Posted on 05/20/2016 12:29:42 PM PDT by Beautiful_Gracious_Skies
[The Apprentice].... in 2004.... Boise’s Troy McClain was the darling of the country. That didn’t stop when Trump uttered the famous “You’re fired” words. Trump said, ... it was one of the most difficult firings of his career.
But, being fired by the man who became his mentor and philanthropic inspiration wouldn’t stop the meteoric rise for McClain. "Trump would talk about being a job creator,” ... “He would say ‘Troy you need to be a job creator.' And I'd say; 'Naw, I'm a speaker, ... And he'd say ‘You are a solo-preneur... a job creator!' "
McClain formed Troy McClain Companies - a marketing, and business management firm focused on growing people and business to great heights.
He is most proud of ... the nonprofits that he ... supported and started up. They number in the dozens, including the Idaho Special Olympics ... His Alaskan adopted sister Doralynn was born deaf and developmentally disabled. He helped raise her while looking after his single mother in Montana.... it should come as no surprise that most of his company's projects are geared toward empowering women. A mix of giving back, and creating jobs.
He is a three-time gold medalist in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and trains every day. And he is not surprised that the man from the tall tower in Manhattan has risen to the top of the GOP ticket.
"I think attraction to Trump is the leadership,” said McClain. “I think the attraction is the fact that he is not a politician. He is unapologetic for his comments, he is unapologetic about his quotes...he isn’t guarding his words and it feels right. Even if you don’t agree with it you say, ‘At least he is going to tell the truth."
(Excerpt) Read more at ktvb.com ...
Trivia on Troy: He's born in Alaska and Troy's sister, DoraLynn, was adopted by his family when he was 10yo. DoraLynn is Eskimo, and when she was very young she contracted spinal meningitis, which left her profoundly deaf. They both enjoy hunting and fishing.
Troy Quote- "In 1989 my mother bought me the book, "The Art of the Deal" by Donald Trump. I read it cover to cover and promised my mom that one day I would meet Mr. Trump."
Troy was selected from more than 200,000 applicants to be on the first season of The Apprentice. He competed among a field of 16 other apprentices. Troy became good friends with Kwame Jackson while on The Apprentice, but was eventually fired by Donald Trump for being "a loose cannon." He appeared on Live with Regis and Kelly after being fired from The Apprentice. Regis Philbin was known for being good friends with Donald Trump.
Donald Trump offered Troy the chance of going to college by giving him a full scholarship. After high school, Troy started a party promotion house, a t-shirt company, and opened his own health club. Troy teamed up with Jessie Connors to develop FinancialApprentice.com which helps people manage their credit. Troy worked at the Morning Star Boys Ranch and started boxing program for troubled boys who were in the same situations as him when he was young.
In June 2004, Pinnacle Financial Corporation, one of the East Coast's largest independently-owned mortage lenders, named Troy spokesman for the company's nationwide advertising campaign.
Troy hosted Miss World 2004. In 2005, Troy participated in the Seattle Hockey Challenge for the Ronald McDonald Charity House. And now, he is a successful business man in Boise, Idaho and giving back to the community. Video at the KTVB liink.
I remember him. He was an amazing salesman. He could pick out what the person wanted and persuade them to close the sale. I’m so glad to see him doing well.
Troy is my all-time favorite Apprentice contestant. He could “read” people - he’d predict how they’d react,and sure enough, that’s exactly what they’d do. When the contestants went on a helicopter tour of NYC,he said, “It took me to the most beautiful woman in the world, aside from my wife: the Statue of Liberty.”
Yes, in the interview Troy stated that he was trying to get
Trump to campaign in Idaho soon.
Troy is an energetic guy with talent and was fortunate to have the opportunity and to prosper from his experience.
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