How I Did It: Alden Mills of Perfect Fitness

A Navy SEAL's search for the perfect pushup leads to an entrepreneurial medal of honor

How I Did It: Matt Johnston of Workway

Two years ago, Workway's largest customer was Countrywide Financial. How did the company survive--and thrive?

How I Did It: Dallin A. Larsen of MonaVie

Through multilevel marketing, the Brazilian açai berry becomes a billion-dollar business

How I Did It: Bill Bathe of U.S Energy Services

Having made the Inc. 500 list for the fifth year, Bill Bathe shares his story.

How I Did It: Serial Entrepreneur Richard Heckmann

Buy fearlessly, sell ruthlessly, repeat regularly. How Richard Heckmann takes struggling companies and sells them for billions

How I Did It: Margot Fraser

Margot Fraser, the founder of Birkenstock, USA, recalls 40 years of peace, love, and clunky sandals

How I Did It: Ron Popeil, Ronco

He Slices and Dices, and That's Not All!

How I Did It: Dave McCoy, Mammoth Mountain

From a rope tow to a world-class resort.

How I Did It: Restaurateur Barbara Lynch

Fake it till you make it, then make it big.