2006 Hot 100 - Displaying 21-40
|
21
|
Southampton Group LLC - Charlotte, NC
http://www.southamptongroup.com
|
|
New home construction
|
|
Founder(s):
Jim Merrill, Jim McKinney, Paul Christenbury
|
|
Began:
2001
|
|
2005
Sales:
$23.6M
|
|
Initial Investment:
$20K
|
|
Success Secret: The way you treat the people you work with is as important as how you treat your customers.
|
|
22
|
Real Estate Teams - Frederick, MD
http://www.realestateteams.com
|
|
Real estate services and sales
|
|
Founder(s):
Gloria Castle, Roland Castle, Cheryl Bass, James Bass
|
|
Began:
2002
|
|
2005
Sales:
$17.97M
|
|
Initial Investment:
$200K
|
|
Success Secret: To be a proactive role model for our families, business associates and friends, and to give back to our society for the blessings we have received.
|
|
23
|
Myrtle Beach Building Supply - Conway, SC
|
|
Retail building materials
|
|
Founder(s):
Bobby J. Smith, S. Tripp Nealy, Joe Jenkins
|
|
Began:
2002
|
|
2005
Sales:
$21.99M
|
|
Initial Investment:
$1M
|
|
Success Secret: Identify a specific customer base; determine the immediate needs of that base; set defined, measurable goals to meet those needs; and then communicate the goals to the employees.
|
|
24
|
Gestalt - King of Prussia, PA
http://www.gestalt-llc.com
|
|
Consulting and technology services for the defense, energy and utility industries
|
|
Founder(s):
William Loftus, John Loftus, Mark Whelan, David Perme
|
|
Began:
2001
|
|
2005
Sales:
$24.2M
|
|
Initial Investment:
$200K
|
|
Success Secret: Passion. If you care, you'll do your best.
|
|
25
|
Louisiana Lumber - Slidell, LA
|
|
Lumber and building materials
|
|
Founder(s):
James C. Shoemake, Wesley Wyman Jr.
|
|
Began:
2001
|
|
2005
Sales:
$23.9M
|
|
Initial Investment:
$700K
|
|
Success Secret: Work hard, and don't be afraid to take chances.
|
|
26
|
Reprise Media - New York City, NY
http://www.reprisemedia.com
|
|
Search engine marketing firm
|
|
Founder(s):
Peter Hershberg, Joshua Stylman
|
|
Began:
2003
|
|
2005
Sales:
$14.9M
|
|
Initial Investment:
$200K
|
|
Success Secret: Celebrate our victories, learn from our failures, and always remain customer-centric.
|
|
27
|
Bell-Corley Construction - Little Rock, AR
http://www.bell-corley.com
|
|
General contractor
|
|
Founder(s):
Boyd Corley, Matt Bell
|
|
Began:
2001
|
|
2005
Sales:
$24.2M
|
|
Initial Investment:
$100K
|
|
Success Secret: We always put the customer first. Most of our competitors have forgotten that they work for their customers.
|
|
28
|
Cornerstone Staffing Solutions Inc. - Pleasanton, CA
http://www.cornerstone-staffing.com
|
|
Staffing services
|
|
Founder(s):
Mary Anderson
|
|
Began:
2003
|
|
2005
Sales:
$14.6M
|
|
Initial Investment:
$1.8M
|
|
Success Secret: As a company, we serve two masters: The first is the client and the second is our own employees. Without either one of these two, I do not have a recipe for success.
|
|
29
|
Innovation Ads Inc. - New York City, NY
http://www.innovationads.com
|
|
Interactive direct marketing agency
|
|
Founder(s):
Iain Grae, Michael Lastoria
|
|
Began:
2002
|
|
2005
Sales:
$16.1M
|
|
Initial Investment:
$1.5K
|
|
Success Secret: Get close to your customers and build relationships. Customers will tell you when their needs change and indicate how their market is changing.
|
|
30
|
Gotham Direct Inc. - New York City, NY
http://www.gothamdirectinc.com
|
|
Advertising agency for direct marketers and dotcoms
|
|
Founder(s):
Greg Messerle, Christine Gilbertie
|
|
Began:
2002
|
|
2005
Sales:
$18.4M
|
|
Initial Investment:
$18K
|
|
Success Secret: Once the vision has been validated, don't let others distract you. Stay focused, and realize your vision. Keep plowing away.
|
|
31
|
Phoenix Group Holdings LLC - Warren, NJ
http://www.phoenixmsolutions.com
|
|
Medical education for the pharmaceutical industry
|
|
Founder(s):
Tracy Doyle, Angela Fiordilino
|
|
Began:
2002
|
|
2005
Sales:
$17.6M
|
|
Initial Investment:
$10K
|
|
Success Secret: Have the courage to take action when it's needed, and always surround yourself with people smarter than you.
|
|
32
|
Yestech Inc. - San Clemente, CA
http://www.yestechinc.com
|
|
Automated optical and X-ray inspection equipment
|
|
Founder(s):
Richard Amtower, Don Miller, Garrett Zopf, Troy Johnson, Owen Sit, Robert Lin, Richard DePalma
|
|
Began:
2002
|
|
2005
Sales:
$12.7M
|
|
Initial Investment:
$642.5K
|
|
Success Secret: Cash is king. In the early life of any business, cash flow is the most important thing. It allows you to survive and fix any problems along the way. Also, hire good employees and treat them well.
|
|
33
|
Thralow Inc. - Duluth, MN
http://www.binoculars.com
|
|
Specialty internet retail sales
|
|
Founder(s):
Daniel Thralow
|
|
Began:
2001
|
|
2005
Sales:
$20.3M
|
|
Initial Investment:
$0
|
|
Success Secret: Stay focused.
|
|
34
|
T Brothers Tile - Las Vegas, NV
http://www.tbrostile.com
|
|
Tile contracting, granite and window coverings
|
|
Founder(s):
Bill V. Tsagrinos
|
|
Began:
2004
|
|
2005
Sales:
$6.6M
|
|
Initial Investment:
$20K
|
|
Success Secret: Offer better service than your competitors. Be accountable. Always hold yourself and your employees to a higher standard of service.
|
|
35
|
Ritchey Enterprises Inc. - Atlanta, GA
http://www.ritcheyent.com
|
|
General contractor
|
|
Founder(s):
Jeffrey H. Ritchey
|
|
Began:
2003
|
|
2005
Sales:
$9.2M
|
|
Initial Investment:
$3K
|
|
Success Secret: Listen.
|
|
36
|
Scientel Wireless LLC - Lombard, IL
http://www.scientelwireless.com
|
|
Wireless broadband system consulting and design services
|
|
Founder(s):
Larry Dietrick, Nelson Santos
|
|
Began:
2005
|
|
2005
Sales:
$3.3M
|
|
Initial Investment:
$400K
|
|
Success Secret: Deliver high-quality services and have affordable prices.
|
|
37
|
Laminates R US Inc. - Coral Springs, FL
http://www.laminatesrus.com
|
|
Sales and installation of laminate flooring
|
|
Founder(s):
Ken Baer, Pattie Capezza
|
|
Began:
2001
|
|
2005
Sales:
$16M
|
|
Initial Investment:
$900
|
|
Success Secret: Stand out from the pack. Create points of difference from your competition. Don't do what everyone else does.
|
|
38
|
Bayside Solutions - Pleasanton, CA
http://www.baysidesolutions.com
|
|
Staffing services
|
|
Founder(s):
Robert Klotz
|
|
Began:
2001
|
|
2005
Sales:
$18.7M
|
|
Initial Investment:
$500K
|
|
Success Secret: Hire people who are better than you are.
|
|
39
|
Avondale Partners LLC - Nashville, TN
http://www.avondaleonline.com
|
|
Full-service institutional investment bank
|
|
Founder(s):
R. Patrick Shepherd, Richard Henderson, Philip Krebs, Jeffrey Nahley, Stephen Riven
|
|
Began:
2001
|
|
2005
Sales:
$17.1M
|
|
Initial Investment:
$300K
|
|
Success Secret: Hiring the best people with the common goals of focusing on our customers, building a better business, and not accepting the status quo.
|
|
40
|
Professional Builders Supply LLC - Raleigh, NC
http://www.pb-supply.com
|
|
Building materials distribution
|
|
Founder(s):
Van Isley
|
|
Began:
2003
|
|
2005
Sales:
$10M
|
|
Initial Investment:
$900K
|
|
Success Secret: If you treat your employees with care, honesty and respect, then that's the way they'll treat the customer.
|
 Page 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 
|
|