21 years ago, in a meeting that was only supposed to last three minutes, I had the chance to present an idea to Donald Trump. What seemed like an ephemeral moment turned into a decisive partnership that shaped my career and consolidated me as one of the biggest DealMakers in Brazil. Now, with great enthusiasm, I share with you, reader of InfoMoneythe exclusive interview I conducted with Trump, where we revisit this pivotal moment and extract valuable lessons about business and leadership.
In our conversation, Trump recalled that iconic three-minute meeting, where, facing one of the most influential businessmen in the world, I needed to convince someone with an extremely limited time. What became clear at that moment was the importance of what he calls “the power of trust”. For Trump, it’s not about how much time you have, but the courage to act quickly. He highlighted: “You don’t need a lot of time to recognize a good idea, but you need to have the courage to act immediately.”
This meeting became a global reference, showing how quick decisions and certainty at critical moments can result in transformative partnerships.
Continues after advertising
He wants to learn from Trump’s partner.
During our interview, Trump shared a series of teachings that marked his career and that can be applied by any entrepreneur seeking to achieve success:
1. Quick Decision and Immediate Action
Continues after advertising
Trump reinforces that great opportunities are fleeting and require immediate action. “If you have a solid plan, execute it without hesitation.” This mindset was essential in our first meeting.
2. Building Value Relationships
For Trump, successful businesses are based on partnerships based on mutual trust and the ability to deliver results. He also highlighted that knowing how to negotiate and connect with people is as important as having good ideas.
Continues after advertising
3. Learn from Setbacks
Adversity is a constant. Trump shared how he used his own challenges throughout his career as fuel to learn and become stronger.
4. Think Big
Continues after advertising
The long-term vision is the difference. Trump has always advocated that if you’re going to work hard, do something that really has an impact. This philosophy inspired me to bring Elite Models to Brazil and become Trump’s first international partner.
In times of rapid change in the business world, Donald Trump’s teachings remain more current than ever. His pragmatic mentality and focus on results are sources of inspiration for entrepreneurs in all areas.
This interview goes beyond the technical aspects of his career; it also reveals his philosophy of life and how he transformed his ideas into empires.
Continues after advertising
Being a DealMaker is More than Closing Deals
My journey with Donald Trump taught me that entrepreneurship is not just about making money, but about turning ideas into impact, connecting with the right people, and having the courage to act when the opportunity presents itself.
Want to know more about how to become a professional DealMarker?
