Your presence helped to draw record attendance, & you most certainly delivered. Attendees complimented your wholehearted telling of a success story that we can all identify with. Hard work & ingenuity really do pay off . . .
Bill Rancic
Business Leader, Winner of Season One of "The Apprentice"
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Bill Rancic
Biography
Entrepreneur, Award-Winning Author, Motivational Speaker & Media Personality
After bursting on to the scene as NBC’s first Apprentice, Bill Rancic has traveled to every part of the globe, sharing his life experiences and business acumen with tens of thousands of leaders, businesses and organizations on a variety of important topics. His expertise ranges from why some companies thrive in chaos — and others don't — to the leadership behaviors needed in a world beset by turbulence, uncertainty and dramatic change.
What makes Bill so unique is that he is both a student and teacher of leadership and has a healthy obsession with what makes great companies and leaders tick.
Having invested nearly two decades living the topic, Rancic has authored four books. These include New York Times best-seller You’re Hired: How to Succeed in Business and Life, which examines how some companies and leaders make the leap to
superior results; the enduring classic Beyond the Lemonade Stand which teaches young people empowers them with the value of both money and positive self-image. In addition, Rancic co-authored I Do... Now What? with celebrity wife Giuliana Rancic where they share secrets to a supportive love and true partnership in marriage. He also penned his first novel, First Light.
Driven by a relentless curiosity, Rancic really began his business journey when graduated cum laude from Loyola University. He then went on to become a successful entrepreneur when he founded a monthly online subscription-based retailer. Since that time, he has inspired millions of people around the globe to work towards reaching their full potential, both in business and in their personal lives. He is
currently co-owner of the RPM Restaurant Group which now include 6 restaurants and the Giuliana Prosecco.
Bill currently resides in Austin with his wife and son.
Bill Rancic
Featured Keynote Programs
My Time With Trump
Business Lessons from the Boardroom
What can business leaders learn from one of the most talked-about figures in modern history?
Bill Rancic, winner of the first season of The Apprentice, worked directly with Donald Trump and gained first-hand insight into his business strategies, decision-making, and leadership style. In this captivating presentation, Bill shares the key lessons he learned from his time working with Trump—insights that can help leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals sharpen their business acumen, embrace bold decision-making, and drive success in an ever-changing world.
This is not a political speech—it’s a business masterclass.
For audiences fascinated by leadership, branding, resilience, and strategic thinking, this 45-minute keynote (with Q&A) delivers real-world takeaways they can apply immediately.
Key Insights from Bill Rancic’s Time with Trump
Know Your Audience
Trump had a rare ability to understand what resonated with people—whether it was business leaders, voters, or the media. He adapted his messaging to connect with his audience and knew how to leverage influence to drive results.
Tenacity: The Power of Pushing Through
Bill recalls a business trip with Trump where severe turbulence sent everyone gripping their seats—except Trump, who sat back reading a newspaper. His words? "You have to weather the storm." This unshakable mindset helped him navigate financial crises, industry disruptions, and high-pressure situations.
Embracing Change & Innovation
Trump never shied away from new opportunities. Whether it was leveraging media, real estate, or even politics, he continually evolved. He understood the importance of staying ahead of the curve—something every business leader must do in today’s fast-changing world.
Talk is Cheap—Execution is Everything
Say what you’re going to do, and then do it. That simple philosophy built loyalty and respect around Trump’s leadership, and it’s a principle that helped Bill Rancic secure his win on The Apprentice. Hard work, discipline, and results-driven execution separate successful leaders from the rest.
The Harder You Work, The Luckier You Become
Success isn’t just about talent—it’s about perseverance. Trump once faced over a billion dollars in debt, but instead of giving up, he kept pushing forward. His relentless drive serves as a powerful reminder that resilience is key to achieving long-term success.
Why Book Bill Rancic?
Bill doesn’t just share stories—he delivers practical, business-driven lessons that challenge audiences to think bigger, work smarter, and embrace bold leadership. If your audience is looking for a dynamic, engaging speaker with real-world insights from inside Trump’s boardroom, this is the keynote for them.
The Pause and Pivot Method
From a boat washing business in college to a million-dollar business and restaurant empire, Bill Rancic’s road to success has been paved with the ups and downs that anyone in business will have to overcome. This is a story you might hear again and again in the world of business speaking, but that does not mean Bill Rancic isn’t unique. He is. Bill is different.
What makes Bill different is his adaptability in an ever-changing business world, and his willingness to adopt strategies that reject conventional wisdom in the industry. He has been shaking up the old school business model from his first job out of college to his latest restaurant opening. This separated him from the pack while he crafted a personal and professional brand that has now established him as a household name. Now, your employees and business audiences worldwide can learn how he did it, right from the source.
His presentation will include a variety of successful methods, including the new Pause and Pivot Method, created exclusively by Bill for these engagements. He will share this totally new technique, teaching audiences how to evaluate their business techniques in a methodical manner that will make them more productive in both long- and short-term situations. And productivity is key, after all. Providing this fresh ground-level perspective into the steps needed to pause and gain a deeper perspective, will help you pivot to reach the ultimate goal.
Bill will share takeaways that are immediately applicable in a range of business models and sizes. For anyone who wants to increase their return on investment, improve market share, or reap the benefits of a more productive, motivated workforce, Bill can help you grow. You just have to take advantage of this opportunity and learn to pause, pivot, and succeed.
In Sickness and in Health
Television Personalities, New York Times Best Selling Authors, Entrepreneurs, Executive Producers, Restaurateurs, Marketing Experts, Fertility Patients, Breast Cancer Survivor… Bill and Giuliana Rancic make a powerful team.
Most people are familiar with this couple from watching their life stories unfold during their seven-year stint as reality stars on the Giuliana and Bill show. The Rancic's are dynamic speakers and highly sought after as both speakers, and event hosts. Giuliana and Bill travel around the world focusing on topics including breast cancer, infertility, and entrepreneurship.
They inspire and motivate audiences of all sizes.
For The Entrepreneur
From running a multi-million dollar company and working for Donald Trump to developing real estate in Chicago, Bill Rancic is the definition of a true entrepreneur. Bill got his first big break when he won the first season of NBC’s The Apprentice. After winning The Apprentice, Bill was the first candidate hired by The Trump Organization and took charge of the construction of the Trump International Hotel and Tower Chicago. Rancic continued to work for The Trump Organization for two years and has built several winning businesses on his own. Today, Bill spends time speaking to businesses and organizations around the world about how to succeed as an entrepreneur and the ups and downs he has encountered on his road to success.
Bill Rancic
Featured Books
You're Hired: How to Succeed in Business and Life : From the Winner of The Apprentice
by Bill Rancic
The winner of the hit TV show, The Apprentice, shows how anyone can become their own personal success in both business and life, using his or her own experiences as a self-made entrepreneur, his or her work ethic, top business strategies, and lessons learned competing on the show, working for Donald Trump and winning the most talked about reality shows in years.
I Do, Now What?: Secrets, Stories, and Advice from a Madly-in-Love Couple
by Bill Rancic
Bill and Giuliana Rancic are now the hosts of NBC’s Ready for Love, a new relationship show featuring three of America’s most eligible guys searching for their soul mates.
Five million viewers tuned in to The Style Network for Giuliana DePandi and Bill Rancic’s fairy tale wedding in Italy, as the passions, tears, and champagne flowed. But what happened once the honeymoon was over? After all, she’s been stationed in Los Angeles as one of E! Entertainment’s most popular personalities, and he’s kept his home in Chicago, where this handsome winner of The Apprentice has been busy running an empire of his own. How, we’ve wondered, is this marriage really working out?
With all the funny, frank, and characteristically down-to-earth personality that fans of their hit reality show, Giuliana & Bill, have come to adore, this glamorous couple takes you behind the scenes of their real-life marriage. Like all newlyweds, they’ve faced the big issues that wedlock manages to invite, including money (to merge or not?), household chores (she’s disorganized, he’s a neat freak), arguments (without staying mad), and trying to have a baby (it’s not as easy as they thought!). Sharing their newfound and sometimes hard-won insights, they offer suggestions on such topics as communication, giving and receiving support, trust and jealousy, quality time, friends and in-laws, fighting fair, and sex and romance.
A must-read for newly married couples, or those about to take the plunge, or anyone who wants to know the secrets of everlasting love, I Do, Now What? is an upbeat real-world resource for the most ambitious journey of a couple’s life: marriage!
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