This post was written by my colleague Bob Alderman about an experience he had attending one of Donald Trump's company's "success" events.
We've all seen these advertised in the papers, sometimes full-page ads with famous people speaking, tickets for $49 (but free if you call right now!), etc. I've never had the inclination or time to attend one, but in the back of my mind I wondered how they could possibly make enough money to pay for the expensive advertising and the famous people who appeared to have endorsed the sponsor.
Now I get it. Here's Bob:
