Posts for the ‘Big Success Stories’ Category

VIDEO: The World’s First Sex Robot “Roxxxy” By Douglas Hines

March 10th, 2010



There are entrepreneurs who do all types of things from making spoons to making things that can... ahem... spoon. In this episode of On A Roll, Mike Michalowicz interviews Douglas Hines, of TrueCompanion.com, the inventor of the world's first sex robot, Roxxxy  Read more »

PICTURE: Kevin Daum, Author of ROAR!



Kevin Daum spent the afternoon at my office and after our interview he was kind enough to pose for a quick picture. In his left hand is his copy of The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur, and he is proudly showing of his "New York Times Best Seller" tattoo. Kevin is so committed to his vision for his new book ROAR! that he tattooed his goal of being a NY Times best seller on his chest:  Read more »

VIDEO: Interview of Gary Vaynerchuk



An amazing interview with Gary Vaynerchuk, where he addresses the cynic's comments on that he wouldn't have had this success if it wasn't for his father...  Read more »

Entrepreneurs Tell Us What’s The Worst That Can Happen


Worried about your entrepreneurial venture being a disaster? Too many of us are frozen with fear of the worst case scenario. The TPE community, shares their worst case scenarios AND the actual outcome.  Read more »

PICTURE: Cameron Johnson, Author of You Call The Shots



I ran into Cameron Johnson (the famous young entrepreneur who grew built and sold seventeen companies before he turned 21) in New York City this past fall. Any who... I came across this photo and thought you might...  Read more »

Famous Failures



To succeed as an entrepreneur there is one thing you are going to have to master... never quit, especially when you fail. It's the great irony of success... it requires countless failure. Don't believe me? Watch this video, and check out the list of "famous failures" I have prepared for you. And if you work hard enough, and if you never stop... perhaps you will be the next famous failure on this list:  Read more »

Choice Is Killing Your Business

Too much choice

Are you running a business or a smorgasbord?

I get. You love your customers. You want to make them happy, meet their every need and grant their every wish. So you give them loads of options. Options, options, options. They can mix and match, pick and choose, and spend hours browsing your extensive selection of whosiwhattsits and thingamagigs.  Read more »

Businesses Growing To The First Million And Beyond



Check out some of these new members of The First Million Club, they have great businesses... and YES you should hire them!!!  Read more »

The Halloween Blockbuster That Cost Nothing

Paranormal Activity

This month we are experiencing a movie that is raking in the tens of millions in only a few weeks since it launched. The Halloween thriller, called "Paranormal Activity", was created by scrapper entrepreneurs through and through. And how much they have achieved, with so little in money by so much in ingenuity will just leave you in awe.  Read more »

Check Out These Businesses!



Every so often, here on the TPE blog, we highlight a few select business. Check out these great small businesses owned by amazing entrepreneurs!  Read more »

Landing the Dream Client: A First Million Success Story

Simply Sarah Shaw - TFM Member

Sarah Shaw is well on her way to her First Million. After implementing strategies she learned in as a member of The First Million Club, Sarah had a big win last week, a BIG win, which proves it IS possible to kick ass in a challenging economic climate.  Read more »

The Life Is Good Story – VIDEO



In 1989, Bert and John Jacobs, the founders of Life is Good, designed their first tee shirt. They say they knew nothing about the business. For five years, the brothers hawked tee shirts in the streets of Boston and traveled the East Coast, selling door-to-door in college dormitories.

Now they have a $100M company. And their secret was in maintaining an Immutable Law. Bert Jacobs reveals all in this video.  Read more »