Location: Scottsdale, Ariz.

2006 Revenue: $56.2 million (booked revenue)

2007 Estimated Revenue: $72 million (booked revenue)

Employees: 12 full-time (plus 80 independent contractors)

Founded: 2002

What he does: Helps businesses select sites for group meetings, while also assisting with contract negotiations, recreation coordination, and offsite catering.

Why he's successful: "It's attitude, motivation, and commitment. If you have all three, and a business that makes sense, I think you can be successful."

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