Dreamers

Wildly successful entrepreneurs didn't start out that way. Read inspiring true stories of self-made millionaires.

He built a global empire helping people have fun and burn calories.

How two 27-year-old entrepreneurs made a fortune selling eco-friendly products.

How a high school football coach built a championship dynasty by never playing to win.

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1Dreamers: The Digg Idea
How one man parlayed a childhood fascination with computers into one of the nation's most-visited news websites.
2Turning a Profit on Juice
A former spy picks forbidden fruit and sells health in the produce aisle.
3How Bread Made Her a Millionaire
As a single mom, Cordia Harrington just needed to bring home the bacon. She ended up rolling in dough.
4Dreamers: Hunks of Junk
Two college kids cart trash to make some cash--and end up creating an empire.
5Dreamers: The Making of Not Your Daughter's Jeans
Lisa Rudes Sandel had a nasty run-in with a pair of jeans in a dressing room. Here's how she got even.
6Healing the Planet with Earth-Friendly Bamboo Products
The business she launched out of her garden bamboo plants could help heal the planet.
7Dreamers: Scents and Sensibility
Lisa Price whipped up beauty products in her kitchen, but to grow the business, she had to get out of the house.
8Dreamers: Chipotle Founder Steve Ells
Steve Ells dreamed of opening a gourmet restaurant. But first he needed a cash cow. That's how he got seriously sidetracked.
9Helping the Homeless With Cookies
One woman found her calling in cookies—and in helping the homeless find their own place in the world.

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