Andy Litinsky: What Trump Has Taught Him

Washburn University, Topeka, KS (July 18, 2006) - Andy Litinsky,who was the youngest contestant on The Apprentice. He left Harvard University at the age of 22, one month before his college graduation to tape NBCs The Apprentice. He took his final exams in Trump Tower during the filming of the show to graduate from Harvard with honors. He finished in the "Top 6" on The Apprentice. Litinsky was the first person in the history of The Apprentice to be rehired by Donald Trump to work at The Trump Organization. Trump personally selected Litinsky to work as project manager on his development team, and he has worked the past 2 years or so at Trump Tower, New York City. He has recently been named president of Trump Productions, in Hollywood.

Litinsky said what he learned while on The Apprentice and working for Trump since is that, entrepreneurship is a mindset. Despite his success, Trump continues to think entrepreneur-ly. He continues to think like he was still in his 20's with lots to learn about providing better customer service. He and any successful business man, can never think that s/he knows everything, there is always something you can learn to do better.

Second, he learned that you can't get what you want, unless you tell people what you want. It's kind of like the old saying (and what Dave Ramsey teaches, when looking for bargains), "you can't get it, if you don't ask."

Finally, and most importantly he learned there is no substitute for passion, if you don't love what you do, you can't be successful.

After his speech, local TV anchorwoman, Amy Leitz asked him (jokingly) why Harvard and not Washburn (University)? Litinsky replied that it was a big mistake that he blames on his guidance counselor, which brought laughter from those gathered in Washburn Universities Memorial Union.

Litinsky also answered questions about Trumps hair, it's real, "if it wasn't he would be able to afford a better rug." In addition he answered questions about Carolyn and George. By the way, Litinsky mentioned that George is rich and doesn't have to work, but just loves to, has a book that the audience might check out, "Think Like a Billionaire"
In closing he said to always keep an eye open for opportunities.