Trump University Helps Returning Vets Find Success

Some months back, U.S. Army Sergeant Dusty Englehart asked Trump University to help him and his fellow soldiers plan a successful return to civilian life. We were proud to help. Here’s the text of a recent conversation between Dusty and Paul Quintal, Vice President of Trump University. As we post today’s blog, Dusty and his fellow soldiers are still deployed in Iraq. We know that all the members of the Trump University community will join us in thanking Dusty and his comrades at arms - and in praying for their safe return home.

Quintal: Tell me about yourself.

Englehart: I am a sergeant in the Army. When I am not in Iraq, I am stationed at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, home of the 101st Airborne Division. I was born and raised in the great state of Louisiana. Most of my family still resides there and I plan on developing some business plans and real estate deals with a few partners, some of whom are fellow soldiers.  I have been in the service for a little over three years now.

Quintal: What special obstacles do veterans face when reentering the workforce or starting companies?

Englehart: I feel that as vets we have to arm ourselves with knowledge, just like everyone else does. The only thing that I can see working against us is the fact that many of us in the military do not look very far into the future. Many of us carelessly spend combat pay and bonuses as if they were lottery winnings! In reality, that money is very hard-earned. Another hurdle to cross is getting reacquainted with civilian life. It is quite an adjustment going from a war zone to the business world.

Quintal: Why did you contact Trump University?

Englehart: I realized that most of us in the military do not know or care about our financial education or wellbeing. This troubled me, so I got in contact with Trump University to help motivate the guys in my unit to take control and stay informed about their finances. Also, a group of us that has been stationed together and deployed together multiple times have been discussing taking the bonds that we formed in the military to the business and real estate world.  But thanks to the motivation and knowledge we gained from the materials that Trump University sent to us, three of us have purchased homes back at home. We are on our way.

Quintal: That is terrific.

Englehart: We had the motivation, just not the knowledge. I think that in order to find success by starting businesses, we need to help us become better educated about finances. I believe that Trump University will be able to provide the knowledge and the direction that we are lacking.

Quintal: What products and courses did you get from Trump University?

Englehart: We received The Wealth Builder's Blueprint; The Art of Buying a Business; Three Master Secrets of Real Estate Success; Real Estate Goldmine; How to Build a Fortune; The Entrepreneur's Success Code and the Trump University 101 books.

Quintal: What do you think your first real estate investment project will be here in the States?

Englehart: I have put in an offer on a 4-plex in Baton Rouge, my hometown. I have run into some issues with the financing due to the recent sub-prime mortgage issues. But I hope I can count on Trump University to help me work those out and get my real estate investments growing?

Quintal: Yes, you can! I hope that both you and your fellow men and women in the military know that we are eager to help you make a successful reentry into civilian life. Thank you and bless you all for all you do!