2004 Hot 100
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Arbitech - Laguna Beach, CA
http://www.arbitech.com
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Hardware & software distributor
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Founder(s):
Torin Pavia, William Poovey
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Began:
August, 2000
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2003
Sales:
$86.2M
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Initial Investment:
$500K
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Success Secret: We place our customers first; we stand behind everything we sell.
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Colarelli Construction Inc. - Colorado Springs, CO
http://www.colarelliconstruction.com
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Commercial general contractor & construction management
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Founder(s):
Vincent Colarelli
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Began:
January, 2003
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2003
Sales:
$20.6M
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Initial Investment:
$400K
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Success Secret: It's never about us. We view every decision based on what's in the best interest of our client, and then we make sure that we deliver.
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PromoWorks LLC - Schaumburg, IL
http://www.promoworkspromotions.com
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Marketing services
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Founder(s):
Mike Balogh, Mike Kent, Jon Bos
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Began:
August, 1999
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2003
Sales:
$77.6M
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Initial Investment:
$2M
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Success Secret: Follow your passion, and then take the lead. Stay focused, stay humble, and have fun. Realize companies don't succeed, people do. Make sure everyone shares in the victories.
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United Source One - Baltimore, MD
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International food distribution
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Founder(s):
Michael Imgarten
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Began:
October, 2000
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2003
Sales:
$45M
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Initial Investment:
$250K
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Success Secret: Building bridges of trust and understanding with our employees, vendors and international trading partners
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Garden of Life - West Palm Beach, FL
http://www.gardenoflifeusa.com
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Health & wellness company
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Founder(s):
Jordan S. Rubin
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Began:
June, 2000
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2003
Sales:
$43.2M
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Initial Investment:
$400K
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Success Secret: We are driven by a noble mission, not just a bottom line. We measure success by the number of lives we have positively impacted.
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Infologix Inc. - Bensalem, PA
http://www.infologixsys.com
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Wireless system integration
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Founder(s):
Richard Hodge, David Gulian, Craig Wilensky
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Began:
August, 2001
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2003
Sales:
$28.4M
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Initial Investment:
$150K
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Success Secret: To teach and maintain through employees and partners the importance of exceptional customer service
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Denton Harley-Davidson LP - Denton, TX
http://www.americaneaglehd.com
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Authorized Harley-Davidson dealership
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Founder(s):
Ron Stegall, Cindy Stegall, Todd Martin, Debi Martin, Ron Stegall Jr., Azu Stegall
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Began:
July, 2001
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2003
Sales:
$25.2M
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Initial Investment:
$1.9M
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Success Secret: Integrity! Integrity in our pricing. Integrity with our customers. Integrity with our employees by having compensation plans that allow them to share in their contributions and ultimately the success of the overall company.
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Winspec - Walnut, CA
http://www.winspecwest.com
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Computer memory manufacturer
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Founder(s):
Marco Fuxa, Martin H. Hofer, Joachim P. Nemeth
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Began:
September, 1999
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2003
Sales:
$43.3M
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Initial Investment:
$200K
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Success Secret: Go the extra mile to make things happen.
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Media Storm LLC - South Norwalk, CT
http://www.mediastorm.biz
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Advertising agency
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Founder(s):
Tim Williams, Craig Woerz
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Began:
November, 2001
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2003
Sales:
$21.5M
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Initial Investment:
$90K
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Success Secret: Be a yes company. Always deliver what the client wants, and then some.
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Cypress Natural Gas LLC - Virginia Beach, VA
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Natural gas & energy marketing
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Founder(s):
Richard W. Gechter Jr.
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Began:
May, 2001
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2003
Sales:
$25.4M
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Initial Investment:
$3.5M
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Success Secret: Work smarter and harder than your competition. Limit your risk.
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Pro-Motion Technology Group LLC - Wixom, MI
http://www.pro-motion.us
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Commercial audio/video sales, installation & services
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Founder(s):
Lynn Matson
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Began:
January, 2003
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2003
Sales:
$9.4M
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Initial Investment:
$2M
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Success Secret: Optimism and a positive attitude are key. You must believe in what you do and enjoy it. Optimists and enthusiasts are winners.
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United Lumber Remanufacturing LLC - Muscle Shoals, AL
http://www.unitedlumber.net
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Industrial crating & lumber sales
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Founder(s):
Richard Pace, Delbert Brown
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Began:
December, 2000
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2003
Sales:
$24.3M
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Initial Investment:
$400K
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Success Secret: Start early, and work smart.
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TechTarget Inc. - Needham, MA
http://www.techtarget.com
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Tech media & events
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Founder(s):
Greg Strakosch, Don Hawk
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Began:
September, 1999
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2003
Sales:
$32.5M
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Initial Investment:
$12M
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Success Secret: Hire great people, and give them the resources and training to be successful, Then get out of the way, and let them do their jobs.
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Madwood Lumber LLC - Birmingham, AL
http://www.madwood.us
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Lumber wholesaler & broker
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Founder(s):
Joseph H. Flemming
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Began:
October, 2002
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2003
Sales:
$8.6M
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Initial Investment:
$150K
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Success Secret: Never sacrifice your integrity for financial gain.
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Servatron Inc. - Spokane, WA
http://www.servatron.com
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Electronic manufacturing services
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Founder(s):
Larry A. Panattoni, Keith Swenson, Tod Byers, John Miskulin
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Began:
May, 2000
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2003
Sales:
$24.9M
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Initial Investment:
$1M
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Success Secret: Our ability to retain customers once they become customers
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Southampton Group LLC - Charlotte, NC
http://www.southamptongroup.com
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Homebuilding company
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Founder(s):
Jim Merrill, Jim McKinney, Paul Christenberry
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Began:
December, 2001
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2003
Sales:
$10.6M
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Initial Investment:
$20K
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Success Secret: Integrity and ethics matter in everything we do. How we treat the people we work with is as important as how we treat our customers.
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Xpress Source - Dothan, AL
http://www.xpresssource.com
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Procurement outsourcing services
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Founder(s):
Press L. Thornton, Michael R. Pierce
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Began:
February, 2001
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2003
Sales:
$14.1M
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Initial Investment:
$10K
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Success Secret: Integrity above all.
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Myrtle Beach Building Supply - Conway, SC
http://www.myrtlebeachbuildingsupply.com
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Retail building materials
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Founder(s):
Bobby J. Smith, Joe D. Jenkins, Tripp S. Nealy
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Began:
February, 2002
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2003
Sales:
$9.1M
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Initial Investment:
$1M
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Success Secret: Do what we say we will do, when we say we will do it.
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Martin Capital - Clayton, GA
http://www.martincap.com
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Real estate finance & development
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Founder(s):
J. Ashley Martin
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Began:
April, 2001
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2003
Sales:
$13M
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Initial Investment:
$30K
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Success Secret: Personal relationships are the most valuable asset in our business. Whether it's a customer or a strategic partner, we look beyond the single transaction to a long-term, win-win partnership.
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Archibald's Inc. - Kennewick, WA
http://www.archibalds.biz
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Pre-owned auto sales
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Founder(s):
John C. Archibald, Daniel J. Archibald
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Began:
June, 2001
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2003
Sales:
$11.8M
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Initial Investment:
$150K
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Success Secret: It may sound corny, but the golden rule is the best philosophy for business.
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