Markus
Markus, 41, grew up splitting his time between Chicago and Sarasota, Fla. and has lived in many other cities including Los Angeles, Atlanta and New York. While attending Santa Monica College for pre-law, Markus chose to breakaway in favor of pursuing the life of an entrepreneur. He had involvement in the ultra high-end furniture industry for ten years, focusing on distribution and furniture design with clients including Disney, Universal and select residential properties. Markus invented, developed and marketed The FootMateT System and currently is reintroducing the system with key industry partners and has many other products in the works. In addition, he continues to manage and invest in numerous waterfront real estate properties. Markus has an intense passion for life and adventure; ranking high on the list are skiing, auto racing, flying and pursing a passion for fine wine - frequently traveling to Bordeaux, Champagne and Paris. What is your favorite music? Pink Floyd, Zeppelin, Everclear, Nine Inch Nails, Euro house (i.e. Hotel Costes series / Buddha Bar), Steely Dan, AC/DC, Seal, Beethoven, Sting, Fourplay, Yellow Jackets, and many more! What are your favorite books? My Name is Asher Lev, Tony Robbins - mostly read business, cuisine, wine, and travel publications What are your favorite TV shows? 24, Seinfeld, The Apprentice, Amazing Race, Curb Your Enthusiasm, The Office (BBC Version), Your World with Neil Cavuto, and anything Fox News. What are your favorite movies? Rushmore (anything Bill Murray), Life is Beautiful, Immortal Beloved, Cold Mountain, Hitchcock films, Lord of the Rings, Snatch, The Professional, Glengarry Glen Ross, Miracle, and Dog Day Afternoon.

I had to laugh at Markus comparing himself to Donald Trump. The only thing they have in common is thinning hair. Trump is self-confidant and charges ahead with what he wants. Markus is wishy-washy and lacking self-confidence. Trump is able to communicate ideas effectively. Markus kept rambling on like he wasn't sure what he was trying to say. Trump is good at establishing rapport with people. Markus did not endear himself to his teammates or Trump. I'm not sure why Markus applied for the Apprentice. He doesn't seem like much of a go-getter and I suspect he will be the first man eliminated.

Re: Markus
Markus seems like he's not playing with a full deck. I think you're right, Pika. Markus will be the first guy to be fired. From what I've seen of him so far, he's just not right for the Trump organization. He seems in over his head already.

For some reason he's still there. I kind of like him---in a weird way.

I liked the fact that Markus didn't allow the pm, whose name I forgot, to put him on chinese food ordering duty because he was, "good at that sort of thing." That was totally condescending. I understand that he was trying to get him out of the way, but there's a way to do things and i'm glad Markus didn't let him get away with treating him like an idiot.

Maybe it was just the editing but I didn't see Markus doing any work, even when the pm gave him specific things to do. He told Markus to sweep, Markus just kept roaming around. I think the pm finally told Markus to get lunch because he wasn't useful for anything else just to let him know his lack of participation was being noted. That should have been a clue to Markus that his teammates don't believe he's pulling his weight and he better shape up or he'll be one of the ones nominated the next time his team loses a challenge.

Welll, it looks like The Donald is gonna shake things up by switching up the teams and Lord help whichever team Markus is on! But then again, we may see a different side of him if the teams are made up of men and women.

I wonder if the one he berates this week will be Markus? Im thinking it will be.