Donald Trump is a businessman, author, and TV personality known for his real estate ventures and reality show The Apprentice. He learned about real estate from his father and has had success developing properties. However, his actual wealth is difficult to determine as he is known for exaggerating its size. Trump values his perceived wealth and image in order to make successful business deals. He became famous as the host of The Apprentice where he famously told contestants "You're fired!" and now draws a large salary from the show.