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ABOUT THE AUTHORS

the University of Illinois, and the University of Virginia. For more informa-
tion, visit www.garyeldred.com.
Michael E. Gordon, PhD, is the author of Trump University Entrepreneur-
ship 101: How to Turn Your Idea into a Money Machine (Hoboken, NJ: John
Wiley & Sons, 2007). Michael teaches corporate entrepreneurship at
universities around the world and to date has started six successful companies.
Currently, he is president of www.AngelDeals.com, an Internet business that
helps entrepreneurs find funding, and the Center for Competitive Success

(www.CompetitiveSuccess.com), a management consultancy. He is an adjunct
professor at Babson College, the Harvard University Extension School, and
the International School of Management in Paris.

Richard Parker is recognized as the leading authority on buying small
businesses. He is an author and business acquisition consultant who has
bought 10 businesses and started several more, written eight books, and is the
resident expert for BizQuest.com. One of the country’s most successful small
business intermediaries, Richard, who founded the Diomo Corporation
(diomo.com), has helped small business buyers in over 70 countries. He is
also the author of The Art of Buying a Business published by Trump University.
This comprehensive guide is the real deal—not a theoretical classroom
discussion—from an entrepreneur who’s “been there, done that.” To learn
more, visit www.TrumpUniversity.com/wealthbuilding101.

Philip A. Springer, president of Retirement Wealth Management, Inc., is a
leading authority on building and enjoying a rich retirement. From 1995 to
2001, Philip was editor of The Retirement Letter, a leading national source of
independent information and advice. A popular speaker at investment
conferences and on investment cruises, Philip has been interviewed on
CNBC, CNN, and written articles for or been quoted in many national
publications, including BusinessWeek, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, the New York
Times, and the Wall Street Journal. For more information, see his web site,
www.wealthretirement.com.
Marshall Sylver, is considered the leading authority on subconscious

reprogramming and subconscious influence. He lectures before over
250,000 people live every year. He has appeared on David Letterman,
Donny Doutche, Montel Williams, and many more. Over $150,000,000 of
his books and training programs have been sold in many languages world-
wide over the last decade. His speaking skills have earned him well over
$1,000,000 in just one day. He is known in the industry as a “Trainers
Trainer” for his ability to powerfully sell and infl uence from the stage. Top

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