2006 Hot 100 - Displaying 1-20
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Huron Consulting Group - Chicago, IL
http://www.huronconsultinggroup.com
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Financial and operational consulting
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Founder(s):
Gary E. Holdren
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Began:
2002
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2005
Sales:
$207.2M
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Initial Investment:
$22.8M
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Success Secret: My father taught me two principles: The customer always comes first, and you have to have good people with you. You also have to treat those people like you treat your family; otherwise you have nothing.
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Media Storm - Norwalk, CT
http://www.mediastorm.biz
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Media advertising agency
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Founder(s):
Tim Williams, Craig Woerz
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Began:
2001
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2005
Sales:
$80.95M
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Initial Investment:
$90K
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Success Secret: Develop a core competence and stick to it.
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Compass Energy Services Inc. - Richmond, VA
http://www.compassenergy.net
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Energy sales and services
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Founder(s):
Christopher J. Ziegler, Barry M. Koski, Steven S. Baum, Joseph C. Lyne Jr., James E. Johnson, George A. Minor
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Began:
2002
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2005
Sales:
$59.2M
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Initial Investment:
$150K
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Success Secret: You can't do it all yourself. Use the advice of many people--both internal and external--with expertise and experience in a lot of different areas to help build your business.
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Alliant Pharmaceuticals - Alpharetta, GA
http://www.alliantpharma.com
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Pharmaceuticals for the pediatric market
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Founder(s):
Mark Pugh, Art Deas
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Began:
2004
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2005
Sales:
$26.7M
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Initial Investment:
$1.5M
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Success Secret: If you surround yourself with incredibly talented individuals and provide a culture where they can showcase their talents and grow, you can't help but be successful.
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NationsBuilders Insurance Services - Atlanta, GA
http://www.nbis.com
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Liability insurance for contractors
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Founder(s):
Peter H. Foley
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Began:
2001
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2005
Sales:
$53.7M
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Initial Investment:
$13.5M
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Success Secret: Hire the best person for the job.
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Infologix Inc. - Warminster, PA
http://www.infologixsys.com
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Wireless computer systems
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Founder(s):
David Gulian, Richard Hodge, Craig Wilensky, Cosmo Denicola, Al Ciardi
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Began:
2001
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2005
Sales:
$55.7M
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Initial Investment:
$350K
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Success Secret: Don't be afraid to think outside the box and make decisions based on instinct.
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American Laser Centers - Farmington Hills, MI
http://www.americanlaser.com
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Laser hair removal, skin rejuvenation and cellulite reduction
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Founder(s):
Rich Morgan
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Began:
2002
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2005
Sales:
$48.9M
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Initial Investment:
$170K
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Success Secret: Stop focusing on yourself --focus on the people around you. When the success of others becomes a priority, success will follow you.
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Capital Media Group - Columbus, OH
http://www.capitalmedia-group.com
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Wholesale distribution of data media supplies
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Founder(s):
Tony Somers, Larry Pangalangan, Andy Haenszel, Nate Williams, Doug Broshar, John Roth, Bill Kleeh
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Began:
2003
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2005
Sales:
$24.3M
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Initial Investment:
$170K
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Success Secret: Spend as much time and resources on customer relations and service as possible.
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Razor Competitive Edge - Addison, TX
http://www.razorcompetitive.com
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Retail advertising agency
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Founder(s):
David Kirwan
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Began:
2002
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2005
Sales:
$36.2M
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Initial Investment:
$50K
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Success Secret: Hire for attitude, and train for skill.
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Service Center Metals LLC - Prince George, VA
http://www.servicecentermetals.com
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Aluminum manufacturing service center
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Founder(s):
R. Scott Kelley, Lloyd S. Dollins Jr.,R. Randolph Weis
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Began:
2001
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2005
Sales:
$44.8M
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Initial Investment:
$13M
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Success Secret: You're only as good as the people who work with you.
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Pro-Motion Technology - Wixom, MI
http://www.pro-motion.us
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Audio/video solutions provider
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Founder(s):
Lynn Matson
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Began:
2003
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2005
Sales:
$25.8M
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Initial Investment:
$2M
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Success Secret: Our people. If I take care of them, they'll take care of our customers, and then our customers will take care of us.
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Monticello Homes Inc. - Beaverton, OR
http://www.monticello-homes-inc.com
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Residential home construction
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Founder(s):
Jamie Lerma
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Began:
2002
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2005
Sales:
$21.9M
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Initial Investment:
$700K
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Success Secret: Hire quality managers, and let them manage.
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SkillStorm Inc. - San Diego, CA
http://www.skillstorm.com
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Government contracting, IT and professional services
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Founder(s):
Hany Girgis
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Began:
2002
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2005
Sales:
$26.6M
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Initial Investment:
$20K
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Success Secret: Hire people who possess a tremendous work ethic and great attitude. Train them, provide them with the best tools and processes to succeed, motivate them, and watch them perform.
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ProEthic Pharmaceuticals Inc. - Montgomery, AL
http://www.proethic.com
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Pharmaceutical company
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Founder(s):
Carl Whatley, Ben Stakely, Jim Harwick
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Began:
2001
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2005
Sales:
$31.4M
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Initial Investment:
$100K
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Success Secret: Treat others as you would want to be treated.
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LXSI Services Inc. - Carson, CA
http://www.lxsi.com
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Non-asset-based transportation and third-party logistics
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Founder(s):
Andrea Salazar-Hall, David Hall
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Began:
2003
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2005
Sales:
$18.3M
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Initial Investment:
$35K
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Success Secret: Select the best employees, from management to underlying staff. Listen to your customers to develop programs for their needs.
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Air Ambulance Specialists - Englewood, CO
http://www.airambulancespecialists.com
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Aeromedical transportation
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Founder(s):
Donald Jones, Kimarie Jones, George Borrego, Janet Borrego
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Began:
2002
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2005
Sales:
$22.4M
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Initial Investment:
$380K
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Success Secret: Hard work, commitment to excellence, and incredible employees sharing the same commitment to excellence
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iSold It LLC - Pasadena, CA
http://www.i-soldit.com
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eBay drop-off stores
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Founder(s):
Elise Wetzel, Rick Wetzel
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Began:
2003
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2005
Sales:
$12.8M
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Initial Investment:
$8M
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Success Secret: Surround yourself with talented people, and do not run out of cash.
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SUNRx Inc. - Cherry Hill, NJ
http://www.sunrx.com
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Prescription benefits administrator
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Founder(s):
Gerard J. Ferro, Christine Serenelli
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Began:
2001
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2005
Sales:
$27.1M
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Initial Investment:
$2.5M
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Success Secret: Most people do not plan to fail, but rather fail to plan. Planning is the core focus of my daily activities.
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Parts Source LLC - Twinsburg, OH
http://www.mypartssource.com
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Replacement medical parts
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Founder(s):
A. Ray Dalton
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Began:
2001
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2005
Sales:
$30M
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Initial Investment:
$250K
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Success Secret: Building a business on the premise that our "assets" drive home every night, and providing a work environment that encourages them to return the next day, motivated and excited to be part of the team
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Flying Point Media Inc. - New York City, NY
http://www.flyingpointmedia.com
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Interactive advertising agency
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Founder(s):
Alan Pearlstein
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Began:
2002
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2005
Sales:
$19.3M
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Initial Investment:
$0
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Success Secret: Focus on where the puck is going, not on where it currently is.
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