Back Issues - July/August 2007

Jonah White is the marketing genius behind the “original” Billy-Bob Teeth, a gag phenomenon created by his best friend, Rich Bailey, back in 1994. Today, White runs a multimillion-dollar company that has manufactured more than 12 million of these “specialty dentures” as well as other out-of-the-ordinary products to the delight of fans around the globe.

Ivan Turner started a small house cleaning company back in 1986 with a mere $1,000 in the bank, and spent the next 15 years of his career emulating what he calls “mediocre” businesses. But his perspective on business, and on life in general, changed when doctors diagnosed his youngest daughter with cancer. Today, his house cleaning venture has evolved into a million-dollar restoration service.

A love of music put Billy Cuthrell on the right path in life. As a
wayward teen in high school, he discovered the one place he could excel - in band class. Using his combination of business skills and a passion for percussion, Cuthrell not only founded a successful band, but went on to create a thriving music school for musicians of all ages.

A man of many talents, Jim White has found success in quite a few arenas over the years - from his work on the Arizona State Legislature - to his most recent venture in newspaper publishing. White shares the story of how he became a millionaire while refusing to let obstacles stand in his way.

A long weekly commute back in 2000 gave Scott Jordan extra brainstorming time to develop a concept that has revolutionized today’s clothing industry. The gear management company he eventually founded manufactures a functional, yet fashionable, clothing line that efficiently organizes just about every essential electronic “gadget” imaginable.

Twenty years ago, at the height of his business career, Robert Allen’s mountain home was demolished by an avalanche. This act of nature wiped out his bank account as well. Allen, an expert in real estate and a bestselling author, filed for bankruptcy, moved his family to California and made a new start teaching seminars on how to achieve financial success. Today, he has reached millionaire status a second time and continues to share valuable business advice with entrepreneurs across the country.

One of the driving forces behind the construction of the Mount Madonna School in Watsonville, California, lies in the creative fundraising efforts of two of the school’s teachers, Ward Mailliard and Neal Martin-Zeavy. Their efforts have helped build a distinctive educational facility on a multimillion-dollar campus.

In this issue, our new feature outlines the who, what, when, where and how on opening a used car lot business. Here, we take an insider’s look at this lucrative industry and bring you detailed information and concrete resources on everything from finding the prime location, to purchasing the right equipment and advertising for success.

Millionaire Blueprints is proud to present excerpts from the upcoming Millionaire Blueprints Teen magazine. Following in the footsteps of Millionaire Blueprints Jr., a kid-sized business publication for children ages 6 to 12, Millionaire Blueprints Teen magazine features fundamental information and ideas for teenagers, 13 to 18, who have the entrepreneurial spirit to become future businessmen and women. Inside, get a glimpse of recommended business games, tools and plans as well as advice from CEOs around the country.