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"It could have been a scene straight out of the hit reality show "The Apprentice." Ricardo R. Bellino, a young Brazilian entrepreneur, walked into Donald Trump's office in Manhattan and was met with the following greeting: "Look, you have three minutes to sell me your idea."

- The New York Times

"I mentioned in my book Think Like a Billionaire that Ricardo Bellino had exactly three minutes to give me his business presentation. I was extremely busy that day and not particularly in the mood for a presentation, so I thought he might decline, which would free up my day a bit. Not only did he not decline, he gave me such a great presentation within those three minutes that we became partners. It’s surprising what people can do with a deadline."

- Donald J. Trump

"To achieve success in golf, business and life, you must have vision. Ricardo Bellino is a man with vision, as well as great enthusiasm and spirit."

- Jack Nicklaus