Great Lessons From The Apprentice 6

My wife and I watched the Episode 3 of The Apprentice Season 6. There were great lessons that we learned. This episode taught some vital lessons about quitting, product development, marketing and etc.

Donald Trump divided the Arrow team into two groups: one team led by Aaron and another led by Michelle. Each team created a themed tour for Starline, a company that gives tours of Hollywood on double-decker buses. The team that got the best after-tour rating from customers would win. Aaron's team delivered a much better tour and achieved an 82% approval rating from their tour-takers. Michelle's team got an approval rating of only 58% and suffered a bruising loss.

Situation

James suggested having the Laker Girls sign up tourists for his team's tour. He hit on a strategy that gave his team an early lead.

Lesson

Be inspired and inspiring. When you have a compelling idea that your gut tells you is right, have the courage to sell it.

Situation

James boarded a Starline tour bus and asked tourists what they liked, and didn't like, about the tour they were taking, he engaged in some brilliant, grass-roots market research and learned how to win. Because Michelle and her team never talked to a single customer, they dished up a ho-hum experience to their customers.

Lesson

Talk to your customers! They will tell you what they want. But first, you have to ask.

Situation

This was the best of all. Michelle quitted instead of waiting to be fired. She was being proactive. But by being a quitter!

Lesson

Stay in the game. That's what Mr. Trump was telling her when he said, "You will not be proud . . . never, ever quit." How can you ever succeed in your career if you walk away when things get tough?