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HOMETOWN
CHICAGO, IL

AGE
25

OCCUPATION
OWNER/BROKER-COMM. REAL ESTATE CORP.

Nicole, 25, was born and raised in Naperville, Illinois and graduated with honors from Northern Illinois University with a business degree and an emphasis on marketing/sales. She also earned an associate of science degree and her certificate in real estate at Kishwaukee College. As a testament to her strong work ethic, she financed 100% of her education by working 2-3 jobs simultaneously throughout her college years. Nicole now owns her own real estate corporation in Chicago, which specializes in large acquisitions of commercial real estate. She also has her own portfolio of property valued at more than $1 million, and enjoys cooking, golfing, water sports and reading motivational books in her free time. She says she should be the next Apprentice because "I have the education, real estate experience and an undying will to succeed at everything I do."

"Success" can mean different things to different people; what does it mean to you and how will you know when you've achieved it?
Success is a constant journey of improving yourself. I measure success in all areas of my life in order to remain well balanced. I consider myself successful currently, and in order to remain successful I must continue to challenge myself and move on to bigger and better things.

Describe the toughest business situation you've had to deal with and what you did to solve the problem.
Having a competitor try to cut me out of a real estate transaction by going behind my back to a client. After my client told me, I called the other broker and told him that my client had me find him other real estate to purchase because he didn't want to be involved with someone so unethical. This broker has called numerous times wanting me to sell their locations, but I refuse to work with people who conduct business this way.

What lessons have you learned from past Apprentice winners or candidates?
You have a window of opportunity to show everything you have - use it.

Why should you be Donald Trump's next Apprentice?
I have the education, real estate experience, and an undying will to succeed at everything I do.

What's your favorite thing about Los Angeles?
The weather.

What's your least favorite thing about Los Angeles? And you're not allowed to say "traffic."
The city closing down early.

What will surprise viewers about this sixth season of The Apprentice?
Being in L.A.; it is a completely new show with tasks tailored to the city and a different side of Mr. Trump.




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What's your marital/parental status?
Single, no children.

If you could be the star of any movie ever made, which movie would it be and why?
"Ever After." Set in the 16th century, Danielle (played by Drew Barrymore) is a strong, independent woman who creates her destiny. She had a lot going against her, but she always kept her head high and has a positive attitude. I also love the love story set around it.

What are your three favorite albums of all time?
The Very Best of Frank Sinatra
U2, The Best of 1990-2000
"Falling Into You" by Celine Dion

What are your three favorite books of all time?
"The Magic of Thinking Big" by David Schwartz
"Cashflow Quadrant" by Robert T. Kiyosaki and Sharon L. Lechter
"SPIN Selling" by Neil Rackham

What hobbies do you enjoy, outside of trying to impress Donald Trump?
Golfing, cooking, working out, sudoku, and reading motivational books.

Quote:
"You have a window of opportunity to show everything you have - use it."