luxury lake homes: Lessons Learned From The Donald - 04/21/11 06:21 AM
For most people, hearing the words, "You're fired," can be discouraging. For me, it actually felt good-especially coming from an icon like Donald Trump. I had fought my way through hundreds of thousands "Apprentice wannabes," competed against some of the best and brightest business professionals in America, and made it to the final 11! While I set out to win, I think I might have learned more from my defeat than I would have from a victory. 
I learned so much from spending time with the Trump Organization for more than a month. Being with someone like Donald Trump in a … (0 comments)

luxury lake homes: Wade Hanson's Podcast on Success, Business and The Apprentice - 03/02/11 06:21 AM
I recently sat down with life coach and author Ian Scott to discuss my experience on The Apprentice.  We talked about the task I was fired on, my journey getting selected as one of the contestants and I was able to share my principals for success.  It was a great interview!
Click here to listen to the interview.
 
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luxury lake homes: The Most Well-Known Realtor in Minnesota and Wisconsin - 11/16/10 04:45 AM
The boss belittled him on national television, calling his work "a total mess." And then he fired him.
Wade Hanson frowned and lumbered out of the boardroom and into a taxi, yet another in a long line of "Apprentice" wannabes who had taken a figurative kick in the behind from Donald Trump.
Was he dejected? Regretful?
Nah.   
"I'm the most well-known real estate agent in Minnesota now," he said in an epilogue to the end of the Oct. 16 episode, in which his team went down to an inglorious defeat.
He very well may be that. "I get stopped at … (0 comments)

luxury lake homes: Luxury Home Broker - 11/09/10 09:26 AM
Are you frustrated with the lack of effort from your agent?  Tired of hearing it's the market - not me?  So am I!
If you are having a hard time selling your luxury home it may be time for a change.  Too many agents' "marketing plans" involve simply putting your valuable property on the MLS where it sits while they wait for buyers to just show up. In today's market, waiting for your property to be discovered is not an option. My strategy is to go where qualified buyers are naturally found -and my customized marketing program and large network of … (1 comments)

luxury lake homes: Hanson Hears Dreaded Words on "The Apprentice" - 10/26/10 06:56 AM
Hanson Hears Dreaded Words on 'The Apprentice'
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Wade Hanson, the real estate professional with a background in the lakes area, heard that dreaded phrase in the boardroom.Hanson, 33, was fired at the end of episode five on the unscripted NBC Television series with Donald Trump along with fellow competitor, Gene Folkes.The task for the episode was setting up a runway show for a Rockport shoes collection. Hanson was the project manager for the men's team and Folkes, who stumbled as emcee for the runway show, were both fired.Hanson said his goal in his attempt to become … (1 comments)