Successful Entrepreneurs List

They came. They saw. They conquered. They became the successful business men/women in America with their undying grit, ceaseless gumption and a will that was beyond anyone's realm of imagination. As Gordon Ramsay puts it "the secret is to make sure the business is running to perfection with or without me", held true of each and every one of these successful people. Their alpha personality characteristics have become the cornerstones of their foundations. They have inspired and continues to inspire young minds across the globe.

Most Successful Enterprisers

Mary Kay
The women behind many gorgeous faces and the founder of Mary Kay Cosmetics, Inc. Mary Kay Ash wrote a book to help women in business. The book later become the plan of action for starting the company with a mere investment of $5000.

Alvin Ailey
Alvin Ailey, the revolutionary, the dancer and the choreographer, saw the bigger picture while he grew up in the times of violent racial segregation. His signature work has its roots in the great sense of pride in the black race.

Bill Gates
This philanthropist began programing at the age of 13, which later became his dream. Bill Gates built his dream with Microsoft Corporation, a company boasting a workforce of 93,000 employees in over 100 countries.

Richard Branson
The flamboyant English industrialist, Richard Branson, synonymous with Virgin Records, began his first successful business with at the age of 16 with his magazine 'Student'. Post that, there was never looking back for this man who went on to acquire a net worth of $2.5 billion.

Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield
For Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, the sweet taste of success came in many flavors. The duo started the Ben & Jerry's in a gas station after a lot of toil and turmoil and failed attempts at alternative ways of earning money!

Walt Disney
Walt Disney, the film producer, director, screenwriter, voice actor, animator, entrepreneur, entertainer, international icon, philanthropist and above all the creator of Mickey Mouse. Need I say more?

Donald Trump
The real man behind the real-estate development, Donald Trump is an American business magnate, socialite, celebrity and a television personality. The anchor of 'The Apprentice' has been an ardent student of life himself, which has gained him laurels after laurels.

Other Entrepreneurs Who are Equally Successful

• P.T. Barnum - Entertainment (Barnum & Bailey)
• Jeff Bezos - Internet (Amazon)
• Andrew Carnegie - Steel (US Steel)
• Michael Dell - Computers (Dell Computer)
• Larry Ellison - Software (Oracle)
• Joyce Hall - Greeting Cards (Hallmark)
• Milton Hershey - Chocolate
• J. W. Marriott - Hospitality
• Louis B. Mayer - Entertainment (MGM)
• Rupert Murdoch - Media
• David Packard - Electronics (Hewlett-Packard)
• John D. Rockefeller - Oil (Standard Oil)
• Sam Walton - Discount Retail (Wal-Mart)
• Oprah Winfrey - Entertainment
• Steve Case - Internet (America Online)
• Debbi Fields - Cookies (Mrs. Fields)
• A. P. Giannini - Banking (Bank of America)

Effective time management, leadership qualities and the 'never give up spirit' is what got these people to the pedestal they are on. A lot of money is not what you need. It is the vision, determination, commitment, dedication and the honesty towards oneself that leads you on the path of success, filled with wealth.