I turned on the TV, and flipping through channels, I saw it, finally, it's back!

This one will probably make more money than the first.

This is the freshest reality series, and the most incredible, who wants to see some fools on an island, only for 1 million, how easy is that. In the Apprentice, you'll crack under pressure in a second, or be fired, if you say the slighest worng words! And working for Trump can get you possibly billions, let alone one measly million.

I turned on the TV, and flipping through channels, I saw it, finally, it's back!

This one will probably make more money than the first.

This is the freshest reality series, and the most incredible, who wants to see some fools on an island, only for 1 million, how easy is that. In the Apprentice, you'll crack under pressure in a second, or be fired, if you say the slighest worng words! And working for Trump can get you possibly billions, let alone one measly million.

Trump is only worth about 2 or 4 billion (one of them) so it won't be billions.

The winner will just be an employee making a salary. Even "millions" might be a bit much to count on.

We should have a show here on SkyscraperCity called 'Who-Wants-To-Be-A-Mod' and do the same as Trump is doing. :)

Trump is only worth about 2 or 4 billion (one of them) so it won't be billions.

Even though Trump is worth $2.5 billion, he said himself, that the winner of the apprentice can become a potenial billionaires. Even the other job offers sent to the winner will beat out Trump's offer, or the winner can defenetly create a sucessful real estate company.

I think the final 2 will be Kelly and Maria (super hot!).

Good article.

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BUSINESS
Deconstructing the Trump-ster
Business lessons learned from Episode One of "The Apprentice" (http://www.richmond.com/business/output.cfm?ID=3246173&vertical=Business)

David J. Urban
Tuesday September 14, 2004

The first episode of "The Apprentice" provided some very basic lessons in business and management:

1. Team leadership is not the same as individual productivity: When the two competing companies were formed, each one needed a leader, but Donald Trump’s instructions stipulated that each company’s project leader had to come from the other team. Pamela stepped up to switch over and lead the men’s company (Mosaic), while Bradford volunteered to take over the women’s team (Apex). Both companies were charged with the responsibility of designing a new toy for Mattel.

Both Bradford and Pamela are clearly hard-charging individuals who have been extremely successful in their professional ventures. But just as a career .300 hitter in baseball may not make a good team manager, the past successes Bradford and Pamela have had working on their own are not the same as leading a company. The situation is made even more challenging because all of the candidates know that they have been highly successful, and they value their own opinions and contributions a great deal. In addition, each candidate knows that at the end of the day, one of them will be fired, so self-preservation is as important to them as is the success of their respective companies.

Bradford and Pamela can be commended for stepping forward to take on roles as project leaders for the very first task. However, one can also understand why a candidate might want to wait in order to gauge the dynamics of the group before assuming a position of such visible leadership.

Bradford came very close to making a fatal error in managing his company. At one point, he made an autocratic decision to make his idea the basis of his company’s new product design. However, when faced with information from Mattel’s designers that his idea was not as good as some of the ideas generated by other candidates in his company, he abandoned his idea and went with a better one. This willingness to admit a mistake and to adjust the company’s strategy was the key reason why his team ultimately won the first week’s competition.

When a manager is dealing with employees who are talented and highly motivated, a participative, collaborative management style will pull people together as a team. An autocratic style will generate resentment and disloyalty.

The bottom line? A “damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead” approach to management may be successful, but is filled with risk for a company and its leader. If Bradford had persisted with pushing his new product idea in the face of conflicting evidence and the availability of other good ideas, his company might have lost the competition. If it had, he certainly would have been the first to be fired, because none of the other Apex employees would have supported him.

2. Brainstorming needs to be organized: Of the two companies, Apex had a much more organized way of developing new product ideas. The thought process was facilitated by Elizabeth, who acted much like a focus group moderator by asking questions and recording the candidates’ thoughts on a flip chart. In contrast, the brainstorming session for Mosaic lacked focus. More leadership in the group from Pamela or from another individual would have helped.

The bottom line? When creative people get together in a group to brainstorm ideas, someone needs to be a facilitator. This person can keep track of what people say. A flip chart is an excellent way to keep this record, because having the group’s thoughts on paper will help people who need to reflect before issuing opinions. It also shows the progression of ideas and keeps the discussion on track. Finally, if one person is the facilitator, he/she can make sure that everyone in the group gets a chance to speak and render opinions.

3. Focus on the customer’s needs and wants: Throughout the group discussions on product design, many of the candidates appeared to be more interested in getting their ideas out on the table than in considering the needs of the target audience—young boys. As George Ross said to the candidates from Mosaic during the boardroom session, “I can’t believe you guys couldn’t come up with something that boys would like.” Many entrepreneurs get caught up in the excitement of their own ideas for products and services, when in reality, the perceptions of consumers about those ideas are most important.

Part of the reason why this happened in this episode of The Apprentice is because virtually all of the candidates do not have children of their own. This is where Rob could have played a major role, because he has two children, so he could have legitimately taken the lead in trying to come up with an idea for a toy that would be acceptable to children. After all, he had the most first hand experience in watching his children play and in purchasing toys for them. Unfortunately, his failure to assert his expertise in this area led to his firing at the end of the show.

The bottom line? In the absence of marketing research data derived from consumer surveys, focus groups, company sales records, and the like, managers must at least try to think like their target consumers.

4. Don’t dump on the consumer: Carolyn Kepcher, Donald Trump’s assistant, severely criticized Pamela in the boardroom for some disparaging comments Pamela made about the children who were in the focus group testing the prototype toys that the two firms had developed. Donald Trump’s observation that Pamela “has a very hard edge” means that she will have to show more sensitivity in the coming shows.

The bottom line: It’s not a good idea to bad-mouth the consumer. If the consumer doesn’t like a company’s product, the company—not the consumer—is to blame.

5. Loyalty to the leader—and the team--still counts for something: In the boardroom, after Mosaic had lost the competition to Apex, Pamela had to account for her team’s performance. She accepted responsibility, but Andy, in particular, was very critical of her. Andy is the youngest candidate. His academic credentials are impressive, but he also has the least work experience of any of the candidates. He is well aware of this situation and is perhaps overly sensitive about it, feeling he has a lot to prove. Earlier in the show, he suggested to another candidate that someone should hit Pamela with a shovel across the back of her head in order to get her out of the way. Although his job did not appear to be in danger during the boardroom session, he took it upon himself to go after Pamela’s performance. This unprovoked attack will not endear him to Pamela in future episodes, and it was not lost on Donald Trump, who commented later on Andy’s lack of experience.

It is also clear that Raj is ready to turn on the group if his ideas are not adopted by everyone. He did not like the choice of “Mosaic” as a name for his company, and said so. However, as soon as Donald Trump implied that it might not be the best name, Raj immediately made it clear that he had been against the name from the very start, instead of supporting his team. This type of “I told you so” attitude is destructive to group cohesion, especially when it is done publicly outside of the group.

The bottom line: People should not use their leaders as targets for their own insecurities. Picking an unwarranted fight with one’s boss is never a good idea. A person can fight to get his/her opinion accepted by a group, but if it is not, the most productive approach is to simply forget about it and move on to the next challenge.

6. When in doubt, don’t stick out: During the winners’ dinner with Donald Trump, Jennifer C. did her best to “model” her mentor. She maintained eye contact with him, did not eat until he ate, and followed his lead on the appropriate silverware to use. This type of behavior helps to build rapport and it protects against a possible faux pas. This is an appropriate course to follow, especially when dealing with new people.

Raj’s behavior illustrates the opposite approach. From the very first meeting, he has attempted to stand out from the crowd with his demeanor and statements. Even his attire--accentuated by black-and-white shoes, firestorm red pants, bow ties, and even a cane—is designed to call attention to himself. The danger in this tactic is that he could be taken less seriously by his colleagues and, most importantly, Donald Trump. As Trump asked some of the candidates at one point during the episode, “What’s with the guy with the cane?”

The bottom line: There’s a difference between being noticed, in a positive way, and becoming a caricature. When in doubt, take cues from the people around you when trying to determine appropriate behavior and dress.

Update on Urban’s “Final Four” contestants, selected prior to Episode 1: These four candidates were selected as likely to be among the “Final Four” contestants, solely on the basis of an examination of their backgrounds and published interviews appearing on the Web site for The Apprentice:

1. Elizabeth: Still employed.

2. Maria: Still employed.

3. Kelly: Still employed.

4. Wes: Still employed.

Both Elizabeth and Maria showed group leadership in different ways. Maria played a significant role in determining her firm’s name, Apex. Interview clips showed that she has an enthusiastic demeanor. Elizabeth was a key facilitator in her company’s brainstorming session. Kelly and Wes were not as prominent in the first episode.

Dr. David J. Urban is Professor of Marketing and Director of the Commonwealth Poll at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). He received a Bachelor of Science in Commerce (1977) from the University of Virginia. He also has both a Master of Arts in Psychology (1984) and a Ph.D. in Business Administration (1985) from the University of Michigan.

He is a frequent speaker at meetings of various business and professional organizations, and has been quoted regularly in local, regional and national media, including the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Christian Science Monitor, and more.

Dr. Urban's "Lessons Learned" from "The Apprentice" will run every Friday after the show.

I think the final 2 will be Kelly and Maria (super hot!).

Obviously it'll be Raj, because he's a real-estate developer himself, and those are the jobs Trump gives, like project managers. He can relate to Trump also!

Obviously it'll be Raj, because he's a real-estate developer himself, and those are the jobs Trump gives, like project managers. He can relate to Trump also!

If Raj wins, it'd be a total joke. I don't think Trump wants a guy like him representing one of his companies.

If Raj wins, it'd be a total joke. I don't think Trump wants a guy like him representing one of his companies.
I agree. As much as I like Raj, I don't think Trump will choose him. He's too combative and not a team player, which makes him unfit to be a leader.

I agree. As much as I like Raj, I don't think Trump will choose him. He's too combative and not an effective team player to be a leader.

I agree on the first part, disagree on the second. Raj is an excellent salesperson, therefore a good team leader

Raj is an excellent salesperson, therefore a good team leader
I don't see how being a good salesperson makes one a good team leader or team player. Leading a team is an entirely different ballpark than selling someone something. Yeah, you need emotional inteligence to sell and to lead, but simply being a good salesperson doesn't mean you can lead. He's too combative. I can see him being a dictator. Could you elaborate?

Being a good salesperson will make you good with people, obviously, and you need that to be a leader.Also as a good salesperson, you know how to manipulate the person into buying something by putting yourself into their prespective, so why cant you manipulate a person to do something else, such as a task. Also another part of being a leader is that you have to be organized. We haven't seen that from anybody yet, exept the leader of the ice cream assignment in Mosaic. Also another part of being a leader is introducing new ideas. He had brung up the uniform for selling ice cream with the bow tie. It gave the group an advantage in sales.

Also if you haven't noticed, in the boardroom, when all attention is off of Raj, Trump turns the attention to him and asks him directly what he thinks. By the way, i'd say the dictator is the second guy who got fired. The nicest dictator I've ever seen.

Being a good salesperson will make you good with people, obviously, and you need that to be a leader.
Like I said, selling and leading are two different ballparks.

lso as a good salesperson, you know how to manipulate the person into buying something by putting yourself into their prespective, so why cant you manipulate a person to do something else, such as a task.
Manipulate? Either that was a bad choice of word or you're just lacking in moral fiber.

Also another part of being a leader is that you have to be organized. We haven't seen that from anybody yet, exept the leader of the ice cream assignment in Mosaic. Also another part of being a leader is introducing new ideas. He had brung up the uniform for selling ice cream with the bow tie. It gave the group an advantage in sales.
I agree, Raj is a creative guy.

Also if you haven't noticed, in the boardroom, when all attention is off of Raj, Trump turns the attention to him and asks him directly what he thinks. By the way, i'd say the dictator is the second guy who got fired. The nicest dictator I've ever seen.
Trump turns to anyone when the attention is off them to keep them on their toes and make sure they're included. Yes, Bradford was a dictator and I'm glad he's gone. How does that negate the combative behavior that Raj has exhibited, tho? I don't think Raj can command the respect needed to win this competition. Despite finding him intrigueing, half the people on the show thinks he's a nut.

We should have a show here on SkyscraperCity called 'Who-Wants-To-Be-A-Mod' and do the same as Trump is doing. :)lol

We should have a show here on SkyscraperCity called 'Who-Wants-To-Be-A-Mod' and do the same as Trump is doing. :)
great idea! it will be very fun to watch

Yea, let's do this Jan! It'll be real fun! :D

if i win, make me the honorary mod of all forums :)

Are we going to use "you're banned" instead of "you're fired?" :D

Does anyone think it's about time to fire Trump?

Lets play! You have to have a minimum of 500 posts to be a contestant! We can have challenges to see who can make the best threads or whatever.

Like I said, selling and leading are two different ballparks.


Yea, leading takes respect, and I'm sure Raj has that too. Raj has won the restaurant task that he was made the leader of, so I guess thats showing he has good leadership too.

And whats wrong with using the word manipulating to describe a salesperson. It's used all the time to describe them. :?

Looks like Apex lost again, just because they disguist Trump, because they cant get along.

I missed it, who did he fire!?!

I missed it, who did he fire!?!

Pamela, you know the lady who was on Mosaic (guy's team) but Trump switched her over to Apex and made her project manager since he had faith in her. In the task, they lost by so little, just $10.

Her:

http://www.nbc.com/photos/Primetime/The_Apprentice/2TAPbmN04.jpg

BTW, enough of a reason why Raj doesn't deserve to win:

http://www.nbc.com/photos/Primetime/The_Apprentice/2TAPdiN04.jpg

I'm gonna make a bold prediction and say Jennifer M. will win it all:

http://www.nbc.com/photos/Primetime/The_Apprentice/1TAPamN04.jpg

Too bad for Pamela. I heard she tried to take on Trump in the boardroom.

I think Jenn will make it to the final 2, but Kelly is taking it:

http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/tv/apprentice/assets/slideshow/kelly/kelly3.jpg

My friend,who was in New York in the summer actually "attended" one of the episodes as an "extra". She said that there was a guy with a cowboy hat, the blonde girl and a big tall blonde guy left. She said the teams were mixed (male+female)... but who trusts her?

Did you guys see the episode on the 28th of October, the one on the police force? In the boardroom Raj was getting nothing but respect from the other contestants, except from Elizabeth, who got fired. You know what that means.

Trump says the main trait leaders have is respect. Take a guess who will make it in the final episodes. Also it could be the quite ones.

Damnit Elizabeth got fired. NOOOO :'(

Damnit Elizabeth got fired. NOOOO :'(

She was like a spring, just absorbed everything that comes her way, and bounced right back up to take some more crap in the face. She should have been more tough.

Did you guys see the episode on the 28th of October, the one on the police force? In the boardroom Raj was getting nothing but respect from the other contestants, except from Elizabeth, who got fired. You know what that means.

Trump says the main trait leaders have is respect. Take a guess who will make it in the final episodes. Also it could be the quite ones.

Raj doesn't know when to shutup and stop pushing an idea that won't happen. He wastes valuable time, becomes a distraction, too talkative, I just don't see how he could even come close to winning.

Raj doesn't know when to shutup and stop pushing an idea that won't happen. He wastes valuable time, becomes a distraction, too talkative, I just don't see how he could even come close to winning.
I agree.

Raj (Apex) or Wes (Mosiac) is leaving next week.

Raj wont win, your right. It's always the quiet ones who win.

Does anyone think it's about time to fire Trump?


Yeah, why can't you americans just come up with something original and fresh. A good idea; fire trump! new billionaire and new location, if at all, why would anyone want to sit through another series of the same old shit? Show us another shocking hairdo and hard business attitude to fire a bunch of successful morons. The best ending would be if they all got fired, if I was american I would be embarrassed that those people were born in the same country as I was! (btw I hate apprentice, survivor and most reality tv programs, I think they are a waste of time).

Yeah, why can't you americans just come up with something original and fresh. A good idea; fire trump! new billionaire and new location, if at all, why would anyone want to sit through another series of the same old shit? Show us another shocking hairdo and hard business attitude to fire a bunch of successful morons. The best ending would be if they all got fired, if I was american I would be embarrassed that those people were born in the same country as I was! (btw I hate apprentice, survivor and most reality tv programs, I think they are a waste of time).

There are other billionaires who copied Trump and Brunett's Apprentice series such as My big fat obnoxious boss, which is quite the immitation.

Other than Apprentice, in reality TV you dont learn anything. In the Apprentice, Trump gives you top of the line advice and tips to run your business (right after the first advertisements are complete).

Yeah, why can't you americans just come up with something original and fresh. A good idea; fire trump! new billionaire and new location, if at all, why would anyone want to sit through another series of the same old shit? Show us another shocking hairdo and hard business attitude to fire a bunch of successful morons. The best ending would be if they all got fired, if I was american I would be embarrassed that those people were born in the same country as I was! (btw I hate apprentice, survivor and most reality tv programs, I think they are a waste of time).

There are other billionaires who copied Trump and Brunett's Apprentice series such as My big fat obnoxious boss, which is quite the immitation.

Other than Apprentice, in reality TV you dont learn anything. In the Apprentice, Trump gives you top of the line advice and tips to run your business (right after the first advertisements are complete).

BTW: You should respect succesful people, even if they did have a better oppertunity than others, because they werent lazy.

Here we are at the conclusion of another apprentice episode.

Raj lost, and I clearly saw his mistakes, not during the project but, in the boardroom. He and Jennifer M. had a similarity in which they both wanted Ivana out. If I was Raj I would have chosen Jennifer M. and Ivana, so the two can take out Ivana easily.

Now we have no more entertainment in the apprentice, too bad. Its all that contractor's fault.

Here we are at the conclusion of another apprentice episode.

Raj lost, and I clearly saw his mistakes, not during the project but, in the boardroom. He and Jennifer M. had a similarity in which they both wanted Ivana out. If I was Raj I would have chosen Jennifer M. and Ivana, so the two can take out Ivana easily.

Now we have no more entertainment in the apprentice, too bad. Its all that contractor's fault.

I think Raj deserved to be fired. He's really arrogant and thinks to highly of himself. The decisions he made during the project were poor and the bathroom, which was his idea did not get finished. Also, Ivana deserves to stay since Caroline and even Trump said that she worked hard which means Jennifer M. was biased when she accused her of not participating.

I think Raj deserved to be fired. He's really arrogant and thinks to highly of himself. The decisions he made during the project were poor and the bathroom, which was his idea did not get finished. Also, Ivana deserves to stay since Caroline and even Trump said that she worked hard which means Jennifer M. was biased when she accused her of not participating.

Agreed

I can't wait till Ivana gets fired. She did good on this task fine, but with the rest she's done nothing. All she does is whine and criticize the project managers and her team members. She pisses me the hell off, she's all talk and loves to say "I think we should be doing it this way..." or "I think he/she is doing it wrong or is acting in this manner..." but yet she's not a leader herself nor does anything to change what's happening. Personally, I don't even think her opinions matter anymore.

It's only a matter of time till the Donald says she's fired.

I'm sticking with my prediction btw, Jennifer M. is stronger and stronger each week, I think she's gonna win it.

lol - Who saw that clown Raj hitting on Robin?!

I think Kevin (Apex) or Maria (Mosaic) is leaving this week. Both can't take responsibility for their mistakes. Does anyone know if they're doing away with the teams?

Nah, I don't think they'll do away with the teams. They didn't last season. If it's like 5-3 and one team outnumbers the other, Trump just sends one to the other team.

I agree, Maria's next to go. Someone refresh my memory, did she ever do anything on any task?

Nah, I don't think they'll do away with the teams. They didn't last season. If it's like 5-3 and one team outnumbers the other, Trump just sends one to the other team.
That's right, I forgot that's how they did it last time. Well, you never know, they might try something different this time.

I agree, Maria's next to go. Someone refresh my memory, did she ever do anything on any task?
Every now and then to make mistakes. Doesn't matter, though, she's still hot.

Her hot?

http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/tv/apprentice/assets/slideshow/episode5/b_a_mariatalk.jpg

No way man. :D One of her performances on a task really stands out, the one with the dog service. She didn't do anything. I remember Caroline even asking what Maria's supposed to be doing.

Surprising she got this far at this point. Was she ever a project manager though? That could explain it.

Last month they started a new The Apprentice show, over here in Brazil, the only one outside the states. It has the same layout, same creator, etc... It's because Roberto Justus (somehow the Brazilian Trump) knows Donald Trump so he plays his role.

This is Justus:
http://www.rederecord.com.br/programas/oaprendiz/images/foto_rjustus.jpg

And these are the guys:

http://www.rederecord.com.br/programas/oaprendiz/images/participantes/eq1_ailana.jpghttp://www.rederecord.com.br/programas/oaprendiz/images/participantes/for_celia.jpghttp://www.rederecord.com.br/programas/oaprendiz/images/participantes/for_cintia.jpghttp://www.rederecord.com.br/programas/oaprendiz/images/participantes/eq2_denis.jpg

http://www.rederecord.com.br/programas/oaprendiz/images/participantes/eq1_elise.jpghttp://www.rederecord.com.br/programas/oaprendiz/images/participantes/eq2_flavio.jpghttp://www.rederecord.com.br/programas/oaprendiz/images/participantes/eq1_heloisa.jpghttp://www.rederecord.com.br/programas/oaprendiz/images/participantes/eq2_luiz.jpg

http://www.rederecord.com.br/programas/oaprendiz/images/participantes/eq2_marcelo.jpghttp://www.rederecord.com.br/programas/oaprendiz/images/participantes/for_marcio.jpghttp://www.rederecord.com.br/programas/oaprendiz/images/participantes/eq1_regina.jpghttp://www.rederecord.com.br/programas/oaprendiz/images/participantes/for_rodrigo.jpg

http://www.rederecord.com.br/programas/oaprendiz/images/participantes/eq2_ronaldo.jpghttp://www.rederecord.com.br/programas/oaprendiz/images/participantes/eq1_simone.jpghttp://www.rederecord.com.br/programas/oaprendiz/images/participantes/eq2_toni.jpghttp://www.rederecord.com.br/programas/oaprendiz/images/participantes/eq1_viviane.jpg

:)

What happened, this Thursday, I missed the episode!

Just go to NBC.com and find the apprentice section. They have episode recaps and other stuff on there.

Are we going to use "you're banned" instead of "you're fired?" :D


I'd rather hear "You're banned" instead of "You're fired" all day at work. I am an apprentice, and I swear I hear "You're fired" at least 10 times a day. I for one am going to beg Trump to come up with a new one.

The first Apprentice has just ended over here in Brazil. Last week!

There are other billionaires who copied Trump and Brunett's Apprentice series such as My big fat obnoxious boss, which is quite the immitation.

Other than Apprentice, in reality TV you dont learn anything. In the Apprentice, Trump gives you top of the line advice and tips to run your business (right after the first advertisements are complete).

BTW: You should respect succesful people, even if they did have a better oppertunity than others, because they werent lazy.
The guy in "My Big Fat Obnoxious Boss" isn't a billionaire, he's an actor playing a sleaze ball, idiotic billionaire trying to drive his "apprentices" crzay. It's a hilarious show. Instead of saying "You're fired.", it's "Get the hell out of my office.".

The guy in "My Big Fat Obnoxious Boss" isn't a billionaire, he's an actor playing a sleaze ball, idiotic billionaire trying to drive his "apprentices" crzay. It's a hilarious show. Instead of saying "You're fired.", it's "Get the hell out of my office.".

Yea, but where did he get the idea. But for real, there are real billionaires, such as Mark Cuban in reality.

The Apprentice. Only Kelly and Jen left. Whos gonna watch the whole 3 hour episode finale? I will, ha!

I am too. It's gonna be 3 hours? Damn!

Hey James704, we did a pretty good job eh? You called Kelly in early October and I called Jen. Still think Jen's gonna win though. :tongue3:

I don't even think Kelly's the strongest one there, Sandy's stronger IMO.

Is the season finale next thursday (december 16th)?

Yeah, at 8PM where I am. Check an online TV guide to be sure. I can't wait!

I think we all know Kelly is going to win. Right, save?

I think we all know Kelly is going to win. Right, save?

Hopefully, hopefully. The other one looks like shes in it for the money.

Nah, Kelly won't win it. :tongue3:

Raj and company with the exception of Elizabeth don't seem too enthusiastic working for him. What was he thinking when he picked Elizabeth first BTW?

Jen's gonna pull it off like she always does. How's she only in it for the money? She works and is focused every week on whatever task she's given, she's already working for a law firm which I'm sure she makes good $$$, now all she has to do is prove herself capable of leading, which I got no doubt she can. Alot of the other members like to say how she never wants to lead, I think she's gonna make a statement now.

I really do think Trump wants a female to win, it'll make him look better.

Nah, Kelly won't win it. :tongue3:

Raj and company with the exception of Elizabeth don't seem too enthusiastic working for him. What was he thinking when he picked Elizabeth first BTW?

Jen's gonna pull it off like she always does. How's she only in it for the money? She works and is focused every week on whatever task she's given, she's already working for a law firm which I'm sure she makes good $$$, now all she has to do is prove herself capable of leading, which I got no doubt she can. Alot of the other members like to say how she never wants to lead, I think she's gonna make a statement now.

I really do think Trump wants a female to win, it'll make him look better.

I thought Elizabeth was his best choice. Not sure why he picked Raj and the other guy though.

Jen seems to have the better team...but her leadership seems questionable, and the company is frustrated with her. Right now it seems it could go either way.

Last month they started a new The Apprentice show, over here in Brazil, the only one outside the states. It has the same layout, same creator, etc... It's because Roberto Justus (somehow the Brazilian Trump) knows Donald Trump so he plays his role.

This is Justus:
http://www.rederecord.com.br/programas/oaprendiz/images/foto_rjustus.jpg

And these are the guys:

http://www.rederecord.com.br/programas/oaprendiz/images/participantes/eq1_ailana.jpghttp://www.rederecord.com.br/programas/oaprendiz/images/participantes/for_celia.jpghttp://www.rederecord.com.br/programas/oaprendiz/images/participantes/for_cintia.jpghttp://www.rederecord.com.br/programas/oaprendiz/images/participantes/eq2_denis.jpg

http://www.rederecord.com.br/programas/oaprendiz/images/participantes/eq1_elise.jpghttp://www.rederecord.com.br/programas/oaprendiz/images/participantes/eq2_flavio.jpghttp://www.rederecord.com.br/programas/oaprendiz/images/participantes/eq1_heloisa.jpghttp://www.rederecord.com.br/programas/oaprendiz/images/participantes/eq2_luiz.jpg

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you would never guess brazil had the largest black population in the americas from brazilian TV i am guessing

Nah, Kelly won't win it. :tongue3:

Raj and company with the exception of Elizabeth don't seem too enthusiastic working for him. What was he thinking when he picked Elizabeth first BTW?

Jen's gonna pull it off like she always does. How's she only in it for the money? She works and is focused every week on whatever task she's given, she's already working for a law firm which I'm sure she makes good $$$, now all she has to do is prove herself capable of leading, which I got no doubt she can. Alot of the other members like to say how she never wants to lead, I think she's gonna make a statement now.

I really do think Trump wants a female to win, it'll make him look better.

He just did. This was also my choice between the two.