Comments on: Donald Trump’s Personal Brand extension into steaks http://personalbrandingblog.wordpress.com/2007/10/02/donald-trumps-personal-brand-extension-into-steaks/ Your #1 source for personal branding and career development online. Tue, 17 Feb 2009 21:46:58 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Donald Trump Wants You To Eat His Meat | So Good http://personalbrandingblog.wordpress.com/2007/10/02/donald-trumps-personal-brand-extension-into-steaks/#comment-6560 Donald Trump Wants You To Eat His Meat | So Good Tue, 09 Oct 2007 20:17:57 +0000 http://personalbrandingblog.wordpress.com/2007/10/02/donald-trumps-personal-brand-extension-into-steaks/#comment-6560 [...] Of course some bloggers covered this back in May, and others haven’t noticed until this week. Last week, Personal Branding Blog even took the time to analyze this latest business venture, and question if the Trump branding has finally gone to far. [...] [...] Of course some bloggers covered this back in May, and others haven’t noticed until this week. Last week, Personal Branding Blog even took the time to analyze this latest business venture, and question if the Trump branding has finally gone to far. [...]

]]> By: Piotr J http://personalbrandingblog.wordpress.com/2007/10/02/donald-trumps-personal-brand-extension-into-steaks/#comment-6554 Piotr J Tue, 09 Oct 2007 13:37:01 +0000 http://personalbrandingblog.wordpress.com/2007/10/02/donald-trumps-personal-brand-extension-into-steaks/#comment-6554 I would agree with Adam, in that it seems that the people that buy these steaks are the ones who try hard to be like him. At the end of the day, the value of a product is determined by what people believe about it. Would I buy a Trump steak if I had the money? Probably not. What authority does Trump have about steaks? Hairpieces, maybe. Not steaks. It would be like having Ben Stiller play in a serious thriller film. Now, if Trump's hobby was cattle farming, then maybe I would consider his steaks. His hobby is making money, and he's doing a great job! I would agree with Adam, in that it seems that the people that buy these steaks are the ones who try hard to be like him.

At the end of the day, the value of a product is determined by what people believe about it. Would I buy a Trump steak if I had the money? Probably not. What authority does Trump have about steaks? Hairpieces, maybe. Not steaks. It would be like having Ben Stiller play in a serious thriller film.

Now, if Trump’s hobby was cattle farming, then maybe I would consider his steaks. His hobby is making money, and he’s doing a great job!

]]> By: Shama Hyder http://personalbrandingblog.wordpress.com/2007/10/02/donald-trumps-personal-brand-extension-into-steaks/#comment-6419 Shama Hyder Fri, 05 Oct 2007 14:34:22 +0000 http://personalbrandingblog.wordpress.com/2007/10/02/donald-trumps-personal-brand-extension-into-steaks/#comment-6419 I will not be purchasing those steaks. = ) I will not be purchasing those steaks. = )

]]> By: onthemarkwriting http://personalbrandingblog.wordpress.com/2007/10/02/donald-trumps-personal-brand-extension-into-steaks/#comment-6398 onthemarkwriting Thu, 04 Oct 2007 11:47:55 +0000 http://personalbrandingblog.wordpress.com/2007/10/02/donald-trumps-personal-brand-extension-into-steaks/#comment-6398 “The blogs that I’ve seen…” Clearly, my friend hasn’t been frequenting the same blogs I do: The Personal Branding Blog, Relationship Create a New Economy, and several others. -The communication Factors onthemarkwriting.wordpress.com “The blogs that I’ve seen…” Clearly, my friend hasn’t been frequenting the same blogs I do: The Personal Branding Blog, Relationship Create a New Economy, and several others.

-The communication Factors
onthemarkwriting.wordpress.com

]]> By: vikramrajan http://personalbrandingblog.wordpress.com/2007/10/02/donald-trumps-personal-brand-extension-into-steaks/#comment-6395 vikramrajan Thu, 04 Oct 2007 10:01:04 +0000 http://personalbrandingblog.wordpress.com/2007/10/02/donald-trumps-personal-brand-extension-into-steaks/#comment-6395 I was speaking to a fellow author, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0470133937?ie=UTF8&tag=small2smartco-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0470133937" rel="nofollow">Joe Nunziata</a>, the other day about personal branding... and he gave an interesting comment, "He's like a cartoon character!" I couldn't agree more. His over-the-top ridiculousness is part of his personal brand nowadays... IMHO, Trump jumped the shark with vodka, now he's jumped the steak! ~ Vikram <a href="http://www.personalbrandmarketing.com" rel="nofollow">PersonalBrandMarketing.com</a> I was speaking to a fellow author, Joe Nunziata, the other day about personal branding… and he gave an interesting comment, “He’s like a cartoon character!” I couldn’t agree more. His over-the-top ridiculousness is part of his personal brand nowadays… IMHO, Trump jumped the shark with vodka, now he’s jumped the steak!

~ Vikram
PersonalBrandMarketing.com

]]> By: jen_chan, writer SureFireWealth.com http://personalbrandingblog.wordpress.com/2007/10/02/donald-trumps-personal-brand-extension-into-steaks/#comment-6390 jen_chan, writer SureFireWealth.com Thu, 04 Oct 2007 08:14:57 +0000 http://personalbrandingblog.wordpress.com/2007/10/02/donald-trumps-personal-brand-extension-into-steaks/#comment-6390 As long as he doesn't imprint his face on the steak... Kidding aside, too much of something can backfire. But if the product is good and stands out from other products, then there is a possibility that the venture would stay alive for a long long while. In the case of Trump's steak, unless the steak is outstandingly delicious, I think people will tire of spending $200 for it sooner or later. As long as he doesn’t imprint his face on the steak…
Kidding aside, too much of something can backfire. But if the product is good and stands out from other products, then there is a possibility that the venture would stay alive for a long long while. In the case of Trump’s steak, unless the steak is outstandingly delicious, I think people will tire of spending $200 for it sooner or later.

]]> By: Limitless http://personalbrandingblog.wordpress.com/2007/10/02/donald-trumps-personal-brand-extension-into-steaks/#comment-6379 Limitless Wed, 03 Oct 2007 17:50:17 +0000 http://personalbrandingblog.wordpress.com/2007/10/02/donald-trumps-personal-brand-extension-into-steaks/#comment-6379 Hi this is a really interesting article, thanks for sharing! Limitless | StylishLabs Hi this is a really interesting article, thanks for sharing!

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]]> By: Angus Gastle http://personalbrandingblog.wordpress.com/2007/10/02/donald-trumps-personal-brand-extension-into-steaks/#comment-6357 Angus Gastle Tue, 02 Oct 2007 21:27:02 +0000 http://personalbrandingblog.wordpress.com/2007/10/02/donald-trumps-personal-brand-extension-into-steaks/#comment-6357 I can't stand that man. He is a celebrity which is why his stuff sells. But I would never do a business deal with him if he acted the way he acts on the apprentice. The man is a puffy baboon and real businessmen wouldn't want anything to do with him. But I wouldn't mind a ride on his jet... I can’t stand that man. He is a celebrity which is why his stuff sells. But I would never do a business deal with him if he acted the way he acts on the apprentice. The man is a puffy baboon and real businessmen wouldn’t want anything to do with him.

But I wouldn’t mind a ride on his jet…

]]> By: Andrew Flusche http://personalbrandingblog.wordpress.com/2007/10/02/donald-trumps-personal-brand-extension-into-steaks/#comment-6350 Andrew Flusche Tue, 02 Oct 2007 13:59:03 +0000 http://personalbrandingblog.wordpress.com/2007/10/02/donald-trumps-personal-brand-extension-into-steaks/#comment-6350 I hope they don't come with his face on them. That's not very appetizing! I hope they don’t come with his face on them. That’s not very appetizing!

]]> By: adamsalamon http://personalbrandingblog.wordpress.com/2007/10/02/donald-trumps-personal-brand-extension-into-steaks/#comment-6349 adamsalamon Tue, 02 Oct 2007 13:28:46 +0000 http://personalbrandingblog.wordpress.com/2007/10/02/donald-trumps-personal-brand-extension-into-steaks/#comment-6349 Dan, Trump sells CHEESE. Like you said, you can purchase other steaks which are the same quality level elsewhere. The people who buy his products are the people who strive to be like Trump, not necessarily the people who are looking for quality products. As long as people buy his products, I can't imagine him stopping. Either way, I can't wait for the Will Ferrell movie. Dan,

Trump sells CHEESE. Like you said, you can purchase other steaks which are the same quality level elsewhere. The people who buy his products are the people who strive to be like Trump, not necessarily the people who are looking for quality products. As long as people buy his products, I can’t imagine him stopping.

Either way, I can’t wait for the Will Ferrell movie.

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