Business Owner
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Business Coaching & Education
Robert Kiyosaki, a Merchant Marine Academy graduate from Hilo, Hawaii, wrote the Rich Dad Poor Dad series and founded The Rich Dad Company. His seminar business has also drawn lawsuits and critical documentaries.
📍 Phoenix
Business Owner
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Business Coaching & Education
Dave Ramsey went bankrupt in 1988 after his $4 million real estate portfolio was called in, then built Ramsey Solutions on debt-free financial counseling and a nationally syndicated radio show.
📍 Nashville
Business Owner
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Business Coaching & Education
Gary Vaynerchuk grew his family's wine store, then became a digital marketing leader through VaynerMedia and co-founded Resy, which American Express acquired in 2019.
📍 New York City
Business Owner
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Business Coaching & Education
Tony Robbins left home at 17, worked as a janitor and started out with motivational speaker Jim Rohn, becoming a best-selling author of Unlimited Power and Awaken the Giant Within.
📍 San Diego