this quote "to think outside of the box ".
If no, then all of us still inside the same box (inside this World). The only different is each of us have our own destiny, pathway of life. And I believe only God can do, otherwise "NO ONE CAN'T CHANGE IT".
[-] Posted by Simone Mitri on 09/07/2007 9:42 AM
Hello Mr Trump,

I would like to ask you what you would do if you were 20 and lived in South Africa. More to the point I would like to know what or how you would go about getting investors (OPM) for my Corporation (Lights for Africa) at th epresent moment I hold 50% stock but want to expand to Cape Town and will have a different approch to them as they are so different.

So in essence being a great fan of yours tried to find the inparation in your books but failed.

Please give me some ideas (bering in mind this is South africa)

Regards,
Simone Mitri
Lights for Africa
[-] Posted by member1645929 on 09/07/2007 8:40 PM
Dear Mr. Trump:

Thank you for this wonderful opportunity to communicate with you. My question is:

Would you consider taking 10 minutes out of your day to meet with me to discuss various marketing and name branding strategies that I have for some of your companies and casinos? I think that you will be very impressed.

Thank you in advance for your time and consideration.

Kind regards,

Rachel A. Schaeffer
[-] Posted by member1628408 on 09/13/2007 9:18 PM
Dear Mr.Trump
Hi
Isn't really great we're living in this magnificent country full of job opportunities and we still don't have a job?
I know you have a very busy life and I don't want to waste your time with my life story but you think is this fair spending four month of my life looking for a job and still empty handed?
As we all know life is tough so I've been trained to be tougher,I do not stay ever I always look forward eventhough I have nothing to lose but to gain.I might be a beginer in the world of real estate but this is my passion and nothing going to change my mind until I become a successful real estate investor,this is my dream and dreams will come true.
Nowdays,everbody makes TV show,probably they have mony or they have someone in TV business or so but your show was/is different.The apprentice is the most successful TV show I've ever seen.I have watched each episode and I have nothing to say but WOW... maybe you don't know your inspiration is amazing..you are amazing.
Now I am amazed and inspired by you,I wish my Father was alive the Father that I lost during war,because He was the same as you with a huge heart and inspiration.
I know myself and I know my abilities and I take a risk and this is my question : Is there any opportuny to get a job in your huge real estate organization?
Thank you for your time and patience
Mehran Askaripour
New York
mehran53@msn.com
[-] Posted by member1729758 on 02/19/2008 9:34 AM
Hello,
It is my understanding that your 3 basic steps to success is 1. Have a Strategy. 2. Swing for the fence and 3. Don't make excuses -Learn from your mistakes. I was wondering, with the changing of times, would you change, add or delete any of three steps?
Ravonna Vimpeny
Sarasota, Florida
[-] Posted by member1802887 on 05/23/2008 2:49 PM
HI,
I AM A 20 YEARS OLD FEMALE, AND I AM CURRENTLY WORKING WITH A MARKING GROUP CALL CYDCOR. I DONE A LITTLE RESEARCH AND HAVE GOT SOME NEGATIVE AND POSITIVE FEED BACK ABOUT THE PROGRAM AND ITS FOUNDERS. DESPITE ALL OF THAT, I HAVE BEEN IN THEIR OWNER TRAINING PROGRAM FOR OVER ONE YEAR NOW. I AM LEARNING ALL ASPECTS OF THE BUSINESS FROM THE GROUND UP, AND I AM PREPARING TO OPEN A INDEPENDANT MARKETING FIRM IN THE NEXT SIX MONTHS. THEY SPECIALIZE IN FACE TO FACE MARKETING AND SALES, IN CONSUMER(DOOR TO DOOR), RETAIL, AND BUSINESS TO BUSINESS. I CURRENTLY WORK IN A RETAIL SETTING, BUT I AM BEING ENCOURGED BY MY BUSINESS PARTNERS TO VENTURE INTO DOOR TO DOOR AND BUSINESS TO BUSINESS SALES, WHICH BRINGS ME TO MY QUESTION.

IS THIS A GOOD IDEA FOR A FIRST TIME BUSINESS OWNER TO INVEST IN THIS TYPE OF MARKETING AND WITH THIS MARKETING GROUP?
WHICH ASPECT (CONSUMER, RETAIL, BUSINESS TO BUSINESS) WOULD YOU RECOMMEND FOR A RUCKIE ENTREPENUER?
[-] Posted by member1818809 on 07/03/2008 3:47 AM
Greetings Mr. Trump,

How's life with the new kid? Hope the little toddler isn't causing you that much of a headache as you have caused your parents when younger. :)

Anyway, I have a question that I believe nobody has even addressed before, and it is bogging my mind causing me a headache!

When it comes to finding a property, I know that location matters, but what if the price is too good to be true?

I am trying to buy my first property and to finally move into New York, and there is this one particular house that originally cost $500,000 for a 2-family house within seconds walking distance to the train station, but there was a fire on the second floor, so the owner is accepting $250,000 for that house; but it is located in a very bad ghetto neighborhood. I know the renovation can be accomplished, but there is nothing that can be done about the ghetto neighborhood.

You may think of me as a superstitious-new-age freak, but the house number has two number 4s within it, which is considered a bad luck; hence, the fire on the second floor.

But still, for a $250,000 2-family house with extreme convenience of within 10 paces from the train station, I am not even sure if you can find those kinds of houses anymore.

What would you do, Mr. Trump? Are you a superstitious guy and believe in Feng Shui when it comes to buying property or it does NOT matter when the price is exceptionally good and you have ideas of profiting from it?

If I do buy the house, I am actually going to be living there in that double 4 number house.

This is a tough decision, the value price that is too good to be true for a dilapidated second floor house that can be fixed VS the bad ghetto location and superstitions?

Please will you offer me any advice?

Thanks.
[-] Posted by member1829131 on 07/13/2008 6:00 AM
Michelle (Bows) before Mr. Trump
Hello,
All your dreams come true, if you have the courage to pursue them. ~Walt Disney ~ I have the courage, desire, drive, dedication and commitment to follow my dreams and see them become a successful reality. How do I take it from the dream stage and turn it into a money maker?

Sincerely,
Michelle
[-] Posted by TERESA SKINNER VA BCH member1784598 on 08/16/2008 5:02 PM
Dear Mr. Trump

This is an opinion/comment to you. I believe, and learned in college, traditional college was designed to keep people poor. An example would be my favorite subject, ART HISTORY reqired a book $125.00
I love that book and would never part with it. However that is a huge amount for a book. I would like to buy stock in clollege books, ya know?
More over is the truth when you go to THE OCCUPATIONAL HANBOOK, which describes the cap of what one can make in their chosen proffession. While paying off student loans, etc. you have to moonlight in some entrepeneural way to compinsate. Also what if health or another crisis over-takes your ability to perform in that degree. You are poor my friend. France has the right idea, but I would take it a step further. IF a high school student maintains a B average through out high school, that student should have the advantage of already earning an associates degee at graduation. because when you start college the core courses are what you have just taken in high school. I know Donald Trump understands this well. at TRUMP-U, your not weighed down by classes that do not pertain to your goals.

THANK YOU,
TERESA SKINNER
[-] Posted by member11009904 on 08/28/2009 3:09 PM
Mr. Donald Trump, I Kathleen Bondra and my two daughters would like to khow if you would help us start a patent on putting tracing devices in all babies ( like the tracking devices that they put in dogs, cats ext.to locate them if gone missing) I and I am sure thar you being a father would help so no more children or infants can ever be taking from the care of a loveing parent or enviroment. Thank you for reading. Kathleen Bondra RockBonz@yahoonet.com
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