Whether you love him or hate him, there’s no denying that Trump has come a long way in developing his empire. Many people only dream to accomplish the things he’s accomplished in his life, and they only need to take some lessons from Trump to learn how to do it. Here are 5 lessons from Donald Trump that will allow you to make things happen with your business you never dreamed possible.
1. Be open to all opportunities
Trump has been involved in a number of different businesses, including wrestling, education, and vodka. While not all turned into a success, many did. It’s a lesson to remain open to any opportunity that comes your way. You may find ways to make money you never considered.
2. Make sure everyone knows your brand
You will have a hard time finding anybody in the world who doesn’t know the “Trump” name. That’s because he has forced the name down our throats for years. You can’t go to a major city without seeing the Trump name plastered on a large building. He has done a great job of ensuring that his brand gains recognition. In your business, you should do your best to shamelessly promote your brand and make business deals that help you in this goal.
3. Don’t fear the opposition
You will always have competition and people who disagree with you. Trump has a large following, but he also has just as large of a group of people who want to see him fail. However, he stands strong. He won’t let people push him around. We see that now with his impeachment and opposition to his economic, environmental, and foreign policy. As David Urban explains, many times the opposition is only hurting themselves. When you experience opposition in business, let them hurt themselves. You just keep on working.
4. Be confident
Trump is one of the most confident men in the world. He always has faith in himself and his business ventures. You should also have confidence in yourself and your business. Trump even has confidence when something doesn’t work out like he thought it would. This is an important message for business owners who will inevitably make a bad decision in your career. Brush it off and keep going.
5. Make unpopular or tough decisions
Business requires people to make unpopular and tough decisions. This may include shutting down a venture that isn’t working or letting people go. Your main goal is the success of your company. You can’t make decisions based on emotion. You need to do the right thing for the business. When you do the right thing for the business, you’ll be able to take the profits and then care for other people.
Trump may be a polarizing figure, but David Urban shows us exactly how effective his president has been. Every businessman can take a lesson from Trump on how to be successful in business.