Location: Franklin, Tenn.

2006 Revenue: $2.5 million

2007 Estimated Revenue: $9 million

Employees: 25

Founded: 2003

What he does: Offers free price quotes on a variety of insurances, from auto insurance to dental coverage. Visitors to the website fill out a brief questionnaire on the type of insurance they're interested in, and then up to five local agents will contact them with estimates.

Why he's successful: "HometownQuotes was founded by insurance professionals. Knowledge of the industry and a desire to empathize with the agent and consumer are traits that have put HometownQuotes among the best in the business."

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