Success Stories

Go behind the scenes with successful entrepreneurs and learn how they started businesses that continue to thrive.

Betting on vets, the new entrepreneurs

Highly trained and self-motivated, veterans tend to make phenomenal entrepreneurs. A wealth of federal and private resources, programs, and loan…

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Building up and giving back: The story of John Paul DeJoria

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.…

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What Facebook’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s donation teaches us about LLCs

Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg pledged to give away 99 percent of his wealth. However, instead of allocating it to charity, he decided to…

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Ruby: A colorful coffee success story

Jared Linzmeier was working for some of the best coffee producers in the country, until he decided to start Ruby Coffee Roasters, which quickly grew…

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From a simple website to styling celebrities: The rise of Kathleen Whitaker and her jewelry

First Lady Michelle Obama has worn Kathleen Whitaker's jewelry. It's appeared on the pages of Vogue, InStyle, and The Wall Street Journal. And it all…

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Pursuing a trucking dream and paving a road for others to follow

While the trucking industry is recession-proof, it's not diverse. Adam Wingfield is changing that.

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Lessons learned: How mompreneurs overcome challenges to fuel business success

The keys to business success are often tricky, but with some guidance, you can be a successful small business owner.

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The making of a great slogan: 5 slogans with staying power

Slogans are a key part of branding for a business of any size.

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A search to improve her own health leads to a thriving beverage business: Mamma Chia

How one woman brought a life-changing product to market.

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Living with purpose: A conversation with U.S. Navy SEAL and The Mission Continues Founder and CEO Eric Greitens

This Veterans Day, we honor those who have served through Eric Greitens, former U.S. Navy SEAL, and founder and CEO of The Mission Continues. Find…

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