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Behind every thriving business is a successful entrepreneur. Learn from the business owners themselves: what made them take the leap and how they succeeded. Success Stories is made up of valuable tips from real entrepreneurs just like you.

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Talking Daily Deals with Veteran-Turned-Entrepreneur Blake Hall
Nov 2011

This Veterans Day, as we look to honor those who have served, we spoke to Iraq combat veteran-turned-entrepreneur Blake Hall about his startup venture, TroopSwap. Now two years in, he shares his strategies, successes and the lessons he took from his military experience to build his company. more...

Canada: The New Silicon Valley?
Sep 2011

Silicon Valley may hold the title of housing the most tech startups, but hotbeds of tech activity are happening all over the world—including China and South America. The biggest surprise of all, however, may be Canada, where some of the most innovative startups are taking the world by storm. more...

Good to Great: Humble Beginnings to Millionaire for PrintRunner CEO, Mike Zaya
Jul 2011

PrintRunner CEO Mike Zaya is more than a successful entrepreneur. At 24, he sold his first company, 123Injets for $17 million. He took the hard road to get there—paved with failures—and built a seasoned, well-thought out strategy for business success: Talk to your customers and let them be your guide.

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Building Up and Giving Back: The Story of John Paul DeJoria
May 2011

When John Paul DeJoria started his first business back in 1980, the economic climate was grim—much worse than the last three years of the recession. Nonetheless, he forged ahead and in the 30 years and businesses that followed—he has become one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the world. In this exclusive interview, John Paul recounts the story of his success—from humble beginnings sleeping in his car—and shares valuable tips for small business startups to create their own recipe for success. more...