Bill Rancic

Biography

Several years after his introduction to America as Donald Trump`s original Apprentice, Bill Rancic continues his commitment to entrepreneurship throughout the country. Today, he is building businesses, seizing opportunities and sharing his views on how to succeed in business and in life.

Currently, Bill is developing real estate in Chicago, producing and appearing in several television programs and speaking to businesses and organizations on motivational and business topics.

Bill also regularly appears in The Board Room on NBC`s primetime show "The Apprentice." He produces and stars in the A&E series "We Mean Business," Style Network`s reality series "Giuliana and Bill" and is the executive producer of "Repo Man," airing in January on Discovery Channel. He makes regular appearances on numerous daytime broadcast and cable television programs such as Today, The Tonight Show, The View and various CNBC programs to talk to viewers about business and entrepreneurship. He also regularly appears in many major national, regional and local print outlets throughout the country.

A published author, he wrote Beyond The Lemonade Stand to help educate and motivate young people worldwide about the value of money and how to leverage skills, talents and abilities at an early age. All proceeds from the sale of this book have gone to charity. Beyond The Lemonade Stand is the follow up to the New York Times best-selling book, You`re Hired: How To Succeed In Business And Life From The Winner Of The Apprentice, which chronicled Bill`s successful life, experience and proven advice.

A budding entrepreneur at a young age, Bill got his first taste of success by founding Cigars Around the World in a 400 square foot studio apartment in Chicago. And today, it is a multi-million dollar operation now owned by Synergy Brands, where he sits on the board of directors.

Highly engaged in charitable activities, Bill was recently named national spokesperson for Gradiant Gives Back - a program awarding financial makeovers to deserving families during today`s challenging economic climate. He is also an active board member for the Mercy Home for Boys and Girls.

Publications

You`re HIRED:
How To Succeed In Business And Life

Bill Rancic, winner of the hit TV show The Apprentice, tells how anyone can become their own personal success in both business and life, using his own experiences as a self-made entrepreneur.

Getting back to basics, Rancic shares insights about his own path to The Apprentice -- his work ethic, top business strategies, and lessons learned competing on the show, working for Donald Trump -- and offers a practical, step-by-step guide to climbing the success ladder from first job to Boardroom. From valuable lessons learned as a budding ten year old entrepreneur pitching pancake sales; to starting his own small business to pay for college; to launching an on-line cigar company now worth millions -- Rancic proves you don`t need to be a Harvard MBA to be a success in business.

Includes a foreword by Donald Trump!

Titles

How to think long term in a short-term world

How to use challenging times to your advantage

The future of real estate in America as we know it

How to manage and lead your team in times of uncertainty, ... educate, motivate, activate

How to think like an entrepreneur in corporate America

Innovation ... the blood line to your future

How to recognize and seize opportunity as a sales team