How I Did It: Bob Williamson of Horizon Software
Once a homeless drug abuser, he's now king of the cafeteria.
How I Did It: Laurel Touby, Founder of Mediabistro
New York Story: From poor, lonely writer to hostess with the mostest.
How I Did It: Mel Zuckerman, Chairman, Canyon Ranch
In midlife, Mel Zuckerman was an overweight homebuilder. Then, a trip to a Spartan fat farm changed everything. He got his health back and went on to transform the fitness and spa industry with his posh Canyon Ranch retreats.
How I Did It: Bobbi Brown, Founder and CEO, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics
In New York in the excessive 1980s, Bobbi Brown made it big by pushing moderation. She became makeup artist to the stars by introducing a palette of natural hues--and along the way became a star herself, with her name on a global brand.
How I Did It: Richard Schaps, CEO, Van Wagner Communications
Richard Schaps sold his outdoor-advertising company, Van Wagner, for $170 million. On Tuesday, he passed out millions of dollars to his people--and then started another outdoor-advertising company called Van Wagner.
How I Did It: David Katz, CEO, AEE Solar
If the world finally is taking solar power seriously, it's just catching up with AEE Solar
