Back Issues - July/August 2006

Detailed Examples, Step-by-Step Instructions, And Specific Blueprints From Self-Made Millionaires

Roberts learned early on that the best way to explain his ideas and views were through his uncanny use of words. Passionate about writing and teaching, he has composed numerous books and created several seminars that guided himself and others down the path of fame and fortune.

Disappointed at the quality of postcards she ordered to promote her own printing business, Joy Gendusa decided to focus on a smaller niche in the printing market — postcards. She created a method for direct marketing that offered clients a high quality product at a low price. With careful planning and a proven mathematical formula for direct marketing, Gendusa has grown her business to a $15 million-per-year company.

Sometimes the all elusive “big idea” that you’ve been looking for is right in your own backyard (or on the bottom of your shoe) — literally. Matt Boswell has found a fortune in pet poop from his pet waste cleanup company. Yes, that’s right, poop. Boswell now operates more than 32 Pet Butler franchises nationwide and grossed over $2 million in 2005.

Once a self-proclaimed “ski bum,” Jim Tilberry combined skills learned from waiting tables, copywriting and mail sorting with his flair for entrepreneurship to create a very successful direct marketing catalog company.

Upon the realization that the theories he was teaching in his classroom weren’t entirely true, economics professor Mohammed Yunus set out to change the world of banking. Yunus established the Grameen Bank and the foundation for a new lending methodology called microlending.

Sometimes it’s not what you sell that makes the difference but rather how you sell it. Robert Wolfe’s love of the outdoors led to the creation of his first outdoor outfitter store, Moosejaw. It is the nonsensical, fun attitude the company projects — through its Web site and catalogs — that has created a phenomenal cult-like following among customers.

Motivated by Tony Robbins and frustrated with living on a tight budget, stay-at-home mom Joyce Bone set out to create her own fortune.

When Horatio Alger award winner and successful entrepreneur Tom Harken spoke to an audience of 4,500 people about his lifelong struggle with illiteracy, he was met with a standing ovation. The power of Harken’s message shed light on the issue and brought a glimmer of hope to the 80 million functionally illiterate American.

$1,000,000aire Blueprints has partnered with Children’s University elementary school in Arlington, Texas to create an unmatched entrepreneurial program for children.