"My point is that the real money isn't made in real estate by spending the top dollar to buy the best location. You can get killed doing that, just as you can get killed buying a bad location, even for a low price. What you should never do is pay too much, even if that means walking away from a very good site. Which is all a more sophisticated way of looking at location." - Donald J. Trump
Aug 14, 2025•3 min•Season 1Ep. 14
"A Deal is a Deal: once you make a deal with someone, it's really important to carry it through. If you start developing the wrong reputation, it makes it impossible to make future deals. Once you shake hands, that should be it." - Donald J. Trump In this episode, we explore the ethical dilemmas faced by participants in The Apprentice, focusing on the importance of reliability, reputation, and ethical boundaries in business. Trump emphasizes that one's word should be their bond and that maintain...
Aug 06, 2025•13 min•Season 2Ep. 4
"Leverage: don't make deals without it." - Donald J. Trump
Jul 29, 2025•5 min•Season 1Ep. 13
"I ask and I ask and I ask, until I begin to get a gut feeling about something. And that's when I make a decision." - Donald J. Trump
Jul 20, 2025•8 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Maximize Your Options: "Once I've made a deal, I always come up with at least a half dozen approaches to making it work, because anything can happen, even to the best laid plans." - Donald J. Trump
May 27, 2025•10 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Apprentice Lesson #3: "The Art of the Deal: Negotiation is a very, very delicate art. Sometimes you have to be tough. Sometimes you have to be sweet as pie. You never know, it depends on who you're dealing with. I've always said that negotiation is not really learned, it's almost innate, it's in the genes. A negotiator is born." - Donald J. Trump
May 25, 2025•26 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Protect the Downside and the Upside Will Take Care of Itself
May 12, 2025•6 min•Season 1Ep. 10
"might as well think big" "one of keys to thinking big is total focus"
May 06, 2025•3 min•Season 1Ep. 9
key elements: Intelligence, Instincts, Courage, and Good Fortune
Apr 23, 2025•7 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Don't negotiate with underlings "it's very simple, deal with the boss wherever possible" - Donald J. Trump episode lessons: speak with the boss directly think outside the box sound marketing and communications strategies are important toolkits in any endeavor set your sights high; visualize success reward loyalty; read another way, do not let down people who are loyal to you! "The men's team, Versacorp, compete with the women's team, Protégé Corporation, on a more advanced business project this ...
Apr 15, 2025•21 min•Season 2Ep. 2
approach to media: criticism can go both ways approach to getting what he wants in negotiations: reads the room, understands other party’s drive and motivations, proposes a relatively good deal, is willing to walk away, balances patience with persistence; comes back to it with different offers as market conditions evolve approach to costs: lavish for personal space, very careful and cost-conscious in professional settings
Mar 16, 2025•12 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Location, location, location! A few lessons: location is key, but having the right partners is even more important be courteous towards your superiors 'you have to act, not just listen' do not disqualify yourself celebrate, but don't let it get to your head, get ready to be back in the 'competition' quickly "The inaugural episode of the series has virtually all the same components that propelled it to 15 seasons. There are 16 candidates in a 13 week job interview with the promise the winner gets...
Mar 16, 2025•13 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Lessons learned: - create compelling spectacles / know how to entertain - when attempting to secure a deal, first highlight the points that the other party will like - being comfortable talking is a skill that helps in sales - Trump prefers earth tones to primary colors (for building decorations) - nailing costs is the name of the game in real estate development - speak directly to the owner/manager if you want your case handled with more expediency and competence - always be willing to walk awa...
Jan 01, 2025•24 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Lessons learned: - side with winners - tune in to your instincts - be adaptable to your environment - ' hire the best from the best ' - understand what appeals to people - leverage media to your advantage: ' getting press can be very helpful in making deals ' - be pragmatic - be patient - show respect to religious leaders - traits that @realDonaldTrump admires: warmth and great political instincts...
Dec 24, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 5
lessons condensed: - when the request is in a good-faith and reasonable, be accommodating - it's a loop; do business with people you appreciate, tell people you appreciate them - provide value - know your worth & have a “many options” attitude - have a long time horizon - don't get too excited by the first offer - think of small tasks you can do today that will save time, money, efforts, or energy tomorrow - be persistent (yet adaptable to evolving circumstances) - move quickly & decisiv...
Dec 15, 2024•17 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Lessons learned:: - don't let personal preferences affect your business judgment - never waste (yours or someone else's) time, go straight to the point; keep things brief - think of second order consequences and incentives - cultivate the courage to speak up your convictions even when it may be unpopular - protect your time - "keep as many options open" as you can - think "Right Price" and "Cash Flow" - cultivate the ability to see through the essence of a deal as fast as possible - on loyalty: ...
Nov 30, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 3
lessons learned: - @realDonaldTrump was respected by top Wall Street CEOs already in the 1980s - be a good judge of character & potential; bet on winners and good people - be generous with your gifts; skillset, network - be tough when necessary: "the fact is that if you’re right, you’ve got to take a stand, or people will walk all over you." - "I don’t hold it against people that they have opposed me. I’m just looking to hire the best talent, wherever I can find it." - going out for lunch is...
Nov 26, 2024•6 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Lessons: - keep your schedule flexible - keep your meetings short & to the point - strive for a high a level of input & output - "plan for the future by focusing on the present"
Nov 25, 2024•3 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Hey guys, welcome to the Real Donald Trump Wisdom podcast. Donald Trump needs no introduction. He served as the 45th President of the United States and at the time of this recording is soon to be sworn-in as the 47th President of the USA. In this podcast, we will explore the tools, techniques, and mindsets that built Donald Trump’s acumen in business, media, social, and personal life. He has without a doubt achieved what few others have in their lifetimes and we can all learn from his accomplish...
Nov 24, 2024•38 sec
