Tana Gertz -- (Des Moines, Iowa) Sales Executive

Tana, 37, is a wife, mother of two, and succesful entrepreneur. She is the owner of several start-up companies including an internet commerce business. Her business savvy was first noted at the age of nine when she sold telephone accessories door-to-door and depleted her inventory in record time. Tana's highly competitive spirit has led her to be one of the top sales women in the Mary Kay Organization. Tana's strong work ethic has served her well in all aspects of life and she is a firm believer that you create your own destiny.

How do you define success?
Success to me is doing what I love, giving it a 110%, feeling a sense of accomplishment, and getting paid to do it doesn't hurt either. Success is living life with passion and enjoying life along the way. I've always strived to be the best mother, wife, and businesswoman I could possibly be. Luckily, I have enough energy to succeed at all three.

What have you learned from watching previous seasons of The Apprentice?
I have learned the importance of thinking carefully before speaking because anything and everything you say can be held against you. I have learned that there's no fooling Mr. Trump, George, and Carolyn. It's best to be who you are from the start. I have learned there are a lot of people who can't take responsibility for their actions and who like to blame others. Talking in circles in the boardroom ultimately just gets you fired.

Why should you be the next Apprentice?
That's an easy question. I should be the next Apprentice because I've been training for this all my life. I am a true go-getter, establishing my first successful sales business at the age of 9. I have always been driven by the sheer will to succeed, and I am not afraid to get my hands dirty doing so. I can relate to all types of people and I am comfortable doing business with anyone. I treat everyone with respect regardless of their status and I am told I am very likeable. Most importantly, I'm sharp, diplomatic, and my energetic personality is unparalleled.

Source: NBC

Comments

[Raj Hater]

Go Tana Go!!! If anyone messes with you, open up a can of Iowa whoopass on them. Don't back down to be nice if someone takes advantage of you. I'm rooting for a smart, nice, confident woman to actually be successful in the corporate world and not some snooty bitch like Carolyn. You can do it.

Tip: Do some girl talk with Melania, makeup and shit, and get her on your side. It can't hurt.

[Michel Monfort]

Probably the winner for this season.

[Ann]

Tana, I don't know if you read these posts, but I have a way to market yourself through the internet that you will be very interested to learn about. Go to YourSchoolEvents.com for further information, and contact me at this email address. I can tell you how to use this for your Mary Kay business and for your personal marketing as well. Good luck on the show!

[Mario Walker]

You will probably win if you keep your cool and your mouth closed.

[Mary Kay]

FUCK YOU TANA!!
FUCK YOU MILF!

[David Ward]

Trump should be fired for loosing the focuss on this show! Season three is just pandering to the audience with a group of inexperienced people who do not know how to manage other people. Where is all of this wisdom Trump is supposed to have? He should have fired all of them by episode three! Would you let any of these people run your business?

Tana might be a good assistant to Carolyn, but that is about it! Her disposition towards this weeks episode clearly proved this. She has mastered the self promoting attitude that is not welcomed in the real business world.

Mr Trump, YOUR FIRED!

[Flora]

From the start of the season, I know Tana will be one of the final four.But lately should stop from boasting herself and just do her best to win.One of my bets, go girl!

[Kristen]

Tana definately outshines all remainders. I truly hope she beats the young Kendra. Tana is a mature, professional and a real team player. She is a go-getter in business and people are attracted to her personality. I think Mr. Trump would look good having Tana as his next apprentice. She deserves the position, as well as Donald deserves someone like Tana. So keep up the good work and go for the best there is. You're right where you're supposed to be!

[Brenda]

Isn't anyone else sick of the fake smile and bullcrap. Go back to Iowa you wanna be milf.

[TANA ROCKS]

Tana is the next Apprentice. She rocks the world.

[rand]

Tana is so foul mouthed and a back stabber like many of the "family-value, hard-working" midwesterners. At least back east people are honest and will tell you if you are an A-hole. Here, they just smile and talk about you behind your back. I also wonder if Tana gets her makeup from the Tammy Fay collection. Must be a scary sight to behold in the morning! Go Kendra!

[Dennis]

I began the season loving Tana ... and now question her. But in reality, I have worked in many regions of the country and I find this personality type everywhere. The NE is no different. Do you think Boston Rob, from Survivor, was any nicer or less coniving? Or is Boston no longer part of the NE. It is what it is ... and it's EVERYWHERE! Other than her personality flaws, I do find her attractive.

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Tana I think Trump made a big mistake by not hiring you. Maybe it is because you are such a strong woman and you wont take crap off of anyone that didnt get you hired, but you could have done a better job than Kendra. You know what real life is all about and have overcome many obsticales that Kendra hasnt even attempted to deal with. You were the best choice I belive and I hope Trump sees this when Kendra doesn't step up and get the job done.

[Some Guy]

What a douche! She had the balls to try and take the credit for Kendra's hard work on the car advertisement task. She lied through her teeth in front of a live audience, "It was the shape (of a piece of paper) that sold the car! Woop Woop Woop!" What a hayseed two faced claw nailed scarecrow lyin' beeyotch! No amount of Mary Kay pancake can cover your lying canned ham of a face, I hope you get audited. Derp!

[Sheila Phillips]

Hi Tana,

I want to say congratulations to you. Although you were not named the next Apprentice, you are still a winner. You are a great inspiration to women, especially mothers who work so hard to balance a career and a family. I am one of those women. So congratulations on being a phenomenal women. Maybe one day I can ask you how you do it. Congratulations again.

Sheila

[Ray]

I think your a obnoxious fake. You are not a role model for women , instead you're a manipulating little tard who back stabs..