The Apprentice 3 (Episode 5)
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This page covers Episode 5 of The Apprentice 3.
[edit] Task Dossier
- The aim of this task is to create their own mobile service business with the help of Visa and Airstream.
- Each team was provided with a 28-foot Airstream trailer to perform the mobile service business task.
- Each team were given access to Airstream technicians
- Each team were given $5000 USD Seed Money to perform the task.
[edit] Task Outcome
- Net Worth decided to provide a service that allowed aspiring actors to receive a consultation with a casting director for an upfront fee of US$25. After Angie struggled to find a casting director, Tana took control and found one relatively quickly. The next morning, Net Worth attempted to create buzz for their service. Initially, there were few takers, as most scoffed at the required fee. However, the afternoon brought a constant stream of customers to the trailer. The team seemed excited about their performance on the task.
- Magna created a mobile massage parlor and hired massage therapists from a local spa. The next day, as the team set up shop, there was a substantial amount of interest, and their business gained a steady stream of customers. Some of the team, including Michael and Erin, were given the task of drumming up business by getting passersby excited about the service. Michael, once again, angered his teammates with his lackluster performance. Tensions erupted somewhat after Stephanie, Erin, and Michael were asked to bring food to the rest of the team at the trailer. Stephanie and Bren exchanged heated words and later, in an interview, Bren accused Stephanie of bringing down the morale of the team.
- Back in the boardroom, it was announced that Net Worth had yet again triumphed on this task. They were informed of their reward, and Trump began to determine why Magna failed their task. Michael's behavior and Stephanie's attitude received most of the attention. They were both brought back into the boardroom with Bren to face Trump. After some preliminaries where Michael was criticized from all sides, Trump asked Bren whom he would fire. He said he would fire Stephanie and proceeded to list his reasons. However, Michael interrupted Bren and wouldn't let him finish explaining all the many reasons he had for wanting to rid himself of Stephanie. Trump immediately chastised Michael for being so stupid that he would interrupt when Bren was "making a case for firing Stephanie." Trump didn't hesitate and fired Michael.
- Fired: Michael for overall incompetence and stupidity in the boardroom.
