Stories
Entrepreneurial heroes define themselves by the challenges they overcome, the vision they persue and the principles that guide their lives.
We have collected several of these hero stories, and will be adding more all the time. Many have been submitted by aspiring entrepreneurs with the drive and audacity to phone up living business legends and get an interview. So why not read a few and submit one of your own? Spreading this kind of inspiration is a major part of the Hero's Journey. Just take a step and you're there.
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Ben "Bud" Brigham
The study of philosophy led Bud Brigham to discover his purpose in life.
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Bruce Thompson
A master entrepreneur learns life's most important lessons.
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Catherine Rohr
One woman rewrites the rules of entrepreneurship by going behind bars.
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Chris Frutkin
How one entrepreneur overcame dyslexia and riots to lead an urban renaissance.
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Clayton Christopher
How does a man blend iced tea and charity?
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Corey Bell
Transforming system networks and peoples lives in the process.
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David Carrington
How a simple business plan and good values can change the face of NASCAR
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Desh Deshpande
From humble beginnings in India, this entrepreneur revolutionized optical network technology.
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Erick Slabaugh
Erick Slabaugh rebuilt his family's company after the loss of a major client.
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Gerry Morton
An eye for spotting value where others do not transforms companies and rebuilds them.
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Heath Bradley
Repairing his family's roof eventually led this entrepreneur to restore the lives of families recovering from natural disasters.
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Henry W. Stein
The U.S. Marines taught Henry W. Stein the importance of being part of something bigger than himself.
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Jennifer Walzer
Jennifer Walzer never believed in the perpetual glass ceiling for women in business.
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John Carrano
How one man's higher calling led him to servant leadership.
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Kathy Huber
Kathy Huber cultivated her passion for entrepreneurship building the infrastructure for the early Internet.
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Ken Zolot
Ken Zolot stretched the boundaries of innovation with his restless creativity in tech industry.
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Kris Kaplan
Kris Kaplan returned to his entrepreneurial roots by forming Kris and Co., a leading sales representative force.
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Larry North
How escaping a rocky childhood transformed this entrepreneur into a leading expert in health and fitness.
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Lee Walker
A serial entrepreneur who can't stop learning.
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Mario Morino
Mario Morino believes entrepreneurship will provide innovation for the survival of the planet.
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Mary Kay Ash
The year women's liberation wore pink.
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Matt Stewart
Matt Stewart learned the importance of a core value system and integrity in his business.
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Nicole Donnelly
How does one mother's discovery become an essential baby product across the globe?
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Paul Robshaw
Maintaining one's values is important, even in the darkest of times.
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Phil Romano
How one man's creativity is feeding our future.
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Randy Best
Because of a life-long learning disability, this serial entrepreneur developed imagination, memory, and a gift for persuasion.
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Russ Rosenzweig
Russ Rosenzweig learned the importance of sharing his wealth with the world.
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Sarah Endline
Sarah Endline has started a revolution in the candy industry.
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Sharon Mays
How can one woman's individuality cause the fast food industry to turn a new leaf?
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Tom Meredith
A master of managing change and ever faster cycle times; this entrepreneur stays one step ahead of the competition.
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Tom Monaghan
Domino's Pizza founder, Tom Monaghan, overcame his pride and took a "vow to poverty."
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Tom Nall
After a two-day retirement, Tom Nall has returned with wholesome core values and a passion for providing opportunities for his team in a new entrepreneurial venture.