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Jul.21
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Monday, 21 Jul 2008
Least Likely To Succeed Millionaires

Have you ever felt like your chances for success were stacked against you? Ever been told you were a loser and will never make it big? Tonight, we show you how to turn it all around and show you how no matter the odds, you can truly make it big! Learn more about tonight's guests below!

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Current DateTime: 05:38:21 02 Dec 2008
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  • Erin Brockovich - Consumer Advocate

      Erin Brockovich was called least likely to succeed in high school... but became the subject of a Hollywood movie. She says you have to fight for what you believe, and became a millionaire as a "Crusader" for the little guy.

  • Dave Anderson - Founder, Famous Dave's Barbeque

      Dave Anderson put the "Famous Dave" in Famous Dave's Barbeque. He was "The Day-Dreamer" in high school at the bottom of his class.. but went on to attend Harvard and build a 400 million dollar a year business. He says passion was the key to his success.

  • Paul Stanley - Lead Singer, KISS

      Paul Stanley is a member of the band KISS. But as a kid he was chubby, shy, and no one noticed him. But even though classmates thought he'd never make it, he stuck to his dream and made millions.

  • Glenn Stearns - Stearns Companies

      Glenn Stearns grew up in the projects, surrounded by drug deals and drive-by shootings.. But Glenn learned to never quit and it propelled him to build a 100 million dollar financial services empire.

  • Randy Couture - UFC Champion

      Randy Couture is known as "The Natural"... but as a kid he was emotionally scarred when his father walked out. But he found the guts and ambition to rise to five-time Ultimate Fighting Champion.

  • Steve Rizzo - Motviational/Inspirational Speaker

      Steve Rizzo wondered if he'd ever be successful after he was labeled least likely to succeed in high school. But Steve was determined to discover his hidden talents and became a comedian... and motivational speaker.

  • Drew and Gregg Shipp - Hi Fi Fitness

      Twin brothers, Greg and Drew Shipp grew up wealthy and coasted through high school and college. But while many of their friends battled drug additions.. they discovered an inner-drive and started the million dollar Hi Fi Personal Fitness.

  • John Shegerian - Electronic Recyclers

      John Shegerian was thrown out of 25 venture capital offices while trying to start his first multi-million dollar company... He had to risk everything, overcome addiction, and rely on his street smarts.. but he came back and started the 32 million dollar a year Electronic Recyclers.

  • Sarah Reinertsen - Founder, Always Tri

      Sarah Reinertsen was told as a kid she couldn't play soccer with the other girls because of a bad leg... that had to be amputated. But she learned to run and began breaking records from the time she was 13.. eventually becoming the first female above knee amputee "ironman."

  • Jack Dougherty - Author, Most Likely To Succeed At Work

      Jack Dougherty is tthe co-author of the book, Most Likely To Succeed At Work, which outlines the strategies that will give you the best chances of success.

  • Jason Seiden - Mangement Consultant & Author, How To Self-Destruct

      A Wharton and Kellogg graduate , He teaches leadership at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology and is a frequent speaker on the topic of personal responsibility. Jason a self-described member of the  Sesame Street, MTV, Simpsons, Jon Stewart generation and is author of the book "How To Self-Destruct"

  • Dr. Lisa Boesky - Expert on Child, Teen and Adult Behavior

      Dr. Lisa Boesky has worked with a wide range of clients—from mildly stressed to the most troubled, challenging, and dangerous individuals in psychiatric hospitals and jails and prisons. She conults on mental health policy for a variety of agencies and is regularly sought by legal professionals to serve as an expert witness on cases involving mental health.


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Phone-In and Power Through Guests:
Theresa Spurill - HoneyCat Cosmetics
Rose Ann Kesterson - Best DRLs
Kendall Morris - The Blue Top Hat

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